Dandelion: I submitted this earlier this morning and then was off for the day. I thought I had added the photograph but apparently not or at least it is not there. Let me try again...

dennis2146 Loc: Eastern Idaho

I submitted this earlier this morning and then was off for the day. I thought I had added the photograph but apparently not or at least it is not there. Let me try again please.

I took this photograph with a Leica M10 and a 50mm Summicron f2 lens. I expected just a sort of plain photo but I really like this photo for the muted colors and the composition. But I am interested in what you think of the photo. All comments are welcome.

Dennis

(Download)

Cwilson341 Loc: Central Florida

Interesting shot, Dennis. Looking at the download you apparently had a very shallow DOF. That made the background very abstract while the center of the dandelion is relatively sharp. Nice effect!

PixelStan77 Loc: Vermont/Chicago

Cwilson341 wrote:

Interesting shot, Dennis. Looking at the download you apparently had a very shallow DOF. That made the background very abstract while the center of the dandelion is relatively sharp. Nice effect!

I like it Dennis. Stan

dennis2146 Loc: Eastern Idaho

Cwilson341 wrote:

Interesting shot, Dennis. Looking at the download you apparently had a very shallow DOF. That made the background very abstract while the center of the dandelion is relatively sharp. Nice effect!

I did indeed have a shallow depth of field and was laying on my belly with grass in the background.

Thanks for your comment.

Dennis

dennis2146 Loc: Eastern Idaho

PixelStan77 wrote:

I like it Dennis. Stan

Thank you Stan. Glad you like it.

Dennis

Revet Loc: Fairview Park, Ohio

I love the dandelion and the background. It's a shame that the lightest part of the dandelion is the lower 2/3rds of the stem. My eye was drawn right to that and then led off the bottom of the frame (away from the flowering part). I'm sure that can be fixed in post if desired but it is your image, not mine, and it is captivating as is.

dennis2146 Loc: Eastern Idaho

Revet wrote:

I love the dandelion and the background. It's a shame that the lightest part of the dandelion is the lower 2/3rds of the stem. My eye was drawn right to that and then led off the bottom of the frame (away from the flowering part). I'm sure that can be fixed in post if desired but it is your image, not mine, and it is captivating as is.

Thank you Revet for your comments. I appreciate the time you took to look and to comment.

Dennis

bertloomis Loc: Fort Worth, Texas

I like the shot but I would like to see the dandelion seeds and parachutes must brighter.

dennis2146 Loc: Eastern Idaho

bertloomis wrote:

I like the shot but I would like to see the dandelion seeds and parachutes must brighter.

I will keep that in mind. Thanks for the comment.

Dennis

Brokenland

Ouch, you spent a few thousand on that lens which doesn't do your shot justice. It's leaving a weird bokeh in the background which isn't pleasing to the eye. You need a micro lens to better attempt this shot

dennis2146 Loc: Eastern Idaho

Brokenland wrote:

Ouch, you spent a few thousand on that lens which doesn't do your shot justice. It's leaving a weird bokeh in the background which isn't pleasing to the eye. You need a micro lens to better attempt this shot

Well actually I did not spend a few thousand on that lens or on any of a number of other lenses I have. I am not sure where that information came from. Sorry you do not like the bokeh. I do appreciate you taking a look and commenting though.

Dennis