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#79 Flower Nut

GretaPicsGretaPics Registered Users Posts: 373 Major grins
edited June 21, 2011 in The Dgrin Challenges
Since I'm basically obsessed with flowers, thought this subject would be a good starting point. Thanks for your C&C.
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Peonies2011-06-M.jpg

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PeonyVase2011-06-M.jpg
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    kdotaylorkdotaylor Registered Users Posts: 1,275 Major grins
    edited June 17, 2011
    I'm liking #1...gorgeous light!
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    PedalGirlPedalGirl Registered Users Posts: 794 Major grins
    edited June 17, 2011
    I like #3... love how the windows frame the photo and add some interest. :)
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    ic4uic4u Registered Users Posts: 1,455 Major grins
    edited June 18, 2011
    I like #3 as well, love the reflections in the windows, however, it feels too cut off on the bottom, I either want to see the vase the are in, or none of the stems. Have you tried a vertical of this shot?
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    silversx80silversx80 Registered Users Posts: 604 Major grins
    edited June 18, 2011
    I like #1 quite a bit.

    #3 has GREAT potential. I'd like to see more of the flowers in the windows (raise the bouquet?). Shooting in portrait orientation may have a good result on the image as well. Lighting and colors are just perfect IMHO.
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    GretaPicsGretaPics Registered Users Posts: 373 Major grins
    edited June 18, 2011
    Thank you all for your comments. I'm so in love with the blooms that I get too focused on them and was struck by their reflection in the two windows. Good idea to raise it up so may try again (with a different bunch) since those flowers are history at this point. GP
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    dlscott56dlscott56 Registered Users Posts: 1,324 Major grins
    edited June 19, 2011
    Love, love, love #1.
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    MarkRMarkR Registered Users Posts: 2,099 Major grins
    edited June 19, 2011
    #3!
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    SeascapeSSeascapeS Registered Users Posts: 814 Major grins
    edited June 19, 2011
    Same here - #3!
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    ghinsonghinson Registered Users Posts: 933 Major grins
    edited June 19, 2011
    I'm going to go out on a limb here and say #1 or #3.

    (Sorry.)
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    CHANDLERJACHANDLERJA Registered Users Posts: 400 Major grins
    edited June 19, 2011
    I love #3! Great shot! Beautiful!
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    sapphire73sapphire73 Registered Users, Super Moderators Posts: 1,946 moderator
    edited June 20, 2011
    These are all lovely. If you are looking for input to help you reshoot (with new flowers, I think you said), I really like the concept of #1 but found the edges a bit blown out even on my darkest monitor. I agree with input about #3 being a good option of you can raise the flowers to enhance the reflections, etc. And I also like #2. You have a way with flowers!

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    MLangtonMLangton Registered Users Posts: 140 Major grins
    edited June 20, 2011
    #3 for me!!! Nice.
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    red_zonered_zone Registered Users Posts: 533 Major grins
    edited June 20, 2011
    #3 for me as well! Excellent shot!
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    travelwaystravelways Registered Users Posts: 7,854 Major grins
    edited June 21, 2011
    Very nice shots, but #1 stands out for me :)
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    konomaniackonomaniac Registered Users Posts: 335 Major grins
    edited June 21, 2011
    silversx80 wrote: »
    I like #1 quite a bit.

    #3 has GREAT potential. I'd like to see more of the flowers in the windows (raise the bouquet?). Shooting in portrait orientation may have a good result on the image as well. Lighting and colors are just perfect IMHO.

    I don't think raising the bouquet is the solution. Elevating the camera and and shooting down a little might give you a little more reflection, but I personally like the blue/green in the corners. I like it the way it is.
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    rhommelrhommel Registered Users Posts: 306 Major grins
    edited June 21, 2011
    i like #1 although the top middle part of the flower is a bit over exposed (i think) :)
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