Butterflies in the Meadow
Aug 29, 2012 10:12:15 #
jk48 wrote:
quote=ernman All shot with Olympus e-30 using a 7... (show quote)
Thanks for the critique, this is how we all learn. I don't specialize in nature photography but in Fine Art. This is what I was faced with when I took the picture.
1-Wanting two butterflies in the picture.
2-Maintaining reasonable sharpness for both with a Macro Lens.
3-Highlighting the the flower with was the central theme.
4-Turning an ordinary photo into something Extra-ordinary!
The program I used actually softens the butterflies but maintains the details.
Attached is the original for your critique.
As an added note-complete sharpness is not always the answer, focusing on an area can have a dramatic also.
Your photo is very nice and sharp indeed. But...you had the advantage of a complete side view.
Attached are two of my favorites that better explains my comments!
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