Anita's Photoblog
Calendula, also called Pot Marigold
Posted by Anita (West Nottingham, United States) on 4 August 2008 in Plant & Nature.
From my garden.
Taken indoors, black felt background, natural window light, white reflective surfaces, tripod, 100 mm macro lens. For general info on the post-processing I do, see "about."
My Calendulas are rather leggy this year as they get more shade than sun. Nevertheless, they have produced some beautiful flowers for photos.
I'm home! Haven't even begun to try to catch up with all your blogs. Thanks for continuing to visit during my absence.
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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.
Monique from Koh Samui, Thailand
Another great shot, love the black background and the flower is beautifully detailed. For the composition I would have put the flower more to the left in the photo, now it's a bit out of balance in my eyes, but that's only my 5 cents ;) doesn't make the picture less beautiful! Welcome back!
4 Aug 2008 5:09am
@Monique: Thank you for commenting. Next time, I will try putting the flower in the left side of the photo--you make a good point.
Steve from Camdenton, United States
Great shot on a black background, the yellow really pops. I agree with Monique, putting the flower more to the left will have the flower looking into the picture rather than leaning out of it. (my 5 cents also!)
4 Aug 2008 5:39am
@Steve: Thanks! I will try having the flower looking into the picture in future shots, then we can see what we think.
@Cia: Thanks!
@Thomas: Thank you!!
António Pires from Lisbon, Portugal
Very sharp, detailed, against a black background, this is another portrait of a flower.
4 Aug 2008 8:56am
@António Pires: As always, I appreciate your specific comments. :-)
@Erik: Thank you. :-)
Paul Michko from Exton, PA, United States
This is marvelous, Anita. Fantastic detail and rich colors.
4 Aug 2008 10:14am
@Veronelle: Thank you.
Betty from New Jersey, United States
Very nice angle and light, Anita! Excellent detail in the flower. Very well done.
4 Aug 2008 11:13am
@Betty: Thank you so much. I'm glad you like it.
Koushiro~光子郎 from Singapore, Singapore
Nice colours! And the details are very nice too! Well taken!
4 Aug 2008 1:01pm
@Koushiro~光子郎: Thanks.
Ondro from Brezno, Slovakia
excellent macro, looks good on that black background ;)
4 Aug 2008 3:00pm
@Ondro: Thank you. :-)
Chris from South Jersey, United States
Great colors and contrast between the yellow flower and black background. I will agree with Monique on the composition - but I do love the details you always capture. Hope you had a good vacation!!
4 Aug 2008 5:20pm
@Chris: Thanks, Chris. Yes, I had a good vacation--visiting elderly relatives in Maine. A break is always good.
@Marcie: Thanks, Marcie.
don from spokane, United States
A beautiful blossom expertly photographed and shown. Welcome to "home sweet home."
4 Aug 2008 8:11pm
@don: Thank you so much.
Konica Minolta MAXXUM 5D
2/1 second
F/20.0
ISO 100
150 mm (35mm equiv.)