Nature Naked Lilly.

gmans · 02-01-2014, 02:23 PM - **1 Like**

A naked lilly first flowering for the season. Is the PP overdone? any thoughts, much appreciated.

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Sdenby · 02-01-2014, 02:27 PM

The post processing is fine in my opinion. It's a very nicely done shot.
I can't tell if this is just the resolution of the image but possibly using a wider aperture could lead to more of the flower being in focus.

gmans · 02-01-2014, 03:12 PM

Thank you Sdenby, will try a smaller aperture next. Cheers

mikemike · 02-03-2014, 11:03 PM

I like it, after looking for a few minutes the only thing even a little bit that I don't like is the little green thing on the bottom right below the last flower.

gmans · 02-04-2014, 02:11 AM

Originally posted by mikemike

I like it, after looking for a few minutes the only thing even a little bit that I don't like is the little green thing on the bottom right below the last flower.

Thanks very Much Mikemike, the shot was pulled down 3 stops or something like that, the dark background is just shadow see of pic for real scene, must have missed the green tinge. thanks again.

TaoMaas · 02-04-2014, 06:15 AM

This type of pic needs to be as sharp as possible. That's where a tripod can be your friend because it allows you to fine tune things. I could be wrong, but I'm guessing this was hand-held.

gmans · 02-04-2014, 08:45 AM

Originally posted by TaoMaas

This type of pic needs to be as sharp as possible. That's where a tripod can be your friend because it allows you to fine tune things. I could be wrong, but I'm guessing this was hand-held.

Yes, these where all hand held with OS off, Sigma 70-200, SR on. had to take the opportunity as it was presented. Was a bit breezy on the day. Thanks , for your tip regarding the tripod.

mee · 02-04-2014, 07:44 PM

Gorgeous flowers.. really like the placement.. especially of the top flower -- it is as if it is looking up towards the light. :c )

I agree it is a little soft. I'd invest in some sharpening software... A good one won't make your photos 'tack' sharp, but will get them rather close to it and bring out a lot of detail in the petals. (I like the Nik effects suite myself)

drypenn · 02-04-2014, 08:05 PM

Personally, I like the subtle softness of the image.

Somehow, it emphasizes the daintiness of the petals.

mikemike · 02-04-2014, 11:25 PM

Originally posted by gmans

Thanks very Much Mikemike, the shot was pulled down 3 stops or something like that, the dark background is just shadow see of pic for real scene, must have missed the green tinge. thanks again.

Glad to help, I guess just clone it out before pulling it down and it should be pretty well removed without artifacts.

gmans · 02-05-2014, 02:06 AM

Originally posted by mee

Gorgeous flowers.. really like the placement.. especially of the top flower -- it is as if it is looking up towards the light. :c )

I agree it is a little soft. I'd invest in some sharpening software... A good one won't make your photos 'tack' sharp, but will get them rather close to it and bring out a lot of detail in the petals. (I like the Nik effects suite myself)

Thank you for comment and viewing, will look into extra software and cheers for the recommendation.Just have to get over the learning curve first.

gmans · 02-05-2014, 02:10 AM

Originally posted by mikemike

Glad to help, I guess just clone it out before pulling it down and it should be pretty well removed without artifacts.

thanks shall try that, on my screen, I can not pick it up. maybe I need to recalibrate?

mee · 02-05-2014, 08:04 PM

Originally posted by gmans

thanks shall try that, on my screen, I can not pick it up. maybe I need to recalibrate?

Cannot pick it up as not seeing it? hmm I see it too. Looks to be a blade of grass perhaps? One of those long, thin, rounded, stem-y kinds of grass blades.

Maybe look at the brighter (original?) version of the image in this thread you posted.. that green line from bottom tip of the lowest flower to a 45 degree angle towards the right side of the photo.

gmans · 02-06-2014, 02:04 AM

Originally posted by drypenn

Personally, I like the subtle softness of the image.

Somehow, it emphasizes the daintiness of the petals.

Thank you for looking, glad you like the image.

02-01-2014, 03:12 PM	#3
gmans Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Hunter Valley,NSW, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,466 Original Poster	Thank you Sdenby, will try a smaller aperture next. Cheers Last edited by gmans; 02-01-2014 at 03:29 PM.

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02-01-2014, 02:27 PM	#2
Sdenby Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 122	The post processing is fine in my opinion. It's a very nicely done shot. I can't tell if this is just the resolution of the image but possibly using a wider aperture could lead to more of the flower being in focus.

02-03-2014, 11:03 PM	#4
mikemike Inactive Account Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: New Orleans Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,053	I like it, after looking for a few minutes the only thing even a little bit that I don't like is the little green thing on the bottom right below the last flower.

02-04-2014, 06:15 AM	#6
TaoMaas Pentaxian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Oklahoma City Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,574	This type of pic needs to be as sharp as possible. That's where a tripod can be your friend because it allows you to fine tune things. I could be wrong, but I'm guessing this was hand-held.

02-04-2014, 08:45 AM	#7
gmans Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Hunter Valley,NSW, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,466 Original Poster	Originally posted by TaoMaas This type of pic needs to be as sharp as possible. That's where a tripod can be your friend because it allows you to fine tune things. I could be wrong, but I'm guessing this was hand-held. Yes, these where all hand held with OS off, Sigma 70-200, SR on. had to take the opportunity as it was presented. Was a bit breezy on the day. Thanks , for your tip regarding the tripod.

02-04-2014, 07:44 PM	#8
mee Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 7,403	Gorgeous flowers.. really like the placement.. especially of the top flower -- it is as if it is looking up towards the light. :c ) I agree it is a little soft. I'd invest in some sharpening software... A good one won't make your photos 'tack' sharp, but will get them rather close to it and bring out a lot of detail in the petals. (I like the Nik effects suite myself)

02-04-2014, 08:05 PM	#9
drypenn Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Photos: Albums Posts: 963	Personally, I like the subtle softness of the image. Somehow, it emphasizes the daintiness of the petals.

02-04-2014, 11:25 PM	#10
mikemike Inactive Account Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: New Orleans Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,053	Originally posted by gmans Thanks very Much Mikemike, the shot was pulled down 3 stops or something like that, the dark background is just shadow see of pic for real scene, must have missed the green tinge. thanks again. Glad to help, I guess just clone it out before pulling it down and it should be pretty well removed without artifacts.

02-05-2014, 02:06 AM	#11
gmans Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Hunter Valley,NSW, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,466 Original Poster	Originally posted by mee Gorgeous flowers.. really like the placement.. especially of the top flower -- it is as if it is looking up towards the light. :c ) I agree it is a little soft. I'd invest in some sharpening software... A good one won't make your photos 'tack' sharp, but will get them rather close to it and bring out a lot of detail in the petals. (I like the Nik effects suite myself) Thank you for comment and viewing, will look into extra software and cheers for the recommendation.Just have to get over the learning curve first.

02-05-2014, 02:10 AM	#12
gmans Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Hunter Valley,NSW, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,466 Original Poster	Originally posted by mikemike Glad to help, I guess just clone it out before pulling it down and it should be pretty well removed without artifacts. thanks shall try that, on my screen, I can not pick it up. maybe I need to recalibrate?

02-05-2014, 08:04 PM	#13
mee Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 7,403	Originally posted by gmans thanks shall try that, on my screen, I can not pick it up. maybe I need to recalibrate? Cannot pick it up as not seeing it? hmm I see it too. Looks to be a blade of grass perhaps? One of those long, thin, rounded, stem-y kinds of grass blades. Maybe look at the brighter (original?) version of the image in this thread you posted.. that green line from bottom tip of the lowest flower to a 45 degree angle towards the right side of the photo.

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02-06-2014, 02:04 AM	#14
gmans Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Hunter Valley,NSW, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,466 Original Poster	Originally posted by drypenn Personally, I like the subtle softness of the image. Somehow, it emphasizes the daintiness of the petals. Thank you for looking, glad you like the image.