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Uploaded: 04/27/11 3:58 AM GMT
Blue Jasmine
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I think this is Blue Jasmine. Found this one in the local park


All comments are welcome. Please be critical, I love to know what I can improve

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.sahadk
04/27/11 4:04 AM GMT
Great shot Prashanth,we have a lots of white jasmine here,
but never seen blue one! Thanks for sharing.
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::auroraobers
04/27/11 4:16 AM GMT
Well, I don't want to be critical, but I can tell you what my eye wants. I would like the flower to take up more of the photo and to be on the left side of the photo rather than in the center.
I do really like what you've presented. Do the flowers smell as pretty as they look?
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.Eubeen
04/27/11 4:23 AM GMT
Maybe crop some off the top and to the left of the blooms to bring the flowers more into the photo. You could probably lose a little off the right as well. Good clarity and focus work in your photo, Prashanth. Beautiful colours in the jasmine. Thanks for sharing.
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.gaeljet2
04/27/11 8:03 AM GMT
a little closer, more light, with more saturation etc and it could be very good for me
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::Jimbobedsel
04/27/11 8:53 AM GMT
I really like how you included the part in the foreground that has no blooms. It almost looks 3D in that area. I like the slight darkened look, and it makes me think of an overcast day. Very nice color. Well done, P.
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::Ramad
04/27/11 9:20 AM GMT
This is a very nice shot of the blue (unusual) jasmines.
The flowers are well placed diagonally. You could have perhaps changed your focus mode from spot to another mode to get more of the plant in focus. But also this way it looks quite nice to me.
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.elektronist
04/27/11 11:25 AM GMT
Very nice photo of this blue flowers. To improve this shot, I can only say 'the flowers may be put uncentered in composition'. Blurred background is very nice. Some blurred flowers in background look very good and add value to your photo. I don't think focus is a problem. Unlike some others in this site, I think photograpy art doesn't need 'calendar quality' sharp focus on every point in the frame. Blur is a part of photograpy art. Very good work, Prashanth.

Tanju
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::LynEve
04/27/11 2:01 PM GMT
The jasmine flowers appear to be floating in a sea of blured green - a beautiful effect. I like it just as it is and it looks great as a desktop.

I have never seen blue jasmine before - I wonder does it have as lovely a scent as the white varierty.
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::cynlee
04/27/11 3:11 PM GMT
I love the subtle lighting and the colors in this one. DOF is really good too. I have never seen blue jasmine either.
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.quickshot
04/27/11 3:34 PM GMT
I agree with both Wendell and Tanju. I love your narrative. You'll never improve if everyone tells you how wonderful all of your postings are. "Beautiful shot" doesn't help much unless you need your ego stroked. I'm not as familiar with Tanju's critiques although his gallery is spectacular. I do know that Wendell typically pulls no punches; so I'd listen to him.

To summarize, the depth of field is right on. You need to do some cropping. You'll always improve the composition if the subject is not centered.

Dots
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.Catharina1
04/27/11 4:40 PM GMT
Hi Prashanth, the light on the little flowers is wonderful and warms up the friendly colours. You could choose to do a bit more out of the center, but no more improvement... because you succeed for me :-)! Mich
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.avedeloff
04/27/11 5:52 PM GMT
Love the soft blue tones of the flowers. Everyone on here has some great advice on this, so I'm not going to repeat it. But the DOF is perfect and I personally like the dark tone of this.
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::Inkeri
04/27/11 6:14 PM GMT
Lovely looking flower,Beautiful blue.Fine light.Delicate photo,Prashanth.Love it
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::tigger3
04/27/11 9:50 PM GMT
I agree about having thet subject a little more off centered, but I do like the colors, good exposure brought that out.
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::trixxie17
04/28/11 12:26 AM GMT
I too agree about the branch being a bit more off center but I think the lighting and soft focus is perfect.
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::Dunstickin
04/28/11 11:24 AM GMT
Used to out with a girl named Jasmine!...I like to her close up too!

Yeah, agree with all above mate!...crop up close, and you have a cracker!.
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Logun7
04/28/11 6:35 PM GMT
Amazingly Beautiful shot!!
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.icedancer
04/28/11 7:19 PM GMT
So delicate but so beautiful, love the colours of these little blossoms
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::tee
05/01/11 8:28 PM GMT
This is a beautiful capture - nice colors and DOF. As far as a critique I have to agree with the statements above regarding the positioning of the subject. It's too centered and is trying to drop out of frame. The easiest way to avoid this, if the situation presents again, is to simply tilt your head and turn the camera so the subject fills the frame better. Once again - beautiful - nice work -
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