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30-OCT-2007

10/30/07 - Dahlia

Maybe I should have cropped this square to eliminate some of the area on the right which tends to distract me.
We just had our second hard frost. Soon there will be no more dahlias.

Nikon D70s
1/2s f/18.0 at 105.0mm full exif

other sizes: small medium original auto
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Maryvonne Q.31-Oct-2007 00:04
Very nicely done. v
Bryan Ramsay30-Oct-2007 22:30
Very nicely done Ed, I think I'm with April the crop keeps the focus on the swirl of the petals! -BJ
April 30-Oct-2007 21:48
> "Maybe I should have cropped this square to eliminate some of the area on the right which tends to distract me."

Hmmm... When I test some crops, I start to lose some of the lovely separation in the petals, which emphasizes the outward unfurling from the inner curl. then my focus shifts to the yellow orange center, which I don't find quite as interesting as the movement of the petals.

But, it's a difficult call!
Guest 30-Oct-2007 21:23
Exquisite capture, it has my vote.
Licaga30-Oct-2007 20:34
beautiful shot great soft dof on the right V