Korean Dogwood
by JakeKurdsjuk

Comment by JakeKurdsjuk:
Thanks for the comments.

nam, I went back and forth about the DoF, worried more that not having the center of the flower at bottom in focus was going to be a problem. It was seriously a hit and run photo and not something where I agonized over it while taking it, but I had 3 or 4 similar shots with different things in focus and this worked the best for me. If nothing else I think I may have allowed the out of focus areas to become effected a bit too much by what I did to enhance the in-focus areas.

cutiephinphin, the green in the bottom left was very important for me because it ties in the flowers with the object that produces them. I did my best not to over emphasize it, but I felt the need to make sure the leaves of the tree were visible both there and behind the flowers. To each his or her own. :)

Korean Dogwood
by JakeKurdsjuk

Comment by Cuttooth:
Good job Jake! Congrats on the blue!

Korean Dogwood
by JakeKurdsjuk

Comment by MeMex2:
Congratulations Jake! It's a beauty!

Korean Dogwood
by JakeKurdsjuk

Comment by nam:
Commenting at roll-over - such a weird feeling. Lost it.

I like this and gave it an 8, but was saying I might like slightly more depth of field. I lose :) Congratulations on the Blue!

Korean Dogwood
by JakeKurdsjuk

Comment by Bear_Music:
I guess they deserved a Blue, Jake :-) I gave 'em an 8 myself.

Korean Dogwood
by JakeKurdsjuk

Comment by Lydia:
This is beautiful.

Congratulations on your Blue!!

Korean Dogwood
by JakeKurdsjuk

Comment by PenelopeK:
Lovely.

Red-Headed Woodpecker
by JakeKurdsjuk

Comment by PenelopeK:
Such a striking looking bird, and a great capture, Jake.

What a thrill to have such a rare visitor.

Red-Headed Woodpecker
by JakeKurdsjuk

Comment by gintay:
Even that you finished at 28th, but I still love this image.

Excellent capture.

Korean Dogwood
by JakeKurdsjuk

Comment by Art Roflmao:
weird. the leaves remind me of thinly sliced radishes. I must be hungry for a salad.