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Gallery: FloraPosted August 28, 201065 views12 comments

This is a flower of the Greater Stitchwort (Stellaria holostea). Althought the name says 'great' it is still a pretty small flower. I like the anthers on their thin stems set in a circle. Did remind me of a carousel.

D300, Sigma105, 1/400, F5.6, tripod.

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12 comments

Comment posted by Pat Sampson on August 28, 2010 at 8:26 AM

I like this Ellen, especially the mood. The dof and position in the composition work extremely well for me. Simple and beautiful. No suggestions.

Pat

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Comment posted by Bruce King on August 28, 2010 at 9:57 AM

NIce work Ellen. I like the way the anthers almost seem to be floating.

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Comment posted by Carol Hyman on August 28, 2010 at 10:41 AM

Ellen, It's always a pleasure to view your work. I think I might have titled this image, "In Quiet Stillness." I think it's an excellent mood shot and it may sound silly but the photo inspired me to sit here and count anthers and petals. Makes me wonder if all flowers have an equal number--obviously something I never learned but then I never took a botany class per se.

I especially like the angle from which you captured the flower and the way the petals angle out from the center; I also like the dark OOF stems in the BG; they too appear to radiate out from the center.
Nice job.

Carol

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on August 28, 2010 at 1:56 PM

This feels like "joy" reaching out for me! And yes, I will embrace it! Such soft luminosity and color. Just a marvelous image!

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Comment posted by Bill Fach on August 28, 2010 at 2:34 PM

Ellen: Oh I like this! Dynamic comp and superb whites. Delightful shot. >=))>

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Comment posted by Wayne Willison on August 28, 2010 at 2:38 PM

Very appealing, Ellen. Besides the carousel look you've achieved, the bits of fallen pollen add interest as well.

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Comment posted by Ramamohan Pai on August 28, 2010 at 7:23 PM

Wonderful, Ellen

. Like the warm setting for the photo and I agree with your carousel interpretation. I like how you managed all the pollen pods within the DOF also.

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Comment posted by Muhammad Zaid Wani on August 28, 2010 at 7:57 PM

Gorgeous image, Ellen. Very soothing to the eyes. I like the composition, the BG, and the DOF is perfect.

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Comment posted by May Haga on August 29, 2010 at 11:18 AM

Beautiful presentation Ellen.
May

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Comment posted by Gary Yeoh on August 30, 2010 at 2:47 AM

Ellen:
Excellent capture. Like how some of the anthers seems to be floating.

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Comment posted by Doug Benner on August 31, 2010 at 6:17 AM

Really nice comp and dof.

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Comment posted by Albert Darmo on September 1, 2010 at 9:14 PM

Hi Ellen

A delightful composition, That is artistically seen and crafted .. Love the detail and soft colors.

Albert Darmo. Canada

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