Tiger lilies finally opened.

[eccs19]

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

 

[DennyCrane]

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

 

[subscuck]

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

 

[eccs19]

^ 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.

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]

^ Fair enough.

 

[Ron Evers]

Nice shot Mark!

BUT, Tigers have stripes, Leopards have spots.

 

[Bitter Jeweler]

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]

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

 

[fokker]

Looks great

 

[pbelarge]

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.

 

[eccs19]

Thanks for all the comments & advice. Always good stuff to keep in mind.