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Orange Gladiola

Posted by
Anita (West Nottingham, Pennsylvania, United States) on 30 July 2009 in Plant & Nature.

I love Gladiolas, but find them difficult to photograph. After various attempts, I decided to try macros. This is one of my favorites.
Gladiola from my garden. Taken indoors with natural light from a window and reflection from foam board. Macro lens, and, of course, tripod.

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GJC from Kyoto (京都), Japan

Another luxurious shot.

30 Jul 2009 6:01am

Dulcie from Danville, United States

I agree they are hard to photograph well, but you have done it, here. And the stamens lend a peek-a-boo quality to this shot that has humor and charm!

30 Jul 2009 6:25am

Tomas Turecek from Czech Republic

I also agree that they are hard to photograph but you took this challenge and won! Excellent shot Anita.

30 Jul 2009 8:22am

Paul Michko from Exton, United States

Wonderful full frame composition creating delicate pleasing curves.

30 Jul 2009 8:36am

Dawn from Maryland, United States

Beautiful macro shot!!

30 Jul 2009 11:09am

Chris from South Jersey, United States

wonderful curves and detail.....

30 Jul 2009 11:12am

Mary from Exton, United States

Terrific image Anita..

30 Jul 2009 11:12am

Yvonne Simons from Tilburg, Netherlands

Wow, so beautiful! Great color!

30 Jul 2009 3:21pm

Ed Vatza from United States

Now that is special, Anita! Love orange. It's my favorite color. And I love the way the stamens just pop. Excellent selective focus.

30 Jul 2009 6:00pm

PShorten from West Chester, United States

I love this image...up there among my all time favorite that you have done!

30 Jul 2009 6:03pm

Sergei Z from Türi, Estonia

Beautiful shot!

30 Jul 2009 6:43pm

Susan from Fort Lauderdale, FL, United States

Beautiful result Anita.....sometimes that macro shot is just the right thing to do!!!

30 Jul 2009 9:47pm

Jen from St. George, United States

Such a beautiful color! Makes me think of orange sherbet. Mmm... :) I really love this angle, looking down on it. Very creative. Beautifully done, as always!! :)

30 Jul 2009 10:02pm

manel from Girona, Spain

Magnífico, el macro y la selección del emcuadre.

30 Jul 2009 10:17pm

Bethany from Michigan, United States

Fantastic macro! I love the color as well.

30 Jul 2009 11:28pm

Koushiro~光子郎 from Singapore, Singapore

Exquisite! What aperture did you use???

31 Jul 2009 1:00pm

@Koushiro~光子郎: I'm glad you like it! f4. I don't know why the EXIF info didn't show up next to this image.

Trina from Philadelphia, United States

Anita, this is just stunning! Probably one of my favorites of yours as well.

31 Jul 2009 1:22pm

Frida from Sweden

Excellent color and I like the stamen that peaks out .

31 Jul 2009 8:12pm

Betsy Barron from Chester Springs, PA, United States

WOW! Another stunner... you never cease to amaze and delight!

1 Aug 2009 3:28am

Mags from Paris, France

Really nice shot, well done!

4 Aug 2009 2:43pm

@Mags: Thank you!

Sue from Paducah, United States

Rich. Exquisite.

15 Aug 2009 2:04pm