A simple flower

[Stagecoach]

Grahame, my friend, that is absolutely amazing, i've been wondering about doing some flower photography now that we are slowly going into winter here in South Africa. For me, only an image of a flower that makes you wish you could touch it is worthy in this genre, and yours is one of those and has inspired me to dedicate winter to this genre.(Not that "winter" is much of a winter here.)

May i ask..do you feel your frame has benefited your image? I feel it has, but i'd like to know (if you think it does) why does it benefit it?

Btw, a flower without a web is not a flower sorry Ken

Hi Claudio,

I'm pleased it has made you consider having a go at this genre but don't give up the bugs Unfortunately there's a lack of flowers here that make reasonable subjects but I have spotted a couple of interesting weeds and am sure no one would realise the difference.

As for the frame I tend not to put much thought into this subject but considering I took the deliberate action to add it I had to have thought it benefited this particular image at the time. If I do use one I stick to the plain white canvas extension as this or occasionally the white drop-shadow.

I like the 'a flower without a web is not a flower' idea, does the same go for flowers without insects as well This critter must have landed after I focussed and moved away to take the shot, I only saw this once it was on the computer.



Grahame

[Brownbear]

It seems that I spoke too soon... Especially beautiful! So instead I will say "magical!"

For all the same reasons, but this one I especially love the for the way the beautiful colours fill the frame, the droplets, and yes, the little critter perched on that petal just makes it so extra special.

Hi Claudio,

I'm pleased it has made you consider having a go at this genre but don't give up the bugs Unfortunately there's a lack of flowers here that make reasonable subjects but I have spotted a couple of interesting weeds and am sure no one would realise the difference.

As for the frame I tend not to put much thought into this subject but considering I took the deliberate action to add it I had to have thought it benefited this particular image at the time. If I do use one I stick to the plain white canvas extension as this or occasionally the white drop-shadow.

I like the 'a flower without a web is not a flower' idea, does the same go for flowers without insects as well This critter must have landed after I focussed and moved away to take the shot, I only saw this once it was on the computer.



Grahame

[Stagecoach]

Beautiful...

Thanks Bobo,