Critique Style Requested: In-depth
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Self Critique
I like the overall image. I especially like the out of focus cluster at the top right of the frame to add depth.
Creative direction
I was looking for a front to back crisp view of a nice cluster of mountain laurel.
Specific Feedback
Overall impression and crop. Any input appreciated.
I did a small amount of cleanup on selected leaves. Just enough left to make it look real. The leaves on mountain laurel are never without missing pieces, brown spots, etc.
Technical Details
Nikon Z6 II, ISO 800, 78mm, F8, 1/50th, tripod. I used focus stacking to get the clarity I wanted.
Description
This was a project that took me a few years to complete. I wanted a cluster of flowers that showed all types of blooms to include fully open, newer unopened blooms and a few blooms that are not quite 100% open. I especially like how the flower cluster moves at a nice diagonal across the frame
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