Peony # 2

[Mike Gallo]

Nikon D3, 200-400 + 1.4X @ 450mm, 1/60 sec @ f/8, ISO 640, natural light

Taken in my yard, bg is the trunk of a large oak tree, in shadow, with curves adjustment to make it darker

[Fabs Forns]

The flowers seems to be popping out of the BG, partner, and the res saturation is just right, showing all the detail.
My favorite yet!

[Alfred Forns]

Hi Master !!!! Love the dark bg for this flower Particularly like how you set up the plant for the light !!!!

[Julie Kenward]

What a wonderful image. I actually leaned into the screen to get a closer look! Love you DOF on this.

[Mike Moats]

Hey Mike, very nice comp, sharpness, color and lighting. The bottome leaves got clipped a little. I can see this also working with the bottom leaves cloned out. Well done Mike.

[Gus Cobos]

Hi Mike,
I like the composition. The black background makes it pop...:cool: I would also try cloning out the bottom leaves to see how it looks...:D

[Mike Gallo]

Alternate with lower leaves cloned out

[Fabs Forns]

Hmmmm, I sort of liked it better with other leaves, I feel the compo was more balanced...of course, it is all subjective :)

[Mike Gallo]

Hmmmm, I sort of liked it better with other leaves, I feel the compo was more balanced...of course, it is all subjective :)


I agree Fabs, the leaves gave it balance.:D