California Fuschia

[schrackman]

Gosh, it's been a while since I posted a picture in this forum. So, I went rummaging through some shots from last year and came across this macro of a California Fuschia bud, a very common but pretty flower here in the coastal canyons of southern California. This was shot in Solstice Canyon, near Malibu. I can't wait for spring because the canyons are going to be chock full of blooming wildflowers because of all the rain we got this year.

Please give me your comments/critiques for this photo.

Ray

[gahspidy]

Hey Shrackman, good to see your around.
I like your dof here alot and it makes the image for me. Composition and frame ing good. . .for me though, this subject itself does not seem to be powerful or interesting enough to hold my attention for long. The lighting and all the technicals appear right, and a good shot it is.

[jar_e]

I have to agree with Gary here. Great composition and lighting and everything, yet the subject just isn't too strong for me here.

[schrackman]

Thanks guys. Next time I'll just have to shoot the flower when it is bloom! Should be more interesting then.

Ray