Ochna serrulata- A colorful metamorphosis

[prasanna av]

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Nikon D 300S, Nikkor 105 mm micro
all three photographed at different times

[Jonathan Ashton]

Very nicely presented, all images are well exposed. The water droplets are effective but when I see them in two images I wonder if it is just a little OTT. The bottom left image has a stem in the bottom left hand corner - I would clone it. The top right image has a couple of leaves bottom right corner - again I would clone them. I think you made a wise choice in the chronological/arrangement order, it also balances the red sepals having them diagonally opposite. I enjoyed the images and the associated text.

[Steve Maxson]

What an interesting and colorful plant! The photos do a good job of showing the progression from flower to fruit. Good sharpness, DOF, and lighting. Jon has some good suggestions for tweaks. You might also consider cloning some of the spectral highlights in the two images showing the fruits. Overall, this is nicely photographed and informative!