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    Default Fleabane

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    Canon EOS REBEL T1i
    Canon 24-105mm f/4L IS @ 105mm
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    .4"
    F22
    ISO: 100
    Canon 430EX: On, Fired (comp -3 w/wide panel)
    LR & CS3
    BG is white foam core.

    Shot indoors with mainly natural window light.

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    Nice high-key image and I like the way you included the buds. I think since the main flower is facing left I would crop a tiny bit from the right side if it were mine, even though the buds are facing that way. I think it will help to balance the image a bit.

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    Hey Ken, nice comp and good details, white BG works well.

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    Just wants to say that somehow I feel that those three buds that are hanging down don't go well with the mood of this picture. On the one hand, it's high key, the bright yellow color and it gives a feeling of hope and cheerfulness. One the other hand, when I look at those buds I think of sadness, depression. Silly me :)

    Good job !

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    I know how Desmond feels. I created a Fleabane image 2 years ago with the same thing and those droopy buds eventually got the best of me. I do like your high key look and the comp suggestion by Denise sounds perfect.

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    Silly Desmond and Jules. :D

    I did this because it shows the 3 stages of a Fleabane bud. The buds start out pointing down (not drooping), then they slowly raise up until they open.

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    I've been thinking of taking pictures of all the Fleabane blooming around here. This image of yours is great! I like the 3 stages of the flower. I like the high key and white BG. I see what Jules and Desmond mean, but the image didn't strike me that way because I know what it looks like in real life--just like this image.

    I would take some off the right side as Denise suggests. I'd also clone two dark areas on the open flower at 3 and 8 o'clock.

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    I forgot to ask if your flash was on or off camera. If off, where was it positioned?

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    Pretty cool Ken,
    High key works for me with this flower....has a very painterly feel. Very nicely done!

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