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    40D, EF 100mm F2.8Macro
    F/22
    1/40sec
    ISO 500
    Natural light, tripod.
    For this one I was considering the stem position, DOF and the veins position, but was not able to get all these as wanted. If all the veins were leading to corners then I did not like the stem position/angle, or if those two were as I liked then DOF was not as I wanted. Finally I've sacrificed the veins position for DOF and stem position. Right or wrong? :confused:

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    I think you made a perfect choice, Ovidiu (and I see you are now a member! YEAH!) Clematis are so much fun to photograph because there are so many different things to focus on and you're right - you do often have to make choices. I think the stem position is very nice - it's nicely in focus and really leads your eye into the greens of the veins.

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    I like the composition choice and the DOF. Nicely presented.

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    Great job on the comp, like the flow and nice details. Great colors. its nice seeing the backsides of flowers once in a while.:)

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    Hi Ovidiu....I like this alot as presented. The green stem is very strong for me. Leads my eye right into the color. Nice work!

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    Right! I really like the composition and the soft colours - excellent shot.

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    Hi Ovidiu, The way you framed the composition is excellent. Sharpness throughout with the stem in a great position. I felt the image could use a boost in color to add impact. I also burned the corners a bit to even out lighting. It's subtle but I feel it adds a bit to an already well handled image...

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    The color boost certainly added impact to the image. I like the repost. Thank you!

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    Lovely image. I think you made the right decisiion in balancing the many factors involved. I like the hairs on the stem, the radiating petals with frilly edges, and especially--seeing hints of more between the petals. The repost improves an already great image.

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