Thanks, Moose. The words are especially appreciated, coming from you. I
tried to pick the aperture to get this effect, though it is hard to judge
success, either in the VF or on the viewing screen. When it works, I find
out at the computer.
Jim Nichols
Tullahoma, TN USA
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From: "Moose" <olymoose@xxxxxxxxx>
To: "Olympus Camera Discussion" <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, August 17, 2012 6:14 PM
Subject: Re: [OM] IMG: An Occasional Flower on Friday-Jim N.
> On 8/17/2012 12:00 PM, Jim Nichols wrote:
>> There was no way I could top Sonny's red rose, so I chose pink. This one
>> was part of a planting around my neighbor, Martha's, mailbox.
>>
>> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Rose+41.jpg.html
>>
>> Olympus E-510 with Zuiko Digital 35/3.5 Macro
>
> Not an immediate 'wow' flower, but very nicely caught. I think a good
> print would have staying power. The kind that
> won't grab anyone's attention suddenly, but one that would give pleasure
> every time noticed.
>
> Technically, I find this possibly the most accomplished flower image
> you've posted here.
>
> Exposure is perfect, kissing the right without losing any red highlights.
> Focal plane too seems perfectly placed and
> aperture ideal, to me, catching all the flower within only slightly soft
> edges of DOF.
>
> The lens is at it's best, too at this combination of subject and
> background distance. A very gradual, soft roll off of
> focus on the flower, front and back, is appealing. I imagine even Chuck
> won't be offended by the slight softness at the
> very front. And the background bokeh is very nice.
>
> Laudatory Moose
>
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