Anita's Photoblog
Thistle Bud
Posted by Anita (West Nottingham, United States) on 3 August 2008 in Plant & Nature and Portfolio.
Don't remember which Thistle this was. I love its jewel-like appearance.
We should be home today, but I don't know that I will have time to post a new photo, so posted this one in advance.
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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.
Eric Fry from Houston, TX, United States
I love these photos of the zinnia and thistle buds, Anita. Great composition and clarity!
3 Aug 2008 5:44am
Koushiro from Singapore, Singapore
Lovely colours and contrast! I like it's appearance too!
3 Aug 2008 10:08am
Kent from Kvänum, Sweden
A wonderful and beautiful colored flower. The small purple detail is delicious. Good picture
3 Aug 2008 12:35pm
Betty from New Jersey, United States
I never saw anything like this before... it's just beautiful! Excellent macro!
3 Aug 2008 1:56pm
don from spokane, United States
A spectacular beauty! Great shot that is very appealing.
3 Aug 2008 8:43pm
Ron from Saint Louis, United States
Absolutely jewel-like ... exquisite against that black background!
4 Aug 2008 2:48am
Paul Michko from Exton, PA, United States
WOW!!! Distinctive detail and wonderful composition, Anita.
4 Aug 2008 10:15am
David Ross from Bryn Mawr, PA, United States
The background (and saturation?) create an "egg" that would put Faberge to shame. I enjoyed thinking about the choices you _could_ have made (in composition) that would would have weakened the over-all effect
5 Aug 2008 8:26pm
Frida from Sweden
It's a great shot and the "egg" is so lovely. Great colours and details. I'm not so sure about the green leaf in the bottom I think that it's a bit disturbing. But that's IMHO
15 Oct 2008 7:25pm
Konica Minolta MAXXUM 5D
5/2 seconds
F/16.0
ISO 100
150 mm (35mm equiv.)