Pink Lady's Slipper

[Rickbb]

 

[Space Face]

Nice bokeh but could do with a little brightening imo.

 

[K9Kirk]

Nice shot.

 

[limr]

Nice bokeh but could do with a little brightening imo.

I agree. The composition is nicely done and balanced - I especially love the background tendril that mirrors the stem of the subject. But I agree it could use a bit tweaking in terms of of levels to highlight the subject and maybe reduce some of the bright spots in the background that compete.

 

[Rickbb]

Thanks, I’ll work on it some this evening. I never know how much PP to do as I tend to like the darker shots.

 

[limr]

Thanks, I’ll work on it some this evening. I never know how much PP to do as I tend to like the darker shots.

It's always hard to know when to stop. I don't mind darker shots, either, and actually think the subject brightness is fine, but maybe play with the contrast a bit or the levels of the background to make that darker to help the flower stand out a bit more. There are some bright spots around the middle just below the petals that compete and make it feel a bit flat.

 

[charlie76]

Thanks, I’ll work on it some this evening. I never know how much PP to do as I tend to like the darker shots.

I've been hit on this too, as I also prefer darker images. More so with the black and white, however. Dark color images I would say are more difficult to pull off.

 

[Rickbb]

Here's a bit different shot, lighter.

 

[Christo Stevenson]

I love just as is. The softness of natural forest light tells the story of where this amazing plant lives. In a shady forest floor! Great image!!! Don’t do anything!