Early Bloom

Uploaded: March 26, 2007 09:49:15

Description

I just love it when the grape hyacinth blooms in early spring. Taken with a 70-300 lens @ 240 mm macro setting.

Exif: FNumber: 5.3, ExposureBiasValue: 0/6, ExposureTime: 0.005, Flash: flash did not fire, ISO: 400, WhiteBalance: auto white balance

Comments

Maria Warren level-classic March 26, 2007

this is so beautiful love how the background is blurry nice job #626818

Susan M. Hembree March 26, 2007

Thanks, Maria! The background is last years dead tulip leaves. I was really pleased with the overall effect from the shallow DOF as well. #4099771

RC Fritz March 26, 2007

Another great image, Susan. Fabulous colors and DOF! #4099965

Susan M. Hembree March 26, 2007

Thank you, RC! #4100124

Ken Smith level-classic March 26, 2007

You certainly have a way for vivid colors. Nice job, Susan..and thanks for your fun comment on my barbie shot! #4100517

Nikki McDonald level-classic March 26, 2007

Very nice details, Susan. I can see why this is called a grape hyacinty--the cluster of blossoms is very nice. Love the depth of color against those dead tulip leaves :) #4100527

Susan M. Hembree March 26, 2007

No problem, Ken, and I certainly appreciate your comments! Thanks, Nikki, for your thoughts as well! #4100534

Christy Nichols March 26, 2007

This is beautiful, Susan! Great colors and DOF!! #4100636

Susan M. Hembree March 26, 2007

Thanks so much, Christy! #4100697

Dennis Flanagan level-classic March 26, 2007

Love the bold colors Susan. #4101072

Alexander Grima March 29, 2007

Wow, this is fantastic. The color contrast is stunning! #4108774

Susan M. Hembree March 29, 2007

Thanks Dennis and Alexander! I really appreciate your comments! #4108802

Susan Fox March 31, 2007

Wonderful color and composition! Love it Susan! #4116433

Esther Smith March 31, 2007

I love everything about this Susan - the colors, DOF, the background!! #4116482

Susan M. Hembree March 31, 2007

Thanks Susan and Esther! #4117103

Nikki McDonald level-classic April 01, 2007

Just saw this in Editor's First Picks, Susan. That's a new feature that you can find under the Photo tab. Eight photos come up when you open the page; to see more, click the refresh/reload button on the right. They seem to come up randomly so you may have to view quite a few before your photo comes up. I think it's a great new feature as I'm discovering lots of wonderful photos I hadn't seen before plus revisiting some, like yours, that I have seen. Congratulations. #4120202

Susan M. Hembree April 01, 2007

Thanks for the tip, Nikki! I'll have to check it out! #4120218

Jenny Bosmans April 21, 2007

Excellent capture, Susan...great colors, detail and Dof! :) #4194373

Susan M. Hembree April 21, 2007

Thanks for your comments, Jenny! I appreciate them very much! #4195161

Ivan Chacon May 18, 2007

I love the simplicity on this gorgeous image Susan! :) #4298554

Susan M. Hembree May 18, 2007

Thanks, Ivan. I am glad you like the photo. #4298562

Nikki McDonald level-classic June 26, 2007

How many did you get, anyway :)
Congratulations on your finalist, Susan. #4442606

Pranay Koka June 26, 2007

lovely colors! congrats! #4443765

Susan M. Hembree June 26, 2007

I got two this month, Nikki, which is more than I'm use to. Thanks for the comments from both you and Pranay! #4443817

anonymous June 26, 2007

Congratulations Susan on your beautiful finalist! #4444101

Su Sana E. P level-classic June 27, 2007

Susan, Congratulations on this beautiful Finalist!! I love the details you've got. #4446350

Susan M. Hembree June 27, 2007

Thanks, Barbara and SuSana! #4446401

Pat Gamwell June 28, 2007

I was mesmerized how the flowers MOVE when you scroll down!! I played with it for a long time! FABULOUS shot, BIG Congrats! (Better late than never, right?) lol:) #4455301

Susan M. Hembree June 29, 2007

I love that you were able to play with my photo, Pat! Thanks so much for the encourating comments! #4456878

Patrick Rouzes level-classic June 29, 2007

Congratulations on this one, Susan! #4457742

Susan M. Hembree June 29, 2007

Thanks, Patrick! #4457895

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