motif Dahlia

[Kent Wilson]

Canon 40D, 70-200 IS @200.
1/50, f/8, ISO 400
Av Mode, Spot metering, Exp.Comp -1/3

Taken July 5 at Chicago Botanic Gardens.

Haven't been out very much lately. Fell and broke some ribs for the 2nd time this year. If I keep doing that, I'm gonna hurt myself. And of course I'm playing for the sympathy vote.:D

Thanks for looking; C&C appreciated.

[Desmond Chan]

Looks like a painting. Sharp and good color. The clipped petal may have hurted it a bit.

[Harold Davis]

love the bg and the colors on this one, kent. would have loved to have seen some flash fill to open up the shadows in the center of the flower. and would have tried to include the lower petal that was cut off. very sharp!! hope you get a chance to work with this one some more!!!

[Nonda Surratt]

Loverly! Like it a lot! Just wish that bottom petal was all there.

[Gail Spitler]

Agree with Nonda about the bottom petal, otherwise it is lovely. Well done

Gail

[Katie Rupp]

This is so lovely with the light coming through from the back and yes, the petal needs it tip. Thanks for posting, I like it.

[Julie Kenward]

Kent, OUCH! You got my sympathy vote all right!

The photo is a great start to a nicely backlit image. You did lose quite a bit of detail in the front petals - a little fill flash would have helped that out. I would also like to have seen either the entire bloom in focus or a tighter crop all around. With just the bottom missing, it feels a little choppy.

Keep trying for that backlighting, though. When you get it just right it makes for a stunning image!

[Alfred Forns]

Hi Kent !!!

This is so close !! Outstanding image Love the light just the perfect effect !!!! Fully agree with Julie and her comments !!!

[Gus Cobos]

Very nice composition Kent,
All techs. have been covered. Great flower...:cool: