Pick one please

[S2000]

Well, my 1st post and I already need help. I need to use just one of these. Context of what I'm using this for is not important just best shot. C&C welcome for improvements.

Thanks

http://www.pixelision.com/albums/userpics/10019/Butterfly2.jpg

http://www.pixelision.com/albums/userpics/10019/FLAM2%7E0.jpg

http://www.pixelision.com/albums/userpics/10019/O_Keeffe_Flower%7E0.jpg

http://www.pixelision.com/albums/userpics/10019/Cherry2%7E0.jpg

[Lin-z]

I like 1 or 3 the best. I think those are the better in regards to exposure and composition.

[CannedHeat]

My 2 cents:

1- don't take this the wrong way, technically it's a great exposure, but subject-wise, just another butterfly shot

2- great dof and clarity, but because the background birds are red, they still, even blurred, take away and distract from the main subject. the red neck on the right even begins to overpower the subject.

3- is another great shot, but the darkish background in top, to me, sorta brings the mood down

4 - is my choice. It has character. The background color is complimentary great, and the superb bokeh makes it better. it even looks like the plant has its head "drooped in sadness." /Dan

[Broncobear]

Number 1

[S2000]

Thanks for the C&C

[MagicallyDelicious]

All pics are lovely but I adore that last one.

Ive never seen anything like that before!

[S2000]

All pics are lovely but I adore that last one.

Ive never seen anything like that before!

Thanks

Michigan after the ice storm a few days ago.

If you're interested here are the rest of the photos.

http://www.pixelision.com/thumbnails.php?album=228

XTi w/SIGMA EX 105
Hand Held (-5.5 C w/ wind chill -12.2 C)
f5.6
1/80

[August 15 Photography]

I love number 4. I have not seen anything like that before.

[vwyob]

My 2 cents:

1- don't take this the wrong way, technically it's a great exposure, but subject-wise, just another butterfly shot

2- great dof and clarity, but because the background birds are red, they still, even blurred, take away and distract from the main subject. the red neck on the right even begins to overpower the subject.

3- is another great shot, but the darkish background in top, to me, sorta brings the mood down

4 - is my choice. It has character. The background color is complimentary great, and the superb bokeh makes it better. it even looks like the plant has its head "drooped in sadness." /Dan


Same for me also. Number 4.

[Carbohydrate]

That last photo is definately something different, and I like it a lot.

The picture of the flowers has great colors and the lighting is great.

Nice photos

[timbernet]

1 & 3 = awesome
2 is okay - the body sorta blends into the background
4 is pretty cool - pretty darn cool

[Hellashot]

#1 a very easy choice. It has great DOF for your subject and a non distractive background. #2 and #4 has bright parts in the background taking away from your subject, and #3 has an ambiguous/undefined subject.

I would strive for more pictures like #1 - simple and uncomplicated.