B+w Poppy

[Julian de'Courcy]

Sigma DP3 f3.5 1/200 iso 100




by Julian de Courcy, on Flickr

 

[Tom Dunne]

Technical perfection here Julian. For me do I find the blacked surround creates a harsh contrast and lacks a sympathy for the little poppy. Maybe I feel this way having already seen the earlier mono shot with the more supporting background.

 

[Pete Askew]

I think I agree with Tom about the solid black and wonder if warmer tone or grain might reduce the 'contrast'. What do you think? Love the lighting and tones of the seed head though.

 

[Julian de'Courcy]

Technical perfection here Julian. For me do I find the blacked surround creates a harsh contrast and lacks a sympathy for the little poppy. Maybe I feel this way having already seen the earlier mono shot with the more supporting background.

I think I agree with Tom about the solid black and wonder if warmer tone or grain might reduce the 'contrast'. What do you think? Love the lighting and tones of the seed head though.

Thank you Tom and Pete. You know when I posted it I said exactly the same to myself and thought about toning the black down a touch. Had a doc's appointment, had to rush, so no time to do so. You are both spot on.

 

[Beth Carter]

excellent photo! i like the black background and shadow. the highlight on the right of the poppy might be a little bright, but sometimes it's hard to tell while i'm on the computers at work.

 

[Julian de'Courcy]

excellent photo! i like the black background and shadow. the highlight on the right of the poppy might be a little bright, but sometimes it's hard to tell while i'm on the computers at work.

Thank you Beth , Yes I can see almost all the right hand side except a very small area and yes that can be dependable on the screen. Appreciate the input , again thanks.