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Gallery: Macro & Close-upPosted January 17, 2013105 views8 comments

T-Dubius, an invasive species found near my home last Fall. Commonly called Yellow Goats Beard in Minnesota. I found the seed heads fascinating to photograph. It developed into a project of multiple photographs.
SLT-A55V, F2.0 Tamron 60mm Macro, Aperture Priority, Multi-Pattern, ISO 100, WB shade.Tripod.

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Thank You

William Gillis

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8 comments

Comment posted by David Bush on January 17, 2013 at 8:43 PM

Very nice! I like the way the seeds seem to be floating in space. Nicely done!

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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on January 17, 2013 at 10:16 PM

The sead heads are indeed very interesting and setting them against the black background really lets them float. I'm having mixed feelings about the comp....after third thought, I think it challenging but works well.

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

Comment posted by Eirini Pajak on January 18, 2013 at 11:58 AM

I really like the way these float against the black! Would love to see some more of the series. I am also not quite sure about the comp. I think it works, but it could be a little stronger...hope you post more of them!

Registered on December 13, 2011, 216 Posts, 1671 Comments

Comment posted by David E Lester on January 18, 2013 at 12:39 PM

I like the comp, color and detail...well done!!

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Comment posted by scott lanz on January 18, 2013 at 8:26 PM

Very interesting and original, William. I like this one a lot, but I also see the potential here for other comps and variations on the theme. I'd love to see more of the project.

Registered on November 14, 2003, 840 Posts, 12902 Comments

Comment posted by Paul Rebmann on January 18, 2013 at 11:24 PM

Great image. I liked the composition right away, much more interesting than a single head, as I would have been likely to do, or several whole heads. And of course the striking lighting.

Paul

Registered on July 17, 2012, 31 Posts, 122 Comments

Comment posted by Roberto Facchini on January 19, 2013 at 1:13 AM

Very interesting image and composition.

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Comment posted by Tim Butler on February 4, 2013 at 8:58 AM

I love the light work here and as already stated, love the idea of all the composition possibilities. Very nice work!

Registered on October 12, 2012, 17 Posts, 155 Comments