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Mike Moats
02-25-2010, 09:10 AM
I'm not sure about the larger petal in the lower right corner, should I remove?

Fuji S5, Tamron 60mm, f'2.8 Natural light, overhead ceiling light.
Allen Sparks
02-25-2010, 11:13 AM
I like the soft feel of this and soft colors. nice. The petal in the LRC does not bother me.
Vida van der Walt
02-25-2010, 02:18 PM
Keep on posting these soft images Mike as I find them so beautiful. Love the colour combination in this and the lovely soft light. I think the petal should stay.:)
Julie Kenward
02-25-2010, 05:55 PM
I think it could go either way - part of me likes how it anchors the plant and the other part of me thinks it's a bit heavy. I know...I'm no help! ;):eek:
Mike Moats
02-25-2010, 06:20 PM
I agree that it does add some weight at the base, but then the petal looks heavy and pulls your eay there. Maybe I could lighten it so it's not so noticeable.
Julie Brown
02-25-2010, 07:53 PM
Great image Mike. I agree with Jules-it could go either way. I really like the green texture with the soft flower color and BG. How are you getting soft light from an overhead fixture? No diffuser?
Mike Moats
02-25-2010, 09:13 PM
Hey Julie, the overhead light is from some incandecent lighting over an island counter in my kitchen. No diffusers. The BG is from my refridgerator which is actually beige.
Ken Childs
02-26-2010, 08:33 AM
Hey Julie, the overhead light is from some incandecent lighting over an island counter in my kitchen. No diffusers. The BG is from my refridgerator which is actually beige.
LOL! This is exactly the same setup I use for many of my macro shots. There's an incandescent light above the island in my kitchen and 2 windows above the nearby sink which gives different lighting depending on the time of day.

I think that lightening that leaf would be the way to go. A quick play in Photoshop has convinced me.
Mike Moats
02-26-2010, 09:28 AM
Hey Ken, sounds like we have the same house.:D
Stuart Frohm
02-26-2010, 10:37 AM
I vote for lightening or for removal.
Adrian David
02-26-2010, 10:44 AM
Dreamy mood and colors!
Anita Bower
03-04-2010, 08:38 AM
Beautiful and dreamy. Great composition and colors. I vote for lightening the lower right leaf. I especially like your high-tech studio. :-)