Orchid again (*update*)

[Zqy]

OK so I made another attempt at getting a more focused image and think this one came out a little better. What do you guys think.

Canon PowerShot S1 IS
TV 0.4
AV 7.1
ISO 50


http://www.msnusers.com/_Secure/0RgB2GX4VpQCR8gK!ab1vR6XXcepPjLRfXALaFYzS3dN3ejRW2 xykvlBe2*LFFKP6Rr4JqPio70QqlUAwkX1D5TdWYnF7HYxGxvP 7Wy*RVh4/Orchid3.jpg?dc=4675480492470089204


My assumtion was that by rasing the stop to 7.1 I would get a better depth of field and good saturation with the long exposure. I used a tripod this time which hopefully increased the crispness. I am generally satisfied, but disapointed b/c I feel the whites may have exposed to hot.



I am obviously very new to this obsession so all input on composition, technique, post-processing etc are greatly needed and appreciated.

Thanks Zerah

[GPR1]

I don't think the whites are too hot, but the extra twig coming in from the top is distracting from an otherwise clean, effective composition.

Greg

[jim monroe]

Flower looks great to me and nice background except for the extra twig or stem.

[Big_B]

This one is much better! Well done. However, I agree with the others that the twig is rather distracting.

[Zqy]

Well I am even newer to PS than to photography so... I attempted to clone out the offending greenery. Tell me what you think

Zerah

http://www.msnusers.com/_Secure/0TACz**MXiLGR8gK!ab1vR9wKfy6xzaXSKy*6LwC15NzFM*icA NCqDndpPWH3bUVpCFYmChIWVYEvD5GM*J1Ov8Sr4C5bg!6T1JV nExqtAgCmU12pEw98oA/Orchid3cloned.jpg?dc=4675480739329002308

[ryuwulf]

brilliant!!!!!

great shot. i like the water droplets.

[ryuwulf]

brilliant!!!!!

great shot. i like the water droplets.

[Meerkat17]

Nice image - however, I think I'd have liked to see a little more of the stamen - I find my head trying to see around the edge of the nearest petal.

David