Glow
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Comment by violinist123:
Critique Club feedback:

This is an eye catching abstract with pleasing shapes and tones throughout the image.

Two things likely kept this shot from scoring higher. First, even sharpness throughout the shot would present all those wonderful patterns to the viewer in crisp detail. Second, the composition itself is rather haphazard. If this is a crop out of a larger shot, it may be worth experimenting to see where placing the 'focal point' (the blue bit) gives the image the most impact. In my mind I see that spot as being the upper right of the image so that the shapes and colors all point/fade down to the lower left.

Abstracts are not often appealing to DPC voters, and tend to get a love/hate response. The fact that this pulled a strong middle-of-the-road score should be taken as encouraging in my experience.

Glow
by pixel_express

Comment by JLC:
Nice light on the center. The colors are great as well.

Glow
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Comment by jeger:
Nice abstract shot. Love the blue.

Glow
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Comment by SaraR:
Certainly an unusual take on flower photography! I can't work out whether I like it or not - I think perhaps I would prefer a more gradual move from blue to the purply brown.

How Sweet it is
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Comment by shalrath:
Good sharpness and colours, but lacking in the 'wow' required for a flower shot to succeed on this site. 5

How Sweet it is
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Comment by Cantique:
Good bee.

How Sweet it is
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Comment by Caravela:
backrounds a little distracting which is exacerbated by too many highlights and shadows in the petals. Try to shoot on overcast days and begin to use light reflectors (tin foil is a cheap alternative!) to avoid blown out highlights and shadows which lack detail. Also, watch your dof and shoot towards a backround that doesn't lead the eye away from your main area of interest. hope that helps.

Make'n Honey
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Comment by BakerBug:
Great capture. I just wish the focus on the bee was sharper.

Creations Trumpet
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Comment by patio127:
I have one of these about to open-nice that you captured the beautiful outside color.

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Comment by Wink:
Nice double with colorful bokeh.