For the Second week of the March Challenge I have simply stepped up the image from Week 1 just a fraction. The shadows were lessened and the darker background helped to provide a greater contrast with the breaking bud.
I also stepped up the sharpness a fraction and this has really come out in the bubbles of rain, particularly the large one on the top right. A regional bit of lightening and here we have week two’s offering, not far removed from Week 1 but different nonetheless.
If you want to find out more about the One Four Challenge just head on over to Robyn G’s bog, ‘Captivate Me‘.
Have a good week now. 🍀
Meticulous Mick 
Lovely image, dark background brings intensity.
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Thank you for commenting and glad to know you like this version, MM 🍀
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Oh my! I do so want your camera! Gorgeous!
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This was with the macro lens and that is what makes this shot, or at least helps make it. 👍
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Oh this is wonderful. The definition in the drops and the da lighting is divine!
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Thank you so much Robyn, really appreciated. MM 🍀
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Good work John. Seems like a subtle edit that did improve the original.
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Cheers Edit, glad to say I like subtlety..🍀
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Really makes those wonderful water droplets stand out and the rim lighting of the leaf is just lovely against a dark background 🙂
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Thank you Sarah, I think the vertical shoot behind also makes the shot, despite not being its focus. 🍀
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Absolutely! I think it helps to contain the image and adds that subtle structure. Lines and space can be so important in composition!
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Lovely modifications ! this shot is gorgeous, I didn’t think it was possible to get a better shot to be honest, I was wrong 🙂
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Great work MM! The darker background helps focus on the beautiful detail of the daffodil and water droplets even more. You have a fantastic image in the first place. So subtle changes are probably all that’s needed!
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I agree on the difficulty of starting with an image which is good in itself. the theory is I will have to really play by the time week 4 comes along. Thanks once more for commenting, it really is appreciated. 🍀
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One macro with exceptional quality and magic light!
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Thank you so much, it grabbed my attention as soon as I saw the scene. MM 🍀
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Yes! Raindrops look marvelous and the darker background brings the flower forward. It is a gem of a photo, spring is in the air!
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I think the darker background works fantastically well in making the water drops in particular stand out from the background.
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Thank you Laura, agree with you fully and thank you so much for commenting. MM 🍀
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Reblogged this on Amazing Fine Art and commented:
Awesome!
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Thank you so much Bo, a wee edit and it pops that bit more…..🍀
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Yes, yes I like the darker background. Such an outstanding photo to begin with. Love it!
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Thank you Debbie, the sun is shining and Spring is definitely on the way. Thank you for your comments, great to hear from you, MM 🍀
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Oh yes! This just makes the flower much more luminous! Beautiful.
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Thank you Dale, I hope your weekend was good. Getting any warmer? ❄️
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It is indeed! We are in the pluses! Woot! Woot! There are puddles everywhere!
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I like that you have darkened the background as it really brings the focus to the flower.
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I almost did it week 1 but decided to hold off. To me the big outcome is the way the raindrops stand out now and have greater clarity. Thanks for commenting once more. MM 🍀
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Beautiful detail.
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Thank you Norma, I am glad you like the second version.
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Great edit! The dark background and the sharpness have worked brilliantly!
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Thank you Sue, I did power whether it was worth a posting as it was so similar to the first development. Glad I posted now, thank you for the feedback. MM 🍀
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Super!
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Danke, Alois. MM 🍀
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Gorgeous! isn’t it nice when a small thing can make such a difference
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I am glad you think the relatively minor update was worth it. I did wonder whether it was worth posting as it was not that far removed form the versions posted in week 1. Thank you for the feedback. MM 🍀
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Its all about the learning and the outcomes, and this version bought all of the focus into the water drops this time round 🙂
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