Moody Hibiscus

Image Critiques Weekly Challenge
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Continuing the discussion from Weekly Challenge #1074 (01/29/23 - 02/04/23) Small Scene:

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Description: It’s a small garden scene from our yard but I wanted to create a different mood than what’s often associated with hibiscus.

Specific Feedback Requested:

  • Aesthetic: Feedback on the overall visual appeal of the image, including its color, lighting, cropping, and composition.

Pertinent technical details or techniques: Sony A7C, F5.6, 1/200th, ISO250, 100-400mm handheld (192mm).

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This is really, really nice. Clear, sharp and tranquil. Have you tried a B&W version? I bet that would be equally great. Bob Engle

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Thanks Bob! I haven’t tried it but I will. I love B&W but haven’t really done much with it for closeup flower scenes. I guess the colors of the flowers tend to stick in my head too much.

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I have found that single flowers, such as this, prove to be exquisite B&W images. If you would, please email me back here your result. Bob

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Hey Josh and welcome back to NPN! Hibiscus always make for great subjects with their pastel colors and contrasting throats. This is a beautiful capture; the background is blurry; I like the angle of your shot, and there’s lots of detail when viewing enlarged. Lighting is also nice without being harsh. Just a couple of suggestions- the dead petal should be removed and I would place (when composing) the flower off-center, perhaps a bit to the right.

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Hi Jim, thanks for your input! And sorry I’ve just been lurking lately, I should contribute more. It really is a great place here.
I’ve never really played with photoshop and removing things, mostly just Lightroom but I might get have a go at it. I know I need to ouch myself a little more. And I think you’re right about cropping the right side. I was debating on that but opted to stay with keeping the definition on the leaves but overall it might be more balanced putting it off center like you mentioned.

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