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Cone flower water drop
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Cone flower water drop

by John Tobias

Gallery: Weekly ChallengePosted June 17, 201397 views6 comments
Took this a couple years ago at Funks Grove Nature Center. I believe I used a extension tube, but do not know what size.


Canon XSi
1/200 @ F-7.1 ISO 100 -.1 adj.
Canon EF-S 55-250mm @ 179mm

Comments

6 comments
Comment posted by scott lanz on June 17, 2013 at 6:52 PM
Nice, John. I like the refracted sunstar.
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Comment posted by Carolyn Derstine on June 18, 2013 at 8:04 AM
Great close-up view of a water drop. . .looks like one of those snow globes that contains its own miniature world. :smile: Nice simple comp and lovely colors. I especially like the rays coming from the sunstar. It all shows up well against the dark background.
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Comment posted by RL Potts on June 18, 2013 at 8:29 PM
This is impressive technically. The composition in your droplet is excellent. I love the sunburst.
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Comment posted by Barbara Graham on June 18, 2013 at 9:07 PM
"Reflections of the surroundings" is beautifully done here. The sunburst is very special.
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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on June 18, 2013 at 10:10 PM
Very nice close up look at the drop. The sunburst is a fine addition.
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Comment posted by Jim Lockhart on June 21, 2013 at 8:21 PM
Your background really sets the flower off John, and a great mirror-like reflection in the drop, showing what appears to be blue sky, clouds, and sun. Very nice view.
Registered on February 19, 2013, 91 Posts, 500 Comments