Blossum-2

[Dave Leroy]

Following up on previous post. A bit tighter crop; the other was FF.
7D, 100mm, ISO400, f/11, 1/40

Thanks for looking.

[Jonathan Ashton]

Exposure and the f11 look optimum to me. Wonderful detail in the petals. The background is less obtrusive, a very clean and well focused image.
I don't know what your feelings are regarding including the top leaves on the stem to which the bloom is attached? Just an observation, and many may disagree, but I like the image however makes me think "have the leaves been chopped off"?

[Dave Leroy]

Now that it is pointed out I agree about the c/o leaves at top and particularly the curled over one. I was am also noticing more the slight merge of the pink bud and bg leaf.

Thanks Again Jonathan

[Steve Maxson]

Hi Dave. Lovely soft light and good detail in the whites and pinks. Nice overall sharpness on your subject and a good background. The leaves are not bothering me and I prefer the tighter crop of this image to that of your previous post (your other post is also nice - I just like this one more :S3: ). This is very well done!