Anita's Photoblog
Hydrangea, Hortensia
Posted by Anita (West Nottingham, United States) on 23 January 2008 in Plant & Nature and Portfolio.
This is a very short (12") hydrandea. Longwood Gardens conservatory. Macro lens.
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A few words about the EXIF data, beginning in April when I began using Nikon D300 and the Sigma 105mm macro: My new camera and macro lens record the relative or effective f stop, not the one seen on the lens. For an explanation of this, go to the next to the last question at this site.
Laurie from New Jersey, United States
I love hydrangeas! I lost mine a couple of years ago along with my entire front yard when we had to dig it all up because of an oil leak that contaminated our property. It was one of my saddest casualties of that whole mess. I tried to save it but without luck.
23 Jan 2008 5:17pm
@Laurie: How sad to lose all your front yard plantings! We feared a leak from our underground tank, and were so relieved to have it replaced several years ago before any leaks sprung.
Chris from South Jersey, United States
Great colors and I love the repitition. You sure took a lot of good pictures at Longwood Gardens!
23 Jan 2008 5:24pm
@Chris: Thanks. Yes, I spent about 3 hours taking photos. I love flowers and love to photograph them.
@Elisa: Thanks. Your comment gives me the idea of experimenting with some filters with it.
Paul Michko from Exton, PA, United States
I love the even lighting and delicate blush and tones, Anita. Great composition as well.
25 Jan 2008 11:55am
Barbara from FloridaIt, United States
Lovely colors, light and shape of the petals. You capture this very well. I visited Longwood little more than a year ago. It is a very beautiful place. I love the old buildings on the ground as well. Actually my profile page has an image taken at Longwood; http://barbaraann.aminus3.com/about/
It is one of my favorite photos.
27 Jan 2008 4:24am
Kerri from United States
Longwood Gardens certainly has a lot to offer! Beautiful colors and patterns!
28 Jan 2008 2:34pm
Konica Minolta MAXXUM 5D
1/8 second
F/14.0
ISO 100
150 mm (35mm equiv.)