Butterfly Flower

Gallery: FloraPosted November 16, 20036,484 views12 comments

I have this plant growing in my garden. I used to know the proper name but can't recall it at this time. I know it's more popular in Europe than in the states. Anyone have any suggestions.
Nikon D100
Nikon 300mm f/4d
68mm of extension: Kenko
ISO-200
Tripod: Anti-shock activated & 5 second timer
1/6 @ f/10
Fill Flash @ -1.7ev (built-in)
Background: Green nylon sack about 10 feet behind flower
Conditions: Early morning and cloudy
90% of full frame
PS: USM, contrast and saturation adj.
Location: Prairieville, Louisiana
Date: 11/16/03 @ 8:21am

Comments

12 comments

Comment posted by Michael Bates on November 16, 2003 at 3:21 PM

I can't help you on the ID, Ronnie...but I can help you improve the photo.... put my copyright info in the lower right hand corner...

LOL!!

This is excellent! The clean background, perfect DOF and detail work perfectly!!!

Michael

Registered on November 1, 2003, 149 Posts, 2381 Comments

Comment posted by Jasper Doest on November 18, 2003 at 10:31 AM

Sorry, can't help you on the ID. But I can tell you that the techniques are spot on! Great shot, with excellent exposure, shooting angle and DOF. Good work!

Registered on November 1, 2003, 371 Posts, 2101 Comments

Comment posted by Justin Parkkonen on November 18, 2003 at 9:44 PM

I think it's a Blue Curl but I'm not sure.

Registered on November 12, 2003, 1 Posts, 4 Comments

Comment posted by Tom Whelan on November 19, 2003 at 12:01 AM

Lovely shot- super color and detail. Can't help with the ID either!

Registered on November 1, 2003, 35 Posts, 116 Comments

Comment posted by Mary Dennis on November 19, 2003 at 9:11 PM

Beautiful Ronnie! I am expecting this flower to begin singing and dancing at any moment. Lots of good flow and motion in this and a nice clean BG to show it all off.

Registered on November 1, 2003, 290 Posts, 2897 Comments

Comment posted by Daniel Mosquin on November 20, 2003 at 6:40 PM

Clerodendrum myricoides 'Ugandense' is its scientific name...

Registered on November 20, 2003, 24 Posts, 122 Comments

Comment posted by Ronnie Gaubert on November 20, 2003 at 8:51 PM

Thanks Daniel,
I was hoping someone would know the name. I once found it on the internet but this time I could not locate it using many different searches.

Registered on November 1, 2003, 810 Posts, 3495 Comments

Comment posted by Marshall Black on November 24, 2003 at 4:54 AM

A beautifully clean image, I like the positioning of the the other buds in particular. Congratulations on the pick(s).

Registered on November 1, 2003, 28 Posts, 180 Comments

Comment posted by Justin on November 24, 2003 at 11:20 AM

This is simply a stunning shot and a very worthy choice of Editors Pick.

Congratulations on this outstanding image.

Registered on November 1, 2003, 106 Posts, 1697 Comments

Comment posted by Danny on January 1, 2004 at 3:25 AM

Well Ronnie, this is great news for the year. Congrats. Your macro and closeup work is always a pleasure to view. Your eye is amazing. Your " Black & Yellow Argiope" shot in the macro gallery will never be forgotten down here Ronnie, amazing macro.

All the best Ronnie, this is drop dead gorgeous and the title is perfect along with the shot. Well deserved M8t.

Danny.

Registered on November 25, 2003, 165 Posts, 1345 Comments

Comment posted by Bob Elliot on January 2, 2004 at 1:54 PM

Ronnie, congratulations on this beautiful 1st place and well deserved. Look forward to more Cajun beauties for 2004. Bob Elliot

Registered on November 1, 2003, 126 Posts, 540 Comments

Comment posted by Dolores Neilson on July 16, 2004 at 8:38 AM

Tack sharp....beautiful composition! Thanks for the exif data..helpful~!

Registered on December 30, 2003, 4 Posts, 67 Comments