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  • Hibiscus flower

    As a change from birds we have this battered Hibiscus flower in the garden, It's under exposed but I quite like it.

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  • #2
    I like it too mate, it reminds me of a grandmother who is showing signs of her age but is still loved.
    To me the lighting is perfect.
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    • Ironwood
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      Well said John. I like it too.

    • AlfandBen
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      Thanks guys, I did try a slight levels adjustment but it just didn't seem to work as well.

    • Isac
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      I'm another liker of this. Under exposing for flowers is the norm because of the high reflection they give off - especially reds and yellows, so it's good to do that. I like the subtle vignette as well - nice touch to highlight the flower.
      Once you get used to Curves, you will very rarely use Levels. I would remove the green bulb above the hibiscus - just for aesthetics

  • #3
    Thanks Isac. Other than basic editing I do very little but I have had a go at your suggestion and see what you mean.

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    • Isac
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      There you go! Great edit

  • #4
    Beautiful shot. I think the exposure suits it well.
    Fujifilm X-T5, XF16-80 f/4, XF70-300 f/4-5.6, XF23 f/2, XF35 f/2, XF150-600 f/5.6-8, and a random assortment of 35mm film cameras.

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    • AlfandBen
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      Thanks David

  • #5
    if underesposure is at work here, it was your friend.
    I noticed the green thing right away also and thought it would likely be nicer removed.
    it was.
    well done
    Stephen Davey. Nikon Shooter

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