Tiny Flowers (New to Photography)

[4is2tooMany]

Canon 20D (Hand Held)
75mm @ f/2.8 (Tamron SP AF 28-75mm F/2.8 XR Di LD Aspherical)
ISO 200
1/250 sec.


#1. Should this be Cropped?
#2. Should I have tried a different angle?
#3. What should be done in PP on this?

Thanks,

[jiminyClickit]

Hi, 4is2tooMany

Nicely done even if you were not new to it. Rich colors, especially the green in the background, gives the pale purple blooms an extra contrast.

Two things you might try to do each time you post in Critique, though: Limit the longest side of your photos to 740 pixels (or less), and add a question about what specifically you'd like help with, or a comment on, or any concern you may have about your photo. Sometimes we find that information gives other new photographers a start on giving Critique. Thanks for adding the EXIF - that's important, too!

[4is2tooMany]

Jiminy,

Thank you for resizing the image. I will see if I can edit to add a couple of questions.

Thanks,

[jiminyClickit]

Sorry, 4

I didn't check back as soon as I'd like. You did ask good questions (we don't always see that happen!) Thanks!

#1. Should this be Cropped?

- You could take a little off left and bottom, and then hear about how it's too centered. While focussing, I might try to not get as close to the edge as the right side of the blooms are. Otherwise, see #2

#2. Should I have tried a different angle?

- Getting a diagonal composition can help with interest in a photo, and I believe makes a crop easier to decide. I think I'd have put the left side higher in the viewfinder, while still keeping the general bloom near the top, suggesting it has hanging space beneath it.

#3. What should be done in PP on this?

- A little, very little, extra contrast could add some detail (like in the pistil/stamen area). The softness of it as is looks fine, too.

[4is2tooMany]

Jiminy,

Thank You!

I will try to keep those things in mind when I head out this weekend, I will be heading out to the same area!

Thanks,

[rgoodwin]

This is what I have done with your photo. I am an amatuer so I was trying out somethings I have picked up in critique posts. Hope you do not mind.