Anita's Photoblog
Purple Dahlia
Posted by Anita (West Nottingham, United States) on 14 October 2008 in Plant & Nature and Portfolio.
Another Dahlia from Longwood Gardens Dahlia Society Show. Taken in the conservatory.
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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.
Maramy from Aberdeenshire, United Kingdom
This is so beautiful, love the colours, great dof
14 Oct 2008 10:48am
@Maramy: Thank you!
Sue from United States
Several things just rush through my mind as I view this image -- I'll start with "WOW." Somehow you have made this image nearly glow. The lighting perhaps? And, even though the image is very clear and sharp it maintains a lovely softness with vibrant but subtle color. Do you STILL have such perfect blossoms in your garden?
14 Oct 2008 10:58am
@MOHAMMAD: Thanks.
Betsy Barron from Glenmoore, United States
congrats on your SPOTLIGHT page! lovely image!
14 Oct 2008 12:34pm
@Betsy Barron: Thanks for letting me know I made the Spotlight! I didn't know. How lovely!
Giovanni from Milan, Italy
Gorgeous colours and great detail! Congrats on your spotlight!!
14 Oct 2008 12:38pm
Ronnie 2¢ from London, United Kingdom
Spectacular comes to mind . . what a burst of happiness this is !
14 Oct 2008 1:59pm
MaryP from Aberdeenshire, United Kingdom
Just PERFECT!! A most beautiful macro shot of this very good looking flower.
14 Oct 2008 2:14pm
Conflagratio from Spain
What a lovely macro about a gorgeous coulored flower, very well done
14 Oct 2008 2:45pm
Sriram from Chennai, India
Dear Anita: You have got some smashing images all put up very nicely here... Lovely macros and other interesting aspects of nature. Way to go and best wishes!
- Sriram
14 Oct 2008 3:29pm
Ana Lúcia from Leiria, Portugal
Gorgeous photo. I love that sharp detail and vivid color.
14 Oct 2008 4:49pm
Ron from Saint Louis, United States
Beautiful color and detail, Anita ... a real vision of beauty!
14 Oct 2008 9:50pm
Alfredo J. Martiz J. from Panama City, Panama
Beautiful macro, fantastic colors!
14 Oct 2008 11:33pm
Betty from New Jersey, United States
Congratulations on the Spotlight, Anita! Bravo. An absolutely beautiful image, I love the soft colors!
14 Oct 2008 11:52pm
dj.tigersprout from San Bruno, CA, United States
gorgeous work and congrats on the spotlight!!! bravo!!!
15 Oct 2008 2:07am
John Maslowski from Dallas, PA, United States
Like the straight on shot for this flower. It just explodes from the screen. Excellent colors and tones. Beautifully composed.
15 Oct 2008 2:27am
Laurie from New Jersey, United States
This is beauty in the extreme! So wonderful. This definitely deserves the Spotlight! Congrats!
15 Oct 2008 4:17am
Magda from Vancouver, Canada
Congrats on the Spotlight! Beautiful photograph! Bravo!
15 Oct 2008 4:58am
Paul Michko from Exton, PA, United States
WOW!!! This is outstanding in every way, Anita. So brilliant and alive.
15 Oct 2008 10:47am
Arash from Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Anita, it's fascinating!
clear details and lovely tones.
15 Oct 2008 1:27pm
Calusarus from St Sorlin en Valloire, France
Beautiful one ! Cheers for the light, and sharpen
15 Oct 2008 5:57pm
Marcie from United States
Love how this overfills the frame. Excellent clarity and sharpness.
15 Oct 2008 6:53pm
Adetokunbo Adesanya from United States
very beautiful and nice sharp details and color
15 Oct 2008 6:53pm
[suvni:R] from Brussels, Belgium
congrats on the spotlight! An amazing flowershot in a style that i digg very much :-)
15 Oct 2008 6:56pm
@Marzia: Thank you so much, Marzia. It is one of my favorites.
Barbara from Florida, United States
Oh my! were my thoughts when this opened.
Absolutely beautiful.
I have been to Longwood Gardens, an incredible place.
A very late congratulations on this being in the AM3 Spotlight.
Well deserved.
11 Oct 2009 1:16pm
Konica Minolta MAXXUM 5D
2/5 seconds
F/32.0
ISO 100
150 mm (35mm equiv.)