Anita's Photoblog
Hepatica Bud
Posted by Anita (West Nottingham, United States) on 4 April 2009 in Plant & Nature.
I'm starting my wildflower images for this year. This little bud was peeking out of the leaves 1 1/2 weeks ago at a wildflower preserve near my house. Not a great image, but, it is my first photo of a Hepatica.
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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.
GJC from Kyoto (京都), Japan
Such a smart composition! Very original. And, as usual, the background emphasizes the wash of color.
4 Apr 2009 10:18am
Steve from Basingstoke, United Kingdom
Beautiful image, very sharp, good DOF. Well taken
4 Apr 2009 10:47am
Chris from South Jersey, United States
the texture is fabulous.....and the bokeh really nice and different in darker colors....
4 Apr 2009 11:46am
Ronnie 2¢ from London, United Kingdom
What a wonderful starting image . . a real awakening feeling about this one. Perfect.
4 Apr 2009 12:25pm
Betsy Barron from Chester Springs, PA, United States
just lovely Anita - the bokeh makes this shot - very moody, rainy and a burst of color meaning Spring is here!!
4 Apr 2009 1:37pm
Accio from Singapore, Singapore
I think the soft focus is great - it serves to accentuate the furry texture of the subject!
4 Apr 2009 2:42pm
john4jack from Corvallis, Oregon, United States
So delicate and lovely. The background colors are marvelous
4 Apr 2009 3:10pm
Nataly from Santa Monica, United States
What a fuzzy little guy! The soft violet is beautiful!
4 Apr 2009 4:41pm
Paul Michko from Exton, PA, United States
I like the clarity of the hairs on the cracked open bud. Great macro, Anita.
6 Apr 2009 10:41am
Konica Minolta MAXXUM 5D
1/125 second
F/3.5
ISO 100
150 mm (35mm equiv.)