Anita's Photoblog
Lily Macro
Posted by Anita (West Nottingham, United States) on 21 March 2009 in Plant & Nature and Portfolio.
THANK YOU FOR THE MANY POSITIVE RESPONSES TO THURSDAY'S IMAGE!!
Taken at Longwood Gardens Conservatory, natural light, tripod, 100mm macro.
Three of my photos are being shown at the Oxford Arts Alliance Gallery and two at Eagle Gallery.
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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.
GJC from Kyoto, Japan
I think these extreme close-ups (is that a real term?) are among your best shots, where the flowers become color fields. Just wonderful.
21 Mar 2009 8:01am
@GJC: Thank you. I'm glad you like them! I haven't quite found "my" style and continue to experiement.
zOOm from Paris, France
A remarkable and really perfect shot. A number 1 picture Anita ! You are really an artist with flowers and it's clear that you really love them.
21 Mar 2009 10:09am
@zOOm: Thank you. I do love flowers--I grow, arrange and photograph them.
@john4jack: I'm glad you like it!
Sue from Paducah, United States
You are taking flower macros to a new level. Stunning.
21 Mar 2009 1:54pm
Chris Parr from Jefferson City, United States
Fantastic macro! The subject is razor sharp and I love the delicate background.
21 Mar 2009 2:27pm
@Chris Parr: Thank you!
Tracy from La Selva Beach, United States
Oh my gosh...This is STUNNING! Breathtaking!
21 Mar 2009 2:33pm
@Tracy: Thank you. I'm glad you like it!
Marcie from United States
I think you've out-done yourself here. The colors are wonderful!!! STUNNING image!!!
21 Mar 2009 3:31pm
Philip from Joburg, South Africa
Stunning macro the colours are incredible so is the focal point
21 Mar 2009 3:44pm
don from Spokane, United States
This is a fine close up with special attention given to focus and blur. In that regard it's a spectacular image for sure. The overall effect is very enjoyable. One fine image.
21 Mar 2009 4:18pm
Ronnie 2¢ from London, United Kingdom
You sure know how to present these . . just the right amount of detail and with the ambiance on 'full' !
22 Mar 2009 3:50pm
Dulcie Andres from Danville, CA, United States
This photo is very mystical and magical. Beautiful colors. Your photos are very inspiring. Thank you.
25 Mar 2009 7:00am
Nataly from Santa Monica, United States
You should know that you are officially the flower queen! Great shot!
29 Mar 2009 5:22am
@Nataly: Thank you. :-)
Konica Minolta MAXXUM 5D
1/40 second
F/2.8
ISO 100
150 mm (35mm equiv.)