An elusive subject

[Jack Dahlgren]

California poppies (Eschscholzia californica) seem simple to capture,
But their super saturated color, silky texture and movement in the slightest wind makes it really difficult;
DFJ_4912

28mm f/2 AI on K-ring extension

[Jack Dahlgren]

DFJ_5052
400mm f/5.6 P.C Auto

[Randy Stout]

Jack:

I like the second one, strong colors, with sense of depth.

In perfect world, would prefer not to have the dead stalk on the right foreground. 

Cheers

Randy

[Jack Dahlgren]

DFJ_4917

[Jack Dahlgren]

Randy,

I see your point. I do have a habit of leaving some flaw in the frame. It reminds me that there is no perfect world.