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16-01-09, 12:25 AM
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Pink and Frilly

Pink Carnation, I was trying to capture the frilliness of a carnation



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16-01-09, 12:46 AM
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Re: Pink and Frilly

I like it, but I think it's missing something - only thing is I'm not quite sure what as I'm not a flower person really

I think it needs a focal point of some sort? :-/
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16-01-09, 09:21 AM
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Re: Pink and Frilly

Thanks for the feedback Azz

I was trying to show the soft, frilliness of the flower, not so much the flower. I know what I mean Maybe it didn't work


     
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16-01-09, 02:04 PM
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Although there is no real focal point, you have captured some subtle colours and demonstrated good control over DOF. These alone make it a pleasing picture.


     
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16-01-09, 02:12 PM
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I agree with JR, it is a lovely picture Moonie


     
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16-01-09, 03:14 PM
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Although there is no real focal point, you have captured some subtle colours and demonstrated good control over DOF. These alone make it a pleasing picture.
Thanks Jack x I seem to be struggling to get a real focal point on this type of flower, as it is all frills, took some more today, and they have come out more or less the same

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I agree with JR, it is a lovely picture Moonie
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16-01-09, 06:30 PM
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I think it works as it is Jols, the colour is bright and clear, you got the softness spot on too, Imo.
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16-01-09, 09:21 PM
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I tried photographing carnations today and gave up on it. Are they one of the hardest flowers to photograph?
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16-01-09, 11:33 PM
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Re: Pink and Frilly

I seem to struggle getting the shot I want with Carnations I think it is because the are so frilly, and there is no actual centre, so it is hard to get a focal point.Maybe I am just making excuses I dunno, i do find them hard though, Roses, Gerberas, Daisies,Lillies are all good to practise on,big bold flowers, oh have you got an Orchid.


     
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