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Red Hypnotism


 
BetterPhoto.com All Time Best Photo Contest Editor's Pick BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest SECOND PLACE Winner   Red Hypnotism
Red Hypnotism
Second Place in Flower category September 2006 contest. Taken with a 100mm EF Canon Macro Lens. The focus was adjusted slightly to soften the detail of the rose petals. I thought that the softening gave the curves elegance rather than harsh, detailed, crisp lines. By just softening it, I think the shot achieves the best of both worlds: detailed, yet elegant. It also made the depth of field flow with the shot. Please comment.

Gregg Johnstun

 
 
 

Stanley C. Sims
 

I like your idea. It is a different take on a often photographed flower.
Very creative shot.


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July 20, 2006

 

Gregg Johnstun
  Thanks Stanley. I really appreciate your feedback. Best of luck to you.


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July 20, 2006

 

Lisa Chatelain
  It's a beauty! Good choice to soften it.


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July 23, 2006

 

Gregg Johnstun
  Thank you Lisa. Best of luck to you.


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July 24, 2006

 

Kay Beausoleil
  Love the extra contrast between textures that your softening makes, Gregg, and yes, the image is hypnotizing!


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July 27, 2006

 

Gregg Johnstun
  Thanks so much Kay for your comments. I appreciate your taking time to give feedback.


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July 27, 2006

 
- Cora Miller

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  Personally I find the soft focus very appealing. It enhances the romantic essence that is associated with red roses.


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July 29, 2006

 

Gregg Johnstun
  Thank you Cora for your comments.


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July 29, 2006

 

Connie J. Bagot
  I like this a lot Gregg---I really like your use of selective focus to change and enhance the photo. Great work.


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August 02, 2006

 

Gregg Johnstun
  Thank you Connie. I apprectiate your taking the time to comment.


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August 02, 2006

 

Margie Hurwich
  Beautiful! Congratulations on your finalist!


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October 26, 2006

 
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  Gregg, very nice color, congratulations on your finalist.


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October 26, 2006

 

Inge Johnsson
  Very sensual image of a rose. Great Job and congratulations!


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October 29, 2006

 
- Kay E. Mahoney

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  Congratulations on your second place winner.


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October 29, 2006

 
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  Gregg, congratulations on your Second Place Win!


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October 29, 2006

 

Steve M. Harrington
  Gregg, I like your thinking and results. Congratulations.


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October 29, 2006

 

Gregg Johnstun
  Thank you, all of you, for your kind comments and congratulations. I am honored to have had a photo selected as a winner. I have learned so much from many of you. Thank you again.

Sincerely,

Gregg Johnstun


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October 30, 2006

 

Cathy M. Gromball
  Congratulations on your Second Place win, Gregg! Stunning work!

Cathy :)


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November 08, 2006

 
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