Spurge, Dewed

Gallery: FloraPosted August 29, 2012241 views17 comments

The fall wildflowers are getting going in the lot next door and last week we had a couple of cool mornings with heavy dew. Seems like the summer doldrums are going away. This is a 19 shot stack of Flowering Spurge (Euphorbia corollata) that was barely poking above all of the Japanese stiltgrass that is taking over. These flowers are about 1/3 of an inch in diameter. (5D3, 100mm macroL + 36mm ET, f/6/3, 1/50s, iso 200, -1 EV, tripod and cable release)

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17 comments

Comment posted by Jaymes Dempsey on August 29, 2012 at 11:03 AM

I like this, Mark. Great depth of field, smooth background, and the droplets really take this image to the next level. Lovely composition, too.

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Comment posted by Eirini Pajak on August 29, 2012 at 1:58 PM

Oh, I love this! The drops are super neat & this is beautifully composed & the background is perfect.....

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Comment posted by Albert Darmo on August 29, 2012 at 5:08 PM

Hi mark

This shot has eveything

A beautiful symmetrical subject, remarkable detail, color; and light,

Albert Darmo

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Comment posted by scott lanz on August 29, 2012 at 8:36 PM

Wow, Mark. The shallow DOF + stack + dew gives this a very unique look, almost like the flowers are barely submerged under water. I am impressed with the look you achieved. Very well done.

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Comment posted by Carolyn Derstine on August 29, 2012 at 8:39 PM

The heavy dew drops covering this flower make this a very unique and beautiful flower image. Love it! Great details in the flowers and drops with a very nicely blurred background. Good comp choice, too. Very nice, Mark!

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Comment posted by Ramamohan Pai on August 29, 2012 at 9:16 PM

Mark - Just a lovely rendition for this small Spurge flower. Dew puts it over the top.

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Comment posted by Gary Yeoh on August 30, 2012 at 4:50 AM

Mark:
Very nice image. The flowers surround by the drops are like bubble packed.

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Comment posted by Joana Roncero on August 30, 2012 at 5:48 AM

Very original!!!!! Stunning picture.
Congratulations

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on August 30, 2012 at 1:11 PM

Like gem broaches.

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Comment posted by Nathan Buck on August 30, 2012 at 1:34 PM

Gorgeous definition in the dew drops Mark. Excellent job on the stack for a wonderful image!

Nathan

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Comment posted by Lorna Taylor on August 30, 2012 at 2:51 PM

A sweet shot Mark, love the comp. and all the little drops. Beautifully done !

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Comment posted by Rob Graham on August 30, 2012 at 11:20 PM

Beautiful, Mark. The stack brings great dof. The dew drops really make the image.

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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on August 30, 2012 at 11:45 PM

Fantastic work, Mark. I love all the dew and the two flowers showing the range of shapes make for a nice composition.

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Comment posted by Catherine Reilly on August 31, 2012 at 3:04 AM

A 19 shot stack. My hands are shaking just thinking about it. Good grief. Marvelous result!

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Comment posted by Ian Wolfenden on August 31, 2012 at 9:36 AM

Fabulous bg for these, Mark ! The stack has produced great sharpness through what I take to be some depth back to the bud. The droplets make an extraordinary pattern - lovely image altogether.

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Comment posted by Karen Kane on September 3, 2012 at 12:10 AM

Mark, add me to the list of those who love this. Unique and beautiful

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Comment posted by Donna Erhardt on September 5, 2012 at 6:08 PM

I could sit and stare at this for hours....simply beautiful!

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