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This plant is called a 'begrafplaas plantjie' in Afrikaans a South African language. The English meaning is .....it's found in abundance in graveyards!
In my garden it is found in abundance, but I'd hate it if someone called my garden a graveyard.........Lol

**Tonytee** · 05-17-2020, 11:33 PM

Very nice composition, colors ( I have always liked purple with green) and interesting all around. Thanks so much for sharing.

TT

Shelly · 05-24-2020, 03:15 AM

Originally posted by Tonytee

Very nice composition, colors ( I have always liked purple with green) and interesting all around. Thanks so much for sharing.

TT

thanks Tonytee,but doesn't it looked too 'worked'?

**Tonytee** · 05-24-2020, 03:36 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Shelly

thanks Tonytee,but doesn't it looked too 'worked'?

I understand what you are concerns are. It does not look over saturated at all. This type of flower does have rich, full bodied colors when at their peak. I believe you captured it very nicely. If it were over saturated, it would be so at the very tip of the petals and it does not. The only issue I have experienced when shooting flowers with a long telephoto lens is "compression." Meaning when you bring a subject all the way in, it will make the background become closer to the subject, which to some degree is the case here but nothing to worry about. Again, very nice work with vintage Pentax gear.

TT

**ToddK** · 05-24-2020, 04:48 PM - **1 Like**

I like this image. It has a great mix of colors and a good composition.

**eaglem** · 05-24-2020, 05:11 PM - **1 Like**

An interesting array of colours with great Bokeh

Shelly · 05-26-2020, 01:35 AM

Thanks guys. Much appreciated.

However, i do hope you are not just being kind, I really don't mind a bit of harsh criticism, I need it to get to the point where I want to be.

**Tonytee** · 05-26-2020, 02:24 AM

Originally posted by Shelly

Thanks guys. Much appreciated.

However, i do hope you are not just being kind, I really don't mind a bit of harsh criticism, I need it to get to the point where I want to be.

We are all being very honest here. If you welcome criticism, you can post images in the Critique Section. They are all very helpful there.

TT

Shelly · 06-01-2020, 11:10 PM

Originally posted by Tonytee

We are all being very honest here. If you welcome criticism, you can post images in the Critique Section. They are all very helpful there.

TT

Thanx TT

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05-17-2020, 11:33 PM	#2
Tonytee Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 21,539	Very nice composition, colors ( I have always liked purple with green) and interesting all around. Thanks so much for sharing. TT

05-24-2020, 03:15 AM	#3
Shelly Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: KwaZulu Natal Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 416 Original Poster	Originally posted by Tonytee Very nice composition, colors ( I have always liked purple with green) and interesting all around. Thanks so much for sharing. TT thanks Tonytee,but doesn't it looked too 'worked'?

05-24-2020, 03:36 PM - 1 Like	#4
Tonytee Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 21,539	Originally posted by Shelly thanks Tonytee,but doesn't it looked too 'worked'? I understand what you are concerns are. It does not look over saturated at all. This type of flower does have rich, full bodied colors when at their peak. I believe you captured it very nicely. If it were over saturated, it would be so at the very tip of the petals and it does not. The only issue I have experienced when shooting flowers with a long telephoto lens is "compression." Meaning when you bring a subject all the way in, it will make the background become closer to the subject, which to some degree is the case here but nothing to worry about. Again, very nice work with vintage Pentax gear. TT

05-24-2020, 04:48 PM - 1 Like	#5
ToddK Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Texas Hill Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,566	I like this image. It has a great mix of colors and a good composition.

05-24-2020, 05:11 PM - 1 Like	#6
eaglem Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 43,165	An interesting array of colours with great Bokeh

05-26-2020, 01:35 AM	#7
Shelly Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: KwaZulu Natal Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 416 Original Poster	Thanks guys. Much appreciated. However, i do hope you are not just being kind, I really don't mind a bit of harsh criticism, I need it to get to the point where I want to be.

05-26-2020, 02:24 AM	#8
Tonytee Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 21,539	Originally posted by Shelly Thanks guys. Much appreciated. However, i do hope you are not just being kind, I really don't mind a bit of harsh criticism, I need it to get to the point where I want to be. We are all being very honest here. If you welcome criticism, you can post images in the Critique Section. They are all very helpful there. TT

06-01-2020, 11:10 PM	#9
Shelly Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: KwaZulu Natal Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 416 Original Poster	Originally posted by Tonytee We are all being very honest here. If you welcome criticism, you can post images in the Critique Section. They are all very helpful there. TT Thanx TT

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