Not many wild Lupines here on the south coast of Maine but this field in Biddeford Pool is one that a house has not been built on yet!
1DMk3 on 500f4 at iso400, 1/320, f5.6, manual, one shot - full frame. There is one with a purple BG at: http://www.bobmalbonphoto.com/img/v5/p286036927-5.jpg
Bob
Both BGs are lovely! Nice lighting and color. You might consider cloning out the flower parts that peek up at the bottom of the image. I like the simiplicity.
Anita, I've taught you well! :):D:) I agree with trying to clone out those partial buds at the bottom - it will give your frame a distinct stopping point.
I love the colors here but wonder if lupines are really this pastel? I thought they were a brighter purple - if so, you might consider just a hint more of contrast to pop them against that beautiful green BG.
Also, next time, think about turning the camera for a diagonal presentation and see which you prefer.
Very nice image and I agree about cloning out the purple petals intersecting with the bottom of the frame. Like both BG's, but I really like the purple on purple. And I agree the simplicity of the image is what helps to make it
so appealing. Also the gradation in greens in this BG is really nice.