Comments welcome for this sunflower shot

12 years 6 months ago - 12 years 6 months ago #150985 by trishulpani
Hi,

I know this kind of shot has been done to death - but an image from my garden doesn't hurt :P
Your comments are welcome.

Thanks,
Trishul


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12 years 6 months ago #151006 by LauraD
Very Pretty ! The color is bright and cheerful !

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12 years 6 months ago #151026 by Baydream

LauraD wrote: Very Pretty ! The color is bright and cheerful !

:agree: May need a bit more contrast between the subject and background and a tighter crop to 1) come in closer to the subject, and 2) get it off dead center. Plenty of possibility here.

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12 years 6 months ago #151029 by chakkaradeep
Did you use a macro lens?

Cheers,
Chaks

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12 years 6 months ago #151123 by photobod
Your right an image from your garden doesnt hurt its more than welcome :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

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12 years 6 months ago - 12 years 6 months ago #151142 by trishulpani
@chakkaradeep - I don't own a macro lens - yet :)
this was shot using an 18-105 kit lens in manual.


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12 years 6 months ago #151180 by trishulpani
Thanks !
One question though - how do I ensure more contrast between subject and background in this case? (sunlight was directly falling on this flower in the direction its facing)


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12 years 6 months ago #151269 by butterflygirl921
I would crop more on the flower, but otherwise i love it!! :judge: :thumbsup:


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12 years 6 months ago #151302 by Baydream

trishulpani wrote: Thanks !
One question though - how do I ensure more contrast between subject and background in this case? (sunlight was directly falling on this flower in the direction its facing)

It you could, hold or set up a large piece of cardboard or similar to block the sub from the background. that would help. Adjust your shooting angle to get darker colour in the background. Some will hold or spread a large dark (even black sheet behind the flower, at a bit of distance) to REALLY make the subject stand out. Lots of things to experiment with.

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12 years 6 months ago #151332 by lonehero83
nice shot and I guess Baydream had given you pretty useful suggestions.
keep shooting pictures and bring more from your garden ;)
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12 years 6 months ago #151336 by chasrich
:judge: :thumbsup: Very pretty...

Good tips John! :thumbsup: :agree:

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12 years 6 months ago #151388 by Shanna-Marie
This is a very dreamy shot of a pretty flower....I really like it! One thing that helps me when shooting flowers is to shoot early in the morning when the sun isn't dirctly overhead or on overcast days. It makes a huge difference and then your subject isn't all blown out. Keep on shooting and have fun! :)

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12 years 6 months ago #151760 by trishulpani
Thanks a lot Baydream .... really cool suggestions...


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