# Late bloomer

**URL:** <https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/late-bloomer/41021>\
**Category:** Image Critiques\
**Tags:** macro-close-up\
**Created:** [April 26, 2024, 3:46am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/late-bloomer/41021 "2024-04-26T03:46:21Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 3\
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**Author:** ![Dean\_Salman](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/dean_salman/32/13291_2.png) [@Dean\_Salman](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Dean_Salman)\
**Post date:** [April 26, 2024, 3:46am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/late-bloomer/41021/1 "2024-04-26T03:46:21Z")

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![20240420-flowers-5286-.jpg](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/5/9/5902072899141557ebe2b2ea309aa49a50ca621d.jpeg)

> **Critique Style Requested:** _Standard_
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> The photographer is looking for generalized feedback about the aesthetic and technical qualities of their image.

### Description

Waiting this year for the catus flowers and now they are showing up. Been a cooler early spring so maybe that was one reason. This one I like the color contrast.

### Specific Feedback

Taken around 6pm here (no DLS here) Lighting suggestions

### Technical Details

Canon r6ii rf 100rf macro. 1/1600 f/9 iso 1600

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**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:** [April 30, 2024, 3:34pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/late-bloomer/41021/2 "2024-04-30T15:34:23Z")

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Dean: I really like the subject and the comp and the color of the flower. The harsh light is a little tough for me, acknowledging that this is where these guys live. I have a large (42") [diffuser](https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/42100-REG/Photoflex_DL_1142WT_LiteDisc_Circular_Reflector_White.html) that I carry around when shooting in these conditions. It can be a bit of a bear to handle in windy conditions but they come in smaller sizes as well. \>=))\>

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**Author:** ![kyle](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/k/848f3c/32.png) [@kyle](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/kyle)\
**Post date:** [May 11, 2024, 8:58pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/late-bloomer/41021/3 "2024-05-11T20:58:38Z")

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@Dean_Salman, I like the composition and subject matter. The warm light is nice, but I agree with Bill that it is a bit harsh. A diffuser could work well. But then again, it may also get rid of the shadows of the spikes, losing a sense of depth.

Once you are no longer in flower season, I recommend doing a macro of the spikes. The spikes can make for a great macro, especially in black and white!