What technical feedback would you like if any? Any
What artistic feedback would you like if any? Any
Any pertinent technical details: Taken with Sony A6000, F6.3, 1/60 sec., ISO 100
Potted Plant in window with morning light.
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For me, Patricia, this falls just slightly short of your signature compositions, in that the strong whites of the background space obtrude a little. Otherwise, beautiful control of the petal tones and a nice sense of the flower floating like a cloud.
Thanks Ian for your honesty. It lets me know that when you praise you mean it. The part I liked most about the photo was the back lighting that made the petals translucent. Guess I let that over take the composition.
I like this a lot, Patricia. The subtle white on white shadings and the curves and layering of the petals are delightful. After reading Ian’s critique, and giving the image a long look, the two upper corners seemed to pull my eye a bit too much, so a touch less light in those areas might be called for.
I like this fine as an exercise in demonstrating back lighting and the importance of both light and shadow. Artistically, I think you got a lot out of a flower that is a little too formless to be photogenic. It may well be a different comp would be worth trying.
Patricia: This is certainly provoking a lot of thought and interesting comments. I think what Phil said echoes my own thoughts. I’ve never had a Begonia image I was pleased with so just don’t even try anymore so I salute what you did get. >=))>
I very much like the intricate curves and shapes. The backlight creates beautiful and subtle colour gradients. The yellow spot softly fading out is a real nice center. The overall picture is a bit busy, I have taken the liberty to make a serious crop as an attempt to simplify the image and accentuate the beautiful forms. I am curious what you think of it.
