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Gallery: FloraPosted July 1, 2012310 views11 comments

I do not think a flower can be more blue than this Geranium. This plant is flowering al summer long on my balcony. I always like the stamen and antlers pointing out together in a bunch.

D300, Sigma105, F7.1, 1/320

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11 comments

Comment posted by Dan Roberts on July 1, 2012 at 9:46 AM

Awesome colors caught against the dark BG. You've inspired me to get off my duff and go capture some of our wild ones which are in full bloom right now. Nicely done.

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Comment posted by Ramamohan Pai on July 1, 2012 at 7:24 PM

Ellen - Don't recall seeing a Blue Geranium here so its interesting for me. Your compositional choice reminds me of an Umbrella or a colorful Fan. Love the pin sharp focus for the anthers as well.

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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on July 1, 2012 at 9:55 PM

Terrific look at this little flower. I really like the angled flatness of the petals and how the central parts stand up so strongly.

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Comment posted by Howard Cheek on July 2, 2012 at 7:13 AM

Really like how you've isolated the flowers stamen/antlers in the frame, great point of focus.
Excellent colors, POV, and comp.
Beautiful work Ellen

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Comment posted by Barbara Graham on July 2, 2012 at 6:45 PM

Beautiful composition, colors, focus and softness.

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Comment posted by Gary Yeoh on July 2, 2012 at 8:45 PM

Ellen:
Beautiful and bold composition. Like the pose of the flower with the upright stamens. The echo of blue in the bg is just perfect. Very well done

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Comment posted by John Williams on July 2, 2012 at 10:37 PM

The super sharp anthers really make this one for me Ellen. Nice!

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Comment posted by Giuseppe Guadagno on July 4, 2012 at 5:10 PM

Ellen, one must open the larger photo for appreciating the beauty of this soft portrait of the little flower. I love it.
Take care.

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on July 4, 2012 at 11:37 PM

Brilliant art.

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Comment posted by Ian Wolfenden on July 6, 2012 at 3:59 AM

A beautiful perspective on the flower, Ellen, with great sharpness in the centre and a lovely softness surrounding it. The lighting is delightful.

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Comment posted by Bill Fach on July 7, 2012 at 9:26 PM

Ellen: Just elegant! Really beautiful shot. >=))>

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