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by azuractive

Comment by Natasha:
very beautiful, i love the softness and the strength at the same time

reflection #2
by azuractive

Comment by azuractive:

Originally posted by kteach: Greetings from the Critique Club! Overall: A nice shot, well done technically for this challenge. Shows that you have a good command of setting up the shot and not relying on post processing.

kteach, thank you so much for your critique. I agree with every point you made. This image was shot with the intention of being post-processed. It was an out-take from my flower challenge shots, and I only submitted it for the "straight from camera" challenge as an afterthought. I found some irony in your last comment, as the whole question of how much to post-process has been on my mind lately. My background is in graphic design, so I have over a decade of PS wizardry at my disposal. I've only taken up photography in the last year, and I think PS has been a crutch for me as I learn the mechanics of my camera. I'm going to challenge myself to stop relying on post-processing, and learn to make the camera my primary tool. Wish me luck!

reflection #2
by azuractive

Comment by kteach:
Greetings from the Critique Club!

First Impression:
Interesting reflections and nice colors. A bit soft, and seems a little cramped at the top and bottom. But considering the challenge it was shot for and that no processing was allowed, a nice image.

Compostion/Background:
The black background really helps the colors of the flower to pop, and the mirror blends into the background seamlessly. There doesn't seem to be a lot of lines or focal points to help my eye to wander around. I'd like to see this with a bit more space around it too I think.

Technicals:
Nice lighting, and I like the way the drops are highlighted too. I like that the underside of the flower is also lit from the reflection of the mirror and that it didn't get lost in the black. The image feels just a little soft to me, so perhaps bumping up the sharpness in camera before shooting could have helped that.

Overall:
A nice shot, well done technically for this challenge. Shows that you have a good command of setting up the shot and not relying on post processing.

I hope you found this critique helpful. Please feel free to PM me if you have any questions.

reflection #2
by azuractive

Comment by Rgarcia:
Another underrated image. It really deserves a higher placement. Congratulations on such a beautiful image.

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Comment by brimac:
excellent composition!

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Comment by SDW:
The softness around the edges of the petals sets the mood of this picture perfectly. Love where you have the focus point and the lighting is great. Great Photograph, deserves to be framed and on a wall for all to view. 10

reflection #2
by azuractive

Comment by maestro:
Wonderful reflection and very interesting. A 9.

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Comment by Cyndane:
Very nice. I love the softness of this one, and the border adds to it.. I typically think borders take away from a photo.

reflection #2
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Comment by Rgarcia:
Very nice colors and sharpness, the reflections are surreal!! Congratulations!!

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Comment by train:
very nicely presented I love the colours