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Almost Brown
Twyla


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Challenge: Complementary Colors II (Basic Editing III)
Camera: Canon EOS-300D Rebel
Location: town flower lot
Date: Sep 29, 2005
Aperture: 5.6
ISO: 100
Shutter: 1/160
Galleries: Macro, Floral
Date Uploaded: Oct 4, 2005

 lame title
just a peachy portulaca on the brown ground
I really struggled with this challenge and its vagueness, but it was hella easier than "coffee shop"

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Nikon D3100
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 18-70mm 1:35-4.5G ED
 10/10/2005 08:46:30 AM
Complementary colours are pairs of colours that contrast strongly when compared to each other.
The red-tipped yellow petals would require a blue-violet background to demonstrate complementary colours. Your image demonstrates a duotone effect rather than the effect of complementary colours.

Check some of the forum discussions on complementary colours for suggestions on using colour for contrast.
Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D
Tamron AF 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical IF for Minolta
 10/09/2005 04:18:11 AM
It might be almost brown, but its yellow and red, or yellow and orange, or yellow and pink...and out of focus.
Nikon D50
Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED
 10/08/2005 10:20:52 PM
Colors don't really meet the challenge and it looks like either your focus is off or the depth of focus is too shallow.
Canon EOS-30D
Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon
 10/08/2005 04:45:26 AM
My eye is immediately drawn to the the center of the flower, but the focus seems to be closer. I would have added a bit more depth of field to try and get it all in focus. I like the vivid color on the dry, brown dirt.
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Canon EOS-40D
Tamron AF 28-300mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di VC LD Aspherical(IF)Macro
 10/07/2005 04:12:19 PM
I might like this better if the center of the flower were more in focus (and that is difficult if you are using a point and shoot).
Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi
Canon EF 22-55mm f/4.0-5.6 USM
 10/07/2005 02:45:55 PM
For me, this falls a little short as far as complementary colors (as I understand them). I like the composition and angle.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 10/07/2005 02:24:08 PM
I don't see 2 complementary colours.
Canon EOS R5
Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0 L IS II USM Lens
 10/05/2005 02:42:35 PM
There are no complementary colors.
Panasonic Lumix FZ45
Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC for Canon
 10/05/2005 12:48:20 PM
The flower could do to be a little more sharp, but also does not quite meet the challenge
Canon EOS-7D
Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4.5 DC Macro for Canon
 10/05/2005 09:39:43 AM
I would love for this to be on a solid black background and in tack sharp focus, as the blossom has the complementary colors and is very striking.
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