# Columbine in high key w/ repost **URL:** \ **Category:** Image Critiques\ **Tags:** plant-life\ **Created:** [May 4, 2021, 2:54pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/columbine-in-high-key-w-repost/21579 "2021-05-04T14:54:51Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Steve\_Kennedy](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/steve_kennedy/32/55050_2.png) [@Steve\_Kennedy](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Steve_Kennedy)\ **Post date:** [May 4, 2021, 2:54pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/columbine-in-high-key-w-repost/21579/1 "2021-05-04T14:54:51Z")
Repost: ![20210503-2482-Edit](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/d/c/dc0011b9008fd89ddccaf09dd182ec6e7eccc6d8.jpeg) Original: ![Columbine in high key](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/9/4/945511ed3935c17db131b43fe130fece24e97240.jpeg) It’s been a long time since I took any flora images, let alone posting any. I got motivated, acquired a light panel, and here is the first attempt. All comments appreciated. D850, 60mm macro, 1/10 sec, f 16, ISO 100, 5 image focus blend via Photoshop ---
**Author:** ![linda\_mellor](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/linda_mellor/32/15806_2.png) [@linda\_mellor](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/linda_mellor)\ **Post date:** [May 4, 2021, 7:44pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/columbine-in-high-key-w-repost/21579/2 "2021-05-04T19:44:31Z")
Lovely, Steve. Great first attempt. Wonderful detail in the petals. The high key works very well with this delicate flower, IMHO. Nicely done. ---
**Author:** ![Mike\_Friel](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/mike_friel/32/28003_2.png) [@Mike\_Friel](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Mike_Friel)\ **Post date:** [May 5, 2021, 1:07am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/columbine-in-high-key-w-repost/21579/3 "2021-05-05T01:07:35Z")
Great colours and detail and looks good on the white bg. A small suggestion: add some white canvas to the right to give flower a touch more breathing space. ---
**Author:** ![Steve\_Kennedy](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/steve_kennedy/32/55050_2.png) [@Steve\_Kennedy](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Steve_Kennedy)\ **Post date:** [May 5, 2021, 3:23am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/columbine-in-high-key-w-repost/21579/4 "2021-05-05T03:23:27Z")
Thank you for the comments @Linda_Mellor and @Mike_Friel! Mike, I agree with the need for room and added the repost. Thanks for the suggestions. ---
**Author:** ![Nao\_Koju](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/nao_koju/32/27587_2.png) [@Nao\_Koju](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Nao_Koju)\ **Post date:** [May 5, 2021, 4:59am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/columbine-in-high-key-w-repost/21579/5 "2021-05-05T04:59:46Z")
Beautiful shot, Steve. I usually see Columbine hanging down, but this one is turning up. It looks like flying pleasantly high in the air before the wind. Nice composition. ---
**Author:** ![Mike\_Friel](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/mike_friel/32/28003_2.png) [@Mike\_Friel](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Mike_Friel)\ **Post date:** [May 5, 2021, 10:41am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/columbine-in-high-key-w-repost/21579/6 "2021-05-05T10:41:53Z")
> [@Steve\_Kennedy](#): > > Thank you for the comments ! Mike, I agree with the need for room and added the repost. Thanks for the suggestions. Looks even better to my eye now, Steve. ---
**Author:** ![Mark\_Seaver](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/mark_seaver/32/231_2.png) [@Mark\_Seaver](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Mark_Seaver)\ **Post date:** [May 8, 2021, 10:26pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/columbine-in-high-key-w-repost/21579/7 "2021-05-08T22:26:27Z")
Steve, there’s a fine elegance in this columbine shot. The details in the flower look great. I do like the extra space, although maybe not at the top (it feel right to have the flower pointing into the frame corner…).