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Iris 'Anenome'

Gallery: Macro & Close-upPosted March 31, 2013107 views5 comments

I shot this Japanese Iris extreme closeup yesterday, overcast conditions. New bloom, just beginning to open. I focused on one petal, and the sea 'anemone' like parts I saw there..
F/14, 1/5th, ISO 400, 1D M3, Sigma 150mm f/2.8 + 1.4x at the inside focusing distance using available light.

Happy Easter

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Comment posted by scott lanz on March 31, 2013 at 9:14 AM

Excellent macro view of the "anemone" like filaments of the iris. The soft light works well, Howard. Happy Easter to you as well, Howard.

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Comment posted by Howard Cheek on March 31, 2013 at 9:22 AM

Thank you for your kind words Scott, I try to find beauty wherever I can.
It's all around us of course, if we just have eyes to see..
I was amazed to find this bloom, have no idea how it made it into our flower bed.
Happy Easter my friend

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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on March 31, 2013 at 11:14 AM

This is wonderfully abstract, Howard. I too find the "anemone" part of the Japanese Iris intriguing. This is a great look at it with really nice colors and lines. The overcast really lets the details stand out. My Iris haven't even begun their spring growth. Happy Easter.

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Comment posted by Eirini Pajak on March 31, 2013 at 1:26 PM

This sure does look like a critter from the ocean! I am fascinated that that is part of the petal! Looks like there are a couple critters exploring it! Excellent detail!

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Comment posted by Albert Darmo on April 2, 2013 at 9:53 PM

Hi Howard

Love the fine delicate lines and color

an inspired artistic presentation

Albert Darmo

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