Bluebelle Revisited

I did a macro shot of some bluebelles a few days ago

http://365project.org/phil_howcroft/365/2012-05-13

I wasn't too happy about the quality of that shot, so I have done another.

This stem and belles are from a bunch in our garden

I think the dark background makes this shot better than the previous.

I boosted the saturation and toned down the highlights in photoshop elements

Hope this one is OK

I think I need to get myself a prime lens !

There's a lot of sunlight cast on the flowers giving areas of dark, shade and light, but overall I'm pleased with this.

Don't you just love these beautiful delicate flowers :)

[Pat Knowles]

Yes Phil your other was good but this one is the tops !!! Your DOF perfect & there isn't any glare on the flowers at all ! I like that you have two stems it gives the photo more interest.

[Cathy Donohoue]

Beautiful DoF

[Kerri]

Beautiful

[Mags]

Beautiful capture, Phil! I love all the shades of purple in the light and shadows! Great DOF and focus. Nice details. Well done!

[Fanny Brogden]

Beautiful choice.........lovely flowers, ours are all but over now..........I love the light on these and so good to read what you did in photoshop, wish everyone stated that, would give us novices some information!!

[🐓 Patricia Fletcher]

So nice to see the bluebells upturned instead of drooping, you can see their structure better. It's a lovely shot, these definitely are bluebelles!

[Judith Greenwood]

Very pretty this & a great background for contrast.

[Sue Wilde]

I think this is gorgeous Phil...but I also liked the other one...