Flat on my back.... I fired up my old retired Nikon D300 and went out to my yard after a rain. The African Iris were in bloom with a cloudy bright sky. I managed to get flat on my back...

Dr J Loc: NE Florida

I fired up my old retired Nikon D300 and went out to my yard after a rain. The African Iris were in bloom with a cloudy bright sky. I managed to get flat on my back under this iris and shot up with a cloud as the background. The most difficult part of this exercise?.... you guessed it... getting back up off the wet ground and not injuring myself or dropping my camera! :-) Please download in honor of my efforts! :-)

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PhotoJoe55

Dr J wrote:

I fired up my old retired Nikon D300 and went out to my yard after a rain. The African Iris were in bloom with a cloudy bright sky. I managed to get flat on my back under this iris and shot up with a cloud as the background. The most difficult part of this exercise?.... you guessed it... getting back up off the wet ground and not injuring myself or dropping my camera! :-) Please download in honor of my efforts! :-)

The D300 is still a very capable camera. I've got one with very little use on it, that I can't bring myself to sell. Try to find some cardboard to lay on, you should be kind to your Back!

Dr J Loc: NE Florida

I guess I'm not that smart to think of cardboard!.... excitement of the moment! :-)

tigger79 Loc: Erie, Pa

Beautiful shot!

Dr J Loc: NE Florida

LOTS OF EFFORT.... thank you!

CPR Loc: Nature Coast of Florida

Nicely done. Light through the leaves is really nice effect.

photophile Loc: Lakewood, Ohio, USA

Dr J wrote:

I fired up my old retired Nikon D300 and went out to my yard after a rain. The African Iris were in bloom with a cloudy bright sky. I managed to get flat on my back under this iris and shot up with a cloud as the background. The most difficult part of this exercise?.... you guessed it... getting back up off the wet ground and not injuring myself or dropping my camera! :-) Please download in honor of my efforts! :-)

I like the translucent look of the petals.

EdR Loc: Gig Harbor, WA

Really great shot. Glad you were able to get up and not damage anything. I have many of the same problems when I am down on my belly for a shot. Each year it gets harder to get up. Maybe I will try the back.😊👍

Dr J Loc: NE Florida

Thank you CPR, photophile and EdR for your kind comments. The translucency and water drops were very nice - God did a great job once again!

Cwilson341 Loc: Central Florida

Your efforts have been rewarded with a unique and very attractive shot! Well done.

Dr J Loc: NE Florida

Thank you Cwilson... and as soon as I get the kink out of my back.... :-)

peteto Loc: Las Vegas

Very nice shot.

Pete

WayneT Loc: Paris, TN

Worth the effort, great capture.

cam20000 Loc: NH

Dr J wrote:

I fired up my old retired Nikon D300 and went out to my yard after a rain. The African Iris were in bloom with a cloudy bright sky. I managed to get flat on my back under this iris and shot up with a cloud as the background. The most difficult part of this exercise?.... you guessed it... getting back up off the wet ground and not injuring myself or dropping my camera! :-) Please download in honor of my efforts! :-)

Beautiful - and from a different angle. The sun can sometimes be tricky -but you handled it well ..Now for some pushups :)

photophile Loc: Lakewood, Ohio, USA

Dr J wrote:

Thank you CPR, photophile and EdR for your kind comments. The translucency and water drops were very nice - God did a great job once again!

Yes, He's very good at that!