Yup...-18 today and i went out to the grocery store tonight to buy some Dairy Queen (ice cream) for the kids (okay, and for me too =) ) and some of these for me....
I don't have a macro lens and i was trying to get pretty close to the flower. My lens just kept hunting. So i put it on the 'Macro' setting and didn't like how i couldn't control ss or f stop so i switched it back to manual, stepped back and got these. Does the green stem distract you in either of the photos? What do you think of the focus considering i didn't use any sort of 'Macro' help?
Cropped, ran Noiseware, resized for web and added border & watermark.
Settings for both photos:
Manual | ISO800 | SS1/20 | f3.5 | external bounce flash
Those are GORGECOUS!!!! I need to get some flowers this week. The color is incredible. I have no cc - other than these are awesome! I am in love ;)
Posted by: Sue | February 05, 2007 at 12:13 AM
These are beautiful, and the color is perfect. I don't find the stem distracting at all.
Posted by: Lauren (MichyM) | February 05, 2007 at 01:05 AM
I think you did a GREAT job! I'm lovin #1
Posted by: amanda(peawithme) | February 05, 2007 at 01:44 AM
Beautiful... the stem doesn't distract me at all.
Posted by: Lorrie | February 05, 2007 at 07:10 AM
I like the first one better- maybe the angle, and the first appears to be sharper. The color is stunning. I din't notice the stem until I read your comment. Nice job!
Posted by: Sara | February 05, 2007 at 07:10 AM
Great job!! Your white background is really white, the detail is nice... overall EXCELLENT! I think I like the first one a little better--just like the way the flower looks in it.
Posted by: justjanice | February 05, 2007 at 08:17 AM
Great shots, beautiful! I had to look for the stem, not distracting at all.
Posted by: dar | February 05, 2007 at 08:27 AM
These are fantastic! Wonderful job!
Cari
Posted by: cari | February 05, 2007 at 08:50 AM
wow. love the color. love the sharpness. love the picture! and you did a great job with the white background!
Posted by: Michelle Davies | February 05, 2007 at 09:09 AM
Both are really cute. The stem doesn't bother me at all. The first one is my favorite because of the composition of it.
Posted by: Hope | February 05, 2007 at 09:47 AM
Agree with everyone - these are great! I, too, like the first one better - based on composition. I always enjoy your photos!
Posted by: cephotos | February 05, 2007 at 11:16 AM
I'm jumping on the "I like the first one better" band wagon, although they are both nice. I'm planning to do the same thing today, hopefully. I'm in Canada too and it isn't all that botanical in February! Nice shots!
Posted by: Bobbijo_g | February 05, 2007 at 11:21 AM
Hi Cherry,
Love the pictures. The colors are so vibrant and beautiful. I also like the fact that you can see the stem, but just a hint. Great job.
Hey, thanks for always leaving a comment on my blog. I really do appreciate it!
Yvonne aka baberry
Posted by: Yvonnne | February 05, 2007 at 02:03 PM
This is a beautiful photo. I love the beautiful colors. Great angle. Love the lighting.
Posted by: Christy (krissynae) | February 05, 2007 at 08:45 PM
When I use my Macro Lens I usually switch it from AF to MF otherwise, as you experienced, it just keeps hunting.
~*Steffie*~
Posted by: ~*Steffie*~ | February 05, 2007 at 09:55 PM
Wow, this is wonderful. The color is great and the petals come up nice and sharp, great work!
Posted by: Katie | February 06, 2007 at 12:02 AM
I prefer #1. The contrast and clarity is better. Love your use of the high key background...nice and white against the purple. Nice light too. This looks almost like it could have been done with a macro
Chris
Posted by: Chris (wonkeygirl) | February 06, 2007 at 01:49 AM
I think it's very pretty, the green doesn't bother me at all! Well done for not having macro!!
Posted by: *Adrienne* | February 06, 2007 at 02:00 AM