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"A weed is but an unloved flower"

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Title     "A weed is but an unloved flower"
Photographer     terrafirma/Adrian (3,523) Send mail to this user
Portfolio     Nature
F-stop     f/32
Shutter speed     1/2 sec
Category     Nature
Lens     Canon 60mm EF-S
Camera     Canon 30D
Format     ISO 100
Content advisory     G (general audiences)
Submitted     May 17, 2010 1:14:22 PM CDT
Views     355
Rating     5 Thumb-up

I think this is a purple milk vetch. I picked it from the roadside here in Greece. I used a tripod and remote cable and lit the flower with two handheld LED flashlights. I used f/32 to give as deep as possible DOF but I'm not sure if that was a good setting to use or not. I'd appreciate advice on how to do a better job. Thanks.

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Thumb-up    from clickedimages/Jim (290) Send mail to this user on May 18, 2010 10:33:33 AM CDT (1) Early critique

Very nice!

I really like the darkness - a different take on an otherwise common theme.

The contrast between the purple and green is very nice.

Gorgeous shot. Thanks for posting it.

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Thumb-up Thumb-up    from str8shooter/Jim (113) Send mail to this user on May 17, 2010 10:40:05 PM CDT (3) Early critique

Hi Adrian, This is exactly what I have been challenging all shooter's to do. The depth is great, f/32 is probably all you need for this flower & 1/2 SS provides adequate light. The only thing I would suggest you try is the use of the "repeating built in flash"(if your camera offers the option) for maximum light. I am a Nikon user and not familiar with your Canon.

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Thumb-up Thumb-up    from dami11/Dami (800) Send mail to this user on May 17, 2010 2:28:29 PM CDT (1) Early critique

Adrian, this is a lovely image...very sharp and a good composition. I think the dark background helps the colors pop on this, however, my eye wants a little more light on the subject. Thanks for sharing.

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