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OvidiuCavasdan
08-03-2009, 04:29 AM
http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k71/COV_2006/Begonia.jpg
40D, EF 100mm F2.8 Macro
f/10
1/200 sec
ISO 500

Tried this back lit begonia leaf.
Any suggestions are welcome.
Maybe better looking in BW?
Harold Davis
08-03-2009, 04:59 AM
this is nice as is!! bw might work, but i like it in color. the veins are placed perfectly in the frame. maybe a slight contrast boost. well done!!
Nick Palmieri
08-03-2009, 06:45 AM
The placement and back lighting are very nice. I agree with a boost in the red. I wonder what the grey color is below the stem, it was a bit distracting to me.
Dave Mills
08-03-2009, 09:16 AM
Ovidiu,I think you did a great job on this.I like how the veins fan out and the stem placement is very good. IMO the color is very rich and doesn't need an increase in sat. I would take out the small gray area by the stem.
Fabs Forns
08-03-2009, 10:19 AM
I like this very much, but I feel it need a bit more at the bottom, like a half an inch, for a more balanced rule of thirds placement. Well seen!
denise ippolito
08-03-2009, 10:33 AM
I really like this. It has a very abstract look to it and the colors are awesome!!
Gus Cobos
08-03-2009, 12:41 PM
Hi Ovidiu,
I like the capture and composition, the color rendition is very good, I like the texture and the placement of your flower in frame...:cool:
OvidiuCavasdan
08-03-2009, 12:49 PM
Thank you all for comments and suggestions.
I was trying to fill the entire frame with the leaf only. Agree that ROT would lead to a better composition but would also bring the leaf edge visible at bottom of the frame. A small part is still there, the grey area by the stem.
Removed the grey area:

http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k71/COV_2006/Begonia_ClnR.jpg
Dave Mills
08-03-2009, 01:01 PM
Excellent repost Ovidiu. Image looks great!
Gus Cobos
08-03-2009, 01:13 PM
This is much stronger...well done...:cool:
Nick Palmieri
08-03-2009, 01:38 PM
Awesome repost.
Alfred Forns
08-03-2009, 03:59 PM
High impact and beautiful I like the punch in the re post and would only try balancing more according to the rule of thirds ... I think will add impact !!! One fine image !! Big Congrats !!!
Jeff Cashdollar
08-03-2009, 06:51 PM
Very colorful image, opportunity is with the composition/balance as noted by Al - nice picture.
Bob Miller
08-03-2009, 07:56 PM
This is certainly a very eye catching shot.I love the movement of the veins outward and then is repeated again with the red flecks on the veins. Agree with having a bit more on the bottom but as is ....its terrific!
Ron Boisvert
08-04-2009, 10:57 PM
Ovidiu, The best thing I can add is I wish I had taken it!! Really nice image, for sure. Let's see some more.