John Helmer
About the Image(s)
This Photo was captured at a Tulip Farm located in Holland, Michigan on a sunny day.
ISO 100, f5, 1/100 of a second exposure.
5 comments posted
Hi John: A nice grouping of mixed color Tulips. The main issue here is the white out of focus tulips at the top of the frame which are a distraction from the main flower grouping.
I would concentrate on using a flower grouping with fewer flowers against a darker out of focus background some distance away from your flower grouping. Also you will attain better depth of field using an f stop such as f/11 or even f/16. We would appreciate more Meta Data such as camera and lens used, type of lighting at the time, if a tripod was used, and any other info. regarding the picture.
Look back at previous rounds of our group #75, you will enjoy viewing a lot of good flower photography.   Posted: 10/06/2025 16:48:38
I would concentrate on using a flower grouping with fewer flowers against a darker out of focus background some distance away from your flower grouping. Also you will attain better depth of field using an f stop such as f/11 or even f/16. We would appreciate more Meta Data such as camera and lens used, type of lighting at the time, if a tripod was used, and any other info. regarding the picture.
Look back at previous rounds of our group #75, you will enjoy viewing a lot of good flower photography.   Posted: 10/06/2025 16:48:38
HI again John: I forgot to welcome you into Flower Group 75, so will do so now. Have been in this group since it started out in August 2022, and have learned a lot.
Trust you will enjoy our flower study group as much as I have.   Posted: 10/07/2025 04:04:12
Trust you will enjoy our flower study group as much as I have.   Posted: 10/07/2025 04:04:12
Hi John, welcome! Love the tulip variety and variation of color. The degree of clarity of those in the foreground is definitely worth showing off. Agree with Murphy on the top and thats an easy fix to slightly crop down. The petal bottom middle Im not sure if it adds anything but it does not bother me either. Nice   Posted: 10/09/2025 23:33:15
The blurry top and the 'bent' flower in the middle of the image are distractions. The flowers in the foreground are sharp. I think that an aperture of f5 does not do the job. As Murphy mentioned, an aperture of f11-f16 would yield better results.   Posted: 10/15/2025 16:19:36
Nice composition John. I like the 2 yellow one that catch the eye. There are also on streng points and made a diagonal between them.
Beautiful colors.   Posted: 10/23/2025 11:08:06
Beautiful colors.   Posted: 10/23/2025 11:08:06