Tiger lilies finally opened.

eccs19 · Jul 18, 2010

So of course I couldn't resist. Had to lay on the ground to get this one. Hope you enjoy.

DennyCrane · Jul 18, 2010

Nice shot. Tack sharp, great background, excellent composition.

subscuck · Jul 18, 2010

^ I agree, so I have to ask, why post it in the beginners forum?

eccs19 · Jul 18, 2010

subscuck said:
^ I agree, so I have to ask, why post it in the beginners forum?

Good question, and I think I've got a good answer. :lol:

1. I don't consider myself a professional, just a hobbyist.
2. I find a lot of the other sections don't get the views that this section does.
3. It is technically the "Photography Beginners' & Photo Gallery", with the emphasis on Photo Gallery.

I think a lot of the beginners don't venture to other parts of the forum, and therefore can benefit from others posting decent shots for the beginners to see and get ideas from.

subscuck · Jul 18, 2010

^ Fair enough.

Ron Evers · Jul 18, 2010

Nice shot Mark!

BUT, Tigers have stripes, Leopards have spots.

Bitter Jeweler · Jul 18, 2010

The bud in the back is rather distracting.
Greater DoF to get the whole flower and anthers in focus would have really made this pop. With only the sky as a background, if you moved that bud outta the way, there's no reason not to get the whole thing in focus. Right now it seems focus is from the center, to the back.

Raizels · Jul 19, 2010

^ something to what Bitter Jeweler said. But I really like it anyway - great angle!

fokker · Jul 19, 2010

Looks great

pbelarge · Jul 19, 2010

Bitter Jeweler said:
The bud in the back is rather distracting.
Greater DoF to get the whole flower and anthers in focus would have really made this pop. With only the sky as a background, if you moved that bud outta the way, there's no reason not to get the whole thing in focus. Right now it seems focus is from the center, to the back.

I agree with Bitter and would also go as far as to remove the green petals from the foreground.

By laying on the ground, you got a great angle, the blue sky is a great backround, the other stuff removed would make this a great shot instead of a good shot.