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Dandelion Clock

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Posted by Alan Bryant on April 26, 2008 at 4:06 PM
Dandelion Clock
I'm well pleased with this one :smile:

I just love the look of the head, its got a cool 3D look about it.

You can almost reach into the screen and grab it :biggrin:

20D
EF100 2.8 macro lens
Tri-pod/release cable
Natural light
Lastolite reflector
ISO 100
1/8sec @ f/5 (for all of the stacked shots)
Expo comp -1 1/3

Comments welcome

Thanks for looking :wavey:
Posted by Andy Astbury on April 26, 2008 at 4:23 PM
That's so cool Alan :toast:

And I'd never have guessed at the twisting in the stem either :wavey:
Posted by Paul Inglis on April 26, 2008 at 5:32 PM
Hi Alan,

Awesome! Just makes me want to blow!
:toast: :toast: :toast:
Posted by David Taylor on April 26, 2008 at 5:47 PM
You've beaten me to it Alan. :biggrin: My granddaughter grabbed the one I was going to photograph, this afternoon. I'll just have to wait for some more to appear.
You've certainly set the bar high this time. :jump: :jump:
Very, very nice, indeed.

David
:toast: :toast:
Posted by John Robinson on April 26, 2008 at 7:33 PM
Yipes ! I had one too then binned it !
But Ii have another from thirty years back if I can find it !! :biggrin: :biggrin: :razz: :cool:
Posted by Justin on April 27, 2008 at 2:05 AM
Hi Alan,
I can see why you like this one. It's a fine shot with lot's of impact. Very sharp and detailed too.
Posted by eric weight on April 27, 2008 at 2:08 AM
Very impressive Alan. Top drawer stuff.
:toast: :toast: Eric
Posted by Alan Bryant on April 27, 2008 at 10:10 AM
Thanks for the comments :smile: :wavey:
Posted by Paula Graham on April 27, 2008 at 10:37 AM
yes, an elegant shot.
Posted by Paul Ashton on April 27, 2008 at 1:09 PM
Great detail all the way. Perfect technique.
Posted by PhilH on April 28, 2008 at 3:02 AM
Nice..... once more excellent technique...

:toast: :wavey: :toast:
Posted by John Chapman on April 28, 2008 at 5:55 AM
Pristine clear Alan.
John :toast: