Anita's Photoblog
Lilacs
Posted by Anita (West Nottingham, United States) on 2 May 2008 in Plant & Nature and Portfolio.
I love Lilacs. Their season is short, but while it lasts, I have several bouquets of lilacs in the house to enjoy their beauty and lovely scent.
Taken indoors with natural light from east facing window.
Constructive critique welcome.
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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.
Ron from Saint Louis, United States
Stunning, Anita ... yours are so much deeper in color than mine (I'll be posting a shot of mine [outdoors] in a day or two ... the water droplets just add to the natural beauty of these gems!
2 May 2008 10:17am
@Ron: Ron: Thanks! I probably made the color deeper than it really is in PS. I look forward to seeing yours.
Kerri from Blacksburg, United States
Very pretty Anita! Love those "drops" you captured!
2 May 2008 10:53am
@Kerri: Thanks so much. Maybe you know that those 'drops" were sprayed on by me. :-)
Elspeth from St. Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago
Something you are able to capture in each of your flower photos feels very alive. In this one, the most prominent flower looks like it's standing up - like a child in a classroom raising his/her hand to say something.
2 May 2008 11:37am
@Elspeth: Why thank you, Elspeth! I really like the image you describe.
Betty from New Jersey, United States
Another beautiful shot, Anita. Wonderful light...
2 May 2008 12:07pm
@Betty: Thanks, Betty. Light from a window is soft and diffuse. I used foam boards below and sides to reflect some of the light back onto the flowers.
Marcie from United States
Simlply beautiful! Love the color..the drops of rain or dew that you've captured.
There truly is something dreamy about it.
2 May 2008 12:30pm
@Marcie: Thank you, Marcie! I'm so glad you like it.
GJC from Kyoto, Japan
[Applause!] This is stunning. The colors and the water -- just marvelous. Really one of your best.
2 May 2008 12:38pm
@GJC: Thank you so much for the applause. I am bowing to you.
Monte Stevens from Fort Collins, United States
Well done! I got my morning flower fix and the purple colors thrown in with it! Thanks!
2 May 2008 2:12pm
@Monte Stevens: :-)
Monte Stevens from Fort Collins, United States
Well done! I got my morning flower fix and the purple colors thrown in with it! Love the droplets of water, too. Thanks!
2 May 2008 2:13pm
Paul Michko from Exton, PA, United States
WOW!!! These are stunning, Anita. I can smell them just looking at this shot.
2 May 2008 2:14pm
Earnest from Oklahoma, United States
An excellent macro, Anita... catch some butterflies on these too if you can.
2 May 2008 4:33pm
@Earnest: Thanks! I don't remember seeing butterflies on my Lilacs. That is strange, now that I think of it.
@Laurie: Thanks! I have some on my desk especially for the smell.
John Maslowski from Dallas, PA, United States
Gorgeous color and tones. Like the repeating pattern of flowers here. Great selective focus and outstanding composition.
3 May 2008 1:35am
Chris from South Jersey, United States
Wonderful composition, color, and those droplets are great. This one is definately a keeper Anita - well done!!!
3 May 2008 2:23am
@Chris: Thanks, Chris. I added it to my Portfolio.
Mark from Sterling Heights, United States
Quite nice Anita, I like the contrasty edges of the petals. I have these in my yard, yet embarrassingly haven't photographed them. Not sure why - but your image inspires me to take a closer look.
3 May 2008 4:03am
@Mark: Thanks, Mark. Often the flowers are rather high on the bush, and a bit difficult to photograph. I brought mine indoors.
@Mirco: Thank you. I'm glad you like it.
Betsy Barron from Glenmoore, United States
Wow wow wow!! Terrific 3-Dimensional effect... that is amazing!
4 May 2008 2:13am
@Betsy Barron: Thank you!!!
Judy from Brooksville-Florida,, United States
This is absolutely gorgeous, Anita ........ definitely a five-star rating!!!
6 May 2008 9:39pm
@Judy: Thank you so much, Judy!
@Judith Polakoff: Thank you, Judith!
Konica Minolta MAXXUM 5D
4/5 seconds
F/16.0
ISO 100
150 mm (35mm equiv.)