Autumn Rose 2

[alphasco]

Just an opening bud three days ago -- now in its brilliant radiance!



Date and Time (Original): 2009:10:20 09:47
Camera: Nikon D60
Exposure: 1/4000 sec
Aperture: f/1.8
Focal Length: 35 mm
ISO Speed: 100
Exposure Bias: 0 EV
Flash: No Flash
Exposure Program: Manual

[dvetter]

Nice job, I am a huge fan of these ones myself.

[79oO9a]

Nice Shot ..
Really Love roses !

[macrobaby]

There is nothing like the perfection of the rose. Nice job and thanks for sharing....as our days of flowers are now numbered.

[alphasco]

Originally Posted by macrobaby

There is nothing like the perfection of the rose. Nice job and thanks for sharing....as our days of flowers are now numbered.

Well, here in Texas, we have quite a few more days (normally). I'm often still mowing my lawn in late November or even early December, but we never know. Somewhere in the annuls of my old 35mm prints I have a photo of a rose covered in snow in late October! So far this year the weather is great (mid 70's), and I'm taking every opportunity to get out and image something.

[Glayva]

I am sorry to say that I don't think this a particularly good picture!! It does not look sharp and the colours look way over saturated. I notice your aperture was f1.8, why? You also used a 35mm focal length. My suggestion would be to use a focal length of say 100mm with perhaps a macro lens. A aperture of f5.6 to f6.3 will give you a much better DOF. If you are photographing in bright sunlight, then I would suggest shading the bloom. If you want to see really high quality stunning photographs of flowers then look at peepers cereus link on this site.
I don't often criticise like this but I hope you will improve from it!!

[alphasco]

QUOTE: [Glayva]

I am sorry to say that I don't think this a particularly good picture!! It does not look sharp and the colours look way over saturated. I notice your aperture was f1.8, why? You also used a 35mm focal length. My suggestion would be to use a focal length of say 100mm with perhaps a macro lens. A aperture of f5.6 to f6.3 will give you a much better DOF. If you are photographing in bright sunlight, then I would suggest shading the bloom. If you want to see really high quality stunning photographs of flowers then look at peepers cereus link on this site.
I don't often criticise like this but I hope you will improve from it!![/QUOTE]

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Well, Glayva, this forum is "Share Your Shots" and not "Critique My Shots," and you are violating the stated rules of this forum. I'm afraid the nature of your criticism, dished out to a new member, might very well cause them to log out and never come back to DPS. I, personally, don't give a rat's rootie-patootie I have been in photography for over fifty years, have worked free lance along the way (weddings, travel mags, and recreation/outdoor/sports). I have "moderate to serious arthritis," (medically diagnosed), so I don't often get in the contorted positions I used to. I just have fun and try to give those who state they are new to photography and ask for pointers a nudge in the right direction.

I will, however, respond to your well-meaning queries. First, it was a rather recreational "grab and shoot" situation. I did not set up my tripod, microadjusting slider head, nor use my macro, nor put up my reflectors and diffusers. It was hand held and we are experiencing really gusty winds. I shot with the 35mm lens AND used f/1.8 for shallow depth of field and bokeh; more depth of field would have wiped out any bokeh and sharpened the uninteresting storage shed door and hinges. The sun emphasizes the brilliance of the color; I sometimes do shoot in shadows on purpose, too.

Did you check the Flickr version of this photo for sharpness, or only the image posted on DPS in accordance with DPS's size regulations? No, it is not sharp all the way across the flower, but emphasizes the golden center of this rose. The colors in this photo are pretty close to actual -- this rose (I don't know the names of many flowers, particularly the specific species) is just that brilliant.

All that said, I know there's always room for improvement, and I accept your criticisms as positively intended. I would encourage you to keep them in the proper forum, however.

Additionally, I think your shots from Santorini are fabulous. Keep 'em coming!

[Glayva]

Originally Posted by alphasco

QUOTE: [Glayva]

I am sorry to say that I don't think this a particularly good picture!! It does not look sharp and the colours look way over saturated. I notice your aperture was f1.8, why? You also used a 35mm focal length. My suggestion would be to use a focal length of say 100mm with perhaps a macro lens. A aperture of f5.6 to f6.3 will give you a much better DOF. If you are photographing in bright sunlight, then I would suggest shading the bloom. If you want to see really high quality stunning photographs of flowers then look at peepers cereus link on this site.
I don't often criticise like this but I hope you will improve from it!!

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Well, Glayva, this forum is "Share Your Shots" and not "Critique My Shots," and you are violating the stated rules of this forum. I'm afraid the nature of your criticism, dished out to a new member, might very well cause them to log out and never come back to DPS. I, personally, don't give a rat's rootie-patootie I have been in photography for over fifty years, have worked free lance along the way (weddings, travel mags, and recreation/outdoor/sports). I have "moderate to serious arthritis," (medically diagnosed), so I don't often get in the contorted positions I used to. I just have fun and try to give those who state they are new to photography and ask for pointers a nudge in the right direction.

I will, however, respond to your well-meaning queries. First, it was a rather recreational "grab and shoot" situation. I did not set up my tripod, microadjusting slider head, nor use my macro, nor put up my reflectors and diffusers. It was hand held and we are experiencing really gusty winds. I shot with the 35mm lens AND used f/1.8 for shallow depth of field and bokeh; more depth of field would have wiped out any bokeh and sharpened the uninteresting storage shed door and hinges. The sun emphasizes the brilliance of the color; I sometimes do shoot in shadows on purpose, too.

Did you check the Flickr version of this photo for sharpness, or only the image posted on DPS in accordance with DPS's size regulations? No, it is not sharp all the way across the flower, but emphasizes the golden center of this rose. The colors in this photo are pretty close to actual -- this rose (I don't know the names of many flowers, particularly the specific species) is just that brilliant.

All that said, I know there's always room for improvement, and I accept your criticisms as positively intended. I would encourage you to keep them in the proper forum, however.

Additionally, I think your shots from Santorini are fabulous. Keep 'em coming![/QUOTE]

I am so sorry. I did not set out to upset you and yes, perhaps I should not have criticised on this particular site. I take your comments and thank you for your kind words on my photo's.