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Description
Another one from 5 weeks ago when we had a light rain while the Dogwood was in bloom. (Both rain and Dogwoods are long gone now.) This tree is under a huge oak and it is shedding its modest blossoms which sometimes rest on a Dogwood.
Specific Feedback
All comments welcome! I was undecided on the color but the young blossoms have a slightly yellow cast and light filtering through the oaks gives a little green, so I left it as it came out in Daylight balance.
Another gorgeous floral image, Diane. The spent Oak blossoms add tremendously to this composition in my opinion. I could see removing the faint remnant of the stem from above the blossom as I don’t think it’s really necessary.
OMG you are killing it with the dogwoods this year. I think that’s a withered oak flower stuck there and it just adds so much. A counterpoint in shape, color, texture and belonging, but it just makes the image come to life for me. I can imagine the ever-shifting state of things because of wind and the presence of so much around this tree. The raindrops are great, but I like how you’ve positioned the camera so the lowest petal almost seems to be cradling the center structures. Super.
Thanks, @Dennis_Plank, @Bill_Fach and @Kris_Smith! This was only a fair year for Dogwoods – I only managed three trips over there – two on the same day, the second after a surprise light rain started. In previous years I was able to get more interesting framing, but with my desire to focus stack, the slightest air movement will move different blossoms differently. But zeroing in on a single one with a plain-enough BG, the stacking program will align them. No brainer – closeup portraits win.
Bill, I muted the stem and debated if any should remain, but I wasn’t sure about the flower floating in space. Kris, I’d like to take credit but the positioning of the lower petal was because the small tripod (the same one you have) was as tall as it could go. Lugging the big one would be worth it, though. Oh well, maybe I would have done it this way anyway…
This is a fine look at this Dogwood bloom, Diane. I like how the oak bloom adds a bit about the surroundings. It does feel a bit yellow to me, but whitening it would like lose some of the gentle sense of mystery.
Thanks, @Youssef_Ismail and @Mark_Seaver! Mark, you put your finger on what I liked about the hint of color, but hadn’t found words for it – sense of mystery! I think that’s something I’m always looking for, but it is elusive. And Youssef – elegant, delicate and quiet – also something I strive for but often out of reach!
