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    This image was created in my yard a few years ago. The beautiful translucency of these Narcissus blossoms just fascinated me. It was a bit of a challenge shooting against a bald sky and holding detail in the white blossoms. This is the result, laying on my back. I wish I had more image at the bottom, but as I recall, I couldn't move into position to get more because of other plants in the way. This is a slide scan, so no detailed exposure data available. Hope you like my image. C and C welcome, I'm here to learn. - John

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    Simply beautiful!

    You nailed the whites which are harder then reds!

    Love the texture and backlight.

    Thanks for sharing

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    The crispness of the main flower cup is what makes this image pop for me. The whites are very nice but that center flash of orange is great!

    Very nice comp - even with your missing piece. I still think it's wonderful.

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    Nicely done John,
    you have fine details and the whites are within the tonal range...the color rendition in the mid-tones is very good...suggestion...try to blur the bottom secondary flower to give the main one more attention...my eye keeps going from one to the other and not locking on to anyone in particular...:cool:

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    Quote Originally Posted by Julie Kenward View Post
    The crispness of the main flower cup is what makes this image pop for me. The whites are very nice but that center flash of orange is great!

    Very nice comp - even with your missing piece. I still think it's wonderful.
    Many Thanks for your kind words. - John

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    Quote Originally Posted by Gus Cobos View Post
    Nicely done John,
    you have fine details and the whites are within the tonal range...the color rendition in the mid-tones is very good...suggestion...try to blur the bottom secondary flower to give the main one more attention...my eye keeps going from one to the other and not locking on to anyone in particular...:cool:
    Hi Gus, Is this more to your liking?

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    Now it's over the top John...well composed and executed...well seen...congrats...a "10" in my book...:):cool:

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    Quote Originally Posted by Gus Cobos View Post
    Now it's over the top John...well composed and executed...well seen...congrats...a "10" in my book...:):cool:
    Thanks Gus, Greatly appreciate your complement. - John

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    Hey John, a fine image and I like the original best. You already mentioned it would have been nice with a little extra on the bottom, but still a fine shot.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mike Moats View Post
    Hey John, a fine image and I like the original best. You already mentioned it would have been nice with a little extra on the bottom, but still a fine shot.
    Mike, Thanks for your kind comments. - John

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    I agree with Mike...I think a very slight blur would work better if you chose to do that - this one feels too OOF for me.

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