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Uploaded: 06/13/12 6:26 PM GMT
True Red
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This ranuncula was a challenge to get the true depth of this hot red color and not loose the definition in the petals. You be the judge. All comments and critiques appreciated. (Canon G12, 1/500 sec, F/4.0 15MM focal, ISO 80.)

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.palral
06/13/12 7:03 PM GMT
I think you nailed it, Kathy. The vignetting and border are quite complimentary to the image of the flower. Naturally my only complaint is the slightly distracting bloom in the background that would be better in the twilight zone where pointless artifacts are sent when they're cloned out of a shot.

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::tigger3
06/13/12 7:46 PM GMT
Kathy, the color is well captured,and we do see the details, I will agree with Rogdot about the flower in the background, but sometimes we just can't get the perfect position, I think this is a splendid capture of that beauty. Tigs♥ =^..^=
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.Susiesun
06/14/12 12:09 AM GMT
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You got it, Kathy! Perfect, stunning beautiful capture, congratulations!
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.Joanie
06/14/12 12:20 AM GMT
You've got the depth, beautiful color and lots of details showing in this one Kathy!!! Gorgeous and outstanding girl!!!!
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.cynlee
06/14/12 1:14 AM GMT
I'd say you did remarkably well keeping the color and the detail. Sensational blossoms so very well photographed, Kathy. I am loving these perfect blooms, just wish I could grow them. If the whole background blossom got into the shot, I'd leave it. I would use content-aware in photoshop to remove it if it is cut off as this one is or just clone it, but that foreground bloom is truly amazing.
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.flanno2610
06/14/12 2:34 AM GMT
Spot on!
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::LynEve
06/14/12 1:55 PM GMT
You have a splendid result Kathy.
Its a beautiful warm and bright picture
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.LakeMichigan
06/14/12 8:54 PM GMT
Very nice Kathy. You did an excellent job with the color and the lighting.
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::SEFA
06/15/12 2:39 PM GMT
It is a very good photo with great colors and details.
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.Eubeen
06/18/12 2:48 AM GMT
A very good job capturing the splendid-ness of the reds in the bloom, Kathy. Great details and sharpness in the lead flower and lovely lighting in the scene.
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.icedancer
06/22/12 6:40 PM GMT
Magnificent blossom and perfectly captured
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.Tedi
06/24/12 10:21 AM GMT
Very beautiful capture, nice composition and presentation. The colors are so lovely and vivid. I love this nice work.
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