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Old 06-22-2009, 04:30 AM
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I took this in the backyard a few days ago, enhanced the petal color some and blurred the background somewhat. Hope you like it!

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Old 06-22-2009, 04:45 AM
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Looks like it's working just fine Those are some lovely blue flowers.
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Old 06-22-2009, 04:59 AM
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Thanks Nicole,

I didn't get all of the petals in focus like I wanted but it's the best I could do with my kit lens. I'd like to try some more but the plumbago petals are dropping in the Texas heat!
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Old 06-22-2009, 05:03 AM
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I have to say, I like the focus just fine, even without all of the petals being in focus. The main ones that you want to see in focus are .

And let me just say, I'm jealous of it being warm anywhere right now. Here in the Southern Hemisphere, we're in the dead of winter!
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Very nice, I think the color is stunning. Looking forward to seeing more.
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Very nice. I think your focus is just fine. Great DoF. I like your PP work on the background.
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Old 06-22-2009, 05:35 AM
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Very nice, I think the color is stunning. Looking forward to seeing more.
Thanks Debbie, Your flowers by the sea are very beautiful captures as well.

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Very nice. I think your focus is just fine. Great DoF. I like your PP work on the background.
Thanks Turningleaf for the encouraging comments!
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the blue is like no other.....awesome photo....Angella
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Thanks thaagoon, the shots of the little girl in your 1st post are wonderful!
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