27 | April
General: 5:32 PM on 4/23/05 | Canon 300D
Technical: 1/125sec | f/5.6 | 55mm (88mm) | ISO-100
Exposure Mode: Av (Aperture Priority)
Exposure Bias: -2/3
Flash: No

I couldn't help but post a nature shot. I haven't in several days, and it's killing me! Well, not really, but I thought it would be a nice break from the ominious night shots of late. As you can tell, I did a bit of blur on this one (duplicate layer>gaussian blur>blending mode: darken).

I thought it would offer a different type of picture than my normal nature shots, as well as adding to the otherwize boring subject. The lighting was perfect so I just had to shoot a couple and they came out very well, so I decided I had better do something with them, at least. More night photos on their way...

I'd also like to wish my mother a happy birthday! Thanks for putting up with me all these years. Just a few more, if your lucky. ;)

categories: flora nature

Thoughts of: ChrisK
April 27th, 2005 at 3:36 AM

Ryan - youre right - not a std nature shot, but I think this is very Monet-esque. I like youre macro stuff - keep it up ;)

Thoughts of: Nik
April 27th, 2005 at 7:34 AM

Good shot...I REALLY REALLY LIKE IT! Happy birthday Mrs. Rahn!

Thoughts of: Jacob
April 27th, 2005 at 7:49 AM

Very nice, im not to shure on the focus on the front of the first flower though.

Thoughts of: jens
April 27th, 2005 at 8:30 AM

phew... i thought you would never post again a flower macro shot... ;) this one is really nice through your editing !!

Congrats to your mother !

Thoughts of: Philip
April 27th, 2005 at 9:48 AM

O.O its out of focus.... j/k

nice effect :)

Happy Birthday! ,

Thoughts of: Jacob
April 27th, 2005 at 5:21 PM

Oh yeh, happy birthday Ryans mum!

Thoughts of: G N Bassett
April 27th, 2005 at 5:24 PM

Nice colors and color depth.

Mrs Rahn, with just a little more discipline, your son just might turn out OK, don't give up yet.

Thoughts of: JCRiddler
April 27th, 2005 at 8:29 PM

AWESOME, very bright, contrastic

and the subject is very outstanding and clear

your friend,

J.C.Riddler

Thoughts of: miles
April 27th, 2005 at 9:29 PM

Nice atmosphere and feeling. Happy birthday your mum!

Thoughts of: Jason
April 28th, 2005 at 12:18 AM

I do like the softening you applied to this shot, I feel it's appropriate and helps complement your subject. It's always good to try something new...and it's fun for all of us to see it as well, good work.

Thoughts of: flygirl
April 28th, 2005 at 10:01 AM

Yeah, it's a little out of focus, but still a nice shot. Beautifully framed and such a nice spring-greeting...

Thoughts of: Mom
April 29th, 2005 at 1:51 AM

Thanks for all the birthday greetings!

I like the watercolor painted look.

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