Anita's Photoblog
Cineraria
Posted by Anita (West Nottingham, United States) on 4 March 2009 in Plant & Nature.
This is part of a series of experimental shots of these beautifu blue flowers. I had lots of fun taking the photos. More to come.
Taken at Longwood Gardens Conservatory last week. Natural light, tripod, 100 mm macro lens.
You are invited to the opening reception of the Oxford Arts Alliance Photographic Invitational Show, which includes three of my photographs, Friday March 6, 2009 5-8pm), 38 S. 3rd St., Oxford, PA 19363. www.oxfordart.org. The show will run until March 29, with gallery hours Fridays, Saturdays and SundaysSee About, below for more information.
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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.
@Sugata: Thank you for visiting and commenting.
Frida from Sweden
Lovely and so beautiful. I like the selective focus and the blue tones are great.
4 Mar 2009 8:26am
Paul Michko from Exton, PA, United States
I like what the bokeh does for the flower bud in focus. It creates an extension of the flower without taking away from the delicate bud. Great job, Anita.
4 Mar 2009 11:24am
Paul Michko from Exton, PA, United States
I like what the bokeh does for the flower bud in focus. It creates an extension of the flower without taking away from the delicate bud. Great job, Anita.
4 Mar 2009 11:24am
@BoB: Thank you!!
Chris Parr from Jefferson City, United States
Wonderful color and selective focus. Really beautiful!
4 Mar 2009 1:10pm
@Chris Parr: Thank you for visiting and commenting. I'm glad you like it.
john4jack from Corvallis, United States
Lovely dreamlike quality! Well done, Anita!
4 Mar 2009 2:17pm
Laurie from New Jersey, United States
Beautiful macro detail. I love the rich vibrant color.
4 Mar 2009 5:52pm
Chris from South Jersey, United States
stunning - your bokeh is truly breathtaking.....
4 Mar 2009 9:16pm
Jen from St. George, United States
Gorgeous! I love the soft, delicate focus! I gotta say, I'm jealous of all the time you get to spend at Longwood Gardens. The last time I was there I was probably 10 or so, on a field trip for school. Since developing my interest in photography I've longed to go back, but, well, I'm sort of across the country now! Anyway, I'm glad you're making such good use of it! Your photos are always so beautiful! :)
5 Mar 2009 12:23am
@Jen: Thanks. I'm glad you like it. Yes, I am very fortunate to live near Longwood Gardens. Isn't there a botanical garden near you?
@Michael: Thanks! Gald you like it. I lived in Texas for 11 years during the last 60s and early 70s.
John Maslowski from Dallas, PA, United States
Blue is my favorite color. Really love this composition Anita. Absolutely a beautiful image.
5 Mar 2009 4:00am
Thomas from Bangalore, India
This is magic with DOF and the color tones are rendered so beautifully
5 Mar 2009 4:34am
Marcie from United States
Stunning! Love the almost magical background blurr and the deep rich color.
5 Mar 2009 12:23pm
@Eleftheria: Thank you!!
Konica Minolta MAXXUM 5D
1/60 second
F/2.8
ISO 100
150 mm (35mm equiv.)