Burgeoning

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Description

We have some vibrant and prolific geraniums that are really liking our mild Spring temps.

Specific Feedback

Not a full stack but a blend trying to get the two bud bunches fairly sharp and let the flowers fall off some. Enough DOF on the buds?

Technical Details

Sony A7rIII
Sony FE 70-200 f2.8 GM-II, 2x TC @ 328mm
ISO 400, 1/13 @ f16 2 shot blend in Helicon Focus

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Beautiful, Bill. This image just shouts spring and new growth. I really like the color combination and your composition works very well.

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Woah so bright! It’s a sight for me since we’re right into frozen mud season. Lovely colors and contrast with a lot of texture. Nice.

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Nice shot. Without focus stacking I don’t think you can get better separation and keep the buds in reasonable focus. The oof uppermost bud isn’t a distraction IMO. Details are great. I might take down the saturation at the bg but realizing monitor calibration differences it might be moot. Overall I like it much.