The photographer is looking for generalized feedback about the aesthetic and technical qualities of their image.
Description
Tulips from last spring, with a couple light filter touches
Specific Feedback
comments always welcome
Technical Details
Sony A1
90 mm macro
Software: Adobe Photoshop 25.12 (Windows) + DxO Pure Raw
Exposure Time: 1/150 sec
F Number: f/10
ISO Speed Ratings:
Exposure Program: Aperture priority
Metering Mode: Multi-segment
Exposure Bias: 0 EV
Critique Template
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I’m not a floral photographer, so these are observations, not critiques.
I was immediately drawn to this photo, to the striking detail and the way these two flowers stand out from the background. Quite beautiful. I like the composition, especially the overall upward diagonal motion to the right. Everything in the frame is reaching up and to the right except for the flower in the foreground. Very nice effect.
A couple of things distracted me from the beauty of this photo. Overall, at least on my color calibrated monitor, the entire photo has a green cast. Even the yellows appear greenish. Was that intentional? The other minor observation is the white outline around some of the dark flower parts (anthers?). Is this from sharpening or perhaps from pollen catching the light?
In any case, IMHO its a beautiful photo with a kind of “painterly” appearance that immediately drew me in.
Hi Sandy: This is a terrific photograph in my estimation. Like others, I’m not a Flora Expert but I can tell you the split tone of green and yellow is very appealing. It makes what’s important stand out, the two flowers against a green vegetation background. I also like how the black stems inside the flowers draws your eye into the primary subject. As you can tell I’m sure, I really like this photograph!
Hi Sandy — I’m a little late to this! Sorry about that. I love your intent with this image. It’s a beautiful scene, with the tulips , leaves, and buds seeming to glow. I did take a look at the main flowers, which are beautifully positioned, and they do look over—sharpened to me. The rest of the image does not. It might be the result of enlarging a lores image, though. Another thought is that the left side of the image is distracting for me. It really doesn’t have a “story.” You might consider creating a dodge/burn layer and darkening that area a bit, Overall, though, beautiful!!
