Anita's Photoblog
Cherokee Rose 1 Version 2
Posted by Anita (West Nottingham, United States) on 22 April 2009 in Plant & Nature.
This is a brighter image than the one originally posted. I changed it at 8am, eastern time, after Paul Michko's comment.
I was playing around shooting through the leaves of this Rose. The leaves were very close to the camera lens. I'm not completely happy with the results, but, find it interesting and worth sharing.
Taken at Longwood Gardens Conservatory on a rainy day last week. Macro lens, tripod, natural light.
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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.
john4jack from Corvallis, Oregon, United States
Well I think that it is exquisite.
22 Apr 2009 5:12am
"Marie" :-) from perth, Australia
Ooooooooooooooooooh is the noise I made when I opened this thumbnail. Stunning, Exquisite, breathtaking, Anita you have a special talent. 5 big stars from me.
22 Apr 2009 7:06am
edvatza from LEHIGH VALLEY, PA, United States
I don't know, Anita. It seems we keep working the same techniques at the same time. I was trying something similar with violets just last Friday. It is a nice effect when you get it but it can be tough to get. I think this looks really good. I particularly like the colors. The shaded of pink and green work together perfectly.
22 Apr 2009 10:40am
Paul Michko from Exton, PA, United States
I like the translucent effect on the petals. Has a very delicate airy feel. Very pretty, however I don't get a knockout impact from it. More of a pleasing tranquil feel. I'm searching for the right words. Possibly a bit more contrast on the yellow center would give it a dynamic punch. Still a pleasing image.
22 Apr 2009 10:59am
Paul Michko from Exton, PA, United States
I like the translucent effect on the petals. Has a very delicate airy feel. Very pretty, however I don't get a knockout impact from it. More of a pleasing tranquil feel. I'm searching for the right words. Possibly a bit more contrast on the yellow center would give it a dynamic punch. Still a pleasing image.
22 Apr 2009 11:00am
Tracy from La Selva Beach, United States
Works foe me! I don't think every shot should deliver a "knockout" punch. I enjoy calm & restful photos too.
22 Apr 2009 1:33pm
Frida from Sweden
I really like the way you have processed this picture. It gives a calm and dreamy feeling.
22 Apr 2009 4:48pm
Laurie from New Jersey, United States
I quite like this one. The result is soft and dreamy.
23 Apr 2009 11:36am
Earnest from Oklahoma, United States
Anita, as I've said before, your work is extraordinary (all your recent closeups) and this one in particular is a beautiful presentation. I need to take a walk to see if our wild roses are blooming.
23 Apr 2009 12:47pm
Ronnie 2¢ from London, United Kingdom
Lovely floating, dreamy image . . this is the style of macro I tend to prefer.
23 Apr 2009 5:18pm
Nikon D300
1/80 second
F/7.1
ISO 640
157 mm (35mm equiv.)