So, as a response to some of the comments, I thought I woud add some comments on how I cames p with the final shot here.
Basically, I shot it with the kit 18mm-55mm lens.
The DOF is natural not manufactured in PS. No extra sharpening beyond a bit if USM. Some curves to get the BG all white & added diffuse glow, mainly bc I wanted the centre of the flower (what's it called? Alluding me right now)to stand out. After the DG, I used a ector mask & paint brush to reveal the natural colours of the centre. Of course I cropped & then resized, with a final 150kb save for web.
Thant's all folks!
Big ups to those that liked it enough to choose this shot as a fave. Thanks!
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I am really torn on this shot. The huge difference in focus is unsettling to me one moment, and a bit intriguing the next. I am quite familair with shallow DOF for this type of shot, but in this case it just really jumps out with no gradual inbetween.
Normally a big fan of extremely short DOF I think this is a bit too short, but it´s a strong image and good colours, would be surprised to see it anywhere but in the top 90%.
interesting image, the focus make the flower look almost detached with the center representing a bunch of flowers, very compelling pic - you should it into dpcprints - well done!
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