I wasn't feeling well one morning, and consequently I was up earlier than usual. I decided to try some shooting in the front yard. I was coming up empty until I ran into this closed hibiscus.
This image is available as a wallpaper. (You can see all the little hairs even better on the larger sizes.)
The second image in the set will be posted tomorrow.
categories: flora macro nature
June 25th, 2008 at 3:48 AM
For someone not too well...you did a great job. I think I might use it as my wallpaper.
June 25th, 2008 at 8:43 AM
How much of the blur was because of your aperture, and how much was from post processing work?
Either way, the whole thing is very striking.
June 25th, 2008 at 11:16 AM
Hey Chris, Thanks for the comment!
All of the blur was from the aperture, I didn't add any. I did use noise reduction to smooth out the grain at ISO-400, but the blur is all natural.
June 25th, 2008 at 2:12 PM
Stunning macro. Love the color..the dof..the whole thing!
June 25th, 2008 at 3:14 PM
I hope, you feeling better now - .... I see the little hairs on this superb green/yellow Beauty very well :-)
July 4th, 2008 at 1:34 AM
It's amazing how macro photography opens up a whole new world. I love the intricate detail and delicate lines.