Rough Fruited Cinquefoil

Gallery: FloraPosted July 6, 20067,354 views14 comments

Just a weed I found in a field up here...Introduced, invasive, but beautiful!

I've been including a lot in the background recently, and have lower DOF shots of this, but curious as to thoughts?!?! Thanks

Canon 20D w/ 50mm macro + extension tube
F5.6 at 1/500
ISO 200
Litedisk diffuser
Lull in the wind!

Comments

14 comments

Comment posted by Brian VanDenzen on July 6, 2006 at 10:49 AM

I love the two cental aspects of this photo. They compliment each other well! Nice work!

Registered on April 17, 2005, 60 Posts, 1245 Comments

Comment posted by David Schwaegler on July 6, 2006 at 12:06 PM

Yes, we have these in IL too. From a botany viewpoint it is great to see the hairy buds and foliage. It works aesthetically for me too.

Registered on December 4, 2003, 232 Posts, 1652 Comments

Comment posted by Nathan Buck on July 6, 2006 at 1:03 PM

That bloom is a beauty Jim! The DOF works really well for me. I like it.

Nathan

Registered on November 1, 2003, 1101 Posts, 13589 Comments

Comment posted by Don Kurz on July 6, 2006 at 2:24 PM

Jim, very nice image. Ah, what's in a common name: rough-fruited cinquefoil or sulphur cinquefoil (from Cindy)...sometimes causing confusion across regions but Potentilla recta works for me anywhere!

Best,
Don

Registered on November 1, 2003, 0 Posts, 124 Comments

Comment posted by Juza on July 6, 2006 at 5:19 PM

Splendid photo Jim! I love the composition and the DOF. Great detail too.

Registered on November 1, 2003, 374 Posts, 10466 Comments

Comment posted by Barry R. Byrd on July 6, 2006 at 7:04 PM

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Comment posted by Jim Snyder on July 6, 2006 at 9:34 PM

The background is well separated from the subject, which is the only reason I would complain about a background. I love the composition with the buds acting as a counterbalance on the opposite third.

Registered on August 3, 2004, 58 Posts, 874 Comments

Comment posted by Mike Maples on July 6, 2006 at 10:48 PM

Nice and crisp...just the way I like 'em!

Registered on January 4, 2005, 285 Posts, 731 Comments

Comment posted by Jim Salge on July 7, 2006 at 8:28 AM

Thanks all, I'm glad that this was so well recieved, thanks as always for comments and critiques!

Registered on February 23, 2006, 269 Posts, 2210 Comments

Comment posted by George Hall, Jr on July 7, 2006 at 11:11 PM

Very nice Jim!! Beautiful!

Registered on July 11, 2004, 283 Posts, 2395 Comments

Comment posted by Marty Preslar on July 12, 2006 at 10:50 AM

I like the DOF level on this shot! It gives it a real 3D feel! Congrats on the EP!

Registered on June 10, 2006, 51 Posts, 111 Comments

Comment posted by Doug Benner on July 13, 2006 at 6:41 AM

I like the dof here - just right.

Registered on December 8, 2003, 482 Posts, 1868 Comments

Comment posted by Christine Adams on July 17, 2006 at 8:59 AM

Hi Jim! Congrats on the EP!!! Very pretty shot here. I also like the DOF. I am envious of your location shots for sure. Keep 'em coming!!!

Registered on January 24, 2006, 119 Posts, 1871 Comments

Comment posted by Larry Lynch on January 4, 2007 at 10:02 PM

Jim, congratulations on your EP. Wonderful image.

Registered on September 16, 2006, 773 Posts, 9940 Comments