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Blue Flax
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Blue Flax

by Nancy Lea Sandy

Gallery: FloraPosted March 18, 2012470 views9 comments
(Linum lewisii)

Unfortunately, these pretty blue blossoms don't last long in the Wyoming wind but they are still a favorite of mine.

Canon T1i
1/400sec f/5.6 55mm

Thanks for looking

Comments

9 comments
Comment posted by Sally Wood on March 18, 2012 at 12:18 PM
Beautiful,, such a pretty blue..
Registered on March 8, 2012, 39 Posts, 509 Comments
Comment posted by Barb Pflaum on March 18, 2012 at 1:32 PM
Beautiful color and detail! And I like the purple bud below and to the right of the flower.
Registered on January 14, 2009, 316 Posts, 2724 Comments
Comment posted by Bob&Charly Nelson on March 18, 2012 at 2:10 PM
Sweet detail and composition Nancy. Superb work in my opinion.
Bob
Registered on October 27, 2005, 289 Posts, 4202 Comments
Comment posted by Carolyn Derstine on March 18, 2012 at 9:00 PM
Great detail on the flower and a good DOF choice, Nancy Lea. Nice comp on this also. A wonderful blue flower; I can see why it's a favorite of yours!
Registered on February 16, 2011, 610 Posts, 3684 Comments
Comment posted by Larry Lynch on March 19, 2012 at 7:37 AM
Love the color and detail. I like your comp and dof. Beautifully done.
Registered on September 16, 2006, 773 Posts, 9940 Comments
Comment posted by Miro Susta on March 19, 2012 at 8:49 AM
Nice arrangement and most impresssive color contrast. Well done. :wink:
Registered on August 18, 2006, 719 Posts, 3736 Comments
Comment posted by Ian Wolfenden on March 19, 2012 at 3:47 PM
Beautifully composed, Nancy ! The centre and petals are superbly sharp, and the dof perfect.
Registered on May 18, 2007, 1108 Posts, 7647 Comments
Comment posted by Albert Darmo on March 20, 2012 at 11:04 AM
Hi Nancy :wavey: Love this composition, with it's delightful detail, color and beckground :cool: :smile:
Albert Darmo
Canada
Registered on November 25, 2008, 1386 Posts, 11978 Comments
Comment posted by Lorna Taylor on March 24, 2012 at 10:13 AM
Lovely flower Nancy, they grow flax here in the prairies and it is a sight to see ,it does not last long but when in bloom it is a sea or blue.Enjoy them while they are here. :wavey:
Registered on November 12, 2010, 254 Posts, 3083 Comments