My first post.
Shot with a macro lens attachment on my 28-105mm lens
No Flash long exposure with tripod.
Played with Brightness and Contrast
Thanks for loooking!
Camera Model Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XTi
Shooting Date/Time 2/14/2007 10:51:15 PM
Shooting Mode Aperture-Priority AE
Tv( Shutter Speed ) 30
Av( Aperture Value ) 22.0
Metering Mode Center-Weighted Average Metering
Exposure Compensation 0
ISO Speed 100
Lens EF28-105mm f/4-5.6 USM
Focal Length 28.0 mm
Image Size 3888x2592
Image Quality Fine
Flash On
Flash Type External E-TTL
Flash Exposure Compensation 0
Red-eye Reduction Off
Shutter curtain sync 1st-curtain sync
White Balance Mode Flash
AF Mode AI Servo AF
Picture Style Portrait
Sharpness 2
Contrast 0
Saturation 0
Color tone 0
Color Space sRGB
Noise Reduction Off
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The red color is lovely, the ring in the middle of the flower is different than the other red roses, and the image definitely meets the challenge well. The biggest problem with the image is the lack of contrast. The shadows need to be darker, and the shiny parts of the ring could be brighter.