Orange Lily Macro

[Anita Bower]

Another macro from my Longwood Gardens Conservatory visit of a few weeks a go.

Konica Minolta 5D, 100mm Minolta 2.8 macro lens, 1/20, f5.6, ISO 100, Manual exposure, Manual focus, WB: daylight. Post Processing with PS7: basic things such as levels, curves, saturation. Minimal cropping from the bottom to improve composition.

[Ed Vatza]

So that's how to handle Longwood! :)

Very nice macro image, Anita. The color looks great although it does feel like it is on the edge of being oversaturated without crossing the line. I also like the way you picked up the green in the background. Well done.

[Dave Mills]

Hi Anita...Nice soft, dreamy image. My preference would be to clone out the small band of green on the lower right.

[Gus Cobos]

Hi Anita,
I like the composition, image and capture...The soft pastel hues of yellow are very pleasing. I like the focus point and the texture of the petals...the depth of field is dead on...good show...looking forward to your next one...:cool:

[Joseph Martines]

Nice capture of a pleasing composition and color.

I like the green on both sides.

Thanks for sharing.

[denise ippolito]

Anita, I like this alot-it is soft and sweet!

[Julie Kenward]

It's funny how we all have differening opinions on the green areas! I would slice a ribbon off on the right to get rid of the green there but would definitely leave all the green on the left. Beautiful macro, Anita.

[Aristotle Georgiou]

Beautiful shot Anita.

You've capture some nice colour. Wonderful composition and good lighting.
I would also suggest cloning the green from the right.

[Anita Bower]

Here is a cropped version. I need to live with both a while to decide which I prefer.

Many thanks for all the input! You help me grow as a photographer.