Subtle Surprises

Gallery: FloraPosted January 15, 201133 views10 comments

In the tropical greenhouse at the Denver Botanic Gardens lives this Begonia bush (begonia aconitifolia). The first time I looked close, I was surprised by the yellow frillies (technical term!) in the center. I've been back to visit it three times now to get the focus correct! The greenhouse is constantly pumping humid air making these fragile flowers dance ever-so-slightly. The first attempt was without a tripod (I didn't know they allowed them at the time) so this is from my 2nd attempt. More to come soon!
All C&C welcome and appreciated.
Thanks for looking,
Anne
D200, 105mm, ISO 400
f5.3, 1/90sec

Comments

10 comments

Comment posted by Bill Fach on January 15, 2011 at 9:02 PM

Anne: Looks like your persistence has paid off. Fine DOF and whites management. >=))>

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Comment posted by Pat Sampson on January 15, 2011 at 10:02 PM

Beautiful work Anne. I like the comp but also the light and whites.

Last time I was at the gardens I was nearly trampled by school children. (smile) I do admire your persistence as well.

pat

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Comment posted by Phil Pogledich on January 16, 2011 at 1:31 AM

Very nice composition . . . I can see why you are drawn to the yellow "frillies." Looks like a tough subject to capture effectively, but this works quite well.

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Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on January 16, 2011 at 3:08 AM

Very pretty! Good focus on the "frillies" and great handling of the whites.
I like the comp and bits of green too.
Sandy

Registered on November 24, 2003, 3937 Posts, 12909 Comments

Comment posted by Brigitte Lorenz on January 16, 2011 at 5:56 AM

Very nice work, Anne...like your comp. and DOF choice

Brigitte

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Comment posted by Ian Wolfenden on January 16, 2011 at 11:45 AM

Very nice, Anne !! The composition works particularly well for me - the swirls of the petals setting off the ` frillies ' beautifully.

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Comment posted by Carol Hyman on January 16, 2011 at 1:33 PM

The DOF is most interesting Anne. I really like your plane of focus the shimmering curve above the yellow frillies.

Keep 'em coming.

Carol

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on January 16, 2011 at 3:45 PM

Delicate and delightful! Just a lovely shot, Anne!

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Comment posted by Gary Yeoh on January 16, 2011 at 7:37 PM

Anne:
We have the same flowers in the conservatory at HK Park. I have be playing with these as well and the slight movement in the air from the air conditioning does make this tricky eventhough it is indoor. So far I have not succeeded in capturing anything I like (and I have been a few times as well).

Love your shallow DOF here, the arching white petals and the yellow frillies.

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Comment posted by Anne K. Rusk on January 17, 2011 at 3:14 PM

Thanks so much, everyone! I'll post another viewpoint later today. I appreciate your feedback!
Pat: I got a membership to the gardens for Christmas so I've been able to go for an hour here and there during less popular hours!
Gary: I'd love to see your take on these interesting little gems!

Registered on October 10, 2010, 65 Posts, 904 Comments