Reviews from

Pale Summer Sun

Sunflower blossom

15 total reviews 
Comment from Lucas Sizov


Congratulations LeeAnn!!!!
That's a huge success!!!! Deserved win! I like how you used the natural source of light. You redeemed you site name, Shadow catcher.
Adjusted brightness, sharpness, color, darkened background to remove distracting foliage was done professionally. Everything is flawless and absolutely gorgeous!!!

 Comment Written 30-Nov-2021


reply by the author on 04-Dec-2021
    Thank you so much,Lucas, for the wonderful review and comments,and for honoring with with that wonderful extra star!
Comment from Contests


A contest winning entry! A seven star rating from the Contest Committee for posting the winning contest entry.

 Comment Written 29-Nov-2021


reply by the author on 30-Nov-2021
    Thank you so very much!
Comment from ElliR


Hi! Very nice close up photography. You did good to darken the background and clean it from distraction. Your flower stands out really good. It does show it was taken under very sharp light source because of the shadows. I would have used any transparent white material to soften the light . Good luck in the competition!

 Comment Written 16-Nov-2021


reply by the author on 18-Nov-2021
    Thank you, it was taken in full sun in a field with other sunflowers.
Comment from Regina E.H-Ariel


A very beautiful presentation, your angel and position was excellently chosen with such a close up position that we can see all tiny details, I like to admire - your frame choice is excellent as it creates the total harmony of this picture, the dark background was well-chosen and excellent created so the wonderful shining yellow flower reflects perfectly - I just love it as it is very harmonious and very attractive - congratulations

 Comment Written 16-Nov-2021


reply by the author on 18-Nov-2021
    Thank you very much!
reply by Regina E.H-Ariel on 19-Nov-2021
    You are very welcome, xoxo
Comment from martin smith images


An absolutely beautiful capture of a sunflower presented here. Stunning detail with spot on focus and even a little bee and as a lover of black backgrounds this really hits the spot for me. Well done and good luck in the contest

 Comment Written 14-Nov-2021


reply by the author on 14-Nov-2021
    many thanks for the great review and well wishes, glad you liked this!
Comment from MKFlood


sooo very cool..it makes me think the flower is saying "i feel sooooo sad!" yep you can say this one will inspire the ole "Funnie Flower" cartoon. ill note it for future projects..thanks!! the clarity is great. the angle of the shot of this flower is cool. the capture of the light is great. the image is balanced and eye appealing to the viewer. good eye and great job overall.

 Comment Written 14-Nov-2021


reply by the author on 14-Nov-2021
    Many thanks! Look forward to seeing it?s avatar in one of your cartoons!
Comment from supergold


a great entry LeeAnn to the "Beautiful Flower Photography Contest" with this excellent close up of a sunflower; sharp details with a fantastic lighting;

 Comment Written 14-Nov-2021


reply by the author on 14-Nov-2021
    Thanks so much,appreciate your great review and grand rating!
Comment from nikman


An excellent looking image posted here into the competition! Your fine, full and appropriate composition offers us an enjoyable view of that very beautiful bloom. Colours, textures and tones are good. Exposure and sharpness are spot on! Great photo and good luck!

 Comment Written 14-Nov-2021


reply by the author on 14-Nov-2021
    thanks for the wonderful review,well wishes and extra star for this photo!
Comment from Carina Imbrogno


This is one of the most beautiful sunflowers I have ever seen. Wow you captured this sensationally. Love the details you were able to capture. The colors are gorgeous. Beautiful dark background which makes the flower stand out good luck in the contest

 Comment Written 14-Nov-2021


reply by the author on 14-Nov-2021
    many thanks for a great review and well wishes!
Comment from Glena Jessee-King


Oh, this is gorgeous--the flower and the way you adjusted to enhance brightness, focus etc. Love the reds in and the center also. The background is really nice also.

 Comment Written 14-Nov-2021


reply by the author on 14-Nov-2021
    Thanks very much!
reply by Glena Jessee-King on 15-Nov-2021
    Welcome much!