Symphony In F Major
by jmsetzler

Comment by scab-lab:
Beautiful color, love the reflection, really gives an added depth to the shot.

Symphony In F Major
by jmsetzler

Comment by Kavey:
Kavey Critique


Initial thoughts
Very striking and interesting light and shadow.

Composition/ Content
I like the simple centred composition – although this can often make a composition seem a bit settled or traditional I think in this case it does look dynamic.
I particularly like the darker curve along the lower edge created by the petals behind.
I find the lighting just a little harsh in that on several petals I can̢۪t really see the texture, though it̢۪s marginal as I can see it in some petals and some petals are reasonably dark.
I love the way the central bit of the flower (don’t know what it’s called – the bit that has the stamens growing from it) mirrors the yellow in black of the larger image.

Background
Nicely and evenly black.

Camera Work - Technical
Looks good – I’d like to see other lighting options – seems a touch harsh on upper left and a touch dark on lower areas.

Fits The Challenge
yes!

My Opinion On The Photo
I like it – though I’m biased – I am a xanthophile!

Symphony In F Major
by jmsetzler

Comment by NicNic101:
beautiful reflection! Lovely shot!

Tactics
by jmsetzler

Comment by bod:
I shoulda guessed this was you, though I thought 'nah, he wouldn't do another chess shot'. LOL.
Great shot, needless to say I like it.

Symphony In F Major
by jmsetzler

Comment by WILDBLUE:
Nice shot. It has beautiful colors. Good composition. 9.

Symphony In F Major
by jmsetzler

Comment by crabappl3:
One of the nicest flower shots this week. I love the lighting and tones. -danny

Tactics
by jmsetzler

Comment by Konador:
Excellent photo John... my fav in your chess series. I like the blue a lot, and think this deserved to place :)

Symphony In F Major
by jmsetzler

Comment by Jeileen:
A top pick for me...Nice contrast. Maybe would have eliminated the reflection of the stem.

Oasis
by jmsetzler

Comment by Silver Fox:
Absolutely beautiful colors on your subject. great lighting, good focus too. Lovely photography. It's too bad you cropped off his tail, or you would have had more points.

Tactics
by jmsetzler

Comment by wewillexplore:
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Message edited by author 2005-10-05 12:59:08.