Token of Love Ann Chaikin by Canon DSLR Challenge


07-MAY-2004	Ann Chaikin

My son sent me this bouquet for Mothers Day. Made me smile.

Canon EOS 10D ,Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM
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Guest		19-May-2004 18:17
There's something about the lighting that I don't like. I get the same feeling I get from an image that is lit from below. However this one is lit from the side. I suppose lighting is through the window and perhaps by reflection off the floor. Perhaps adding an overhead reflector would have helped. -- Victor

Canon DSLR Challenge		15-May-2004 00:50
I cropped the top. I think it is better than the other way. Thanks Olaf. Ann

Ann Chaikin		15-May-2004 00:42
Olaf, I want you to know that I appreciate and value your suggestions. Looking at the photo and moving it down so I can see it as if cropped, I think you are right. I will do this if I have time. And thank you for the comments about how my photographs reveal who I am. This is one of the best complements I've received in a long time. Thank you. Ann

Olaf.dk		13-May-2004 21:14
Ann, one thing I admire about your photography, is how you use it, almost like a diary, to focus and reflect upon the things and people around you, the things that matter to you. I feel like I've gotten to know you through the photos you've shared here. because they have such a personal quality to them. This is something you may not notice when looking at a singular shot of yours, but when put together, they definitely seem to be revealing some of yourself! I write this here, by this photo, because I feel it has that kind of diary-quality to it (OK, helped by your caption too). The light is very soft and nice in this shot. The depth-of-field and sharpness are both very good and the exposure is perfect! I would suggest cropping a little bit at the top. It will cut off some of the out-of-focus "green buds", but imo that doesn't matter, as long as the one in front and sharpness is not cut off. I think cropping helps the balance of the photo, as there will be less of the dark background at the top, which seems a little heavy. -- Olaf

Canon DSLR Challenge		12-May-2004 18:55
Thats a lovely bunch of flowers Ann, BEAUTIFULLY shot, love the gorgeous lighting and the perfect sharpness/crispness to the pic. Very well taken.... I actually got a bunch of roses for my mum too..... :-) ................... Vikas.