Login or Join Now

Upload your photos, chat, win prizes and much more

Username:
Password:
Remember Me

Can't Access your Account?

New to ePHOTOzine? Join ePHOTOzine for free!

Scarlet Solitude

PhilT2 > Award Gallery > Scarlet Solitude

Join Now

Join ePHOTOzine, the friendliest photography community.

Upload photos, chat with photographers, win prizes and much more for free!

Add Comment

A red gerbera today.


Some may criticise the inclusion of the flower stem in this one but having tried different crops I decided to include it in the frame as I felt that the flower head needed an "anchor" ( the majority of the image being out of focus ). Again the droplet reflects/magnifies an area of the gerbera.


Thanks for looking,


Jane

Brand:Canon
Camera:Canon EOS 7D
Lens:EF50mm f/2.5 Compact Macro
Recording media:RAW (digital)
Date Taken:20 May 2011 - 7:29 PM
Focal Length:50mm
Lens Max Aperture:f/2.5
Aperture:f/2.5
Shutter Speed:0.5sec
Exposure Comp:-2/3
ISO:200
Exposure Mode:Aperture-priority AE
Metering Mode:Multi-segment
Flash:Off, Did not fire
Title:Scarlet Solitude
Username:JanieB43 JanieB43
Uploaded:27 May 2011 - 8:49 AM
Tags:Flowers & plants, Janieb43, Macro, Red gerbera, Water droplet
VS Mode Rating Unrated
These stats show the percentage of wins and the rating score that your photo has achieved. You can go to the VS Mode by clicking on this icon.

Signup to e2

Signup to e2 to see which photo this has won or lost against in the vs mode
Votes:28

Comments

sophis
6
136 forum posts United Kingdom6 Constructive Critique Points
27 May 2011 - 8:55 AM
0

This is a stunning shot and I agree with the need for the flower stem because of the angle it was taken from and the dof.

Sponsored Links
Sponsored Links
27 May 2011 - 8:58 AM

Join ePHOTOzine for free and remove these adverts.

HowieR
2
United Kingdom3 Constructive Critique Points
27 May 2011 - 8:58 AM
0

Great technique. I personally might prefer the stem cloned out.
Lovely image either way

Howie

sonsdad
sonsdad (e2 Member)
6
sonsdad vcard United Kingdom
27 May 2011 - 9:03 AM
0

I like this shot, the stem adds support to the flower and shows the DOF off to its best advantage.

Last Modified By sonsdad at 27 May 2011 - 9:04 AM
RonnieAG
RonnieAG (e2 Member)
3
111 forum postsRonnieAG vcard Scotland102 Constructive Critique Points
27 May 2011 - 9:40 AM
0

You are so good at these, Jane, and this one is no exception: the inclusion of the flower stem is absolutely fine.
Ronnie.

PhilT2
3
73 forum posts England2 Constructive Critique Points
27 May 2011 - 9:43 AM
0

I really loved your "scarlet symphony" but this is even better. Magnificent image

HectorRivera
HectorRivera (e2 Member)
5
HectorRivera vcard United States1 Constructive Critique Points
27 May 2011 - 1:55 PM
0

Great macro, stunning color, excellent focal point

Amazing dof. Beautifully captured and presented. Smile

maggieh
27 May 2011 - 5:35 PM
0

I think you need the flower stem to pull the composition together. A wonderful image and the colour sings!
maggie

DaveMead
27 May 2011 - 10:12 PM
0

Wonderful colour!
Dave

awesome shot.

helenlinda
helenlinda (e2 Member)
5
320 forum postshelenlinda vcard United Kingdom19 Constructive Critique Points
29 May 2011 - 11:05 AM
0

Personally the stem helps to anchor the image, so I would rather have it in than out.
Gorgeous colours
Helen

- Original Poster Comments
- Your Posts

Add a Comment

You must be a member to leave a comment

Username:
Password:
Remember me:
Un-tick this box if you want to login each time you visit.