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Comment by yakatme:
Azalea flowers are a beautiful choice for a flower side challenge. I'm guessing that you used a large aperture around about the middle of the day because it is difficult to locate the focus point and the light is a little harsh.

Using a smaller aperture might have improved this shot by allowing more of the flowers to be in focus. If you're subject were a single flower (a flower singled out among others or just one lone flower) then a large aperture would help isolate the subject and minimize background and foreground distractions. However, when shooting a group of flowers (especially seperate flowers in a group) it is better to use a smaller aperture to increase your depth of field to get more of them in focus.

Contrast is a little low because of the harsh overhead light. Photography within 3 hours after sunrise and within 3 hours before sunset usually results in more appealing images.

azelea purple.jpg
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Comment by Pikkel:
I'm so jealous I think you captured the azelea in your front yard nicely

Rhody.jpg
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Comment by TCGuru:
I like the packed space here. Very good use of fill frame!

Rhody.jpg
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Comment by stargazer05766:
Beautiful Rhodi and love crop..

Rhody.jpg
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Comment by Kelli:
Beautifully captured! Wonderful color! I hate that they are so short lived along with the azaleas.

Rhody.jpg
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Comment by patio127:
WOW- stunning ! No they don't last long but are so showy & shouting of SPRING ! Good job with the exposure :)

Rhody.jpg
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Comment by KarenNfld:
I like the crop and the composition. It seems a bit noisy, though, is this a long zoom or crop from a larger photo?

Rhody.jpg
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Comment by jomari:
Lovely close up of the rhody. Yours has sunshine on it which makes it a beautiful icon of spring. I'm putting one in from my garden too - it shouldn't be out yet in Aus.

Rhody.jpg
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Comment by Pikkel:
I love the color capture, is it in bloom now? I'm so jealous if it is!!

Rhody.jpg
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Comment by yakatme:
Nice tight crop that eliminates any chance of a distracting background.