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• GreenBaron (40624)
• [2008-09-30 13:12]
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Hi Andy,
Thanks for this nice delicate flower. In my opinion it''s a tad too dark and also to much centered. The image becomes more interesting when the core of the flower is more of centered. Made a WS to show what I mean. Nonentheless the overall impresion is fine my friend. A nice posting.
Hans

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• jean11-3 (2912)
• [2008-09-30 14:57]
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Hello Andy, a pretty flower, could it be a type of lily perhaps?
Hans suggestion and workshop has altered your composition, but nevertheless yours is a fine picture.
I like the light coming in from the right.

Did you enjoy Lanhydrock?

Tfs, regards Jean.

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• shaukatmi (906)
• [2008-09-30 16:50]

Good light and shade subtle effects. Excellent clarity and DOF. The contrast is wonderful. Good post.

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• enderartur (91)
• [2008-10-01 0:20]

Hello Andy Manning,

Very nice flowers.Good compositions,very soft colors,perfect sharpnes.Good job.
Thanks for sharing.

Best regards,
Ender ARTUR

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• Helkoryo (22076)
• [2008-10-01 11:41]

Hiya Andy

I have no idea what flower this is either but your capture is deligthful, lovely sharp detail and I think the lighting is superb. Its a bit annoying how the flowers all bloom in the sunlight but unfortunately thats what they are designed to do. I know what you mean though its a right pain in the *ss sometimes. Maybe just one small thing here I think the shot is just a tad central and I would have used that top right leaf as the point for a crop on the right. Just personal opinion though and im not saying this is wrong in any way,

TFS kind regards Helen

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• WhiteKnight (2603)
• [2008-10-05 2:07]

Nice sharp photo - yes, a tad dark as Hans says.. You're right about the 'note to self', a reflector would help immensely - even a small one here!!
Good use of narrow DOF too.
Cheers
DAvid

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• shelbeesmom (35721)
• [2008-10-06 13:28]

This has to be one of your BEST ever Toukie! Man, I just love those tones in this! The bit of light coming in makes the other colors glow in the shade! Ambient light is so nice! You really did a great job here!
B-)
Linda

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• prfry (436)
• [2008-10-09 2:25]

Hi Andy,
I actually really like the low light in this picture, it gives a soft/delicate effect. I also prefer off-centred subjects - it prevents the picture from looking like another postcard/greeting card/calendar. The contrast is just exquisite here. Well done.
Roxanne