Anita's Photoblog
Dandelion 2
Posted by Anita (West Nottingham, United States) on 28 April 2008 in Plant & Nature.
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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.
Marcie from United States
Absolutely stunning!
What macro lens would you recommend?
28 Apr 2008 12:02pm
@Marcie: Thanks, Marcie. I sent you a direct email. In short, I'm also in the market for a new macro lens and I'm not too happy with mine.
GJC from Kyoto, Japan
One of the (many) things I admire is that you pay such careful attention to the background, so that you always set the flowers off to advantage but without bringing attention to it. Very carefully planned and exquisitely executed.
28 Apr 2008 12:46pm
@GJC: Why thank you! Such kind words. Interesting that you should mention backgrounds as I was just thinking about that. I've been looking at the macros of some fabulous photographers, and noticing the simplicity of their backgrounds. It is something I need to continue to work on. There is room for much growth.
Earnest from Oklahoma, United States
Great, Anita... :-) I like the background too and the sharpness. Every heard of the concept of synchronicity?
28 Apr 2008 1:02pm
@Earnest: What fun. We both posted almost the same image on the same day!
I relied on synchronicity quite a bit during the 18 years of homeschooling my son, but had forgotten about it. This is a good reminder.
Chris from South Jersey, United States
Wonderful shot - the detail is amazing. You have taken a weed that many would try to kill and turned it into a thing of beauty. I guess dandelion photos are popular this time of year!!
28 Apr 2008 1:39pm
@Chris: Thanks! I suppose it is because there are so many dandelions about this time of year. :-)
Monte Stevens from Fort Collins, United States
Macro is a world of it's own! Looks like small starbursts. And, I too like the background. Beautiful!
28 Apr 2008 1:52pm
@Monte Stevens: Thanks. I'm better at taking photos of dandelions than of fireworks. :-)
David from Bryn Mawr, United States
I had a similar reaction to Monte Stevens'. The seeds appear to be light sources -- so fireworks, star clusters and the like came to mind. Interesting how the blurring on edge next drew my eye so that it was only after living with this photo for a while that I noticed the network of supports holding it all together. I have happy memories of contemplating dandelion clusters on lazy late spring days, but never experienced anything like this!
28 Apr 2008 3:05pm
Ron from Saint Louis, United States
I'm astonished by the beautiful depth and clarity of this stunning image, Anita. My favorite aspect of the image is how that buttery soft green background very subtly tints some of the dandelion cilia ... beautiful work, Anita!
28 Apr 2008 3:52pm
@Ron: Thank you so very much, Ron!
Observing from Chester, United Kingdom
This is a wonderful image, sharp and with a lovely green backdrop that blends with the 'Sugar baby' well that's what we call them in the UK. Nice one Anita.
28 Apr 2008 4:03pm
@Observing: Thanks so much. Nice to know the name by which they go in Britain.
Ana Lúcia from Leiria, Portugal
I like very much macro photo; and this is a great shot!
28 Apr 2008 5:02pm
@Ana Lúcia: Thank you.
Paul Michko from Exton, PA, United States
WOW!!! This has such incredible detail, Anita. Magnificent capture.
28 Apr 2008 5:21pm
niña.kristine from New York, United States
wow! great shot! the details are impressive!
28 Apr 2008 9:15pm
Scotfot from Kabul, Afghanistan
The colours and sharpness are excellent, great macro!
28 Apr 2008 9:25pm
standley from Brou-sur-Chantereine, France
Great macro shot. I am amazed by the sharpness here!
28 Apr 2008 11:03pm
Ronnie 2¢ from London, United Kingdom
Very impressive . . the detail here is exceptional, Lucky you did not sneeze.
28 Apr 2008 11:22pm
Betty from New Jersey, United States
Wonderful dandelion shot, Anita. Excellent detail.
29 Apr 2008 10:19am
Melissa W. from Warsaw, Indiana, United States
Simply beautiful. Great detail...they almost look like shimmering little stars. Great job!
29 Apr 2008 2:11pm
susan from Ann Arbor, United States
Besides leaves, the dandelion is one of my favorite subjects. Perfectly captured!
5 May 2008 3:07am
Konica Minolta MAXXUM 5D
1/125 second
F/8.0
ISO 400
150 mm (35mm equiv.)