Doug Wolters
July 2026 - Red Tulip
About the Image(s)
Shot with Canon R6m2, Canon RF100mm lens, 1/6 sec at f/ 8, processed in Helicon from 35 images shot in camera. I shot it on white, the color comes from the tulip. Do you think the background needs a texture? Any other suggestions for the background?
7 comments posted
Nice capture. I wonder about leaning a little on the green side for the background? There are a few small spots with haloes but otherwise good work. Posted: 07/03/2026 23:42:34
A great image capture and edit, Doug. Nice and sharp and you've got the Helicon really hummin. I appreciate how the flower jumps off the page with solid 3D DOF.
FYI, I don't see the green background that Marti sees. Posted: 07/09/2026 01:19:31
FYI, I don't see the green background that Marti sees. Posted: 07/09/2026 01:19:31
Doug, what a beautiful tulip and you've done it justice in showcasing its beauty with your approach of image stacking. Personally, I think the background colour is too strong and acts as a distraction. I would fade the pink somewhat. I don't believe it needs a texture. Something like this, is what I had in mind and it's only my personal take. Posted: 07/12/2026 11:53:44
Doug, what a beauty. The stacking realism makes it pop. Really like your background too. Great work. Posted: 07/12/2026 18:56:18
This is an amazing and graphic capture of this tulip - it almost seems to be dancing. The focus stacking really paid off to get a sharp and detailed result. I love it completely. The presentation might be improved by reducing the saturation of the background, but I wouldn't reduce it quite as much as Nadia's edit. You should be very proud of this image! Posted: 07/14/2026 19:58:28
Thanks! I agree that the background should be a bit de-saturated. Posted: 07/14/2026 20:25:38
Hi Doug,
Greetings my friend.
A lovely image this edition. The Tulip itself appears perfect. With few halos and spots, as also mentioned by our friend Marti. The overall a nice image to indulge with. Thank you for sharing.
Cheers.
Kamal. Posted: 07/20/2026 11:46:09
Greetings my friend.
A lovely image this edition. The Tulip itself appears perfect. With few halos and spots, as also mentioned by our friend Marti. The overall a nice image to indulge with. Thank you for sharing.
Cheers.
Kamal. Posted: 07/20/2026 11:46:09