The Imperfect Magnolia: The contrast of light and dark in this snap from the garden attracted me and I've enhanced the feel with a very slight texture blend. It is saved in RGB but...

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Aug 8, 2021 06:11:14 #

magnetoman Loc: Purbeck, Dorset, UK

The contrast of light and dark in this snap from the garden attracted me and I've enhanced the feel with a very slight texture blend. It is saved in RGB but seems a little dark in the thumbnail - please download if you have the time. Your critique would be welcome.

(Download)

Aug 8, 2021 06:55:27 #

Manglesphoto Loc: 70 miles south of St.Louis

magnetoman wrote:

Fantastic image!!!!!
The subdued light is what make this image!!!

Aug 8, 2021 07:07:05 #

Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

Gorgeous work, Dave. Why save in RGB when posting to UHH - unless all my past nagging has confused you like I did Erich with quote reply

Yes, the thumbnail is dark. The download is completely different, displaying bright rich greens. (I did doublecheck your exif; it's RGB)

A resource:
https://digital-photography-school.com/adobe-rgb-versus-srgb-color-space/

The "options" section offers a handy synopsis.

Aug 8, 2021 08:07:54 #

magnetoman Loc: Purbeck, Dorset, UK

Manglesphoto wrote:

Fantastic image!!!!!
The subdued light is what make this image!!!

Many thanks! Yes, it was the light that drew me to it.

Aug 8, 2021 08:14:35 #

magnetoman Loc: Purbeck, Dorset, UK

Linda From Maine wrote:

Gorgeous work, Dave. Why save in RGB when posting ... (show quote)

OK Linda, I have totally lost it then - absolutely convinced you (and others) chivvied me into saving in RGB. It was in sRGB in the first place!
It does need to be downloaded to see those greens, and they are important to the image. Thanks for commenting - I’ll shuffle off with confused look on face.

Aug 8, 2021 08:23:15 #

Cwilson341 Loc: Central Florida

Stunning! You have retained detail in the lovely white blossom and the dark greens really make it pop.

Aug 8, 2021 10:04:39 #

R.G. Loc: Scotland

It definitely needs the visible foliage that you see with the download.

Aug 8, 2021 12:12:35 #

UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

The download is gorgeous!

Aug 8, 2021 13:00:13 #

Jim-Pops Loc: Granbury, Texas

Very nice photo and editing. I see nothing wrong with it at all. Hard to critique something when nothing stands out not even the cropping or placement of the flower.
Now for a personal view only, I would lighten the greenery just a bit more. The texture in the leaves is interesting and I feel adds to the composition. Eyes will got to the flower right away then a more in depth view including the leaves.
As I said at the beginning good job and composition.👏

Aug 9, 2021 04:15:10 #

magnetoman Loc: Purbeck, Dorset, UK

My thanks to Carol, RG, Mike and Jim, your comments are much appreciated and I’m pleased you like it. Flowers are, without doubt, a universally popular subject on just about any ‘straight’ photography forum (by that I mean non-specialist forum), and one I’ve seldom spent much time on. Lately however I’ve been accumulating images for a forthcoming composite and surprised myself by the enjoyment gained from the most common and humble species.

Aug 9, 2021 08:20:19 #