gardenia by ltodd

gardenia

I did not have much time today, and this seems to be the 'best' of the shots I took. I am happy with the exposure of the white flower, (I was trying for low contrast shot, but with strong deep tones) and the POV, but perhaps it needed a bit more space in the frame. Overall, I am really not sure if this works as a whole or not, so I am happy to hear your thoughts.
I love the natural lighting and the composition. I think it works well just as it is!!
February 2nd, 2012  
Oh beautiful, wonderful shot
February 2nd, 2012  
Beautiful and simple. Like the white with soft simple tones in the background.
February 2nd, 2012  
@bdb3471 thanks Brian - I think I am doubting myself because I am outside my comfort zone (again!) :D
February 2nd, 2012  
Ah... the gardenia is my favorite flower. This is beautiful. What was it like in color?
February 2nd, 2012  
beautiful against the dark background, lovely depths to the flower
February 2nd, 2012  
@aspada mustard walls and really bright green leaves - the 3 strong colours seemed to fight each other for attention. This is actually a test frame taken in mono just to give me an idea of what it would look like, and ended up with the best focus & composition - but of course that gave me fewest colour options. (ahh...live & learn - or I just need to capture better shots more consistently!!). Did you think the leaves needed to be more prominent? ....oh and the fragrance in my kitchen is wonderful... :)
February 2nd, 2012  
@ltodd The flower is perfect... gardenia leaves are such a gorgeous green and they are smooth and shiny. They could make for a beautiful composition against the velvety petals with the right light and DOF. I envy the perfume in your kitchen!
February 2nd, 2012  
I love the soft background and the gardenia looks like it's made of porcelain. It's a great shot.
February 2nd, 2012  
I can almost smell this just looking at your picture! Quite beautiful, I love the sepia toning with the white flower, it works really well.
February 2nd, 2012  
Beautiful! So elegant:)
February 2nd, 2012  
excellent shot! beautiful
February 2nd, 2012  
Really pretty.
February 2nd, 2012  
Beautiful Lyn! So soft.. I really like the light, tones and shallow DoF. The petals are stunning.
February 3rd, 2012  
Beautiful shot - I can almost smell the gardenia :)
February 3rd, 2012  
I live it, the white flower draws your eye straight into the centre of the photo.
February 3rd, 2012  
beautiful
February 3rd, 2012  
So simple, yet so elegant. Beautiful shot!
February 3rd, 2012  
it has that shappy chic look to it, yet so classy :) Beautiful
February 3rd, 2012  
very nice.
February 3rd, 2012  
Beautiful. Love this.
February 4th, 2012  
This is simply beautiful.
February 5th, 2012  
elegant and so lovely!
February 5th, 2012  
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