Hollyhock

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What technical feedback would you like if any? Any

What artistic feedback would you like if any? Any

Pertinent technical details or techniques: Canon 5dIII, f 4, 1/100, iso 250, taken with 180 macro lens, handheld.
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I really like the composition and the background, John. There seems to be a lot of noise in the green and darker purples, which surprises me with that camera and the settings you used. Did you increase saturation and contrast quite a lot?

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John Wayne: I love the color and comp here. Is that noise or added texture/grain? I kind of like the effect, especially if it was intentional. Beautiful result.>=))>

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Thanks Dennis and Bill, not sure why the noise is so high. Used noise reduction filter but it was persistent . Did not notice it until my post was enlarged.
Wayne

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Striking colors of the beauty. I like the high key effect that presents the hollyhock’s details so well.