Coneflower

[OvidiuCavasdan]

40D, EF 100mm F2.8 Macro
F32. 1/5 sec, ISO200
Natural light and collapsible reflector, tripod, slightly croped

[Jonathan Ashton]

Yes it works for me!! I like the composition and the almost 3D effect.

[John Storjohann]

Very strong composition of a flower that can be difficult (IMHO) to work a strong composition with...you've given me food for thought! You've maintained good sharpness even at f/32...diffraction becomes an issue with me when using the 180mm macro once I get past f/16...I'd be interested in hearing how you handle that with sharpening...really strong technical work...1/5 sec ...you must have had a very calm day!

[Nick Palmieri]

Really nice composition and colors. Very nice idea. TFS

[Allen Sparks]

Hi Ovidiu, nice idea and I like the transitional elements of this image. Nice color and tones. Not sure this image is as sharp as it could be though.

Allen

[Maureen Allen]

Lovely comp, beautiful colors!

[Steve Maxson]

Hi Ovidiu. I like the creative comp and the lighting is nicely handled. Also good sharpness for f/32 (I find that my macro lenses are unacceptably soft at that f/stop). :S3:

[Anita Bower]

BEautiful, Ovidiu. Excellent composition with those marvelous diagonal lines. Lovely colors. No blemishes. Well done. I haven't visited this forum in a good while, and was delighted to find this image.