Sometimes close is better!
Sep 22, 2018 11:02:07 #
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Linda From Maine wrote:
Love your sassy salvia, very eye-catching composition.
Thank you, Linda. I have a lot of different salvias and they can be difficult to photograph. This one is a small bush and the flowers are quite small but very bright and pretty.
Sep 22, 2018 11:06:15 #
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Sep 22, 2018 11:09:01 #
jackm1943 wrote:
Not too close, just about right. Very nice!!
Thank you, Jack! These needed to be fairly close as the foliage on the plants shows the ravages of summer. The exception is second one. It must really be a weed because it is vigorous year round!
Sep 22, 2018 11:14:04 #
blacks2 wrote:
A beautiful and very artistic presentation Carol.
Thank you, Mike. So many plant have graceful lines which is a big help.
Sep 22, 2018 11:15:27 #
vonzip wrote:
Well done. There is a lot to be said about getting closer to your subject (within reason). Too close and you start to lose DOF. vz
Thank you, VZ! At least with flowers it is easy to get close - butterflies and bugs, not so much!
Sep 22, 2018 11:17:07 #
kpmac wrote:
Outstanding, Carol. Let's see more from you and your D850.
Thank you, Ken! The D850 has cured my GAS. I can’t imagine a camera better suited for me. I really love it.
Sep 22, 2018 12:30:11 #
Sep 22, 2018 12:47:10 #
lamiaceae wrote:
Yes, the first one is a i Salvia /i (Family: i... (show quote)
I just remembered the name of the second plant - Ruellia. I believe this cultivar is Ragin' Cajun Ruellia.
Sep 22, 2018 13:43:41 #
Cwilson341 wrote:
I'm glad you enjoyed these. When we pay close attention to nature it is very revealing. If you don't garden, you may not realize the impact of the changing seasons. If you don't watch and study wildlife, you miss many of the most interesting behaviors. I think photography makes us all better observers!
I'm not so much a gardener but I TRULY enjoy flowers, plants in general and animals. My degree is in Biology and as you can see my screen name is Lamiaceae (Mint Family; includes Mint, Sage, and many other food spices)! As photo subjects I'm partial to flowers and sea shells. Thanks for the reply.
Sep 22, 2018 14:04:51 #
Hi Carol,
I look at a many wonderful photographs, and I always look forward to seeing your beautiful exposures. They are always great subjects, but sharpness, composition and exposure are very nice.
Great work.
Gary
I look at a many wonderful photographs, and I always look forward to seeing your beautiful exposures. They are always great subjects, but sharpness, composition and exposure are very nice.
Great work.
Gary
Sep 22, 2018 14:51:39 #
lamiaceae wrote:
I'm not so much a gardener but I TRULY enjoy flowers, plants in general and animals. My degree is in Biology and as you can see my screen name is Lamiaceae (Mint Family; includes Mint, Sage, and many other food spices)! As photo subjects I'm partial to flowers and sea shells. Thanks for the reply.
I appreciate that you share your knowledge and your love of these thing!😊
Sep 22, 2018 14:53:24 #
Gary K wrote:
Hi Carol,
I look at a many wonderful photographs, and I always look forward to seeing your beautiful exposures. They are always great subjects, but sharpness, composition and exposure are very nice.
Great work.
Gary
I look at a many wonderful photographs, and I always look forward to seeing your beautiful exposures. They are always great subjects, but sharpness, composition and exposure are very nice.
Great work.
Gary
Thank you, Gary! I know we share a love of these things!
Sep 22, 2018 15:51:19 #
The mix of flowers and colours are beautiful Carol. Excellent set. 
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