Dandelion 1

Posted by Anita (West Nottingham, United States) on 27 April 2008 in Plant & Nature and Portfolio.

Macro photos open up a previously unseen world. What fun!
In a perfect world, I would have had a little more dof.

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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.

Daroru from Amagasaki, Japan

Real 'explosion' of colour and lines.

27 Apr 2008 11:11am

@Daroru: Thanks! It does look like an explosion--I hadn't thought of it that way.

Betty from New Jersey, United States

Excellent macro, Anita! Dandelions are really beautiful flowers if you look at them closely!

27 Apr 2008 11:12am

@Betty: Betty: Thanks. It seems I don't really see the full beauty of the world until I take photos.

ashok from chennai, India

Thx for visiting my blog. N this macro with yellow colors all over. Very nice. i even like the daffodils ..which i have heard only in poems..

27 Apr 2008 11:51am

@ashok: Thanks for visiting and commenting!

Kerri from Blacksburg, United States

Wow Anita! I think this is fabulous!

27 Apr 2008 12:44pm

@Kerri: Thank you, Kerri. Glad you like it.

Observing from Chester, United Kingdom

Never knew a dandelion could have this much beauty.

27 Apr 2008 1:35pm

@Observing: Neither did I until I saw the photo!

Earnest from Oklahoma, United States

Another excellent photo... great details. This is what adds to the enjoyment of presenting these, the details that many would overlook and might never have thought to see.

27 Apr 2008 1:52pm

@Earnest: Thank you, Ernest.

martie from Okinawa, Japan

Another great macro - this one even has a sunny face! Well done.

27 Apr 2008 2:30pm

@martie: Thank you!

Lionel Goutay from Montreuil sous bois, France

Jolie macro d'une fleur de pissenlit. Les étamines crochets sont superbes.

27 Apr 2008 5:02pm

@Lionel Goutay: Thank you. The little curly stamens are what caught my eye when I saw the photo on my monitor.

Marie from FRESNES, France

très belle macro, c'est rempli de beaux détails.

27 Apr 2008 7:04pm

@Marie: Thank you. Macros do show us details we oftem miss.

Aliyar from Tehran, Iran

wonderfull...YELLOWWWWWWW

27 Apr 2008 8:45pm

@Aliyar: Thank you.

Marcie from United States

Your photos are absolutely stunning! I've never had the opportunity to play with a macro lens before. You've intrigued me enough to go out and buy one for myself.
Thanks for sharing.

27 Apr 2008 9:17pm

@Marcie: Thanks. I hope you enjoy exploring with your macro lens!

standley from Brou-sur-Chantereine, France

Superb capture. A real explosion!

27 Apr 2008 9:20pm

@standley: Thank you.

Scotfot from Kabul, Afghanistan

Exquisite... this mage is of stunning quality! Many thanks for the comments on my Scottish blog!

27 Apr 2008 10:00pm

@Scotfot: Thank you, Scott, and, you are welcome. :-)

Monte Stevens from Fort Collins, United States

The perfect world of nature already exits, trying to get in perfect on film will never happen. Well done, again and keep having fun, we love it!

27 Apr 2008 10:09pm

@Monte Stevens: Thank you for your encouraging words.

GJC from Kyoto, Japan

Holy Macro! :) This is so delightful that I can almost feel the flower as well as see it. Wonderful color.

28 Apr 2008 12:45pm

Paul Michko from Exton, PA, United States

Simply awesome, Anita.

28 Apr 2008 5:22pm

Ronnie 2¢ from London, United Kingdom

This has to be one of the best shots I've clicked on today . . fascinating detail.

28 Apr 2008 11:23pm

Melissa W. from Warsaw, Indiana, United States

Looks like a sunburst. Love the detail and dof of this. Fantastic job!

29 Apr 2008 2:12pm

Konica Minolta MAXXUM 5D
1/500 second
F/3.2
ISO 100
150 mm (35mm equiv.)

macro
flower
dandelion