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    I was experimenting with handholding my camera to get different angles. Using a tripod is a more deliberate approach. Handholding is a freer approach--rather new to me. I was also using autofocus--which I seldom use with macros. Shallow dof. Taken in my garden, part shade, late afternoon.

    Nikon D300, Sigma 105mm macro, f5/6 )"Relative"), 1/250, ISO 400, autofocus.
    PP: PS7 basic adjustments, Topaz DeNoise.Topaz Adjust "Mild Details."

    I suspect some of you won't like the "halos," but they seem unavoidable at shallow dof.

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    Anita:

    Very interesting effect, almost like an egg cracking open. Simple color palette very effective.

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    Like it but all that black do not know

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    Thanks for feedback. Interestingly enough, I was thinking this morning that the dark areas didn't work.

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    Hi Anita, Randy's comment about an egg cracking open is perfect....it's exactly what I was thinking.

    I really like this concept but I see 2 things working against you......the BG doesn't feel right and the point where the yellow intersects the white is causing problems. I think if the BG were completely black or completely lighter green it would work a lot better. If the petals were just slightly more open this would have looked much better. If the flower is still in good shape, I take another stab at this because I really think you can make it work well.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ken Childs View Post
    I really like this concept but I see 2 things working against you......the BG doesn't feel right and the point where the yellow intersects the white is causing problems. I think if the BG were completely black or completely lighter green it would work a lot better. If the petals were just slightly more open this would have looked much better. If the flower is still in good shape, I take another stab at this because I really think you can make it work well.
    Thanks. I agree about the bg. I'm going to try lightening it, maybe applying some textures. Unfortunately, my Crocuses are past. But, no problem. I was playing around and having fun, and that is the whole point for me. :-)

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    Hi Anita. The comparison to a cracking egg is very apt. I like the yellow peeking out of the center, but I agree with Ken about the spot where the yellow intersects the white. I don't mind the darkness of the background, though I would suggest cropping about half of the open space on the left side of the frame. :)

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