Black and White Thistle

© Michael Umbreit

Black and White Thistle

Uploaded: July 24, 2011

Description


Something a little different for the monthly theme.
I am always attracted to the details in a thistle so I thought I would see what it looked like in B&W.

:-)

Old Tavern Park
Lisle - Illinois - USA

Comments welcome and appreciated!


Exif: F Number: 22, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/250 seconds, Flash: fired, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 100, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 100.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 7D

Comments

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe July 24, 2011

Outstanding detail, capture and tones!! #1395564

Liz blahh July 24, 2011

Like the B/W, beautiful! #9551172

Michael Umbreit July 24, 2011

Jeff and Liz - Thanks to each of you!! - Mike #9551520

JudyAnn Rector level-classic July 24, 2011

Stunning image, Mike... I know just what you mean about thistles and you did a wonderful job with this one! #9551552

Michael Umbreit July 25, 2011

JudyAnn - Thanks! I am glad to hear that I am not the only one! :-) Mike #9553929

Karen Celella July 27, 2011

Gorgeous B&W, Mike. I just took a look at your gallery and it is stunning! Your macro work is extraordinary. You are quite an inspiration! #9557805

Michael Umbreit July 27, 2011

Karen - Thanks! I took a quick look at your gallery and I was quite inspired by your images too! I will have to take a better look when I get some time! - Mike #9558787

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