Himalayan Blue poppy #2

[Bob Miller]

Took these at Longwood Gardens in Pa.-----I just loved the colors in this flower and the way the light was hitting it! All Comments welcome!
Nikon D-300
1/320 sec at f8
ISO200
180 mm macro

[Julie Kenward]

There's a lot to like here, Bob! I've seen my friend, Ed, Vatza's photos of this flower and the color is exquisite! I love the super sharp center here and the fall off of the petals behind it. I do think it would take it up another notch if you cleaned up the edges a bit more so the green transition to the black BG didn't show as much.

From a composition standpoint, I like the different presentation but do find myself wishing that front petal was more in focus or less obvious. A slight twist to the left might have diminished it a bit (or stopping down the aperture). I can also see that this would be a great place to try "stacking" a few images where the DOF was in different places and then blending them together in PS.

[Cheryl Arena Molennor]

I really like the light here and agree about the clean up.

[Steve Maxson]

Hi Bob. Amazing colors and the lighting is very nice. I think Jules nailed the critique and I would agree with her suggestions. :S3: I hope to see more of these images!

[bhavya joshi]

Wonderful light and colors.. sharp and nice compo..Nice suggestion given by Jules.. So Good luck for next.

[Roman Kurywczak]

Love the light here Bob! Tough one comp wise and I do think Jules offers some good suggestions. I really like the way you isolated against the dark BG! A keeper for sure!

[Ken Childs]

Jules already covered this well so I won't repeat what was said. This may not be perfect but it's worth the price of admission just for those amazing natural colors!

[OvidiuCavasdan]

Great colors and light! Nice sharpness and details where it needs. Still thinking about the petal on right.... would have liked to be more in focus or less bright.
I like this image!