Anita's Photoblog
Zinnia Bud
Posted by Anita (West Nottingham, United States) on 2 August 2008 in Plant & Nature.
Taken outdoors, tripod, macro lens.
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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.
GJC from Kyoto, Japan
Very clever how you have the bud and the flower in the same shot. Nice work.
2 Aug 2008 6:43am
Kylie Greenan from Richmond, Australia
Beautiful macro, stunning colours, great compo, a great image.
2 Aug 2008 9:52am
Monte Stevens from Fort Collins, United States
Nice macro. I like how you included the flower in the background, adding bright color.
2 Aug 2008 12:02pm
Judy from Brooksville-Florida,, United States
This is a gorgeous macro and so effective with the open flower behind - great DOF!
2 Aug 2008 4:42pm
marc battault from clermont ferrand, France
beatiful macro,the colours are very beautifuls !great shot !
2 Aug 2008 5:33pm
Stéphane from Lyon, France
Hi Anita ! A terrific shot with so beautiful colours ! Wow ! Bye !
2 Aug 2008 6:32pm
Will from Gainesville, United States
great macro...awesome color and composition:)
2 Aug 2008 6:42pm
David Ross from Bryn Mawr, PA, United States
Welcome back. The leaves are like wings, the blurring of the bloom behind gives a sense of depth. So, I see the youngster flying through the sky over the flowers below. (Too many fantasy novels while I was growing up.) Lovely choices in composition and DOF.
2 Aug 2008 10:24pm
Paul Michko from Exton, PA, United States
You are doing some incredible work these days, Anitia. I love this composition. Rather then distract, the bokehed color in the background enhances the forground bud. I love this.
4 Aug 2008 10:17am
Mireille from Caromb, France
Really beautiful photo! The colours are splendid, and the zinnias colours are superb, too! Bravo Anita and thank you.
5 Aug 2008 8:17am
Konica Minolta MAXXUM 5D
1/40 second
F/4.5
ISO 100
150 mm (35mm equiv.)