New life budding
by Kelli

Comment by DrAchoo:
OK, I gave this one a 3 on the vote through. That seems pretty harsh considering you got a 5.15. My thoughts:

1) The composition is quite centered. Try to move the subject to one side (usually the right side with space on the left).
2) The thing that really got me was the supersaturation. The pink line that is just to the right of the bud looks completely blown out and that doesn't make for a good look. You can also see the saturation in the red dots on the bud itself.
3) The lighting is a bit harsh. perhaps try in the morning or evening.

Good things are the nice DOF and the sharp focus of the subject. I think you did well there.

Profiles of Purple
by Kelli

Comment by hotpasta:
interesting shot...looks a little soft in the focus, but that suits this

New life budding
by Kelli

Comment by BlueZamia:
WOW new colors! I was just getting tired of macro flowers, but this is exciting.

New life budding
by Kelli

Comment by GuGi:
excellent colours, very strong and lively.

New life budding
by Kelli

Comment by armsts:
Great color.

New life budding
by Kelli

Comment by paynekj:
Your subject is rather overwhelmed by the bright background,

Jenna
by Kelli

Comment by yanko:
I like the lighting and the choice in background. The main thing holding this image back however is the lack of contrast, which could be fixed with a levels/curves adjustment in post.

As far as the composition, I kinda like what you were doing here however I feel this could be better if she was looking directly to the right since there is more negative space there.

New life budding
by Kelli

Comment by rick13601:
cool colors

New life budding
by Kelli

Comment by kteach:
Great dof, but seems a bit oversaturated with the bold pinks both in the background and on the stem/bud.

New life budding
by Kelli

Comment by ladyhawk22:
Very nice colors!