Greetings from the Critique Club
One of the things I enjoy about this Critique Club job is getting the chance to look at people's portfolios. I must tell you that I enjoy your bird pictures immensely - and for sheer "awwww factor" your cygnets in training is a delight.
Okay, back to work: You have an image that meets the Challenge but just didn't excite the voters all that much. I think some of your commentors touched on the main problem, when they suggested the red rose did not appear to be as fresh as it could be. The colors of all of them, however, are quite beautiful. The shadows are indeed a bit harsh and I also think the moisture on them (if emulating dew) was a touch heavy-handed.
So, I'd suggest trying diffused lighting. Using a tripod is often helpful with still-lifes, so with that in mind, think about taking your aperture to a lower number, experimenting with 5.6 or 6.3 or even lower, but not increasing your ISO.
I wish you continued success in DPC. It sure was fun looking at your portfolio. |
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