In and Around Balboa Park Week 10 - Macro
by Ann

Comment by kasaba:
I love macro and this is a beautiful shot. I suppose you "could" crop in as MattO suggested, but I quite like to see the "whole picture". I must say, I am impressed that you can hand hold the macro shot. I have tried often, but have given up on that now.

In and Around Balboa Park Week 9 - Valentine
by Ann

Comment by Dennisheckman:
Silver Efex is the best program, and Color Efex. Great job on the processing.

In and Around Balboa Park Week 10 - Macro
by Ann

Comment by Ann:

Originally posted by MattO: I like the colors, and the focus with attention to details. I've seen extreme crops from these cameras and I'd dare to bet you could crop way in on those stamen!

Yes, I'm sure I could. This was essentially the full frame, and the stamen were quite sharp. The flower, including petals was about 1 cm across.

Week 9 Bonus #2 - At the Dog Park with Someone Else's Dog
by Ann

Comment by thrumyiis:
I like this POV also, and the crop adds interest. keep experimenting these type of shots are great.

In and Around Balboa Park Week 10 - Macro
by Ann

Comment by MattO:
I like the colors, and the focus with attention to details. I've seen extreme crops from these cameras and I'd dare to bet you could crop way in on those stamen!

In and Around Balboa Park Week 10 - Macro
by Ann

Comment by Kroburg:
Lovely image and especially knowing you did this handheld. I like the composition of that folded petal, almost framing (partially) those stamens(?). Great colours as well.

Week 9 Bonus #2 - At the Dog Park with Someone Else's Dog
by Ann

Comment by Kroburg:
The dog's eye makes this image, but focus and exposure is not on the ball anymore and makes the ball less interesting.

Week 9 bonus - At the dog park
by Ann

Comment by Kroburg:
Nice. I like the POV, you almost must be buried to get this image And I like the idea of using food to get this shot.

In and Around Balboa Park Week 9 - Valentine
by Ann

Comment by Kroburg:
A Dutch stand-up comedian once said: the sad thing about buying flowers, is that you buy something that is already dying. I completely agree with him, hence I'll never buy flowers for my dear wife (but I cook her great diners). But I have to admit, these roses looks great and I think you did a great job in PP. Love the crisp two roses and leaves and stems blurry. Very interesting technique to use two different presets and blend them together. Must try that one myself once. Thanks for sharing.

In and Around Balboa Park Week 10 - Macro
by Ann

Comment by nam:
Very nice focus, Ann. What I love best is that center bottom petal - great textures on its backside and its shape is like a cup of gold. Lovely.