Symphony In F Major
by jmsetzler

Comment by cannonshooter:
I love this, the uneven lighting pulls your eye to the light and then as your eye takes your around the shape it completes the circle to find long green shafts of color leading you back into the frame. Wonderfully done. The only thing I would like to see different is the stems leading all the way out. Then I would like to but the images side by side and take a second look.

Symphony In F Major
by jmsetzler

Comment by FranziskaLang:
John, what a compliment, thanks :) As always, you've picked a technique and made it look easy and the result is stunning as usual :)

Message edited by author 2003-04-15 16:19:09.

Symphony In F Major
by jmsetzler

Comment by Gracious:
Hi JM!
Right from the start I liked this image, and here I am critiquing for the CC. :-)
The first element to hit me is the color, and that's right on for this challenge. I like the subtle shadings and tone variation created by the shadows.
As for composition, it is a lovely, simple comp, with no distracting elements and it fills the frame nicely. The subject is on a very slight angle, evidenced by the stems...I like that.
The contrasting bg is perfect and really makes the subject(s) pop out. I realize the reflection is just as much the subject as the actual flower.
Overall, this is a fine picture and I find it inspiring. The technique you described worked very well. Your border goes well with it too.
Regards,

Grayce

Symphony In F Major
by jmsetzler

Comment by andrewlr:
Hi John,

Great technique! Thanks for the description above! Congratulations on a very good result!

Andrew

Symphony In F Major
by jmsetzler

Comment by starblazer:
I really like the uneven lighting across the flower, where the petals on the left are brighter than the ones on the bottom. I'm not sure I like the positioning of the flower in the center of the image. Maybe leaving more black on the top left corner would work better for me.

Symphony In F Major
by jmsetzler

Comment by zeuszen:
Perfect in many ways, 'cept one. Feels a lil flat or lack-luster. Does it need a bit more light?

Symphony In F Major
by jmsetzler

Comment by ursula:
I like the thin orange line (frame), it pulls the picture together.

Symphony In F Major
by jmsetzler

Comment by Shiiizzzam:
Beautiful. It has almost a oil painting look to it. The color is strong and really stands out. GREAT flower photo !

Symphony In F Major
by jmsetzler

Comment by DennisF:
Love the colors. The reflection is a good touch - sets it apart. Very well done. (I don't get the title reference.) One of my top picks. Did you light this from the back?

Symphony In F Major
by jmsetzler

Comment by wewillexplore:
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Message edited by author 2005-10-05 12:58:42.