I took this picture in my back yard last week while doing yardwork. It had just finished raining a lot and I believe there had also been some lightening. It was during that time when the colors in plants can sometimes be very vivid. This particular rose had been completely covered by a grape leaf and was still dry. I believe that is why the colors came out so strong in this picture. It was shot with a Canon 5D, 100 mm Canon lens on a Manfrotto tripod. The aperture was 8.0. the ISO was 100, and the shutter speed was 1 sec.
Hi Gordon,
For me the OOF front petal detracts a bit from the overall image as it does clip some of the stamen......or is it pistels???..........very nice vibrant color and soft feel to the petals with just enough sharpness where necessary.
I like the design of the image and the subject. The OOF bits dont bother me as much as the strong color cast and the darkenss. The image looks way too dark.
After the rain is an excellent time to capture florals and small landscapes. I love how the colors come out so much better, especially when it's still cloudy (providing the wind stops -- always the bane of the floral photogs). Good rework by Robert -- shows how a different look (sort of like proofreading) can help you see more and make more of your images.
Keep posting!
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