Oh my a man after my own heart. I love my soft focus dreamy flowers, but as you say they are not appreciated by many, certainly not at my camera club. It’s an artistic interpretation which most do not understand. All photos they think have to have razor sharp F8 look. If only they knew how difficult it is sometimes to get that special look and feel. Thankyou for sharing.

Thank u,I love photographing sun flowers!

Some of my favorite images I have ever seen are this style. It has always been said that images should tell a story, well in macro work it is hard to do that. But this shallow depth of field to me can say so much. Why can a painter paint something abstract but when a photographer does something abstract they get criticized? It makes no sense to me.

Mike, thank you for the inspiration!!

So glad I came across this. Very good tips. I had been doing it the wrong way. Thank you. Will subscribe!

I am macro beginner, I saw many tutorials and I love so much your soft art macro style. It's rare on YouTube. I'm going to try today ! Thank you.

Very, very funny!  "Why is it out of focus?" was the very first question from my wife!
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Mike, this is an outstanding tutorial that reinforces my photographic beliefs, no matter what people say, no matter what they say! Thank you!
By the way, your photos are just gorgeous!

I have been trying to learn how to make photographs like this. Now I know. Thanks, Mike.

I absolutely love this style

Definitely will give this a try!

It's different than conventional "clear" photographs ! I like it.
I will try to learn watching your videos !

thanks you for sharing!

Love the white flower at the end. It was perfect..

These photos are really gorgeous ❤

Ik zie nu pas je video, prachtige foto’s.

Thank you, very interesting.

I love these!

Terrific photos, Mike. Thank you for the tips. I absolutely love this style of flower photography.

Thank you Mike, I love this style of photography!

Well done ! You never cease to amaze me with or mastery of the art. I was not necessarily a big fan of this style but your images have convinced me and I will experiment with it for sure!