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by Ja-9

Comment by Denise:
wow, these are great, i'm glad u got a shot of them before I scared them away

Red Velvet
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Comment by snaffles:
Greetings from the Critique Club!

First impression: Surprised this image didn't place higher as it's very dpc friendly.

Artistic: Love the Fibonacci spiral and the tiny drops of water, and the contrast really makes the colours pop. Good comp and lush textures. I think your commenter on the roses being overdone may have a point. Still it's a lovely image.

Technical: Almost wonder if you used too short a DOF? Most lenses aren't at their best wide open, often their sweet spot is a few stops down *whew try saying that 5 times fast! :-)*

Overall: Very pleasing shot, sad that it didn't do better. Maybe try reshooting at different fstops and slow your shutter speed accordingly. Never hurts to mess around and see what else might work.

Feel free to PM me

Susan

Red Velvet
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Comment by Kelli:
Beautiful! Top 15 isn't bad. ;D

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Comment by Alicia:
Quelle surprise! :oD It's gorgeous.

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Comment by PHOTOKID:
Beautifully executed, thought this was one of the better flower shots in the challenge. Suprised this didnt do better. Congrats on the Top 20 placement =)

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Comment by MacDonald:
Exquisite composition and well photographed. Congrats on your score (that I think should be much higher)

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Comment by jomari:
Beautifully composed, wonderful colour and dof.

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Comment by crik:
Gorgeous red and nicely composed.

Kiwi
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Comment by Sheryll:
Great finish Janine!! This was an excellent shot and pp.

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Comment by MarioPierre:
Roses have been overdone, I was kind of expecting that but the execution and composition here is great so I won't hold it against you.