Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of red I shall...

[JBW]

[Scouse]

Wow! That is "in your face red" Brian.
Nice shot, nice separation. All I could suggest, but who am I Is a shallower DOF for background bokeh

[bnnrcn]

Beautiful

[Shadowman]

Nicely captured, very vivid.

[Geoff F]

Red flowers are so difficult to photograph so you have nicely constrained the exposure there, Brian.

[JBW]

Wow! That is "in your face red" Brian.
Nice shot, nice separation. All I could suggest, but who am I Is a shallower DOF for background bokeh

background bokeh?

[JBW]

Red flowers are so difficult to photograph so you have nicely constrained the exposure there, Brian.

it took a few shots and a little pp but it was worth it.

[JBW]

Nicely captured, very vivid.

it does pop!

[Scouse]

background bokeh?

Sorry if I appeared critical, It is an excellent shot.

Bokeh is simply "background blur" Too sharp a background can be a distraction, just right and your subject is enhanced

This explains it a lot better than I could. http://photographylife.com/what-is-bokeh
It has some good examples as you scroll down.

[JBW]

Sorry if I appeared critical, It is an excellent shot.

Bokeh is simply "background blur" Too sharp a background can be a distraction, just right and your subject is enhanced

This explains it a lot better than I could. http://photographylife.com/what-is-bokeh
It has some good examples as you scroll down.

Ken, My wife bought me my first camera less than a year ago. I found and joined this group because while I have a good eye I had no skills to go with it. Many people in this group have been very critical of my shots. But each and every time they, like you, offered a way to correct what they thought needed correcting. My skills still have a long way to go so please do criticize where and when you see a need.
Brian

[Scouse]

Ken, My wife bought me my first camera less than a year ago. I found and joined this group because while I have a good eye I had no skills to go with it. Many people in this group have been very critical of my shots. But each and every time they, like you, offered a way to correct what they thought needed correcting. My skills still have a long way to go so please do criticize where and when you see a need.
Brian

Only a year..! I've only been in here a couple of weeks and have enjoyed your photographs. You seem to have developed a style that you're comfortable with.

Enjoy working your bokeh..

[JBW]

Only a year..! I've only been in here a couple of weeks and have enjoyed your photographs. You seem to have developed a style that you're comfortable with.

Enjoy working your bokeh..

I will enjoy working my bokeh!