Anita's Photoblog
Sea Holly (Eryngium)
Posted by Anita (West Nottingham, United States) on 4 July 2009 in Plant & Nature.
I experimented with Michael Brown's "cram it" method on an overcast day. Tripod, 105mm macro lens, my garden.
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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 from Danville, United States
Beautuful soft effect, Anita. Lovely colors and "rendering" of the plant. Thanks for the link to Michael Brown, too.
4 Jul 2009 6:20am
Betty from New Jersey, United States
I love the beautiful, soft colors. Your flower images are so calming and wonderful to just look at and study.
4 Jul 2009 11:24am
@Betty: Thank you so much for your comment.
@MARIANA: Thank you for visiting and for commenting!
Ronnie 2¢ from Atlantic Shores, United Kingdom
So delicate . . like she is just rushing by !
4 Jul 2009 5:52pm
Susan from Fort Lauderdale, FL, United States
Just beautiful...love the softness of this image......great job!!
4 Jul 2009 6:46pm
edvatza from Lehigh Valley, PA, United States
You are certainly on a roll, Anita. Very nicely done. I have to check back for the reference on 'macroartinnature'. This has a nice ethereal feel to it. I like it.
5 Jul 2009 12:29am
John Maslowski from Dallas, PA, United States
Beautiful and elegant capture Anita. Love the soft focus and colors.
5 Jul 2009 12:41am
Sue from Paducah, United States
So artfully captured. Love this!!!! And, thanks for the link. I now have yet one more blog to read on a regular basis! :)
5 Jul 2009 3:18am
Michael Brown from United States
What sets this wonderful image off from the rest that you see and somewhat similar, are those delicate brush strokes of green in the background.
You really handled your depth perfectly.
These are the types of images that I love, ... and holds me!
Girl, ..... you know you got a good one here!! :)
Michael
5 Jul 2009 2:36pm
Don from spokane, United States
The lovely, soft colors are very attractive. It's an interesting technique that captures detail but retains a feeling of softness. Very appealing shot.
5 Jul 2009 3:13pm
Mary from Exton, United States
Lovely Anita.. I love the use of the technique.. Thanks for sharing!
6 Jul 2009 12:28pm
Kerri from Blacksburg, United States
I'm going to have to read up on this method. What a shot!!!
12 Jul 2009 1:06am
Nikon D300
1/200 second
F/5.6
ISO 200
157 mm (35mm equiv.)