Oh Christmas Tree!

My "Get Pushed" challenge for the week was to take a macro or close up shot, this challenge was given to me by @smevvy . I think this fits the bill.

Editing consisted of a small crop in Ribbet. Also, my time stamp is screwed up again, but this was shot May 9th 2014.

[melissa]

@smevvy
Thanks for the challenge!

[Paula]

I like it! Good comp and background, nice sharp focus. Did you try it without the flash?

[melissa]

@westcoastwallis
Thanks! I wasn't sure about the composition, I feel like it needs to be more square. Yes, everything without the flash was just dark and I didn't get the slight reflection, which I enjoy. The flash bothers you?

[Paula]

It just looks like the highlights are a wee bit blown out and I think with decent ambient light, it would be a little easier on the eyes. Or you could turn down the strength on your flash a little?

[melissa]

@westcoastwallis
I would probably need to turn down the flash a bit, lighting is always a challenge in my house.

[Heather]

fab shot, perflectly fits the challenge! I'm really sorry i've not had a chance to do mine this week :( time has totally run away from me!

[melissa]

@smevvy
No worries, it's just a game. :)

[Penny Price]

Excellent. Pin sharp and I love the background.

[patricia janik]

terrific close-up!