Anita's Photoblog
Blue Cohosh
Posted by Anita (West Nottingham, United States) on 16 April 2009 in Plant & Nature.
We think this is Blue Cohosh, a spring wildflower. The flowers are about 1/2' across. The leaves are just unfurling. Taken one week ago at Ferncliff Wildflower Preserve, Pennsylvania, USA. I have a lighter version, but I like the darker one.
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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.
Dulcie Andres from Danville, CA, United States
Stunning! Rich and complex and gorgeous!
16 Apr 2009 6:47am
Colors Inc from Zürich, Switzerland
like the colors, both of blossom and background
16 Apr 2009 7:54am
Betty from New Jersey, United States
I, too, like the dark tones. The colors are just beautiful!
16 Apr 2009 10:18am
Paul Michko from Exton, PA, United States
The tones and details are marvelous. I like the richness of the colors and the background. As I said Tueday night yellows tend to blow out easily, but you did a great job of keeping the brightness without blowing out the bright yellows. Excellent work, Anita.
16 Apr 2009 10:34am
Mary from Exton, United States
What a different type of flower. Nice presentation.
16 Apr 2009 1:17pm
john4jack from Corvallis, Oregon, United States
Outstanding composition. Exquisite flower.
16 Apr 2009 1:18pm
Sue from Paducah, United States
This is a new wildflower to me. You have achieved a nice composition with great detail while presenting the flower artistically. Nice exposure.
17 Apr 2009 12:24am
John Maslowski from Dallas, PA, United States
Wow, really a unique flower Anita. Outstanding details and I just love the colors.
17 Apr 2009 3:00am
"Marie" :-) from perth, Australia
Anita, this is beauty at its best...... what can I say. Perfect. Hope it makes spotlight. 5 stars from me.
17 Apr 2009 8:54am
Marcie from United States
Love the deep rich tones and colors. Exquisite detail!
17 Apr 2009 11:21am
Laurie from New Jersey, United States
Ooh I love this. The tones are so nice. This is a delicate beauty.
17 Apr 2009 1:47pm
Two Sense from Atlantic Shores, United States
The soft light and natural coloring make this so welcoming . . really nice image.
17 Apr 2009 3:04pm
Magda from Vancouver, Canada
I love this! Fantastic composition with very original colours and textures
20 Apr 2009 11:02pm
@Magda: Thanks. I was pleasantly surprised with this image.
Nikon D300
1/80 second
F/8.0
ISO 400
157 mm (35mm equiv.)