Deep purple iris close-up

© Monica Mermoz

Deep purple iris close-up

Uploaded: February 21, 2012

Description

Lens: Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS @ 123 mm + Canon 500D diopter
Tv (shutter speed): 1/5sec
Av (aperture value): 20
ISO speed: 100
Manual focus -Manual exposure –Spot metering


Exif: F Number: 20, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/5 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 100, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 123.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 40D

Comments

Martha R. Mazon level-classic February 22, 2012

Gorgeous macro, Mónica! I love the diagonal perspective and wide DoF as well as the rich hues. #1444874

FERNANDA KINGSLEY-THOMAS March 16, 2012

Stunning Monica.

Do you use tripod to take your photos? If you don't you must have amazing steady hands. This is os gorgeous. #10040380

Mary K. Robison March 26, 2012

Such a gorgeous Finalist, Monica ~
Congratulations to you! #10056118

FERNANDA KINGSLEY-THOMAS March 26, 2012

Congratulations Monica. So well deserved, as there are many others. #10058727

Patrick Rouzes level-classic March 26, 2012

Congratulations , Monica! AMAZING! #10059303

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic March 26, 2012

Huge CONGRATZ on the Finalist and good luck in the next round!!!

UB. #10060114

Monica Mermoz level-classic March 27, 2012

Thank you very much, Mary, Fernanda,Patrick and Usman!!
I'm glad to have a finalist amongst so many beautiful photos from the BP members!
Thanks for your support!! #10062008

Mary K. Robison March 29, 2012

Good to see this gorgeous macro among the gold winners, Monica!
CONGRATULATIONS to you! #10064597

Rudi Reiner level-classic March 29, 2012

Wow, what a fantastic marco shot! #10065749

JO ANN CLEVELAND March 31, 2012

Congratulations on this super SECOND PLACE WIN Monica!

jo ann c.
#10068928

Merna L. Nobile April 01, 2012


What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.
Congratulations! Merna
#10070312

Monica Mermoz level-classic April 02, 2012

Thank you so much, Mary, Rudi, Jo Ann and Merna!! I truly appreciate your kind comments! #10072274

David M. Montero April 05, 2012

Beautiful! Congratulations on a well deserved win Mónica! #10076442

Donna McMillan April 07, 2012

Wow Monica, this is a beautiful capture! I love your POV and the deep colors. Congrats! #10079958

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic April 08, 2012

CONGRATZ on this superb Winner!!!

UB. #10081799

Laurie Daily level-deluxe July 17, 2012

You are inspiring me!!!! Beautfiful winner, Monica! #10233817

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