Early Blueberry (edited)

Gallery: FloraPosted March 25, 201155 views9 comments

Still a little too early this year. But here is a photo of blueberry blossoms from a previous spring.

Nikon D70 ,Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro
1/250s f/8.0 at 105.0mm

Comments

9 comments

Comment posted by Ian Wolfenden on March 25, 2011 at 1:23 PM

Nicely captured, Dan. I like the echo provided by the bg berry, and the touches of pink are delightful. Might have liked a thinner frame - but that's very minor.

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Comment posted by Richard Teller on March 25, 2011 at 6:37 PM

The background really makes the blossom pop. Very nice composition.

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Comment posted by Pat Sampson on March 25, 2011 at 7:51 PM

I like this as posted Dan, with the exception of the border. I'm having a little trouble telling where the frame ends and the image starts. Excellent detail on the fg subject.

pat

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Comment posted by Dan Roberts on March 25, 2011 at 8:13 PM

Thanks for the comments. This image doesn't have a frame around it. I never do frames on images (too lazy). I used the black background when I posted. Now edited the OP to make the BG white. I definately agree that it looks better.

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Comment posted by Gary Yeoh on March 25, 2011 at 8:32 PM

Dan:
Like the DOF here and the echo in the bg. Good details in the fg bloom and like the blush of pink. The shadow looks well defined - was a flash used?

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on March 25, 2011 at 9:37 PM

I like the comp, too. And we don't have blueberries in Colorado, so this is unique for me. Well done.

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Comment posted by Catherine Reilly on March 25, 2011 at 10:36 PM

Great exposure and dof to show off the delicacy of the flower. Nice work.

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Comment posted by Dan Roberts on March 26, 2011 at 12:27 AM

Thanks for additional comments. No flash used, early morning light illuminating the bush on the edge of forest with deep shade in BG. Increased contrast in PP to make BG even darker.

In AK we have blueberries of various different varieties everywhere. The blooms are beautiful in spring and are really an attractant for humming birds.

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Comment posted by Bob Duff on March 26, 2011 at 6:38 AM

Reminds me of hanging laterns. Like the DOF and colours.

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