Hibiscus Morning

[Harold Davis]

first full day of vacation and i didnt feel like getting up early and going too far out so i stayed close and walked downstairs to the parking lot. some beautiful hibiscus are here so i got the macro out and had a little fun. dont rip me up too bad. i'm working on a 13" laptop.

D300, 150mm, f/2.8, 1/500s, ISO 2000, manual exp. pretty sure i was about +0.7EV

thanks for looking. comments and critiques much appreciated. now off to the pool!!!:D

[Richard Waas]

Harold, this doesn't look like a bird to me..... I like the comp although I might crop a wee bit off the left. I like the soft feel of the flower, but there is not enough in sharp focus to grab me. You now have the entire vacation to try it again..... By the way, were you doing laps or pina coladas at the pool?

[Jackie Schuknecht]

I like it Harold. Might take a sliver off the top, but otherwise like the comp. Enjoy your holidays!!!!! (where are you):)

[Harold Davis]

By the way, were you doing laps or pina coladas at the pool?

pina coladas and they have just caught up with me. call me a lightweight!!:eek:

[Ken Lassman]

Did it take the Pina Coladas to bring out your artistic side?....or you have had it all along. Quick...someone call Georgia O'Keefe and tell her that Harold has arrived. I like it - even though it doesn't fly. Have a great vacation.

[Lance Peters]

Hi Harold - I like this also - but think that something that was tack sharp in the image would draw the eye a little more - as is My eye wanders the image and doesnt really find anywhere to lock onto.
Is that a bad thing?? - maybe not.
Love experimenting!!

[Dave Mills]

Hi Harold, If what you were after was a dreamy,soft image you accomplished your goal. I'm usually an F22 guy when it comes to macros but can appreciate soft focus images. I like your placement of the center and the fanning out on the left. I agree about taking a small amount off the left...

[Oscar Zangroniz]

I think the pina coladas are briging the artistic side of you. Keep drinking them my friend. Like the soft colors. Do crop a little from the left IMO.
Regards to Mrs. H from Diane

[Alfred Forns]

Hi Harold I like wide open little dof look but would like one of the center edges sharp !! Good composition .. agree on taking a little of the left side !!!

[Fabs Forns]

Hola hijo, very nice composition and high key look. For me, it would be nicer with one sharp edge. The mind has trouble processing nothing sharp in an image. Not mine only, everyone :)