Three Stars

Critique Style Requested: Standard

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

Description

Since Kris posted a day lily I decided to look at some of the many images I have from this season and thought I would share these two depictions. We all have different ways of rating captures. I use the star method and generally don’t give consideration to anything less than 3 stars. Both of these rated 3+. Both are three shot stacks with the anthers isolated.>=))>

Specific Feedback

Does the tight version appeal to you? BG still too busy despite the relatively shallow DOF?

Technical Details

#1 Sony A7rIII
Sony FE 70-200 f2.8 GM-II @ 93mm
ISO 400, 1/320 @ f5.6

#2 Sony FE 70-200 f2.8 GM-II @ 162 mm
ISO 400, 1/400 @ f5.6


Critique Template

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Gorgeous!! The top one for me! I love the breathing room and the anthers are quite prominent. The BG is nicely subdued and the yellows are very well managed. Perfect soft light!

Both images are gorgeous, Bill, but I’d personally go with the looser composition. I like the background in it and the vertical just feels a bit cramped to me. No nits on either one.