Hatchling 5

Gallery: FloraPosted October 15, 2014207 views9 comments

Sony A77
Minolta 200mm macro, CPL
ISO 200, 1/6 @ f16

Eleven minutes after the first feather hatched the second popped open just as suddenly. It's weird to see a flower move on its own so I was thoroughly fascinated. Baby BoP hasn't quite fledged yet but it's coming! All comments welcome.>=))>

Comments

9 comments

Comment posted by Nathan Buck on October 15, 2014 at 12:56 AM

Gorgeous light, a wonderful leaf in the BG, and stunning color Bill. This has it all!

Nathan

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Comment posted by scott lanz on October 15, 2014 at 11:07 PM

Striking colors, Bill. Love the way the orange petals are illuminated.

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Comment posted by Sanjay Sundaram on October 15, 2014 at 11:49 PM

Incredible Bill! Much more color after they opened and you've done a great job capturing it. Also like the comp and the oof background giving all the attention to the orange petals. Fantastic work!

Sanjay

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Comment posted by Gary Yeoh on October 16, 2014 at 7:41 AM

Bill:

Gorgeous! My fav so far.

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Comment posted by Giuseppe Guadagno on October 19, 2014 at 6:45 AM

In your image collection of this flower this is for me one of the best. Whwn a flower blooms is always splendid. Just perfect the shooting and editing work, also for the background. Bravo!
Cheers.

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Comment posted by Pat Sampson on October 19, 2014 at 6:44 PM

A fine composition Bill and incredibly rich color. DOF for the back leaf is perfect. A masterpiece.

pat

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Comment posted by Tony Mullen on October 20, 2014 at 12:21 PM

Hi Bill, I love this image. The color and sharpness is very striking with great dof and comp. Real nice work and well done

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Comment posted by S Govindarajan on October 20, 2014 at 1:59 PM

Unreal colors, Bill. Yet they seem to blend so well. And a great background to go with. I am enjoying your entire series.

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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on October 20, 2014 at 4:37 PM

This is way cool, Bill. Looks like glowing orange ears and a long blue nose about to pop. Well seen and presented.

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