Hi Greg............an endless supply of fun for you!
Here are my thoughts, #1 looks like you cut those leaves with those fancy pinking shears Neat subject, I think it needs a little warmth in the WB and the light is a little 'dry/harsh' for my likes
Dahlia or Zinnia, I can never figure them out when they are this size. Light seems a little 'hard' giving some hot spots, more diffusion and 'caress' that flower
Karl Witt wrote:
Hi Greg............an endless supply of fun for you!
Here are my thoughts, #1 looks like you cut those leaves with those fancy pinking shears Neat subject, I think it needs a little warmth in the WB and the light is a little 'dry/harsh' for my likes
Dahlia or Zinnia, I can never figure them out when they are this size. Light seems a little 'hard' giving some hot spots, more diffusion and 'caress' that flower
Karl
Thanks for the input Karl. Not sure I agree with you on #1. Perhaps there is a difference in our monitors? Mine looks pretty spot on. As for #2. I replaced it. You were right about it and furthermore, I didn’t like the DOF. I believe it accomplishes the “caressing” you suggest.
Greg
btw...those are the actual leaves. No shears used!
Martin Good wrote:
I like the first one Greg and especially the texture in the pink top of the flower.
A thorny customer with a soft centre perhaps
Martin
Thanks Martin!
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rambrose wrote:
Like them both. First best. 2nd is a dahlia for sure. Buds, stems, and leaf make it certain,
Dick
Thank you Dick! I appreciate the positive ID on the Dahlias. I thought they were, but when I look at the one’s Endre posts over in the B&W forum, and few I’ve seen here, I noticed those has much longer pedals that were more whimsical. Great thing about photography is the fact I learn so much more about the world around me!
Neat subject, I think it needs a little warmth in the WB and the light is a little 'dry/harsh' for my likes 
