Rob MacKillop
Edinburgh Correspondent
Susan, my better half, hates being photographed, but she consented to stand in front of these magnificent booms.
Susan Bloom 3 by RobMacKillop, on Flickr
Susan Bloom 3 by RobMacKillop, on Flickr
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Davie Hudson
Well-Known Member
Very nice picture indeed
Rob MacKillop
Edinburgh Correspondent
Thanks, Davie. Of course, while we were out waltzing around the botanics, white van man was attempting to deliver my new Fuji XS1 to my house. It was scheduled for tomorrow, so we thought it was safe to go out and enjoy the amazing sunshine. Typical. Anyway, looking forward to getting it tomorrow!
Davie Hudson
Well-Known Member
Oh I feel your pain regarding couriers... recently i've had nothing but bother with them
Pete Askew
Admin
It is a nice shot indeed. And I really like the scale of it with the blooms dominating the scene. Many people would have chosen to go in closer but I think this was a very good choice. I like the PP very much also.
It's funny about people and photos. I'm pretty ambivalent about have one pointed at me and luckily Ina positively enjoys it!
It's funny about people and photos. I'm pretty ambivalent about have one pointed at me and luckily Ina positively enjoys it!
Aleks Isachenko
Well-Known Member
I just imagine this photo in a square crop (as like it made by middle format camera). In my opinion - square is perfect.
Rob MacKillop
Edinburgh Correspondent
Oh, I did a couple of close ups as well, but felt the size of the bush was so overwhelming, Susan wouldn't feel the focus, so to speak, was on her.
There was a bright light shining through at one point, so the cloning stamp came in handy. Two of the blooms are repeated. Can you spot them? Imagine Susan's head is the centre of a clock...two blooms at 11 o'clock were pinched from 1 o'clock, a little higher...
There was a bright light shining through at one point, so the cloning stamp came in handy. Two of the blooms are repeated. Can you spot them? Imagine Susan's head is the centre of a clock...two blooms at 11 o'clock were pinched from 1 o'clock, a little higher...
Rob MacKillop
Edinburgh Correspondent
Good comment, Aleks. I'll give it a try.
Pete Askew
Admin
Yes I can see them now but it would be very difficult to spot them and it works well.
Rob MacKillop
Edinburgh Correspondent
Rob MacKillop
Edinburgh Correspondent
Pete Askew
Admin
Loses the scale I think.
Rob MacKillop
Edinburgh Correspondent
Yes, I think so too. Worth experimenting with, though.
Aleks Isachenko
Well-Known Member
Rob it's only my point of view, but I like square more. The photo looks balanced and complete.
Rob MacKillop
Edinburgh Correspondent
Well, we all know whose opinion matters most - Susan's. I'm just the mere photographer 
Brian Moore
Moderator
I prefer the original version, Rob. In the original form the bloom of flowers is grand,...majestic even. And yet, Susan dominates. She is the principle flower. Lovely fotie! (Leave it big!
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Chris Dodkin
West Coast Correspondent
Can't believe Pete has another square-ist on the forum! 
As it happens, I like the square crop as well - I know, I need to lie down now...
As it happens, I like the square crop as well - I know, I need to lie down now...
