Remains of the Day

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Critique Style Requested: Standard

The photographer is looking for generalized feedback about the aesthetic and technical qualities of their image.

Description

Summer’s end in Oregon

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all comments welcome

Technical Details

Sony A1
FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS
Date Taken: 2024-09-09 17:26:13
Exposure Time: 1/100 sec
F Number: f/22
ISO Speed Ratings: ISO 4000
Exposure Program: Manual
Metering Mode: Multi-segment
Exposure Bias: 0 EV

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Great find, Sandy and very nicely presented. I like the black background for this one and the combination of a very simple composition with very complex subjects.

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This is a nice unique image Sandy. I looks like fireworks against that dark BG. Cool shot.

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Sandy, this is a unique perspective, and as @Ed_Williams said, reminds me of fireworks. I love the water drops in the old remains of the dandelion. The black BG works well for this. Nice.

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But it’s only five past nine! :wink: Really hard to get this right, but you did. Studio shot, or in situ?

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@Mike_Friel - down on my hands and knees in our side yard! Jim had to get me up…
Blacked out the BG with the levels slider.

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This looks very good, Sandy. The two final seeds stand out well, while the dew drops on the sepals and stem add balance. The black background does make it look like a studio shot as it lets the details show very well.

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@Dennis_Plank @Ed_Williams @Mark_Seaver @Mike_Friel

Thanks, evryone, for the kind comments and thank you @Shirley_Freeman for the EP - unexpected!

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@Mike_Friel said “But it’s only five past nine!”

Mike, This would have been a good title…wish I’d thought of it!

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Sandy, I missed this one. I like the simple composition and plenty of details present for the viewer’s eye. Awesome and congrats on the EP…Jim

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I’m late to the show here, but have to comment. This image is stunning. So simple and perfect details. I love the addition of the water drops. This is an unusual rendition of this plant and so eye catching.