Secretive

Uploaded: November 13, 2013

Description

Side view of an osteospermum. I liked the way the very shallow DoF gave a sense of transparency to the forward petals.

f/2.8, 1/90, ISO100, 100mm + 20mm extension tube

** Flowers **

Comments

Tiia Vissak November 13, 2013

a lovely close-up! #1552409

John Connolly November 13, 2013

Incredible detail and gorgeous colors Martha! What a delightful macro capture! #10897865

Joy Rector November 13, 2013

beautiful #10897897

Colette M. Metcalf November 13, 2013

How gorgeous!!!! #10897905

David Phalen November 13, 2013

An outstanding and unique macro!! #10897909

Patrick Rouzes level-classic November 13, 2013

Beautiful colors, focus, comp & macro work, Martha.
WTG, my friend.
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Usman M. Bajwa level-classic January 01, 2014

Wonderful colors and close-up, Martha. CONGRATZ on the Gold badge!!!

UB. #10933446

Tiia Vissak January 01, 2014

Congrats! #10933502

Candace M. Cleveland January 01, 2014

Congratulations!! #10933712

Michele Peterson level-classic January 01, 2014

Very pretty, I like that incrediblely shallow dof, and the position of the flower makes it look like an ornament! Congratulations on the win!! #10934171

John Connolly January 01, 2014

Congratulations on your gold badge Martha! Well done, and Happy New Year! #10934233

Monnie Ryan January 01, 2014

Congratulations, Martha! #10934456

Martha R. Mazon level-classic January 01, 2014

Thanks so much, everyone! #10934619

David Phalen January 01, 2014

BIG Congrats on a fantastic Winner!! #10934696

Colette M. Metcalf January 02, 2014

Congrats on this beauty!!! #10934883

Daniella Puente January 02, 2014

Congratulations on this wonderful winner Martha! #10935614

JO ANN CLEVELAND January 03, 2014

Congratulations on your outstanding 2nd Place Gold winner Martha!

jo ann c. #10936109

Merna L. Nobile January 14, 2014


I recently opened my e-mail and found an announcement from Better Photo that the month of November award winners were basking in the glory of finding their name beside their beautiful entry. CONGRATULATIONS!
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