Ring of Lilies

whatt · #1 (**permalink**) 30-05-2008, 03:06 AM

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My neighbour phone me last night and she knows that I enjoy taking photos .. she asked me if I would like to take a few photos of her Lily plant .. This is one of my efforts. .
Cheers
Else

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fayswon · #2 (**permalink**) 30-05-2008, 05:47 AM

So stunning!...I find it very hard to shoot when there are other people around. I would be picking the plant up, taking it over to my house and pulling the shades. your exposure is fabulous. Darling, there is nothing flat about this light...LOL

My only suggestion would be in the composition...the black gap between the flowers to the left and the flowers to the right, is close to the middle of the image, which kinda divides the compostion

whatt · #3 (**permalink**) 30-05-2008, 09:27 PM

Hi Fay .. Thanks for stopping by and commenting .. not sure what I can do to corrected it .. other then try to clone in a couple of flowers .. if that is possible ... lol .. I turned the plant around about a dozen times trying to figure out which is the best side ... will have to look at all the other photos that I had taken .. to see if any of them are better then this one.
Cheers
Else

fayswon · #4 (**permalink**) 30-05-2008, 10:14 PM

If I were you, I wouldn't change anything...just something to consider when your other neighbor calls you over to take a picture of her flower. We don't get perfect overnight. Trust me, ..your neighbor is going to be so happy (and impressed) at seeing what you have captured here.

Mausue · #5 (**permalink**) 30-05-2008, 11:13 PM

Wow that's a lovely sharp image Else your exposure and focus were spot on there. I like the black bacground really makes those lilies stand out. Like your slightly off centre composition too with the lilies to the left all occupying a third

whatt · #6 (**permalink**) 30-05-2008, 11:13 PM

Hi Fay .. I sure hope so .. haven't heard from her, sent the photo via email ..

Cheers
Else