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Evening star (Saxifraga caespitosa)
Evening star (Saxifraga caespitosa)
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Challenge: Flowers II (Advanced Editing VII)
Camera: Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT
Lens: Canon EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM
Location: Mt Skálafell
Date: Jul 8, 2009
Aperture: 5
ISO: 200
Shutter: 250
Galleries: Macro, Floral
Date Uploaded: Jul 11, 2009

The last rays of the sun before it disappeared behind the mountain's shoulder. Taken in approximately 700 meters (2000 feet+) height over sea level.
Processing basic apart from cloning of one colour irregularity.

Statistics
Place: 195 out of 255
Avg (all users): 5.2708
Avg (commenters): 5.8333
Avg (participants): 5.2778
Avg (non-participants): 5.2593
Views since voting: 1153
Views during voting: 217
Votes: 144
Comments: 7
Favorites: 0


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07/23/2009 11:16:08 PM
Hello, found this in the Critique Club section:

As for the challenge, it sure fits of course, but the choice of subject is less exotic than most of the flowers seen in the challenge.

Technically, the photo is sound. I like the tones on the petals and the shallow depth of field works well against the rocky background which provides good contrast overall, bringing out the subject even more. The framing is ok, cropped as close as possible for a top shot of a cluster of flora.

Artistically, not the most pop or wow factor given that you had the chance to take advantage of the Advanced Editing clause. Not sure what you could have done here, I'd like to see this in Black and White.

I think this is one of those shots that isn't flawed too much, but also gives a little lasting impression, at least artistically. I think it scored what it deserved, it's a well photographed subject but lacking in drama.
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
07/16/2009 07:03:34 AM
Gentle light shows off this quite nicely - ver well photographed.
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07/14/2009 07:38:01 PM
Nice depth, clarity and detail.
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07/13/2009 02:20:42 PM
Just kind of ordinary....4.
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07/13/2009 01:00:06 PM
I like the lighting but some detail is lost in the petals.
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07/13/2009 10:57:33 AM
I like flower shots that show the natural habitat, nice.
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07/13/2009 08:21:57 AM
These are beautiful, reaching up to the sun.
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