Nature A real challenge for decent composition.

**Tonytee** · 08-25-2018, 10:46 PM

Originally posted by WildPortraits

As others have said the one out of focus leaf is a bit distracting. If taking the photo again, keep the composition, but either use a different aperture for more depth of field, or change the angle and shoot the leaves differently to avoid the same degree of focus difference between them and the flowers. But I like the overall balance between leaves and flowers.

Wildportraits, many thanks for your assistance.

TT

**Kerrowdown** · 08-26-2018, 03:20 AM

Originally posted by Tonytee

I would like some critique in regards to composition

I realise you only asked for composition critique but... IMHO you really must get and use only specimen flowers i.e. not past the their best or have absolutely no damage on them.

**Tonytee** · 08-26-2018, 07:20 PM

Originally posted by Kerrowdown

I realise you only asked for composition critique but... IMHO you really must get and use only specimen flowers i.e. not past the their best or have absolutely no damage on them.

I understand what you are saying, KD. However, it is unrealistic to believe that it is possible to locate flowers that have no wilting or for that matter, bug bites. This is only amateur photography, so some imperfections are given more latitude. Thanks again,

TT

**Kerrowdown** · 08-27-2018, 01:16 PM

Originally posted by Tonytee

However, it is unrealistic to believe that it is possible to locate flowers that have no wilting or for that matter, bug bites. This is only amateur photography

I kinda disappointed to hear you say that, your telling me that on the bush, or on the next one next to it, you couldnae find a better example of that flower.

Especially when you've gone to great lengths to photograph it in the first place and your are worried about how best you can improve the composition of the shot. Even to the extent of asking members here for thoughts and ideas in order to achieve that end.

Surely if it's worth doing and to get the best result possible... either amateur or otherwise, you'd better off starting with a great subject matter, thus giving you a much more highly polished final image.

Or alternatively IMHO you'll need to spend much more time in PP, putting right natures damage.

**Tonytee** · 08-27-2018, 11:46 PM

Originally posted by Kerrowdown

I kinda disappointed to hear you say that, your telling me that on the bush, or on the next one next to it, you couldnae find a better example of that flower.

Especially when you've gone to great lengths to photograph it in the first place and your are worried about how best you can improve the composition of the shot. Even to the extent of asking members here for thoughts and ideas in order to achieve that end.

Surely if it's worth doing and to get the best result possible... either amateur or otherwise, you'd better off starting with a great subject matter, thus giving you a much more highly polished final image.

Or alternatively IMHO you'll need to spend much more time in PP, putting right natures damage.

KD, If I could have found a better specimen, I would have photographed the better specimen. Like all of us, I have to work with what I am given.

Thanks for your comments.

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TT

ChristianRock · 08-29-2018, 08:29 PM

I think it looks great. I wouldn't change a thing other than maybe cool the white balance down a tad. But it still works well as is.

Biosaurus · 10-23-2019, 01:00 AM

Originally posted by Tonytee

Focal Length 230mm, Manual Exposure Mode, No flash and used CWA Metering.

Thanks for viewing. I would like some critique in regards to composition. I was shooting for a smooth flow toward the subject. However, I am not confident that I have the subject in the proper position. Thanks for any and all assistance.

TT

Beautiful colors

aitrus3 · 12-23-2019, 10:15 AM

Originally posted by Tonytee

Focal Length 230mm, Manual Exposure Mode, No flash and used CWA Metering.

Thanks for viewing. I would like some critique in regards to composition. I was shooting for a smooth flow toward the subject. However, I am not confident that I have the subject in the proper position. Thanks for any and all assistance.

TT

Another fine flower image TT. Really wish I could do something like this. I always try but fail miserably.

The Squirrel Mafia · 12-23-2019, 10:40 AM

Lovely.

08amczb · 12-23-2019, 02:13 PM

Great composition and colors! I can't add anything to the upper comments.

**Tonytee** · 12-23-2019, 02:54 PM

Originally posted by ChristianRock

I think it looks great. I wouldn't change a thing other than maybe cool the white balance down a tad. But it still works well as is.

Christian Rock, I thank you very kindly.

TT

---------- Post added 12-23-19 at 02:55 PM ----------

Originally posted by The Squirrel Mafia

Lovely.

Much appreciated TSM.

TT

**BigDave** · 12-23-2019, 03:17 PM

Going to a shorter focal length would have increased DoF right off, without any exposure change. Just move in closer to the subject to keep the overall composition, removing the other stems certainly).

photolady95 · 12-23-2019, 04:40 PM

Originally posted by BigDave

Going to a shorter focal length would have increased DoF right off, without any exposure change. Just move in closer to the subject to keep the overall composition, removing the other stems certainly).

And it could very well be a flower further away and why he used his long lens to capture it. I doubt a shorter focal length, would have helped here, Dave.

Leumas · 12-24-2019, 10:08 PM

composition is nice....I just wish the out of focus ones on the left were not there

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08-25-2018, 10:46 PM	#16
Tonytee Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 21,505 Original Poster	Originally posted by WildPortraits As others have said the one out of focus leaf is a bit distracting. If taking the photo again, keep the composition, but either use a different aperture for more depth of field, or change the angle and shoot the leaves differently to avoid the same degree of focus difference between them and the flowers. But I like the overall balance between leaves and flowers. Wildportraits, many thanks for your assistance. TT

08-26-2018, 03:20 AM	#17
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,835	Originally posted by Tonytee I would like some critique in regards to composition I realise you only asked for composition critique but... IMHO you really must get and use only specimen flowers i.e. not past the their best or have absolutely no damage on them.

08-26-2018, 07:20 PM	#18
Tonytee Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 21,505 Original Poster	Originally posted by Kerrowdown I realise you only asked for composition critique but... IMHO you really must get and use only specimen flowers i.e. not past the their best or have absolutely no damage on them. I understand what you are saying, KD. However, it is unrealistic to believe that it is possible to locate flowers that have no wilting or for that matter, bug bites. This is only amateur photography, so some imperfections are given more latitude. Thanks again, TT

08-27-2018, 01:16 PM	#19
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,835	Originally posted by Tonytee However, it is unrealistic to believe that it is possible to locate flowers that have no wilting or for that matter, bug bites. This is only amateur photography I kinda disappointed to hear you say that, your telling me that on the bush, or on the next one next to it, you couldnae find a better example of that flower. Especially when you've gone to great lengths to photograph it in the first place and your are worried about how best you can improve the composition of the shot. Even to the extent of asking members here for thoughts and ideas in order to achieve that end. Surely if it's worth doing and to get the best result possible... either amateur or otherwise, you'd better off starting with a great subject matter, thus giving you a much more highly polished final image. Or alternatively IMHO you'll need to spend much more time in PP, putting right natures damage.

08-27-2018, 11:46 PM	#20
Tonytee Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 21,505 Original Poster	Originally posted by Kerrowdown I kinda disappointed to hear you say that, your telling me that on the bush, or on the next one next to it, you couldnae find a better example of that flower. Especially when you've gone to great lengths to photograph it in the first place and your are worried about how best you can improve the composition of the shot. Even to the extent of asking members here for thoughts and ideas in order to achieve that end. Surely if it's worth doing and to get the best result possible... either amateur or otherwise, you'd better off starting with a great subject matter, thus giving you a much more highly polished final image. Or alternatively IMHO you'll need to spend much more time in PP, putting right natures damage. KD, If I could have found a better specimen, I would have photographed the better specimen. Like all of us, I have to work with what I am given. Thanks for your comments. ) TT

08-29-2018, 08:29 PM	#21
ChristianRock Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: People's Republic of America Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,910	I think it looks great. I wouldn't change a thing other than maybe cool the white balance down a tad. But it still works well as is.

10-23-2019, 01:00 AM	#22
Biosaurus Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Hérouville Saint Clair, Normandy, France Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 143	Originally posted by Tonytee Focal Length 230mm, Manual Exposure Mode, No flash and used CWA Metering. Thanks for viewing. I would like some critique in regards to composition. I was shooting for a smooth flow toward the subject. However, I am not confident that I have the subject in the proper position. Thanks for any and all assistance. TT Beautiful colors

12-23-2019, 10:15 AM	#23
aitrus3 Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Kamloops B.C. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,432	Originally posted by Tonytee Focal Length 230mm, Manual Exposure Mode, No flash and used CWA Metering. Thanks for viewing. I would like some critique in regards to composition. I was shooting for a smooth flow toward the subject. However, I am not confident that I have the subject in the proper position. Thanks for any and all assistance. TT Another fine flower image TT. Really wish I could do something like this. I always try but fail miserably.

12-23-2019, 10:40 AM	#24
The Squirrel Mafia Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2015 Posts: 3,056	Lovely.

12-23-2019, 02:13 PM	#25
08amczb Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 796	Great composition and colors! I can't add anything to the upper comments.

12-23-2019, 02:54 PM	#26
Tonytee Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 21,505 Original Poster	Originally posted by ChristianRock I think it looks great. I wouldn't change a thing other than maybe cool the white balance down a tad. But it still works well as is. Christian Rock, I thank you very kindly. TT ---------- Post added 12-23-19 at 02:55 PM ---------- Originally posted by The Squirrel Mafia Lovely. Much appreciated TSM. TT

12-23-2019, 03:17 PM	#27
BigDave Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Hudson Valley, NY Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,626	Going to a shorter focal length would have increased DoF right off, without any exposure change. Just move in closer to the subject to keep the overall composition, removing the other stems certainly).

12-23-2019, 04:40 PM	#28
photolady95 Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cruising the forum watching his back Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,712	Originally posted by BigDave Going to a shorter focal length would have increased DoF right off, without any exposure change. Just move in closer to the subject to keep the overall composition, removing the other stems certainly). And it could very well be a flower further away and why he used his long lens to capture it. I doubt a shorter focal length, would have helped here, Dave.

12-24-2019, 10:08 PM	#29
Leumas Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Posts: 454	composition is nice....I just wish the out of focus ones on the left were not there