Bookfool's Photoblog
Sparkle
Posted by Bookfool (Mississippi, United States) on 15 December 2008 in Plant & Nature.
From the files, a close-up of a daffodil taken in our yard in February.
@grouser: Thanks, Grousie. It must be gloomy there, also. Very yucko in Mississippi, today -- cold and rainy.
Les from Lincoln, United States
Oh, how I wish it were February! Well, actually, March or April for us. This is a gorgeous close-up. The white petals look as if they have a tiny bit of dew on them. Very nice.
We're freezing up here, Nancy! NEGATIVE 3!
15 Dec 2008 12:14pm
@Les: Ours come up in January, most years -- February at the latest. Thank you. This was mid-afternoon, so no dew. That's just the natural irridescence of the petals, I guess. The photo is untreated, apart from cropping. Wow, negative 3? I thought the 40s were bad! It's raining, here. Blecch.
Lorraine from Gatineau, Canada
It does sparkle, what a lovely delicious soft shade, perfect macro Book :) AMATEUR MY FOOT !
15 Dec 2008 12:17pm
@Lorraine: Thank you, Rainy, and oh . . . if only you could see my files. I sometimes flip through and think, "Ugh, awful, terrible, bland, blah . . . okay, there's a decent one . . . horrors, too dark, blah." I need to work on understanding light better.
bluechameleon from Vancouver, Canada
A glimpse of goodness to come...after winter :)
15 Dec 2008 1:08pm
@bluechameleon: Yes, I do believe we have a little bit of a wait. This has been quite a cold winter, so far, hasn't it?
Earnest from Oklahoma, United States
I'll soon have to hit my files as well because of the cool weather and my reluctance to stray into the woods in the wind... This is a great shot against the sky that provides the wonderful blue that seems to fit every other color without exception.
15 Dec 2008 1:16pm
@Earnest: It doesn't usually get all that cold, here, but this has been a really cold, wet winter for us, so far. It does kind of discourage photography! Thank you. I once read something that really opened my eyes -- a comment that in nature there are no colors that don't go together. That was a real "Aha!" moment. I'm sure you've observed how beautifully nature blends colors, since you're a nature photographer. :)
Richard_Irwin from Belper, United Kingdom
Thats one glorious Daf. A big bright image to cheer up a cold December evening over here.
15 Dec 2008 10:34pm
@Richard_Irwin: Thank you! Daffodils have always been a favorite of mine; they're very happy-looking flowers, aren't they? I'm glad you found this one cheery. :)
peter from new york, United States
wow great macro of a beautiful flower. it almost seems to pop off the screen! another great shot : )
15 Dec 2008 10:46pm
@peter: Thank you, Peter! I adore daffodils. :)
Konica Minolta MAXXUM 5D
1/800 second
F/9.0
ISO 200
240 mm (35mm equiv.)