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6 Jul 18 Reply Thanks for the suggestion, Tom. I'll try the equivalent in Photoshop as I haven't used Lightroom for months. Jul 27th
6 Jul 18 Comment Lovely rose, but that's no surprise with you, Dick! Your stack turned out really great, with consistent focus throughout.

For me, the only issue is the overall "glow" of the rose, obscuring the texture of the petals. I had a go of taking your image into Topaz Studio and applying some Precision Contrast and Precision Detail to bring out that texture. Perhaps I went too far in the other direction. What do you think?		 Jul 17th
6 Jul 18 Comment I just adore hydrangea! I planted 2 of this color in the Spring of '17 and we had a nice display. This year, only one came back and was rather puny. d:¬{(

Great choice in your composition, pitting the single bud against the bokeh of the flower bed. Not considering competition, I would suggest a bit of cleanup and a slight darkening of the petals so that they don't appear to be burnt out.		 Jul 17th
6 Jul 18 Comment Absolutely luscious! I'm drawn to bleeding heart blossoms anyway and this is wonderfully captured and processed. Can't think of a thing to suggest - this is wall-ready as it is. d:¬{D Jul 17th
6 Jul 18 Reply This finishes off the image well! I was going to suggest the same things, but you beat me to it! d;¬{D Jul 17th
6 Jul 18 Reply Thanks - it works for me! d:¬{D Jul 15th
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11 Jul 18 Reply Oops! I didn't notice! Here it is: Jul 28th
11 Jul 18 Comment I'm with Sharron on the crop being an improvement. The foreground hill, while establishing some perspective, didn't need to be so prominent.

An impressive sight, which no photograph could do total justice to, I'm sure, but this one sure tells the story well. I also envy you the opportunity to experience it first hand. I have no suggestions for improvement as it's well finished to my eye. Bravo!!!		 Jul 25th
11 Jul 18 Comment O M G!!!! This is incredible! These gigantic, rather monolithic trees are so otherworldly! The inclusion of the little boy with the hoop only adds to their strangeness and overwhelming size. I do like both the color and monochrome versions and am jealous of your having been there to see this, let alone photograph it! W O W!!! Jul 17th
11 Jul 18 Reply Good to see you walking these halls again! I must admit I don't get out much, but with 3 other groups and looking after DD in the background, I'm lucky to know what day it is. d;¬{D Jul 17th
11 Jul 18 Comment Thanks, guys! I was quite happy with the results, d;¬{D Jul 17th
11 Jul 18 Comment I never would have thought to "go negative" with this flower. It makes a strong statement and works pretty well for me, though the center of the flower is a tad too bright, losing some detail in the process. I duplicated the layer and changed the blend mode to Multiply and then masked in the effect on the center of the flower. What do you think? Jul 17th
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53 Jul 18 Comment You know I wouldn't be able to let this go without weighing in with my crop/versioning. I love the detail in the veins and the contrasting splash of color from the buds. I saw the buds as more of the star of the show and the texture of the leaf as a wonderfully contrasting background. So, without further ado: Jul 17th
53 Jul 18 Comment Don't think blurring is necessary and, if done wrong, can alter the reality of the capture. A blurry black fill layer, masked to allow the beaver to show through, will help it to pop fairly well. What do y'all think? Jul 17th
53 Jul 18 Comment This is an amazing capture! I especially like that you got the Eiffel Tower as a background element, which sets the stage for the foreground element! Wonderful job!

This is a case where, as the others have said, an embellishment over-emphasizes the foreground element and confuse the eye. Here's a rendition with the yellow removed and the lamppost dodged a bit to bring out more detail.		 Jul 17th
53 Jul 18 Comment Your final version with the background darkened is a big improvement. If you could figure out a way to transport the fungus to a tub full of water it would be a real hoot! d;¬{D Jul 16th
53 Jul 18 Comment This guy was certainly challenging, but, as Brenda said, good job pulling it out of the original and building the background.

I blurred the background a bit, added some contrast and a hint of saturation to the flamingo. What do you think?		 Jul 16th
53 Jul 18 Comment I think this is a great idea! I can definitely see it as a movie or TV poster. I agree with Brenda about cropping. I have taken some from the right and bottom, which I think makes for a stronger composition. What do y'all think? Jul 16th
53 Jul 18 Comment I hear what all but Dan are saying, but my problem with showing all the arms is that it tends to pull focus away from her face because there is more flesh at the bottom of the image. Here's a slight crop change, including more of the arms. I think it still takes away too much from the face. perhaps something else can be done to better frame her face besides all her arms. Jul 16th
53 Jul 18 Comment At first glance, reminds me of a rubber ducky! d;¬{D Jul 4th
53 Jul 18 Reply I think it's fine. Just wondered why you thought they were important. Jul 4th
53 Jul 18 Reply Did you find that the hands were important to the image? Jul 3rd
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65 Jul 18 Reply Perhaps there's an element of this to consider if you're end result is a simple recording of something very small to bring it into view. Your image here is beyond that, though, as it is compelling without regard to the size of the subject. Your care at constructing the tableau and managing enough separation while still creating the cohesion of the elements is what makes this a work of art, not just a record shot.

Magnification is just the beginning of macro photography. It is crucial that we bring the viewer into this "hidden" world we cannot view on our own accurately, no doubt. However, to take the next step and find the art within the microscopic, that is the goal. You have achieved that with your beads tableau! Bravo!!!		 Jul 26th
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