Passionflower

[Roman Kurywczak]

Took this at butterfly world a few weeks ago. I have debated the BG on this for a while......it is a terra cotta pot. My brain keeps questioning it....but part of me likes the color contrast! Thoughts appreciated.
Canon 1D Mark lll with the 180mm macro at f16 and 1/125 sec and ISO 400 with the MT 24 twin lights at minus 1/3......hand held.

[Aidan Briggs]

While I usually prefer shallow DOF, I really like that everything is in focus here. The symmetry and colors of the flower work well against the BG. I might prefer it a bit lighter overall.

[Stuart Frohm]

I like it very much as presented.

[Ken Childs]

Hey Roman, I love the flower and the color of the BG is OK but I think it might look better if the BG was a bit lighter.

[Anita Bower]

what a fantastic flower! your shot shows it to great advantage. the lighting is just right. i think the bg works, but wonder how it would look lighter. :)

[Cindy Mead]

wonderful complimentary colors Roman.. these flowers have so much character in their design. I like all of the details you captured here :)

[denise ippolito]

Roman, I think the BG color adds alot to this image. I like the sharp details and the very interesting comp.

[Julie Kenward]

I think we're thinking "lighter" on the BG but maybe it should be more 'orange' terra cotta and less 'red' terra cotta? I say that because orange and purple are the complimentary colors - is that why it feels a little off?

Other than the BG question...lovely flower. I remember the first time I saw one of these I thought it was the world's biggest clematis! They sure are spectacular to look at and you've really done it justice. If it were mine I might tone down the second leaf's flash highlights just a little.

[Vida van der Walt]

A very striking image Roman! Wonderful detail, perspective and love the colours.:)