Karl Witt wrote:
These are all visually stunning!
Standouts for me are #6 on all merits and especially composition, #5 for the nice pastel softness and #1 for the layering leading up to a perfect dragon👍🏼
Each is a tiny treasure from your garden, a safe haven of enjoyment!
Awesome set
Karl😎
Thanks so very much Karl. I do like going through the garden and finding the things that await.
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AGeoJO wrote:
Wonderful and very enjoyable images from your garden, Birdie! The entire set is masterfully captured and presented but #2,3, 5 and 6 are extra sweet.
johnohio wrote:
Lovely shots, thoughtful color combinations, beautiful photography. Pure pleasure to view. There is a lot to love here but # 6 and 7 are my favorites.
John
So greatly appreciated John, thank you.
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e6filmuser wrote:
Birdie,
A superb set. To put it another way, typical of your work.
No 6 does stand out. However, I think it has more to offer if you abandon the square format and lose that lower, partial flower.
Harold
Thanks Harold. I will play with the crop.
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mikeengles wrote:
Excellent pictures. I imagine they are natural light?
It might be useful to try a LED light to augment it. I have been experimenting with one It has a variable output and colour temp adjustment. Not very bright for high shutter speeds or apertures, but as a fill ,it does help. It does depend on what lenses you use and how close you get.
Flash is good, but it spoils 'soft tones'
Also you have some wonderful and cooperative subjects in your garden.
Contemplative photography, the best kind.
Mike, thank you for the find comments. Yes, these are natural light. I do have a led light that works just as you have described. I need to remember to give it a try. On these it was a combo of 90mm macro, 100-400 and 200-600.
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G.E. Smith wrote:
Beautiful work Birdie. Love the variety and the color.
Greg
Thank you Greg
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Tom Conway wrote:
Wonderful set. Colors, DOF, & OOF all combine to highlight the main subject. Thanks for posting!
Appreciate the look and commentnTom.
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ElvisD wrote:
Wonderful set.
#6 stands out for me. The red flower/green background and the excellent straight-on focus of the dragonfly make it an excellent composition.
PS - I need to work on my garden in hopes of attracting more critters.
Much appreciated Elvis. Any work you put into the garden is worth the joy received for the efforts.
So beautiful Birdie ! #6 is my favorite and don't change a thing The plant in the lower right corner seeming to hold up the stem of the other flower really grounds that image and works so well. But you already know that
Gary
Ted ellis wrote:
An absolutely stunning series Birdie.
Ted !!! Where have you been . Hope all is well. Thanks for looking and commenting. Miss seeing your work
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csinseattle wrote:
Roberta, another beautiful set, keep them coming
Chris S.
Thank you so much Chris
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louie champan wrote:
Stunning work Birdie.
Much appreciated Louie.
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Ronny Olsson wrote:
Just stunning my friend !
My favorite is nr 6 and 7 but all are superb
I can agree also with Harold , but it does very well anyway
unique image and set
Ronny
Thanks so much Ronny. I do appreciate it very much.
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torobouk wrote:
Fantastic set Birdie, colorfull and sharp, if i need choose #6 is stunning.
Thank you , so glad you like it.
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gregfountain wrote:
Beautiful set of images! IF someone were to twist my arm, I suppose I would pick #6 as a favorite of the bunch
Greg
Greg, greatly appreciate your thoughts. Thank you.
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lighthound wrote:
Simply stunning collection Birdie! Way to difficult to pick a favorite as they are all amazing.
Dave
Thanks so very much Dave.
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Dave_E wrote:
These are beautiful Roberta I can show them to my 2 year old grandson to show him the beauty of bugs
Dave
That is one of the nicest compliments I can receive. I hope your grandson enjoys them.
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morris wrote:
A delight to view Roberta. Is this your garden or one you visit
Morris
Thank you Morris. This is our garden. My hubby has turned the backyard in several different areas with different plants and flowers for me and the critters. It is a lot of work , but we enjoy it.
I will add some pictures of the garden, which is always a work in progress.
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Bobg657 wrote:
Oh well, just another wonderful set from Birdie again!
sum1sgrampa wrote:
So beautiful Birdie ! #6 is my favorite and don't change a thing The plant in the lower right corner seeming to hold up the stem of the other flower really grounds that image and works so well. But you already know that
Gary
Appreciate it very much Gary , thank you.
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davidrhorer wrote:
Wonderful, Roberta, and a great place to go...especially with the skyrocketing price of gas.
Thank you Dave.
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bobbytan wrote:
Great set, Birdie! My pick of the crop is #7.
Thanks Bobby!
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A.Y. wrote:
Beautiful garden attracts beautiful subjects + great skills = beautiful ART
