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Hood River Bloom ( macro )

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Posted by Darren White on April 15, 2008 at 11:49 PM
Hood River Bloom ( macro )
While out checking out the Orchard this weekend I realized how calm the air was so I decided to try some macro work....


Camera: Nikon D300
Exposure: 0.25 sec (1/4)
Aperture: f/18
Focal Length: 60 mm
ISO Speed: 100

Posted by Catherine Reilly on April 16, 2008 at 1:00 AM
Darren, this is very nice. Good dof. I like how the barest blush of pink at the petal edges are picked up the stamens. Might I suggest to tone the highlights in the bg waaay down so your beautiful blossom is the star of the show.
Posted by John Lehmkuhl on April 16, 2008 at 3:07 AM
Really nice Darren. I agree with Catherine about toning down BG whites so the flower pops even more.... nice and crisp and the color is really beautiful.
Posted by Mark Hudon on April 16, 2008 at 11:19 AM
Very nice and elegant except for the right side. If that were cleaner it would be awesome all over.
Posted by Rick Lundh on April 18, 2008 at 2:19 AM
I'll second what Mark said. It's a tad messy on the right side and it messes with my chi :razz:
Posted by Will Campbell on April 19, 2008 at 11:44 PM
Very nice macro shot. The detail really pops.
Posted by John Williams on April 20, 2008 at 10:49 AM
I love the way you captured the stamens here.