Potential . . .

Gallery: FloraPosted February 5, 2013174 views12 comments

Sony A77
Minolta 200mm macro
ISO 400, 1/30 @ f11

Our neighbor planted these roses in a common area between our houses many years ago. They really don't get much tending but they are hardy and prolific. Spotted this pristine bud a few days ago with plans to shoot it when it opened but the weather didn't cooperate. Still thought the bud itself was worthy of a shot and a post. All comments welcome. >=))>

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12 comments

Comment posted by Larry Lynch on February 6, 2013 at 9:52 AM

Beautiful capture... makes me long for the summer and our roses here in upstate NY.

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Comment posted by Eirini Pajak on February 6, 2013 at 10:47 AM

I like all the vibrant colors!

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Comment posted by William Gillis on February 6, 2013 at 12:44 PM

Very nice image Bill. I like the detail in the bud, the BG, color and the left to right presentation. Well done.

William Gillis

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Comment posted by Barb Pflaum on February 6, 2013 at 1:57 PM

Beautiful color, detail, and comp, Bill! I agree that this beautiful bud is certainly a worthy subject for a photograph.

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Comment posted by scott lanz on February 6, 2013 at 5:54 PM

Nicely done, Bill. The red in the bud really pops, and the bg is sublime. Excellent DOF management.

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Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on February 6, 2013 at 7:36 PM

Well composed and a lovely bud!

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Comment posted by Giuseppe Guadagno on February 7, 2013 at 3:16 PM

Bill, another sign of our desire of spring. I live the warming red. Simple and touching shot.There are infrared intrusions?
Cheers.
Nothing so exotic Gigi; OOF lantana in the BG . . Bill

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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on February 7, 2013 at 7:41 PM

The bud and the lighting are beautiful. Well seen and captured.

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Comment posted by Gary Yeoh on February 7, 2013 at 8:05 PM

Bill:

Really beautiful. Like the hairy look in the sepals and the touch of color in the bg.

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Comment posted by Ian Wolfenden on February 8, 2013 at 5:36 AM

Top notch, Bill ! The bud is beautifully detailed with lovely transitions in the colours, and the tones of the bg are an absolute delight.

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Comment posted by Albert Darmo on February 9, 2013 at 6:54 PM

Hi Bill

The bud is wonderfully captured

Love the fine detail , color. and BG.