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OvidiuCavasdan
05-05-2010, 12:24 PM
http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k71/COV_2006/Clematis4142_2R.jpg
40D, EF 100mm F2.8Macro
F/22
1/40sec
ISO 500
Natural light, tripod.
For this one I was considering the stem position, DOF and the veins position, but was not able to get all these as wanted. If all the veins were leading to corners then I did not like the stem position/angle, or if those two were as I liked then DOF was not as I wanted. Finally I've sacrificed the veins position for DOF and stem position. Right or wrong? :confused:
Julie Kenward
05-05-2010, 01:56 PM
I think you made a perfect choice, Ovidiu (and I see you are now a member! YEAH!) Clematis are so much fun to photograph because there are so many different things to focus on and you're right - you do often have to make choices. I think the stem position is very nice - it's nicely in focus and really leads your eye into the greens of the veins.
denise ippolito
05-05-2010, 02:07 PM
I like the composition choice and the DOF. Nicely presented.
Mike Moats
05-05-2010, 04:10 PM
Great job on the comp, like the flow and nice details. Great colors. its nice seeing the backsides of flowers once in a while.:)
Bob Miller
05-05-2010, 06:56 PM
Hi Ovidiu....I like this alot as presented. The green stem is very strong for me. Leads my eye right into the color. Nice work!
Jonathan Ashton
05-06-2010, 08:06 AM
Right! I really like the composition and the soft colours - excellent shot.
Dave Mills
05-06-2010, 11:36 AM
Hi Ovidiu, The way you framed the composition is excellent. Sharpness throughout with the stem in a great position. I felt the image could use a boost in color to add impact. I also burned the corners a bit to even out lighting. It's subtle but I feel it adds a bit to an already well handled image...
OvidiuCavasdan
05-06-2010, 12:21 PM
The color boost certainly added impact to the image. I like the repost. Thank you!
Anita Bower
05-07-2010, 10:30 AM
Lovely image. I think you made the right decisiion in balancing the many factors involved. I like the hairs on the stem, the radiating petals with frilly edges, and especially--seeing hints of more between the petals. The repost improves an already great image.