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Nov 8, 2013 00:06:41   #
A-PeeR Loc: Houston, Texas
 
I am really enjoying the forum. I am learning from all those that have taken the time to post and C&C, thank you. My main passion is macro photography but I'm starting to venture out a bit. These three parched cone flower heads stood out amongst a dried mown field.

T2i - 180mm - f2.8 - iso 100 - 1/1250. Minimal PP, square crop, some sharpening, and cloning of some odd twigs at the bottom of the frame.



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Nov 8, 2013 00:40:03   #
Heirloom Tomato Loc: Oregon
 
A-PeeR wrote:
I am really enjoying the forum. I am learning from all those that have taken the time to post and C&C, thank you. My main passion is macro photography but I'm starting to venture out a bit. These three parched cone flower heads stood out amongst a dried mown field.

T2i - 180mm - f2.8 - iso 100 - 1/1250. Minimal PP, square crop, some sharpening, and cloning of some odd twigs at the bottom of the frame.


This is a nice image, but it seems that the small cones look a little lonely. I tried cropping and brightening to offer you another variation, just for your consideration.



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Nov 8, 2013 01:18:23   #
rocco_7155 Loc: Connecticut/Louisiana
 
I like the idea of brightening a bit, but I REALLY like this with the negative space. With the right mat/frame combo, I'd hang this for sure.

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Nov 8, 2013 07:48:03   #
Nightski
 
A-PeeR wrote:
I am really enjoying the forum. I am learning from all those that have taken the time to post and C&C, thank you. My main passion is macro photography but I'm starting to venture out a bit. These three parched cone flower heads stood out amongst a dried mown field.

T2i - 180mm - f2.8 - iso 100 - 1/1250. Minimal PP, square crop, some sharpening, and cloning of some odd twigs at the bottom of the frame.


I think this is a perfect example of negative space. Thank you, A-PeeR

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Nov 8, 2013 08:11:25   #
Country's Mama Loc: Michigan
 
Welcome to the C&C section. I am glad to see you here.
I agree with Nightski, very nice example of negative space. You subject is nicely positioned. Your image is sharp and clear. I love the blurred background and the subtle colors. I would not change a thing.

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Nov 8, 2013 09:46:18   #
Chuck_893 Loc: Lincoln, Nebraska, USA
 
Country's Mama wrote:
Welcome to the C&C section. I am glad to see you here.
I agree with Nightski, very nice example of negative space. You subject is nicely positioned. Your image is sharp and clear. I love the blurred background and the subtle colors. I would not change a thing.

What Mama said! :D (And never forget, if Mama ain't happy, ain't nobody happy!)

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Nov 8, 2013 10:20:43   #
Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington
 
I find it to be an extremely interesting, pleasing image. Don't crop it! And speaking of negative space, check out this week's contest theme: Minimalism. Yours is a perfect example, IMO :)

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Nov 8, 2013 11:06:00   #
Bmac Loc: Long Island, NY
 
Linda From Maine wrote:
I find it to be an extremely interesting, pleasing image. Don't crop it! And speaking of negative space, check out this week's contest theme: Minimalism. Yours is a perfect example, IMO :)

Yep. :thumbup:
Although I like Heirloom's vertical crop also. Two good images for the price of one. 8-)

Edit: Might look good on B&W also.

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Nov 8, 2013 11:25:36   #
MtnMan Loc: ID
 
A-PeeR wrote:
I am really enjoying the forum. I am learning from all those that have taken the time to post and C&C, thank you. My main passion is macro photography but I'm starting to venture out a bit. These three parched cone flower heads stood out amongst a dried mown field.

T2i - 180mm - f2.8 - iso 100 - 1/1250. Minimal PP, square crop, some sharpening, and cloning of some odd twigs at the bottom of the frame.


This isn't criticism of what you have done: obviously it works for some people. It is simply relating my impression. While it appears technically fine to me I don't find it interesting or attractive. That's probably why I don't understand some of the ratings my camera club gives to images.

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Nov 8, 2013 21:53:16   #
A-PeeR Loc: Houston, Texas
 
Thank you all for your comments. I really liked the scene when I saw it with my eyeballs. Truth be told the background came out better than I envisioned. I do go back and forth on the color as the hue is close to the subject.

BMac - I think I'll give B&W a go.

MtnMan - I understand your sentiment. While I like minimalist photography, simplicity is the beauty, I understand it's not everyone's cup of tea. I was concerned others would find it a boring photo as you have.

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