Anita's Photoblog
Butterwort
Posted by Anita (West Nottingham, United States) on 15 April 2008 in Plant & Nature.
Another carnivorous plant from Longwood Gardens Conservatory. The name comes from the buttery, sticky leaves that capture the insect.
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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.
António Pires from Lisbon, Portugal
The flower isn't as photogenic as the previous ones, but the photo is equally good.
15 Apr 2008 1:19pm
@António Pires: Thanks. This flower is not as dramatic, but I liked its simplicity and color.
@Eleftheria, 9 years old,: Thanks. I agree about the beauty of Spring!
Scotfot from Kabul, Afghanistan
Superb image, I like the contrast with the dark green background and the off centre position of the flower
15 Apr 2008 5:31pm
@Scotfot: Thanks, Scott. I like the simplicity of the shot.
Observing from Chester, United Kingdom
Butterwort.... I've never heard that before. You've done a brilliant job in recording this, super image.
15 Apr 2008 5:34pm
@Observing: Thank you! I'd never heard of it before either.
zOOm from Paris, France
So alone, so simple and so beautiful ! Well done Anita ! A very efficient picture.
15 Apr 2008 6:35pm
@zOOm: Thanks. I never though of a photo as efficient, but it is a good word for this photo.
@Cyberpsycho: Thanks!
Chris from South Jersey, United States
It is beautiful - I never would have guessed it was an insect eater. The simplicity is wonderful in this shot, coupled with your usual excellent detail and bright colors.
15 Apr 2008 11:22pm
@Chris: Thank you, Chris. The sticky leaves consume the insect.
Betty from New Jersey, United States
It's a beautiful little flower, and you captured it very well! Love the composition.
15 Apr 2008 11:29pm
@Betty: Thank you, Betty. I was enchanted by its simplicity.
@Martine Lapointe: Thanks!
Monte Stevens from Fort Collins, United States
This is very good, Anita. Great bokeh. Well done!
16 Apr 2008 3:18am
@Monte Stevens: Thanks. I just receintly learned the meaning of bokeh.
DeadPixel from Tehran, Iran
Nice macro shot. Focus, depth and color is good but there is a lot of wasted space in the picture. Cropping may work for this picture.
16 Apr 2008 5:59am
@DeadPixel: I experimented with cropping it. It creates a different effect, which may be better. I think I will print both and see which I like better.
Paul Michko from Exton, United States
Fatal beauty. What lovely capture, Anita. It almost looks like it's poised to ponce on sonthing below it. Great capture and bokeh.
16 Apr 2008 10:02am
Earnest from Oklahoma, United States
Excellent macro... sharp and clear. Love it.
16 Apr 2008 11:41am
@Earnest: Thank you, Ernest.
Melissa W. from Warsaw, Indiana, United States
This is really beautiful. Fascinating flower; I'll have to read up about it. As far as cropping goes, I like the space (but that's just my personal taste). Excellent job as usual. I love your flower images...very inspiring.
16 Apr 2008 2:34pm
@deny: Thank you for visiting and commenting!!!
Konica Minolta MAXXUM 5D
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F/11.0
ISO 100
150 mm (35mm equiv.)