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frg

I think I posted a B&W version of this before...here it is in color.

I've had mixed reactions with the way I've cropped this , tell me what you think...your opinions would be most welcome

RogersDA

frg wrote:

I think I posted a B&W version of this before...here it is in color.

I've had mixed reactions with the way I've cropped this , tell me what you think...your opinions would be most welcome

The three angles presented are a bit distracting. You have the main andvery dominant background angle (where the blue/white edge is), the angle that the stem makes, and the angle that the flower head makes. IMO these three angles, as presented, do not lead the eye very well.

The colors are good.

I also think a tighter crop on the right/bottom would be better. See below.
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This removes some of the lens flare on the upper portion of the image, too.

SloYerRoll

I really like the original shot!
The only thing I would change is get rid of that nasty lens flare.
If all the lines were symmetrical in some way or shape. This would be a boring shot to me.

JMHO

Skippy

frg wrote:

I think I posted a B&W version of this before...here it is in color.

I've had mixed reactions with the way I've cropped this , tell me what you think...your opinions would be most welcome

Ohhhhh this looks really nice love the colour tones they all compliment each other.

After looking at your second post, I still like the original image
.... Skippy (Australia)

frg

Thank you all.......Appreciate your taking the time to look and comment, I find it most helpfull getting other peoples perspective and ideas on the pictures posted.... really opens up new ideas and ways of doing things

Thanks

gluwater

It's a lovely shot and I like the original crop the best. The negative space works well in this composition. But as SloYerRoll mentioned the specular highlight (it's not lens flare)in the upper right needs to go. A little work with the healing brush and you'll be good to go.

jsedlak

I really like the original as well! The colors are very nice and not ordinary colors you see everyday!

Thanks for sharing!

frg

Thanks for looking......Nick ,Jsedlak, I shall see what I can do with the specular highlight.....

garfonzo

SloYerRoll wrote:

I really like the original shot!
The only thing I would change is get rid of that nasty lens flare.
If all the lines were symmetrical in some way or shape. This would be a boring shot to me.

JMHO

I like the original because it feels so airy. The little flower all on its own in the world, almost heroic. Ah the metaphors which might be woven from this flower...

Cheers

garfonzo

Awais Yaqub

lovely