"Purple Rain"by
ladpupmoeComment by hughletheren: Hello Peggy from the Critique Club,
Composition
This is a very attractive image - the contrast of purple against green works really well, as does the diagonal stem. Some commentators have suggested a tighter crop - I have tried it and maybe there is some potential there but you would lose some of the balance provided by the green. It has a lovely soft bokeh - the Pentax Optio S is a remarkable camera and you have shown it off to its best advantage.
Focus
The use of shallow DoF is entirely appropriate, drawing the eye to the shape of the leaf and the water droplets. The sharpening applied is just right, sharp but impercetible.
Exposure
The histogram is work of art in itself! A full range of black to white and loads in the middle - perfect for this image.
Challenge
This fits well with the challenge and the rain looks very natural.
Overall
I very likeable image. Maybe a slightly different crop and moving the rear leaf out of the way would provide an alternative image but these are the most minor of suggestions.
Hugh
Any comments or reactions, feel free to contact me.
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