Which format is better to capture this faded path through the flowers ? Vertical or horizontal?
I found the curved branch intersecting over the path rather attractive. Gives a sense of the flowers within the early spring forest.
Which focus plane shows off the flowers to more advantage? Is more interesting? Different ?
This standard composition fuzzes the background out, leaving the white flowers in all their glory.
Is the background too jumbled ? I kind of liked this version, showing the forest while not detracting from the flowers.
Jim, the last two are my favorites.
ReplyDeleteI especially like the top image with ramps, ginger and waterleaf introducing the bluebell path that winds through your series. As with any walk for the purpose of seeing, some bits invite closer observation. Images 4 and 5 are sleight of focus - I like the sharp foreground flowers better but the effect of images 4 and 5 may mimic the experience of noticing while you walk.
ReplyDeleteThe time of spring ephemeral flowers passes so quickly, (though they have been warming up for full bloom for weeks.) The second-from-last image is about one perfect bell and the passing of time. Vantage point on the last one is very low. I wonder if the bluebells along the bottom edge might have been coaxed a little farther into the frame. The bluebells against the sky are translucent to it.
Thank you -- very useful comments.
ReplyDeleteJim, I also liked the perspective of looking up into the bluebells. I never thought of doing that.
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