yellow tulip

[magmac21]

Hi , this is my second post on this wonderful forum. Its really nice to get so many replies ...another forum I have been a member of I have posted 15 photos and only got 6 or so replies so thanks in advance. Anyway I have recently started experimenting with flowers and heres a yellow tulip shot against a blue background . Any comments or criticism appreciated.

[smudge]

I think the second shot works best, although it is a little dark. I'm put off the first by the folds of the materia,l in particular the point where the stem is wrapped.
But I really like the the contrast in colours and I think with better light and those folds gone, this'll be a great shot.

[sixshot]

I agree with Smudge, sort out the background for the first pic and it would be better. The second is good, I like the light apart from top right corner. Good shots.

[tim]

I agree, the 2nd is better. I like the control you have over shadows, and the attention you've paid to the background - very nice. Flower shots are far too common, but you've done them well. The only suggestion I would make is for my taste, perhaps try and get a little more light onto the right hand side of the flower, but the graduated lighting is nice so don't make it even.

[PhotosGuy]

Good start! Do more.

[tumbleweed]

I love the second one. I actually like the "darkness" of it....it gives a sort of air of mystery to it. Very nice.

[TheBlindOne]

very well done number two is a keeper.A little light (a very little bit) on the stem would help the second one IMHO. Other than that beautiful.
Riaz

[PaCiFiSt]

2nd one all the way, the background in the first one is distracting

[Croasdail]

I am going with the crowd here and picking the second as my favorite. And I like the deepness and contract of the colors - I find too many pictures overly bright. Good Effort!

[VegasGeorge]

Well, I just have to be contrary! I like the first shot with the folds in the background. I think the light/dark patterns in the background are spectacular. The softly blurred out background is so traditional for this kind of shot. I think it's exciting to see something different.

Good work!

[embdaw]

in pic #1 -if the one petal wasnt turned in, I think I would like it better. However, pic #2 is great...it has wonderful composition and is quite appealing