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16-JUL-2005 Larry

Morning Light *

Canon EOS 20D
1/125s f/13.0 at 35.0mm iso200 hide exif
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Date/Time16-Jul-2005 20:36:37
MakeCanon
ModelCanon EOS 20D
Flash UsedNo
Focal Length35 mm
Exposure Time1/125 sec
Aperturef/13
ISO Equivalent200
Exposure Bias-0.33
White Balance (-1)
Metering Modematrix (5)
JPEG Quality (6)
Exposure Programaperture priority (3)
Focus Distance

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Guest 23-Jul-2005 04:40
Larry, I don't think I saw the original version but I certainly do like the rich texture and color of the background in this version. It's a nice offset to the flowers. -Michael
Canon DSLR Challenge19-Jul-2005 04:34
Larry, I like the warmth of the back wall much better in this version. Nice texture. It really does accent the bright flowers. -- Jeannie (jburly)
Canon DSLR Challenge18-Jul-2005 17:57
I really like the light and the color and texture of the background here. The flowers seem to be a bit overexposed - just a tad. I would try to selectively bring down the tonalities in the flowers, just a wee bit. --Olaf.dk
jimhwy17-Jul-2005 06:59
I agree. This is much better. I love the way the lighted flowers stand out now. That's the touch!
Guest 17-Jul-2005 03:09
Pretty nice. The flowers stand out nicely against the shadows! -Cat
Guest 16-Jul-2005 20:47
Yes dramatic is the word for this. Well done.
Canon DSLR Challenge16-Jul-2005 20:11
Jim, that is exactly what I was suggesting. :)

Larry, Yes, this is better. I went a bit further with it for even more drama, but this is a nice improvement, making the background much richer - better for setting off the flowers. :) ~ Lonnit
Canon DSLR Challenge16-Jul-2005 17:58
Thanks for the feedback. Lonnit, I pulled down the curve as you suggested and like the results much better. Larry
jimhwy16-Jul-2005 16:57
What is Lonnit talking about? Must be some inner workings of Photoshop :)

I'm not sure. I like the contrast of the lighted flowers against the darker background. I figure what Lonnit is saying is that she wants the background even darker. More contrast? That might be good. I'd have to see it both ways to decide, but if the brightness on the flowers and their stalks can be preserved just as it is while making the background a bit darker, that might be nice.

Still, this is good already.
Canon DSLR Challenge16-Jul-2005 16:37
Try pulling the curve down - Input 30, Output 9, and see if you like the added drama. :) You could even switch the mode to "Vivid Light" and opacity to 30 for a nice look too. ~ Lonnit