# Happy Valentine's Day **URL:** \ **Category:** Image Critiques\ **Tags:** plant-life\ **Created:** [February 14, 2025, 2:14pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/happy-valentines-day/45423 "2025-02-14T14:14:45Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 14\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Bill\_Fach](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/bill_fach/32/78290_2.png) [@Bill\_Fach](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Bill_Fach)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2025, 2:14pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/happy-valentines-day/45423/1 "2025-02-14T14:14:45Z")
![HVD-2025-02-12-21-43-52-(C,S4)-cA7r3-25.jpg](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/c/d/cd53a27cb6a94d899a7e8ac5ca57d0205fd90f4d.jpeg) > **Critique Style Requested:** _Standard_ > > The photographer is looking for generalized feedback about the aesthetic and technical qualities of their image. ### Description [Gift Giver](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/gift-giver/45353) just continues to delight. The ends formed this natural heart and I couldn’t resist. It is still blooming as each bud slowly opens. \>=))\> ### Specific Feedback Took a different approach to this one. Shot it outside with an ivy wall as a BG and used a CLAR light to illuminate the blooms and buds. I like the more even lighting I can get with it vs a direct flash. ### Technical Details Sony A7rIII Sony FE 70-200 f2.8 GM-II @ 200mm ISO 400, 1/80 @ f8 21 shot stack in Helicon Focus * * * ### Critique Template Use of the template is optional, but it can help spark ideas. - Vision and Purpose: - Conceptual: - Emotional Impact and Mood: - Composition: - Balance and Visual Weight: - Depth and Dimension: - Color: - Lighting: - Processing: - Technical: ---
**Author:** ![Jim\_Erhardt](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/jim_erhardt/32/74226_2.png) [@Jim\_Erhardt](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Jim_Erhardt)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2025, 3:11pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/happy-valentines-day/45423/2 "2025-02-14T15:11:53Z")
Nice! I have no critique of this other thant to say it’s outstanding! Looks like another shot from the bathroom studio? The diffuse top/back lighting is perfect for this subject. ---
**Author:** ![Dennis\_Plank](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/dennis_plank/32/27033_2.png) [@Dennis\_Plank](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Dennis_Plank)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2025, 3:20pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/happy-valentines-day/45423/3 "2025-02-14T15:20:04Z")
Sweet, Bill! You found just the right angle to make this work. All those little hearts making a bigger heart is just superb. ---
**Author:** ![Jim\_Gavin](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/f9ae1b/32.png) [@Jim\_Gavin](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Jim_Gavin)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2025, 5:45pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/happy-valentines-day/45423/4 "2025-02-14T17:45:16Z")
Not even a nit. One of your best. Outstanding. ---
**Author:** ![Bonnie\_Lampley](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/bonnie_lampley/32/4825_2.png) [@Bonnie\_Lampley](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Bonnie_Lampley)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2025, 5:50pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/happy-valentines-day/45423/5 "2025-02-14T17:50:52Z")
Oooh, this is nice! It’s more compelling than your white background version in Gift Giver. What is a CLAR light? Whatever it is, the light on this is great. 👍 ---
**Author:** ![Paul\_Breitkreuz](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/paul_breitkreuz/32/400_2.png) [@Paul\_Breitkreuz](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Paul_Breitkreuz)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2025, 5:51pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/happy-valentines-day/45423/6 "2025-02-14T17:51:33Z")
Bill, you have these totally dialed in. This is gorgeous. Thanks for sharing… 🤠 ---
**Author:** ![Diane\_Miller](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/diane_miller/32/27391_2.png) [@Diane\_Miller](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Diane_Miller)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2025, 8:46pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/happy-valentines-day/45423/7 "2025-02-14T20:46:51Z")
Wonderful!!! Amazing subject perfectly photographed with gorgeous lighting!! I’d be tempted to do a slight gradient burn on the lower half of the stem, but that is an incredibly small detail. Happy Valentine’s Day to everyone! ---
**Author:** ![Giuseppe\_Guadagno](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/giuseppe_guadagno/32/19438_2.png) [@Giuseppe\_Guadagno](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Giuseppe_Guadagno)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2025, 9:58pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/happy-valentines-day/45423/8 "2025-02-14T21:58:38Z")
Beautiful Bill! Hearths everywhere for a great Valentine’s Day. ---
**Author:** ![SkipsPics](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/skipspics/32/60408_2.png) [@SkipsPics](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/SkipsPics)\ **Post date:** [February 15, 2025, 4:16pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/happy-valentines-day/45423/9 "2025-02-15T16:16:02Z")
I’ve nothing to add different from above comments. No nits. Just a GREAT image. THANKS ---
**Author:** ![Jim\_Zablotny](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/jim_zablotny/32/3919_2.png) [@Jim\_Zablotny](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Jim_Zablotny)\ **Post date:** [February 15, 2025, 5:11pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/happy-valentines-day/45423/10 "2025-02-15T17:11:10Z")
Hi Bill, The lighting is perfect and you were able to get the highlights and shadows to be very subtle and delicate. I have no nits for your and like this awesome image…Jim ---
**Author:** ![Shirley\_Freeman](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/shirley_freeman/32/11361_2.png) [@Shirley\_Freeman](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Shirley_Freeman)\ **Post date:** [February 15, 2025, 5:17pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/happy-valentines-day/45423/11 "2025-02-15T17:17:53Z")
Oh, how cool is this, Bill! Perfect timing for it to provide you with a heart shape of blooms to photograph for Valentine’s Day. The light is wonderful. Everything about it. Nicely done. ---
**Author:** ![Kris\_Smith](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/kris_smith/32/59826_2.png) [@Kris\_Smith](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Kris_Smith)\ **Post date:** [February 15, 2025, 5:49pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/happy-valentines-day/45423/12 "2025-02-15T17:49:59Z")
What can I add here that hasn’t already been said? Quite eye-catching and at once intricate and simple. I’m reading a book about the natural history of seeds, and of course those are tied to flowering plants so it’s doubly interesting to me at this time. I’m also reading a book about octopuses, so if you have any of those you want to photograph…have at it! 🤣 ---
**Author:** ![Bill\_Fach](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/bill_fach/32/78290_2.png) [@Bill\_Fach](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Bill_Fach)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2025, 4:37am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/happy-valentines-day/45423/13 "2025-02-16T04:37:20Z")
> [@Bonnie\_Lampley](#): > > What is a CLAR light? @Bonnie_Lampley It is an LED display fully adjustable for intensity and color. [CLAR light](https://www.adorama.com/cllclsl204bd.html) ---
**Author:** ![Gill\_Vanderlip](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/gill_vanderlip/32/54254_2.png) [@Gill\_Vanderlip](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Gill_Vanderlip)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2025, 2:01am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/happy-valentines-day/45423/14 "2025-05-12T02:01:40Z")
This is just Beautiful. I love the lighting and just the beautiful vibe this image has…