Trying to Stand Tall with Nuzzer
by LN13

Comment by Judi:
Nice work. Great colours and lighting.

Trying to Stand Tall with Nuzzer
by LN13

Comment by CNovack:
You have some nice color tones that are vibrant and rich hues in this composition. Details and sharpness are really good on this capture. The main flaw I think that takes away from the beauty of this photo is that backlighting on your main subject. The shadows on the petals really do call attention to the flower BUT they are distracting and more importantly we don't get to see the lovely details of texture on the flower petals. A front lighted sunflower would have been a better subject for the light would play evenly across your subject showing us more details in the textures.

Trying to Stand Tall with Nuzzer
by LN13

Comment by boyd2000:
In some ways this looks better than the original to me; nicer clouds, background, petals, shadow.

Trying to Stand Tall with Nuzzer
by LN13

Comment by dnstommy:
Nice DOF.

Trying to Stand Tall with Nuzzer
by LN13

Comment by mpeters:
Nuzzers was ultra sharp, especially in the center of the bloom. NOt sure his was as backlit. However, you have done a good job of capturing the joy! 7

Trying to Stand Tall with Nuzzer
by LN13

Comment by DigitalSoul:
I love this image, the background looks very surreal, GREAT job!

Trying to Stand Tall with Nuzzer
by LN13

Comment by Tom:
A flash would have worked great here

Trying to Stand Tall with Nuzzer
by LN13

Comment by kevip6:
I really like this shot as a portrait of a sunflower. Unfortunately it's not a good representation of Nuzzer's shot in my opinion. His shot seemed to capture a lot more depth and feeling into it. This comes across as just a very good photo of a sunflower. I hope that makes sense?

Trying to Stand Tall with Nuzzer
by LN13

Comment by elizadeb:
A little darker background would have made this closer to the original...but hey, it WORKS! Bravo to you for a splendid revisit!

Trying to Stand Tall with Nuzzer
by LN13

Comment by Nuzzer:
I'm flattered! :)

The leaves seem to mimic my shot well and the fact you've got the sunflower so that the petals are not all fanning out. The colours don't seem as saturated, especially the blue in the sky. The back-lighting on the stem is great.

I'm giving you a 10 just for choosing one of mine to emulate :)