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03-AUG-2007 Brent

After the Rain

Backyard, Seattle

Canon EOS 30D ,Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM
1/160s f/3.2 at 100.0mm iso100 full exif

other sizes: small medium original auto
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ctfchallenge08-Aug-2007 01:53
Thanks Cat, James and Barry :-)
~Brent
Guest 07-Aug-2007 04:21
Another good one Brent!
ctfchallenge06-Aug-2007 20:12
Very bright and colourful.
James (Carrhighlander)
ctfchallenge06-Aug-2007 17:55
Sorry I missed the "Work in progress" versions :) I like what I see including K2's version in pending.
Good work!
-Cat
ctfchallenge06-Aug-2007 17:20
Thanks Kiki for your suggestion and upload to pending. I like both new versions better :-)
~Brent
ctfchallenge06-Aug-2007 06:36
Uploaded to pending. A little brighter than this version, and wee bit colder yellows and greens.
-k2
ctfchallenge06-Aug-2007 01:29
Nice :) The background got a little lost earlyer, now it adds interest. A cleaner CMYK look. i'll upload when I get back home, it's pretty much the same as this.
-k2
Guest 06-Aug-2007 01:01
I didn't mind the background before, but somehow you managed to make the photo even more vivid with this change. I wouldn't soften it any - I like it as is.
ctfchallenge05-Aug-2007 20:47
Thanks for offering a ladies perspective to the comments Kiki :-) I ran with your idea about the green and changed the background color (if that is what you were referring to) to look a little more emerald. It is a subtle change, but I think I like it better. I'd also be happy to see what changes you would make posted in pending.
~Brent
ctfchallenge05-Aug-2007 17:20
I'm not a bloke and that's a nice flower :) The greens are a little brownish IMO, at least in contrast to the color of the flower. May be my monitor, I don't quite trust it! Gave it a little wash and dye in LAB mode anyways, will upload in pending if you allow.
-k2
ctfchallenge05-Aug-2007 16:50
Thanks guys, this seems kind of funny in that this is a pretty flower and so far only blokes are commenting on it :-) I can't take credit for the nice flowers in our garden- that's Robynne's hobby. I didn't really sharpen this one much and after a test I'm hesitant to upload a softened version because of the nice water drops that look best crisp and sharp I think...?
~Brent
aam1234 05-Aug-2007 14:16
This is beautiful, Brent.
ctfchallenge05-Aug-2007 03:44
Great composition. Maybe a bit strong for me also but just a bit. -COAmature
Rod 05-Aug-2007 01:53
Looks very nice but it might be a over sharp for a a flower which eminates softness to me. Colours look very good.
Guest 05-Aug-2007 01:00
Wow is that ever vivid and razor sharp too.It really pops.