Soft Blue Agapanthus

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I love these flowers, but they are hard to photograph in an interesting way. I wanted to show the softness of the opened petals.

What technical feedback would you like if any? I appreciate any comments. Thank you.

What artistic feedback would you like if any? Blur vs focus of blossoms

Pertinent technical details or techniques: This was taken in the morning. IS0 64, f/3.5, 1/250. Olympus OMD camera with 60mm macro lens.

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Ann Louise: Agapanthus can be a challenge but I think you rose to it. We have this same variety in our garden and I’ve gotten a few keepers. You’ve made me want to revisit those images. Nicely done.>=))>

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Very nicely done Ann Louise. I love the soft colors and OOF background.

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Thanks, Bill. It is such an unusual flower with lots of angles. They do move around a bit on those long stems!

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Thanks, Linda. I was pleased to get the background. Love my 50mm macro lens for backgrounds.

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I like the shallow depth of field with focus on the foreground stamen. Yes, it does highlights soft colors and very well done. Looks like a difficult subject.

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Thanks, Ravi. Every year there is a new chance to get better shots of these flowers!

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You have successfully accomplished your goal of showing the silky smooth texture to the three main flowers. Nicely done.

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Patricia, thanks for your observations and comment. Made my day!

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Ann Louise
The flowers are beautiful and soft with the background exceptional. Very nice capture!

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Thank you, Kathy. It was the only shot with the background nearly filling the frame. I got lucky.

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Hi Ann,

Colors are subtle and very nice. With the limited DOF, you were able to get a very select plane of foicus which makes the image special…Jim

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Thanks, Jim. Nice to get your thoughts. I wanted a more subtle effect.
Ann Louise