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11-JUN-2005 RK

Shades of Red *

Feel that this picture needs a black background to bring out the colors, hence the border.

Canon EOS 20D ,Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM
1/125s f/5.6 at 85.0mm iso100 full exif

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Nugar19-Jun-2005 17:19
Love the saturated colors :oD
Photogenix17-Jun-2005 00:14
Thanks Rich, Jano, Paul and Rod for the comments. This was a passing shot, I have to give total credit to the lens. This lens produces some awesome unpredictable shots.
- RK
Rod 16-Jun-2005 07:26
Normally a shot that is too colourful doesn't work for me, but this one does must be the border:-)
Paul 14-Jun-2005 10:16
This just jumps out at you with its vibrancy, stunning colours and i find your use of focus perfect here.
janewigginsphotography14-Jun-2005 01:22
Wow - this photo simply pops out at you! I like the black border as it works well and I would definitely use it when framing. I think, however, this photo would work even without the PS border. What kind of flower is this? I would be so proud if this were a photo taken by me. Simply lovely. jano
Rod 13-Jun-2005 12:53
Don't tell me I have to put the silly IMHO in every post.
I don't sugar coat my words which is quite common down here. But no one needs permission from me & I would be embarrassed if it was seriously asked.
Guest 13-Jun-2005 11:07
Great shot, for me the background in this type of shot is what makes it great.
ctfchallenge13-Jun-2005 11:02
(Sounds like permission to me.) Shu
Rod 13-Jun-2005 06:05
aaammmam where did you read RK asking for my permission?
As stated many times here before & I will state it again for the attention span challenged.
""Borders are fine on shots as long as they don't distract from the picy""Frames are another matter:-)
A common use for black borders was to help the colours look more saturated so you did the right thing RK.
ctfchallenge13-Jun-2005 04:03
Thanks Lee, Shu and Aam for the comments. Didn't mean to put Rod on the spot, was explaining the reasoning behind the border... maybe should have addressed to all.
- RK
aam1234 13-Jun-2005 03:43
Why do you need Rod's permission?

Great colors, both the flower in focus and the background.
ctfchallenge13-Jun-2005 02:49
The border works, RK and Rod does not need an explanation! He just loves to pull your cork out. (Sort of what he does literally on a daily basis.LOL). Great color and DOF! Shu
ctfchallenge13-Jun-2005 02:46
Great colors RK. theFly