My final shot from my vacation comes from Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs, Colorado, which is one of JD’s and my favorite places to visit. The Garden of the Gods is not the most spectacular park in the world but the park has so many good walking trails and is so peaceful early in the morning.
JD and I got up early and went for an early morning walk in the park. While on our walk, I spotted this sunflower and immediately knew that I wanted to use the rock formation as the background. I thought that the color combination of red, green, blue and yellow as a great combination.
Hope everyone enjoyed my vacation with my family as much as I do. Now, I have got to figure out what I am going to post come Monday!
Enjoy.
Camera settings: Nikon D3, Nikon 28-70mm f/2.8 at 52mm, shot at ISO 200, f/9.5 and 1/90th of a second with a polarizing filter attached.
Post Processing:
Lightroom—Set white and black points, added mid-tone contrast, clarity.
Okay cropmeister. I think this would look better cropping it square coming from the left side or possibly even further into a portrait crop, completely removing the shadow. I don't think the extra sky and shadow on the left add anything to the photo. I like the concept and the colors of the photo. It's a simple arrangement that stands on its own.
ReplyDeleteGreat color combinations. Also, I like the overall composition. I too think the crop might need some working.
ReplyDeleteDebbie
Great simple uncomplicated shot. I like it like it is with the current crop. I think the dark shadow helps establish a diaganol from the flowers center and adds weight to the left side of the photo for balance. Good eye.
ReplyDeleteGreat finish to a great series!
ReplyDeleteWell done!
Barry