Crocus

[lpt95]

Hello all

Here is a picture of a Crocus that I took recently.

From DPS

Mainly I would like to know how I can better the technique. Tell me what you think of the background. I took another picture where the flowers were larger but I think this one is more balanced. You can see the other one in my Picasa album. I didn't edit or crop this picture as I enjoy photography more when I don't

Here is the EXIF:
Camera: OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP.
Model: E-520
ISO: 200
Exposure: 1/2000 sec
Aperture: 5.6
Focal Length: 42mm
Flash Used: No

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[pjmiller]

Oh wow! I think this is wonderful just like it is. I just don't know how you could possibly have made this any better other than maybe just a hair more brightness and saturation, but that is just my "taste" ... certainly not a technical necessity... technically, this is an awesome shot. (Of course, it could be my monitor ... I need to get it calibrated.) Great work. The DOF is very good ... I can make out a tree in the background but it adds to the framing - it does not detract which (being such a strong element) is a pleasant surprise. I just love this. If you are going to crop, don't take very much and take it ONLY from the right side, but not enough to take out the tree. Just take a little off the right and I would have to say, IT IS PERFECT.

Barking Spyders Photography - Nature Photography by PJMiller

[kgb224]

I love this capture.

[Mocha]

I like the bright blue sky in contrast with the golden yellow flowers. The tree is blurry enough not to be a distraction. I also like the way the flowers are on the left side of the photo, "looking" into the open space on the right side. I'm not sure if the is a composition rule, but it makes the photo more appealing to me personally. Sorry, no suggestions for improvement, just my thoughts on what is right with the photo! This definitely could be used in an advertisement for an Easter Sunday or Mother's Day brunch!

[SuperDan]

Exactly! This is GREAT

I love the perspective used here!

Fantastic!

[Gulpa]

I can only agree with the other comments.

Great composition and DOF.

Well done.

[lpt95]

Thanks for all the kind comments everyone. These are some of the first flowers that bloom for us so I really enjoyed laying down in the grass to take these pictures. The flowers were about 2 1/2 inches off the ground.

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