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Nice macro, Donna!

Loft

To me, 'originality' in a floral photo is subtle. Yet, this one reminds me of your unforgettable 'heirloom' photo, one of my personal faves. Both have an appealingly sultry yet restful visual feel. Question: do you utilize reflector(s) in your floral shoots? - best, Gary

Thank you Igor, Loft and Gary for your comments.

 

Gary, I'm still relatively new to photography...I'm embarrassed to admit that I just learned that you're not supposed to take flower pics in direct sunlight, hence, both these photos were taken on overcast days. I also played a little with the depth of field on this one to soften the edges of the petals. As of yet, I've never used a reflector but I'm interested in trying one out.

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I love it! It would get a 7 from me for aesthetics if the yellow were a bit more saturated! :-) Regards!

Thanks, Lou Ann.

For just starting out, you have a good grasp of some difficult concepts, like DOF which you used here like a pro ! *R*

Nice composition. I tend to like individual flower shots more than those in a grouping, so this one works well for me.

Excellent dep and sharpness....good background also!

very good