2 Bees + Revision

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Critique Style Requested: Standard

The photographer is looking for generalized feedback about the aesthetic and technical qualities of their image.

Description

Coneflowers seem to attract a lot of little critters, who are occasionally cooperative.

Specific Feedback

Does the square crop work here, or would a typical 7x5 with an extended stem be better?

Technical Details

Nikon D850
90 mm macro
Exposure Time: 1/180 sec
F Number: f/8
ISO Speed Ratings: ISO 200
Exposure Program: Manual
Metering Mode: Multi-segment
Exposure Bias: -0.67 EV
Fill Flash, tripod

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This has really nice symmetry Sandy. Nice overall depth fading slightly to the back with a really nice BG and wonderful bright colors. I don’t want to see any more stem. I don’t think it would help anything. This is a strong, clean and straight forward image.

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Very cool, Sandy. The depth of field worked extremely well. As for the crop, I think the square works fine, though I would be tempted to move the subjects just a bit lower in the frame as the bees and flowers all point toward the top. I don’t think it would take much.

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Very nice shot, Sandy. Two for the price of one. I like a bargain. I agree that the square crop works well for this shot.

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Thanks @Shirley_Freeman @Ed_Williams
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That works for me.

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