tulip

[zafra52]

I took this week's picture last Sunday, sadly the flower
is not more for it withered and went to flower heaven.
I was trying different apertures to blur the background
and make it compliment the subject.
You'd be the judge if I succeeded.

[Geoff M]

I think you have pretty much succseeded with this. The depth of field suits the subject and the b/g is clean and without distraction from the bloom. Exquisite colour too, tulips don't grow too well in these parts.

[wendellt]

i like the quirky tilt of the flower
and great bokeh
a delightful piece of work

[zafra52]

Thank you. I took a few shots.

[Marvin]

I think you have succeeded too. I really like it!

[Wink]

I like it.

Maybe you could try cloning out the tiny black dots from the petals.

[DebT]

agree with wink, this beautiful soft delicate flower would look so much nicer without the insect bites
DebT

[zafra52]

The blank spots is in fact the pollen of the flower. I thought of removing the black dots, but then again I quite liked the inperfection.

[surenj]

Zafra, I suggest trying different placement of the tulip within the frame. Maybe include a little more negative space.

[zafra52]

Thank you for the suggestion surenj. I will try next time.