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Maggye


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Collection: macro
Camera: Canon EOS-5D Mark II
Lens: Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro
Date: Jun 2, 2010
Galleries: Macro
Date Uploaded: Jun 4, 2010

Viewed: 197
Comments: 9
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 Tripod used for this one, no aditional light.

For JustCaree, I didn't do much in postprocessing, first in Raw I lighten and increase the yellows and other minor adjustments, then in PS I simulate the Horton effect, I left this layers at 100%, this made the dark green bg almost black, wich I liked, then levels to bring back some light in to the flower. Then like Karen and Matt said I went a bit too far on the sharpening, first a layer with Topaz adjust, resize and then smart sharpen and USM, the last one to increase a bit the contrast... hehe, I'll go easy on the sharpening next time ;)

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 06/04/2010 05:49:26 PM
Yeah, I'd have to agree about the sharpening. In fact, I think a softer focus would enhance this a bit more. Also, instead of USM alone, do USM + a mask derived from Find Edges. Adjust the curves on the mask. I think that would be a good compromise.

Oops...forgot to comment on the photo. Love the colors and the black background is perfect!

Message edited by author 2010-06-04 21:49:58.
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 06/04/2010 07:46:49 AM
The bug is a bonus :-)
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 06/04/2010 07:44:09 AM
Sometimes when I'm zooming in on a flower a little guy like this pops up and I didn't even see him before. I like the glowing sense of the beautiful purple petals.
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 06/04/2010 06:42:11 AM
I agree it may be a bit oversharpended but it's a great reproduction of the colors that just jump out at you.
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 06/04/2010 05:33:11 AM
Wowzers, this one really jumps out at you!! Great colour. Maybe a bit oversharpened but I'd rather see it too sharp than too soft.
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 06/04/2010 12:11:41 AM
Beautiful shot, Maggye - lovely colours and brilliant dof.
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 06/04/2010 12:08:21 AM
The colour's are really good, nicely done
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 06/03/2010 11:05:51 PM
Lovely image Maggy. Flower is brilliant even without the bug.
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 06/03/2010 10:28:51 PM
i love the purple on this one. what did you do post processing?
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