35L close up flower

[Harvey Moore]

From the front yard a while back with 35L on 5D. I'm not sure about title, need to think on it a bit.

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/210/454603959_6716e2f37b_o.jpg

[Mike Spinak]

That's a very nice composition, Harvey. Well seen and well done.

It does look a little dark, at least on my screen.

[Harvey Moore]

Thanks Mike

I have printed this one a little lighter, and then the version posted here. It does look on the dark side on a monitor, however, the print version print version brings out the subtle green with lighter green lines.

[Asher Kelman]

Harvey,

The green on the edge of the flower. Is that usual?

I love the green on the background cloth. Is that velvet or suede? I love this color as it reminds me of "British Racing green"and fine MG sports cars.

I had a Roche Bobois Suede sofa set made of this in sued leather and nearly divorced my wife for giving it away!

Asher

[Harvey Moore]

Hi Asher, good comments, you are right on British Racing Green.

This au is natural, no cloth. Taken outdoors. I noticed this clump of flowers in the front yard after taking a series of outdoor test shots with my then new 35L lens.

It is a backlit scene, and I used the adjustments in Lightroom/CS3 to darken the greenery around the yellow/red dappled flower, finished the leftovers with the burn tool. I wanted to project just a hint of the dark green broad leaves and the shape of the edge lines.

The green hue on the yellow petal edges is reflection from the dominant green surroundings. I purposely choose not to try and correct this, I feel it adds to the mood of the image.