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Red Hypnotism

© Gregg Johnstun

Red Hypnotism

Uploaded: July 20, 2006 11:53:49

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Second Place in Flower category September 2006 contest. Taken with a 100mm EF Canon Macro Lens. The focus was adjusted slightly to soften the detail of the rose petals. I thought that the softening gave the curves elegance rather than harsh, detailed, crisp lines. By just softening it, I think the shot achieves the best of both worlds: detailed, yet elegant. It also made the depth of field flow with the shot. Please comment.

Comments

Stanley C. Sims July 20, 2006

I like your idea. It is a different take on a often photographed flower.
Very creative shot. #487851

Gregg Johnstun July 20, 2006

Thanks Stanley. I really appreciate your feedback. Best of luck to you. #3056928

Lisa Chatelain July 23, 2006

It's a beauty! Good choice to soften it. #3067404

Gregg Johnstun July 24, 2006

Thank you Lisa. Best of luck to you. #3069949

Kay Beausoleil July 27, 2006

Love the extra contrast between textures that your softening makes, Gregg, and yes, the image is hypnotizing! #3092067

Gregg Johnstun July 27, 2006

Thanks so much Kay for your comments. I appreciate your taking time to give feedback. #3092538

Cora Miller level-classic July 29, 2006

Personally I find the soft focus very appealing. It enhances the romantic essence that is associated with red roses. #3097396

Gregg Johnstun July 29, 2006

Thank you Cora for your comments. #3098196

Connie J. Bagot August 02, 2006

I like this a lot Gregg---I really like your use of selective focus to change and enhance the photo. Great work. #3116185

Gregg Johnstun August 02, 2006

Thank you Connie. I apprectiate your taking the time to comment. #3116251

Margie Hurwich October 26, 2006

Beautiful! Congratulations on your finalist! #3505380

Janine Russell level-classic October 26, 2006

Gregg, very nice color, congratulations on your finalist. #3506277

Inge Johnsson October 29, 2006

Very sensual image of a rose. Great Job and congratulations! #3518738

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic October 29, 2006

Congratulations on your second place winner. #3518978

Janine Russell level-classic October 29, 2006

Gregg, congratulations on your Second Place Win! #3519704

Steve M. Harrington October 29, 2006

Gregg, I like your thinking and results. Congratulations. #3519888

Gregg Johnstun October 30, 2006

Thank you, all of you, for your kind comments and congratulations. I am honored to have had a photo selected as a winner. I have learned so much from many of you. Thank you again.

Sincerely,

Gregg Johnstun #3523807

Cathy M. Gromball November 08, 2006

Congratulations on your Second Place win, Gregg! Stunning work!

Cathy :) #3563633


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