Wild Sunflowers

9 years 8 months ago #398040 by DiDi-McPhillips
Each year in my area we get bunches of what appear to be small wild sunflowers.  They grow more in bush form than one flower per stalk on the large sunflowers.  I am new to macro photography and would love feedback on this shot.
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9 years 8 months ago #398045 by Screamin Scott
It would be good if not for the out of focus buds in front of it... They distract from the flower itself...

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9 years 8 months ago #398076 by DiDi-McPhillips
I understand your point Scott.  The reason I took the shot this way is because it reminded me of two people having a conversation and you are only focusing on one of the "faces".  Since the closer one is "turned away" from the camera, it was not the focal point.  Does the framing not work this way?  Is the out of focus bud too distracting?  Just asking questions to learn more on technique.  I do thank you for your feedback.


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9 years 8 months ago #398118 by Tuscan Muse
I understand the story you were trying to achieve.  I think a different angle might make it work, with the unopened bud not being so prominent, or as large.
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9 years 8 months ago #398205 by Ryan Obryan
Personally I like it


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9 years 7 months ago #401248 by Simon Says
Beautiful photography and click.


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9 years 7 months ago #401666 by Travel Nut
That is beautiful! Excellent Shot!!!


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