White flower lost its details.. :(

[sassy_boy]

Hello fellas,

I have this close up shot of a white flower that I took just now in my garden. It's a bright sunny day today here and I have only tried shooting outside in daylight a couple of times. I took a picture of this flower and when I viewed it on my computer, it seems so white that I can't make out most of the flower's details.

This is the photo -->



Kindly point out what I did wrong and if there's something I can do to the photo post processing to bring out the details... or do I have to shoot again using different settings? Thanks!

Camera: Nikon D3000
Lens: 18-55mm f/3.5 - 5.6G VR
Exposure: 1/50 sec at f/5.6
Focal Length: 55mm
ISO Speed Rating: 100
Flash: Did not fire

[wulf]

I don't think you can pull much back in post processing with this one. I would start by underexposing the picture or, rather, changing the settings so that the subject (the white flower) is well exposed. You could use a faster shutter speed (which would help what appears to be a touch of camera shake blur) and / or use a smaller aperture.

Wulf

[kirbinster]

Bright flowers are tough. Probably best to spot meter on the white and maybe use some fill flash for the green.

[sassy_boy]

Thanks for the feedback guys.
Unfortunately the flowers aren't there anymore. So I guess I'll have to wait until they bloom again.

[sassy_boy]

Hi guys!

I had my second attempt at this white flower again. I think I got it right this time.



You can see the details on the flower this time. So what do you guys think?
Thanks!

[Chip]

Yep - the exposure on the flower seems just right.