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ctfchallenge | all galleries >> Challenge 132 - Natural Framing >> Challenge 132 - Eligible > 10th
Raindrops on…
by Techo
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27-APR-2007 Techo

10th
Raindrops on…
by Techo


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ctfchallenge09-May-2007 19:34
I really would like to see this in a much tighter crop. As it is, the blackness overwhelms the tiny little flower - poor thing. I think the ideal crop would be at a point where there is a visual balance between the two. Very good subject, focus and exposure. -tvsometime
ctfchallenge09-May-2007 15:14
Thanks again for your comments everyone. Really appreciate it.
I tried to re-edit the photo for a tighter crop but didnt like it as much. Will have another try. I feel the best way would've been to post a larger version so more detail is visible.
-Techo
janewigginsphotography07-May-2007 03:59
The color and clarity is wonderful. Wish I could see a little more clarity in the flower petals,....or perhaps a closer crop. Anyway, this just "pops" with color and the rain drops really set this off. Exquisite! jano
ctfchallenge01-May-2007 21:17
This one's really beautiful. Lovely saturated colors and great contrast that really enhances the flower.
Fred
ctfchallenge29-Apr-2007 14:56
Nice one Techo! I like the water tension around the petals as well as the raindrops on the background. I think it's hard to get a lot of detail in those bright white flowers and maybe that makes it look a little soft around the edges. Lovely anyway! CJ
Techo 28-Apr-2007 23:17
Thanks Paul. I'll give the sharpness tweaks another go.

Troy, not sure what you mean by natural but I like the look. This was taken outside shortly after the big rainstorm ended and it was still slightly drizzling. I liked how the drops looked on the black surface. I tweaked the color balance to get the blueish theme.
Guest 28-Apr-2007 22:18
Hmmm. Does it look natural?
Paul 28-Apr-2007 10:32
I like this but i would love to see it really sharp. I was a touch dissapointed that is has a bit of softness when i opened the thumbnail. I find anything that uses water tension needs as much sharpness as possible. Good one regardless.
ctfchallenge28-Apr-2007 01:56
Beautiful Techo. And you know I appreciate that black frame/trim. -COAmature
ctfchallenge28-Apr-2007 00:36
Thanks Brent :)

I just updated the shot with a slight color correction to the petals.

-Techo
Brent 28-Apr-2007 00:07
Very nicely done Techo. Although I like the first flower image you submitted, this one suggests "framed" to me a little more. Great work.
ctfchallenge27-Apr-2007 22:04
Thanks aam :)

I re-uploaded one with less sharpening. I usually find it tricky when resizing photos with lots of detail and having to sharpen them just right. This shot wasn't cropped.

-Techo
aam1234 27-Apr-2007 21:37
I knew it was yours from the thumb.

Great as usual.