Flower macros

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Eric&Susan

Very interesting patterns

I like the feel of the last one, you can see the detail in the petals making it feel more real than just a pic.

Eric

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Thanks Eric,

It reminds me of lettuce (mmmmm food).

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portellimagery

Cool pics, I like the patterns. I can't wait to see flowers. Not a flower guy, just tired of Michigan frozen wasteland... flowers would be a nice site.

Tessa HD

very nice!
I think I like the last one best too! Though I like the green petals in the 2nd to the last one.

tessa

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portellimagery wrote:

Cool pics, I like the patterns. I can't wait to see flowers. Not a flower guy, just tired of Michigan frozen wasteland... flowers would be a nice site.

Thanks Micheal,

I too look forward to Spring, although this Winter hasn't been too bad here. One thing about the midwest, the weather is never too boring.

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Tessa HD wrote:

I think I like the last one best too! Though I like the green petals in the 2nd to the last one.

tessa

Thanks Tessa,

These flowers are from my lady-friend, Sue, to my mother. My mother is fairly advanced in Alzheimer's, but she still appreciates flowers. I photographed these to help her remember, even after the flowers have wilted and gone.

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Awais Yaqub

2nd and last is amazing i loved others also but 2 and last are different weldone

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Awais Yaqub wrote:

2nd and last is amazing i loved others also but 2 and last are different weldone

Thanks Awais,

Truth be known, that's my favorite too. The others are OK in that they show a pattern immediately identifiable as a flower. #2 is less so and, I think, will make a great enlargement.

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Frog Lady

ziggy53 wrote:

this flower looks hungry - kinda like "little shop o' horrors" with sharp looking "claws" around its great, gaping maw

neat shots ziggy

Art Scott

#2 by far the best ...has an almost abstract feeling to it....can really get into it....they others are very well done....but just don't grab ya.

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Frog Lady wrote:

this flower looks hungry - kinda like "little shop o' horrors" with sharp looking "claws" around its great, gaping maw

neat shots ziggy

Thanks Colleen,

I really owe a lot to different macro gurus here at DGrin who suggested lighting techniques that I adapted to my equipment and needs. We have some greatness shared in these threads.

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Art Scott wrote:

#2 by far the best ...has an almost abstract feeling to it....can really get into it....they others are very well done....but just don't grab ya.

Thanks Art,

I wish there was a "blush" icon, because I'm blushin' with pride.

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tmlphoto

Nice set Ziggy. The lighting looks great on all of these. Keep 'em coming.

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tmlphoto wrote:

Nice set Ziggy. The lighting looks great on all of these. Keep 'em coming.

Thanks Thomas,

I'm sure you're aware, because you also "macro", lighting can be as much a challenge in macro work as any other component. These were hand-held and really just practice for Spring weather, when I'll do more out-door stuff.

Subjects big or small, it's all part of the photographic world we live in.

Like a wise person just told me, "Keep 'em coming."

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Skippy

4 & 5

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Shots 4 & 5 are lovely and sharp and have lots of detail
Macro is so much fun, but as you know its not as easy as it looks is it.
Skippy (Australia)