I like it. I'd consider two possible changes. In terms of framing, I'd give it just a little bit of breathing room on the bottom and the right. Other than that, I think a slightly darker background (is that the sky?) would increase contrast and help the picture pop. One possibility is a B&W conversion with a red filter to darken the blue. Another possibility in post is to overlay a layer created from the red channel and set it to luminance blend mode in Photoshop.
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what a lovely shot; beautiful colors and lighting. IMHO, I would like to see less of a crop, same composition, just more of the flower.
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I have never seen a dandilion that close up before, very interesting... I like it.
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I agree...it's really great as it is.....no joke. Wonderful execution and capture....enter it, and go to bed.
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LiquidAir---intersting suggestions, I'll have to give them a try.
Greensquared----funny you used the word ethereal to describe this image. I have had several people say that many of my images are very ethereal.
Swartzy---you are right, I am probably over thinking my entry.....just like many of us are. Thanks for the advice:D.
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