Poppy Heads

by davidstorm

I think Andrew (bwlchmawr) once commented on one of my pictures that the dying or seeding stage of flowers is often more beautiful than the flowering. I think he is right when it comes to certain plants.

S-M-C Takumar 135mm f3.5, with 12mm Extension Tube to allow focus a little closer.
Uploaded09/10/2011 - 18:41
CategoryWildlife / Nature
Shutter Speed1/125
ApertureN/A
LensN/A
ISO800
Focal Length135mm
Views/Likes62/0

GIULIO57
Posted 09/10/2011 - 19:37 Link
Beautiful use of DOF. I like the non focus in background that "extracts" subjects
PPG
carkaci
Posted 09/10/2011 - 21:00 Link
GIULIO57 wrote:
Beautiful use of DOF. I like the non focus in background that "extracts" subjects

+1
Regards;

Emre
senn
Posted 09/10/2011 - 21:03 Link
one of them deserves a single macro, .. well shot anyway
senn
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trixie
Posted 09/10/2011 - 21:19 Link
Beautiful David, I have lots in my garden too, great DOF and pin sharp focus on seed head, thank you too for all your lovely and positive comments on my photos. Cheers Trixie
Bobbinalorry
Posted 09/10/2011 - 22:49 Link
Sharp, nice.
If you make a small slit in one of these with a razor blade, it will reward you with a little white photogenic ooze.
Best Regards, Larry.

All the gear & no idea.
davidstorm
Posted 09/10/2011 - 23:37 Link
senn wrote:
one of them deserves a single macro, .. well shot anyway

Thanks Nuri, I have previously posted a macro of a poppy head (it is still in my portfolio) but I often prefer compositions as opposed to macro shots.

Thanks also everyone else for the positive comments on my picture.

Regards
David
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nonur
Posted 10/10/2011 - 09:34 Link
Well done, David! I like the compo and the DOF a lot.
Regards,
Nezih
autumnlight
Posted 10/10/2011 - 15:00 Link
Lovely DOF and sharp capture, i like the little face on the center one.
davidstorm
Posted 10/10/2011 - 22:09 Link
autumnlight wrote:
Lovely DOF and sharp capture, i like the little face on the center one.

Wow Maria, you really have a keen eye! I didn't even notice the face until you pointed it out!

Thanks to everyone for the kind comments on this picture.

Regards
David
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Some cameras, some lenses, some bits 'n' bobs

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