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Spring blooms

by Carolyn Derstine

Gallery: FloraPosted April 1, 201286 views6 comments

This group of daffodils or narcissus was taken at the Morris Arboretum in Chestnut Hill, PA. This particular variety had a group of 2-4 blooms clustered at the top of each stem.

Canon Rebel T1i. 180mm macro lens. F/6.2 at 1/60 sec. ISO 100. Tripod mounted, natural lighting.

Comments

6 comments

Comment posted by Miro Susta on April 2, 2012 at 6:31 AM

Wonderful colors & very good clarity. Nicely done Carolyn.

Registered on August 18, 2006, 719 Posts, 3736 Comments

Comment posted by Howard Cheek on April 2, 2012 at 5:28 PM

Great exposure again, seems you had a very good day for shooting at the Arboretum Carolyn.
Nice contrast & colors, beautiful flower!

Registered on July 24, 2008, 1201 Posts, 10758 Comments

Comment posted by Albert Darmo on April 2, 2012 at 10:23 PM

Hi Carolyn

Well composed and crafted, The beautiful colors are stunning

This is picture perfect

Albert Darmo

Registered on November 25, 2008, 1386 Posts, 11978 Comments

Comment posted by Ian Wolfenden on April 3, 2012 at 5:31 AM

Beautiful, Carolyn ! The trio in front is beautifully caught and I like the inclusion of the bg flowers with perfect dof.

Registered on May 18, 2007, 1108 Posts, 7647 Comments

Comment posted by Barbara Graham on April 3, 2012 at 8:57 PM

I love the repeated pattern. Beautiful sharpness and light.

Registered on July 27, 2010, 1310 Posts, 5035 Comments

Comment posted by Mark Seaver on April 4, 2012 at 12:51 PM

Beautiful shot of my favorite daffodil hybrid. To me the orange on yellow feels like the bright spring sun.

Registered on January 23, 2011, 1103 Posts, 17270 Comments