One of our white Peonies, photographed against a black background (I put the stalk in a hole in a black paper).
The photo is taken outside with heavy overcast.
HDR in "Dynamic HDR" using 3 RAW exposures and a lot of layers, levels and curves in PS.
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Composition The fact that the flower has been isolated from any background is a very important aspect to the overall composition of this photo. The flower is centered but the break in the petals on the lower right is enough to add a sense of tension to the photo. One very nice aspect is the very subtle use of color against a neutral color flower. The overall purity in color is gently offset by yellow and then red.
Technical Impressive use of light and HDR. The contrast really makes this photo appear to extend beyond the plane of the screen. I can feel the depth in the photo. Focus is key and overall this shot is nicely in focus. The lower petal is noticeably different in terms of focus, which tends to show after a longer view. I really like how the soft lighting brings out the water droplets without a "hot spot", attributed to the fact you did this on a heavily overcast day. It would be interesting to see which layers you used as this is a great example to teach HDR with. Perhaps an entry in "How did they do that" would be a nice supplement to this fantastic shot.
Wow. You've captured a true 3D effect in your photo. It looks like an oil painting by some master painter. The light is so soft and yet you captured the details and sharpness so well. The stark black background makes the flower pop towards you. So very very beautiful! 10.
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