There is something here I really do not like.
Oct 6, 2019 16:35:21 #
Oct 6, 2019 17:17:44 #
One more suggestion. I always find that the right hand part of the image draws more attention than the left, but your right hand flower is the least of the three from my point of view. So, after blurring the background, try rotating horizontally, so the least of the flowers is on the left.
Oct 6, 2019 21:23:54 #
It's a nice shot but I think it includes too much. I'd try cropping to include only the left flower. I like your attempt at color warming but agree that it was a little too much.
Oct 6, 2019 23:25:47 #
R.G. wrote:
In particular, that bright, worm-shaped area just to the left of the centre bloom is distracting.
Agreed. Not just distracting but there's something about the shape that is disturbing. Maybe a built-in aversion to snake-like shapes.
Oct 10, 2019 13:31:53 #
Rongnongno wrote:
I just do not know what.
First:
1) the focus is slightly off
2) the aperture is too small resulting into a too short (narrow) depth of field
Both 1 and 2 can be corrected using stacking.
You may consider that the format ratio is off but that is a choice so not an issue.
There is something else that makes me question the whole image but I cannot pin point it.
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First:
1) the focus is slightly off
2) the aperture is too small resulting into a too short (narrow) depth of field
Both 1 and 2 can be corrected using stacking.
You may consider that the format ratio is off but that is a choice so not an issue.
There is something else that makes me question the whole image but I cannot pin point it.
.
This puzzled me for a while until I took a long look at the overall effect of the center flower. It looks more like a demon monster flower. Clone out what looks like a demonic eye to the right of center.
Ron
Oct 18, 2019 17:39:15 #
jayluber
Loc: Phoenix, AZ
What is the subject of the original photo? If the center bell - would blurring the remainder similar to a vignette (on a gradient?) help to provide viewer focus? Maybe add a bit of vignette to the photo?
I think I keep going back and forth between the 2 bells.
I think I keep going back and forth between the 2 bells.
Oct 20, 2019 11:45:50 #
Steve V
Loc: New Jersey
I like the flower and it’s color but agree with other responses that the background is busy. Plain and darker maybe.
Oct 22, 2019 11:01:05 #
Ob1
Loc: Utah
I think it’s a very good photo. I would mask the flowers, add a little exposure, add a little texture, clarity, and warm them up a bit. The only problem is the flowers don’t pop. You can do this all in Lightroom. I am not close to a computer to give it a try.
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