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Cineraria

Posted by Anita (West Nottingham, Pennsylvania, 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.

Konica Minolta MAXXUM 5D 1/60 second F/2.8 ISO 100 100 mm

longwood | flower | purple | blue | cineraria

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jamesy from christchurch, New Zealand

beautiful I love this colour blue

4 Mar 2009 5:49am

Sugata from Newark, United States

Wonderful colours and focus!

4 Mar 2009 6:02am

@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

Sue from Paducah, United States

Such vibrant, rich colors. Great DOF.

4 Mar 2009 10:45am

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 from Milano, Italy

beautiful dof and colours

4 Mar 2009 12:14pm

@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.

Mary from Exton, United States

Beautiful!! I Love the color!

4 Mar 2009 2:06pm

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?

Lorie from United States

Love the colors! Lorie

5 Mar 2009 1:24am

Michael from TX, United States

Very nice shot, the depth of field is great.

5 Mar 2009 2:38am

@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 from Athens, Greece

5 stars from Eleftheria!

5 Mar 2009 2:07pm

@Eleftheria: Thank you!!