Simple cyclamen

[marky_h]

(try saying that over and over again, quickly :lol:)

Just a quick play with the Sigma 150mm macro and 20D this morning - indoors, natural light.

http://www.photopixels.co.uk/photos/cyclamen.jpg

Thanks for looking, folks - comments welcome :thumbs:

[Betty]

I think the blue background works here :)

Theres a little white thing right at the bottom of the petal though, maybe clone that out? :)

[mmcp42]

would have been a good entry for this month's competition! :thumbs:

[marky_h]

Thanks guys :thumbs:

Betty - that's part of the bloom, so I left it in for botanical completeness :)

Mike - thanks - maybe - but I prefer my current one :)

[brianfarrell]

I like it - but it looks a bit soft... maybe that's what you wanted?

I see from the exif that your shutter speed was 1/6th second. Did you use a tripod or handheld?

[eosjohn]

Lovely shot I like the contrast between the pink of the flower and the blue of the sky fantastic.:)

[Lady Pitstop]

Lovely, simple shot with the colours complimenting each other beautifully :thumbs::clap:

[cason]

great shot, beautiful colours, well done.
cas

[hillwalkinggirl]

Very nice shot, and I like the fact that you left the little white thing in for completeness.

[EdinburghGary]

Very nice mate, well done.

[marky_h]

Many thanks Brian, John, Donna, Cas, Barbara and Gary - much appreciated :thumbs:

Brian - yes, 'twas a tripod - I deliberately didn't over-sharpen it, as I favour the softer look: I think it can add warmth and 'feel' to the subject in some floral shots :)

John - was shot indoors :) - one of our bedrooms has dark blue walls, and I positioned the specimen on a bean bag next to the window!

Donna - praise indeed from someone who does floral photography better than most - thanks :D

[Matt Sayle]

Lovely shot

[erding]

Good shot - the background really highlights the pink.

[Dark Star]

Pretty flower well shot with a cracking choice of background colour!

[P-E]

Lovely shot.

[Just Dave]

Simple cyclamen, but beautiful :thumbs: well done

[mattyh]

Simple, but very very nice :) The slight softness works here I think

[marky_h]

Many thanks for the feedback, folks :thumbs:

[hairy]

:clap: Very nice. :thumbs: