Poinsettia Macros - Preference?

[Radtech1]

It rained overnight, and when it stopped, I could not help notice the little bubble of crystal that were glistening on the poinsettias. These were shot with the 28-135, which, at the long end, makes a decent imitation macro. My prefenece is the first one, but I am a very poor judge of my own shots. Any likes, dislikes, thoughts? For those with a background, is that OK?

Rad

http://home.ripway.com/2004-2/78486/Canon/p1s.jpg


http://home.ripway.com/2004-2/78486/Canon/p2s.jpg


http://home.ripway.com/2004-2/78486/Canon/p3s.jpg


http://home.ripway.com/2004-2/78486/Canon/p4s.jpg

[300Dplus]

little bubble of crystal
#3 shows much more what you were trying to capture (the bubble)The mix with the non-red background and the details of the reflection on the bubble, makes it the perfect focal point of the picture. My second choice is #2. On #1 and #4 I find the overall red overpowering the details. Having said that, the colors and tones are just fantastic in all 4 pics.

[tim]

I like number one.

[Meerkat17]

I like the first, but I like the simplicity of the second and also the angle of the lower leaves of the last one. Nice captures.
David

[Mike Panic]

to me it seems like you are focusing on the water drops moreso then the actual plant... making me think you should have called this water drop macro's

[Rendezvous]

Some nice photos there!

[imanewbie]

I really like #3
What an awesome red!!

[sameerb]

i like the #2 image :)
good work

[Giant]

I like them all, the plant has such great colours, and the droplets look so pure and clean.

[MackRoe]

The 3rd one better shows what your intent was, I like the light and composition. Good shot !

[NJDrew]

The 3rd one. The reflection in the drop, makes the picture for me. nice job rad.