Coneflower Stem

[Joanna Trescott]

Here is another composition of a stem of coneflower. Canon 20D, 100mm lens, 1/10@ f 10 +1 EV

[Julie Kenward]

I really like your composition, Joanna, but I think you use some more sharpness on the stem and leaf. I see you made the image at 1/10th - was that handheld? If so, I'd recommend getting out the tripod or raising your aperture (not that you don't know that!)

[Kaushik Balakumar]

Nice subject. IMHO, the bright stem (especially the upper part) is a bit bothersome - perhaps cud be toned down a bit...?
(Am not sure if its my monitor!!!)
Might agree with Julie on sharpening.
TFS Joanna.

[Robert O'Toole]

HI Joanna,

I like the subject and the tight crop.

You really should try using flash with macro, for fill not full blast auto. I dont even try to shoot macro without it. It gives you consistently sharp images and soft lighting.

Your green BG is a bit noisy.

Robert