Bird's Head In Orchid Re Post

[Ed Cordes]

Based on the excellent feed back I received I am re posting the orchid with what appears to be a bird's head in the stamen area. I cropped it to be more centered, did some quick mask work to get rid of the green BG and stem, and added some saturation.

The original post is here http://www.birdphotographers.net/forums/showthread.php/81984

What do you think of this version??

[Susan Candelario]

Hi Ed,
I like your repost better. The colors, comp & lighting are beautiful!
~Susan

[Brendan Dozier]

Looks great Ed, removing the green BG and stem was a good call, maybe just a bit more canvas on bottom.

[Steve Maxson]

I agree - I like this version better.

[Jerry van Dijk]

Nice and improved, but I'd like a little more room below (which of course ruins the whole idea of getting rid of the green BG....).

[Nick Palmieri]

You got me looking at the center orchids now for that birds head...Great idea... I like your re-post very nice idea and cool image. Tightness doesn't bother me because your eye goes right to the center.

[Anita Bower]

I prefer this version!