Red Poppy On Yellow

[cgipson1]

Finished image at http://www.thephotoforum.com/forum/nature-wildlife/291374-redo-red-poppy-yellow.html


Red Poppy on Yellow by CGipson Photography, on Flickr

 

[PinkDoor]

I can see people buying this I like the warmth and the detail and the simplicity. Very nice!

 

[cgipson1]

I can see people buying this I like the warmth and the detail and the simplicity. Very nice!

You are too kind! Thank you!

 

[EDL]

Not for me, the yellow is a bit much.

 

[cgipson1]

Not for me, the yellow is a bit much.

Thanks.. appreciate the comment! Do you think a different background would make a difference? Like a dark blue or something?

 

[Desi]

Very nice. The yellow does compete with the flower for my eye's attention, but I'm not sure that I would change anything as it sets the overall mood.

 

[WesternGuy]

I like it - great experiment. A nice, sharp and simple image. If you have other backgrounds, it would be an interesting experiment, if only for your own information, to try it on other coloured backgrounds. For example, if you used a complimentary colour, based on a colour wheel, then it would be interesting to see this on a green background - have a look at some of the ideas for colour schemes here - Basic color schemes: Color Theory Introduction. My 0.02¢ FWIW.
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[Forkie]

Very nice! Personally I think I would've liked more stem, but apart from that it's great. And I agree with PinkDoor, this is a very marketable image!

 

[sm4him]

I like it - great experiment. A nice, sharp and simple image. If you have other backgrounds, it would be an interesting experiment, if only for your own information, to try it on other coloured backgrounds.
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WesternGuy

^I agree with this. I like the image as it is, and like PinkDoor, I could see it printed and hanging on the wall. At first, I thought the yellow background was too much, too overpowering, but actually it's the overpowering yellow AND orange that really make this different and interesting, I think.
Still, it might be interesting to see what a different background would do to change the overall atmosphere of the photo. Perhaps even a "series" of the same photo with different colored backgrounds?

EDIT: I just figured out why it's strangely attractive to me with those bright colors. It makes me think of a Georgia O'Keefe painting!

 

[slackercruster]

I like++

 

[SCraig]

Not for me, the yellow is a bit much.

I have to agree, Charlie. I don't like the color of the background but I'm not sure what would be more complimentary. Blue maybe, beige possibly. I'm not sure. Excellent exposure, excellent detail in the bloom, I just don't like the background color.

 

[cgipson1]

Very nice. The yellow does compete with the flower for my eye's attention, but I'm not sure that I would change anything as it sets the overall mood.

Thanks Desi... Always appreciated!

 

[cgipson1]

I like it - great experiment. A nice, sharp and simple image. If you have other backgrounds, it would be an interesting experiment, if only for your own information, to try it on other coloured backgrounds. For example, if you used a complimentary colour, based on a colour wheel, then it would be interesting to see this on a green background - have a look at some of the ideas for colour schemes here - Basic color schemes: Color Theory Introduction. My 0.02¢ FWIW.
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WesternGuy

I had considered the complimentary color setup... but wanted to try the yellow for the very reason that does clash a bit. I am thinking about a series of these... and will definitely do different backgrounds! Thanks for the tip!

 

[cgipson1]

Very nice! Personally I think I would've liked more stem, but apart from that it's great. And I agree with PinkDoor, this is a very marketable image!

Forkie, thank you! I don't normally shoot for Marketable.. but have no objection to that at all. I have a gallery (Friend owns it) in CA that asked for some vivid florals... this was a first attempt. It needs some polishing...

 

[cgipson1]

I like it - great experiment. A nice, sharp and simple image. If you have other backgrounds, it would be an interesting experiment, if only for your own information, to try it on other coloured backgrounds.
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WesternGuy

^I agree with this. I like the image as it is, and like PinkDoor, I could see it printed and hanging on the wall. At first, I thought the yellow background was too much, too overpowering, but actually it's the overpowering yellow AND orange that really make this different and interesting, I think.
Still, it might be interesting to see what a different background would do to change the overall atmosphere of the photo. Perhaps even a "series" of the same photo with different colored backgrounds?

EDIT: I just figured out why it's strangely attractive to me with those bright colors. It makes me think of a Georgia O'Keefe painting!

Sharon.. Thank you! Never thought a shot of mine would be compare to O'Keefe...lol! I am glad you like it!