Anita's Photoblog
Star of Bethlehem (Ornithogalum umbellatum)
Posted by Anita (West Nottingham, United States) on 17 May 2008 in Plant & Nature.
This lovely flower (1 1/2 inch across) grows in our grass and meadows. Flowers open only in the sunshine. Not a native.
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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 wild bunch of white stars. Well composed.
17 May 2008 10:35am
@António Pires: Thank you.
Earnest from Oklahoma, United States
Nice, Anita... a new one for me... a great photo.
17 May 2008 10:45am
@Earnest: Thanks, Ernest. Apparently it is found mostly in the northers States.
Ron from Saint Louis, United States
So sharp and crisp ... and beautiful contrast with its background ... hope you have a beautiful weekend!
17 May 2008 10:52am
@Ron: Thank you. Sharp and crist is what I'm aiming for in some of my macros. :-)
Betty from New Jersey, United States
Love the composition and DOF, Anita! Absolutely beautiful flowers! Excellent!
17 May 2008 11:09am
@Betty: Thank you so much, Betty! You probably have these little flowers over your way.
Don Smith from Central California, United States
Lovely image. Well composed and nice use of soft light!
17 May 2008 12:44pm
@Don Smith: Thank you for visiting and for your kind comment!
eyeswideopen from Emmaus, United States
Beautifully captured. I like the depth of the background...it helps make these white stars pop out.
17 May 2008 1:14pm
@eyeswideopen: Thank you for visiting and for commenting on what you like! We live fairly close to each other. I live in southwest Chester County, 1.5 miles from the Lancaster County border. Congratulations on being a stay-at-home mom!!
Koushiro~光子郎 from Singapore, Singapore
Great shot! I love that white of these flowers! And the background is astounding too!
17 May 2008 1:16pm
@Koushiro~光子郎: Thank you! I'm having fun learning about my new macro lens.
@Olivier Jules: Thank you for visiting and for your kind words.
Observing from Chester, United Kingdom
Wonderful... a perfect light and dof, giving the illusion that the flowers are really standing out.
17 May 2008 4:19pm
@Observing: Thank you. Yes, the late afternoon light on a slightly overcast day was perfect.
Monte Stevens from Fort Collins, United States
I do not feel obligated to comment but rather want to comment. My way of says your work is great. The lighting is wonderful and a nice composition. Another keeper!
17 May 2008 11:17pm
@Monte Stevens: Thank you, Monte. I love comments, especially complimentary ones like yours that are also specific. I just don't want people to feel obligated as it can be quite time consuming.
@Scotfot: Thank you so much, Scot!
Arash from Dubai, United Arab Emirates
WoW! such a lovely photo with a great background.
18 May 2008 8:29am
@Arash: Thank you so much!
Ronnie 2¢ from London, United Kingdom
This is a lovely, well-balanced shot taking advantage of the soft lighting. What's more, the flowers look happy!!
18 May 2008 9:20am
@Ronnie 2¢: Thank you! We try to keep our flowers happy. :-)
David Ross from Bryn Mawr, United States
I call this one "Photo-Op" -- it appears the one in center is posing for you, while the other three are preening for a photographer to your right.
20 May 2008 9:24am
eyeswideopen from Emmaus, United States
Oh we are fairly close, but you are super close to my sister. She lives in Manhiem...I love the area up around there.
27 May 2008 3:05am
Konica Minolta MAXXUM 5D
1/13 second
F/13.0
ISO 100
150 mm (35mm equiv.)