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Comment from Cephus
Water lilies are only second to lotus flowers as being the greatest of flowers to photograph.
Like the flower and the geometric background that enhances the flower. This flower, as presented, seems a little awkward in appearance and composition. That one petal at the bottom appears to be supporting the whole flower and makes the composition awkward with all of the empty space in the bottom third. A crop just below the other petals would result in better composition.'
On this, why iso 400 and f4? Put the camera on a tripod, shoot at iso 100 to maximize quality an f8 to maximize depth of field. This would eliminate the slightly soft focus and improve the captured image quality.
The lily lacks elan, the colors (well white and yellow) look rather limp. Try playing around with the contrast and brightness to enhance the yellow and make the white crisper. Perhaps just a tab more saturation.
reply by the author on 19-Jun-2011
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Water lilies are only second to lotus flowers as being the greatest of flowers to photograph.
Like the flower and the geometric background that enhances the flower. This flower, as presented, seems a little awkward in appearance and composition. That one petal at the bottom appears to be supporting the whole flower and makes the composition awkward with all of the empty space in the bottom third. A crop just below the other petals would result in better composition.'
On this, why iso 400 and f4? Put the camera on a tripod, shoot at iso 100 to maximize quality an f8 to maximize depth of field. This would eliminate the slightly soft focus and improve the captured image quality.
The lily lacks elan, the colors (well white and yellow) look rather limp. Try playing around with the contrast and brightness to enhance the yellow and make the white crisper. Perhaps just a tab more saturation.
Comment Written 19-Jun-2011
reply by the author on 19-Jun-2011
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Thank you for your constructive advice, as an amateur and beginner to photography it is much appreciated.
Comment from fastforwardphoto
This grabbed my attention right away. I love the contrast between the white flower and dark, almost glass-like water. This looks like something that would work well either in color or black and white and still be visually interesting. The water droplets on the flower add to the interest. I like the composition being on the left for the rule of thirds and that the flower itself adds a lot of leading lines right into the heart of the flower. I think the only thing I would like to see is the picture slightly brighter with a little more color saturation - but it really doesn't bother me that it doesn't have it either. Great job!
reply by the author on 19-Jun-2011
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This grabbed my attention right away. I love the contrast between the white flower and dark, almost glass-like water. This looks like something that would work well either in color or black and white and still be visually interesting. The water droplets on the flower add to the interest. I like the composition being on the left for the rule of thirds and that the flower itself adds a lot of leading lines right into the heart of the flower. I think the only thing I would like to see is the picture slightly brighter with a little more color saturation - but it really doesn't bother me that it doesn't have it either. Great job!
Comment Written 19-Jun-2011
reply by the author on 19-Jun-2011
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Thank you for your lovely review.
Comment from Msgt Clark
A very nice capture of the Water Lily.
Good focus
Good lighting
Good initial impact
Good center of interest
Good overall presentation
Really like the droplets on the petals. Dave
reply by the author on 19-Jun-2011
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A very nice capture of the Water Lily.
Good focus
Good lighting
Good initial impact
Good center of interest
Good overall presentation
Really like the droplets on the petals. Dave
Comment Written 19-Jun-2011
reply by the author on 19-Jun-2011
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Thanks so much for nice review.
Comment from Kikaspics
A stunning unusual flower and a good contender for the contest. Great clarity and detail and like the composition. Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 15-Jun-2011
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A stunning unusual flower and a good contender for the contest. Great clarity and detail and like the composition. Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 15-Jun-2011
reply by the author on 15-Jun-2011
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Thank you for your kind comments
Comment from GaliaG
beautiful lily, excellent angle of shot, lovelty colors and focus
good show of the water drops
good luck with the contest
reply by the author on 15-Jun-2011
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beautiful lily, excellent angle of shot, lovelty colors and focus
good show of the water drops
good luck with the contest
Comment Written 15-Jun-2011
reply by the author on 15-Jun-2011
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Thank you for your kind comments
Comment from willie
Nice shot!
I really like this! The colors are nice and the background is good. This bloom is different than the ones I have seen!
reply by the author on 15-Jun-2011
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Nice shot!
I really like this! The colors are nice and the background is good. This bloom is different than the ones I have seen!
Comment Written 15-Jun-2011
reply by the author on 15-Jun-2011
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Thank you for your kind comments
Comment from taylortia
What a beautiful photograph, the back drop is perfect, the flower with the droplets look perfect, great lighting, i would not change a thing, good luck with the comp. thanks for sharing. wendy.
reply by the author on 15-Jun-2011
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What a beautiful photograph, the back drop is perfect, the flower with the droplets look perfect, great lighting, i would not change a thing, good luck with the comp. thanks for sharing. wendy.
Comment Written 15-Jun-2011
reply by the author on 15-Jun-2011
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Thank you for comments
Comment from sarah63
Great photograph.
great colors and tones,
good deth and details.
Great work and thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 15-Jun-2011
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Great photograph.
great colors and tones,
good deth and details.
Great work and thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 15-Jun-2011
reply by the author on 15-Jun-2011
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Thank you for comments
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Your Welcome.