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golden sunflower
golden sunflower
alpharich


Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Challenge: Gold (Advanced Editing IV)
Camera: Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT
Lens: Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6
Location: chesterfield, derbyshire, UK
Date: Jul 19, 2006
Aperture: 8
ISO: 100
Shutter: 1/1250 sec
Galleries: Still Life, Floral
Date Uploaded: Jul 19, 2006

 grew them myself ! which makes achange as i usually kill everything, no i have not messed with the sky it is the hottest of the year and it just looks like that :)

just messed a bit with that new adobe lightroom beta thingy :) crop and save for web

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 08/03/2006 09:05:38 PM
*Greetings from the critique club*

First impression

"Golden sunflower" is a great entry into the Gold challenge. I love how bright the colors are, that was the first thing that grabbed my attention.

Subject

Great subject, the choice of a flower is always hard because we see so many flowers. I think you did an excellent job having the subject really stand out from many other general flower shots.

Composition/Technical

I love how full the frame is. It really allows the gold of the petals to enhance the center of the flower. You have defiantly meet the gold aspect of the challenge. From the technical aspect the only thing that is taking away from the overall image is that layer that is created around the outside of the petals on the top. Maybe this occurred during the processing because it only appears around the top. The clarity/focus and placement of the subject are all excellent.

Overall

Wow you grew these yourself, that is awesome! I have the same problem of my plants not normally growing, so big congrats on the flower. Good job, this is an excellent gold and flower piece. I look forward to more entries from you.

If you have any questions about the critique ... feel free to drop me a PM.
Chelsea
 Comments Made During the Challenge
07/24/2006 07:15:48 PM
love the color contrast blue/yellow
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 07/24/2006 01:25:44 PM
The pedals on the right side lead my eyes out of the photo. I really like the shadows on the pedals on the left side.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 07/24/2006 11:56:00 AM
One of the best sunflower pics in the challenge
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 07/24/2006 11:22:51 AM
lighting is a bit harsh, maybe earlier or later in the day.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 07/24/2006 12:48:52 AM
Great Job!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 07/24/2006 12:45:26 AM
wonderful perspective and light
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