Anita's Photoblog
Hibiscus Bud
Posted by Anita (West Nottingham, United States) on 9 April 2008 in Plant & Nature and Portfolio.
Back to Longwood Conservatory. I was attracted to the swirls, texture and color.
I SO APPRECIATE ALL THE COMMENTS received on my prior photo. THANK YOU!!!!
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I welcome your honest critique, especially if they will improve my photography.
If I have made a mistake in a flower identification, please let me know!
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.
@DeadPixel: Thank you for visiting and your positive comment.
GJC from Kyoto, Japan
This is remarkable, but then I seem to say that every day here. What I like is (again) the DOF and the texture you've captured here, almost reminiscent of dried fruit. And how about that russet color! Very nice.
9 Apr 2008 12:40pm
@GJC: I don't mind the praise. :-)
saeeda from Tehran, Iran
All of your photos are very beautiful, thank you for these nice shots !
9 Apr 2008 12:44pm
Chris from South Jersey, United States
Fantastic use of DoF - the soft feeling of the out of focus elements of the picture match up great to the soft texture of the flower. Wonderfully done - you really have a gift for flower macros...
9 Apr 2008 1:10pm
Paul Michko from Exton, United States
WOW!!! Incredible detail and colors, Anita. My favorite from your flower series so far.
9 Apr 2008 1:59pm
amy from Rocky Mountain House, Canada
Brilliant!! Love the dof and light and how it's framed... intensely romantic image.
9 Apr 2008 2:12pm
Ron from Saint Louis, United States
Absolutely gorgeous, Anita! Truly the perfect DOF to give it that soft, intensely romantic aura ... stunning!
9 Apr 2008 3:06pm
Mike from Chester, United Kingdom
This is perfect, such a rich color together with the darker background makes this shot a hit...!
9 Apr 2008 3:24pm
zOOm from Paris, France
Quelle jolie composition, toute en douceur. un flou maitrisé... des couleurs chaudes... une spirale de jeunes pétales... c'est vraiment magnifique Suzanne... on voit que vous les aimez ces fleurs !
9 Apr 2008 4:11pm
zOOm from Paris, France
Sorry Anita for the previous com (You're not Suzanne, of course) ! From english to french and french to english... I'm a little bit lost ! :-)
It's a wonderful composition, blur is perfect here and the colours are so warm... the whole picture is so delicate... and I love the spiral of the petals... and I can see that you really like flowers by the way you photograph them. Really great.
9 Apr 2008 4:15pm
@zOOm: Not to worry. I, too, get confused. I appreciate your comment. :-) I do love flowers.
Rajesh Dhankhar from New Delhi, India
hi Anita.. this image is looking so well..well treated....good experiment
9 Apr 2008 4:47pm
pierre from athis mons, France
A very nice macro ! I really like the texture of the flower.
9 Apr 2008 5:03pm
Scotfot from Kabul, Afghanistan
An excellent image, the colours are great as is the focus
9 Apr 2008 5:28pm
standley from brou-sur-chantereine, France
This is just exquisite. I love the colour. Great focus point and DOF!
9 Apr 2008 9:15pm
Betty from New Jersey, United States
Absolutely beautiful! Wonderful texture and color. Nicely done.
9 Apr 2008 11:50pm
Earnest from Oklahoma, United States
Nice composition here with the focus right on the area of interest. I like it.
10 Apr 2008 3:04am
Melissa W. from Warsaw, Indiana, United States
The dof is wonderful...I especially love the crispness of the swirl and the warm colors...beautiful work.
10 Apr 2008 1:40pm
Monte Stevens from Fort Collins, United States
Oh yes, this is wonderful!!! A keeper for sure. Well done!
10 Apr 2008 1:41pm
MaryB from Staffordshire, United Kingdom
My favourite colour, georgous swirling shape and textures of this little bud unfolding. A beautiful close up shot Anita.
10 Apr 2008 8:51pm
Valérie from France
Quelle grâce! C est une rose que nous rêverions toutes de reçevoir...! Félicitations.
29 Apr 2008 7:55pm
Konica Minolta MAXXUM 5D
1/80 second
F/3.5
ISO 100
150 mm (35mm equiv.)