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    Mike Moats
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    Shot through some tall grass to give the coneflower a soft feel. Early morning sun giving some slight sidelighting.

    Fuji S5, Tamron 90, Tripod, Natural Light, F3.5

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    Lovely light and I really like the background, the more detailed stems on the left compared to those on the right provide a real interest. DOF on the flower looks optimal.
    Did you brush it to smooth it, or was it a blurr filter, or just as is?

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    Hey Jonathan, this is all natural, I just positioned the lense with some of the weeds in the front, and these weeds softened the image. With a wide open lens the weeds in front of the lens become a soft blur.

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    It does have almost a painted feel to it, Mike...lovely light and a really strong composition IMO. With everything situated on the left side of the frame you gave the light room to come into the photo and I find myself looking over to the right expecting to see the sun itself. Sweet!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mike Moats View Post
    Hey Jonathan, this is all natural, I just positioned the lense with some of the weeds in the front, and these weeds softened the image. With a wide open lens the weeds in front of the lens become a soft blur.
    In that case I think the image is doubly rewarding!:)

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    Hi Mike, great effect shooting through the weeds and lovely (back?)light. I do wish the coneflower itself had a little less of the green haze.

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    Lovely. I especially like the tiny bit of sunlight Nice, soft look. Lovely colors. Well done. It is nice to see one of your images!

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    Stunning image. Thanks for sharing your technique Mike. I only wish I could manage light the way you do

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    Hey Mike,
    What I love most is that it is all in camera! I really like this for all the above mentioned reasons. I do see Jerry's point.....but that may change the mood and feel too much. I like this as presented but will ask......did you get any with just the RH side stuff as a BG?.......I think that would work too but the flow of light in this is just fantastic! I will have to try that myself some time so thanks for sharing the technique!

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    Mike this really does feel painterly, I like the softness and composition...well done

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