Shari Garnsey
October 2026 - Shari Garnsey - Tulips
Original
About the Image(s)
These are some tulips in my aunt's front yard - the sun was going down and creating some direct sunlight on the blooms, along with some deep shadows that I thought might create a good B&W image with the lines and texture. My adjustments were to switch to B&W with a red filter to create more contrast in the tones, and I cropped the image all the way around to bring the focus to the subject. I played with the contrast and had the blooms almost completely white, but came back to this version.
I am looking forward to the group's thoughts and suggestions, especially as regards the contrast.
Camera: Nikon D5600
Lens: 200-500 mm f/5.6
Settings: 200mm, 1/400 sec at f/16, ISO 400
7 comments posted
Very nice transition to B/W. I like the lighting, contrast, and detail maintained in the bulbs of the flowers. Posted: 10/03/2026 17:54:01
Hi Shari,
I have always liked the concept of white flowers on a black background. This was, to my eye, a good choice for that. You asked for thoughts - as for composition I as I see it, a really good choice in your crop of the original. I also like how you darkened the background.
As for the contrast - as I see it, perfect! The detail in the texture in the petals is exquisite to me.
My only thought, and this is kind of nitpicking, would be to darken the background just a little more.
A very nice image Shari, thank you for sharing it with us. Posted: 10/11/2026 16:34:39
I have always liked the concept of white flowers on a black background. This was, to my eye, a good choice for that. You asked for thoughts - as for composition I as I see it, a really good choice in your crop of the original. I also like how you darkened the background.
As for the contrast - as I see it, perfect! The detail in the texture in the petals is exquisite to me.
My only thought, and this is kind of nitpicking, would be to darken the background just a little more.
A very nice image Shari, thank you for sharing it with us. Posted: 10/11/2026 16:34:39
Thank you, Ed - I will play with the background a bit more. I appreciate your feedback very much! Posted: 10/17/2026 19:09:23
Hi Shari, I like the image very much, too. I think that it is the strong contrast that makes it so three-dimensional. I think that darkening the spiky leafs in the bottom right corner so that they would disappear into the background, would enhance the pure, almost sculptural feel of the image. Posted: 10/11/2026 20:45:32
Thank you Kirsti - great feedback. Posted: 10/17/2026 19:08:26
Hi Shari,
I think the cropping is perfect, as is the contrast. What I like about the photo the most is the texture of the petals, almost clothlike, and also that there is a sense of motion in some of the petals, which adds to the interest in the scence.
Really nicely done all the way,
Rob
Posted: 10/12/2026 21:02:42
I think the cropping is perfect, as is the contrast. What I like about the photo the most is the texture of the petals, almost clothlike, and also that there is a sense of motion in some of the petals, which adds to the interest in the scence.
Really nicely done all the way,
Rob
Posted: 10/12/2026 21:02:42
Many thanks Rob Posted: 10/17/2026 19:07:18