The image was captured with a Fuji X-T4 using a Lensbaby Velvit 56 handheld. Since the lens does not communicate with the camera there is no metadata as to the f/stop used, however most of my images like these I get the best result at f/2.8 give or take 1/2 to 1 stop.
In order to soften the harsh sunlight I used a 12 inch "Impact" brand Diffuser attached to my Peak Design Travel Tripod with a Wimberley PP-200 Plamp ll
I noticed a large field along Interstate I-285 near my home filled with wildflowers.. Not wanting to pull off right on the interstate I found a way to get to them by going through some woods and crawled through an opening in the barb wire fence.
Image _CP7506-Edit-Edit was captured at the location above around high noon in 90+ degrees . I keep a large black leaf bag cut done the side to lay on so I don't get totally covered in dirt. ISO 160 RAW likely f/2.8 1/1000
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In Lightroom I used the Fuji Velvia profile and did my initial editing here. I then opened the RAW file, from Lightroom, into Photoshop. Here I typically will use a High Pass filter generally between 8-15 to add back a little sharpness in a few selected areas. I they apply a black mask over that layer and paint in where I want the sharpness. I'll also use Topaz Photo AI to sharpen a few areas or reduce any noise and again mask out only the areas I want to sharpen.
I'll then create that layer as a Smart Object and bring the image into NIK Color Effects PRO. I'll often add a slight glow and other slight effects such as darken the edges slightly.
Carroll S Punte
My first impression was that this photo is stunning. Then my eye caught what looks like the double exposure on each element in the frame. Just my opinion, but it seems like that effect is a little too prevalent and the picture would have been somewhat improved if one of the two main flowers wasn't subjected to it.