Critique Style Requested: Standard
The photographer is looking for generalized feedback about the aesthetic and technical qualities of their image.
In my hunt for macro subjects , I came across this plant in a thicket, and shadow area. Used a touch of flash.
6D2, 180 Tamron, extn, 1.4 ext, F13, Hand held, and may be i did not want it to be tack sharp.
Balan Vinod
6D2, 180 Tamron, extn, 1.4 ext, F13, Hand held
Really interesting flowers, Balan. Like tiny orchids. Maybe they are. The light brings out a lot of modeling and mystery here. I wish only one cluster was in the frame, but that might not be possible. Sharpness is a little hard to see in the large version. It’s difficult to tell where you put the focus - on those little green things hanging down from the overhanging petals maybe? It’s a perfect subject for some stacking. I like the deep blacks that let the little blossoms stand out.
Wonderful subjects, Balan. I really like the way the lighting molds the blooms and just barely illuminates the edges of many of the background leaves. I can’t make up my mind about the second pair of blooms on the right, but I think I’d probably crop/clone them away and leave the show just to the trio.
Balan, this image brings me a feeling of peace and tranquility. I especially like the dark BG and the deep greens. I agree with previous assessments regarding the cluster in the BG.
I think the softness you achieved is one main reason I find the photo very pleasing. As for the use of flash, it seems to have created an air of mystery in the photo.
Fascinating flowers, and presentation. Like @Egídio, I love the softness and mystery you created. Much as I love focus stacking, the shallow DOF here feels perfect. I like the second flower but feel it could use just a very small amount of added canvas on the left. It feels just a bit crowded. But that is a very small thing for what is a simply gorgeous image!
