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Recovery Party Crasher
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Recovery Party Crasher

by Bill Fach

Gallery: FloraPosted June 30, 20189,652 views5 comments
Sony A77II
Minolta 200mm macro
ISO 200, 1/8 @ f32
I had my second hip replacement Monday and was able to go home Tuesday. On Thursday I made my first foray outside to walk around a small courtyard in front of our house and had to walk right by this ruffled day lily with a crepe myrtle blossom crashing the party. This is a found scene. Chrissy  went back in the house and brought me the camera which was a little hard to maneuver in my gimp condition but I like how this turned out. Please view LARGE. All comments welcome.>=))>

Comments

5 comments
Comment posted by scott lanz on June 30, 2018 at 8:54 PM
Sweet image, Bill. The myrtle blossom is a nice element, but this would be a strong image even without it. Nicely composed, great color, and fine detail even considering the extent you stopped down.  

Best wishes for a speedy recovery.   Looks like your are well on your way.  crying
Registered on November 14, 2003, 840 Posts, 12902 Comments
Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on July 1, 2018 at 10:52 PM
Pretty combo. Why stopped down so far?

Phil: Good question. In the DOF preview it was hard to get the end of the anthers sharp as well as the blossom with anything more open. If I had any stacking skills it would have been a no brainer but still pursuing what I can achieve with single capture. >=))>
Registered on July 24, 2006, 2741 Posts, 12349 Comments
Comment posted by Kathy Snead on July 3, 2018 at 3:50 PM
Bill

Lovely image.  I like the extra little blossom there.  Many of us would pick it off but it adds to the photo.

Kudos to you for taking this on 3 days after a hip replacement.  That is hard core!  Best wishes for a continued speedy recovery!
Registered on April 6, 2017, 104 Posts, 397 Comments
Comment posted by Barb Pflaum on July 9, 2018 at 8:07 PM
Lovely close up of this day lily Bill!  Great sharpness and detail.  The myrtle blossom is in just the right spot and adds a nice touch of extra color to the image.
Registered on January 14, 2009, 316 Posts, 2724 Comments
Comment posted by Elizabeth Arellano on July 26, 2018 at 4:32 PM
Love the colors, well done, tack sharp, beautiful composition, my kind of flower.  Thank you!
Registered on February 18, 2008, 35 Posts, 302 Comments