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Uploaded: July 08, 2009
This shot was taken right after a rain storm. While there are no obvious raindrops there is a sheen from the wetness.
These florets and buds are very tiny and the entire floral can fit into the palm of my hand.
This was taken using my Sigma 100mm Macro Lens with the aperture set at 7.1 to obtain more detail.
Entered into Details and Macros.
Exif: F Number: 7.1, Exposure Bias Value: -1.00, ExposureTime: 1/800 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 400, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 150.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Annie Booth July 08, 2009
Melissa- What a beautiful picture of these buds and flowers. I love the little curly things coming out of them. Gorgeous colors.Have a wonderful day my friend. #1151451
Marty Straub July 08, 2009
You're right, Melissa. Rain really brings out the best color, and you brought out the best of this tiny plant. Wonderful macro. #7717869Sam Britt July 08, 2009
Terrific details, great composition & lighting, Melissa. #7717903Martha R. Mazon July 08, 2009
Stunning macro, Melissa, with excellent lighting and clarity! I love the way the background color echoes the color of the stems. Beautiful. #7717990Jessica Jenney July 08, 2009
Beautiful, soft lighting, terrific detail and composition, Melissa! #7718017Robert R. Goodman July 08, 2009
Hi Milissa,I wish I could get detail like this.Stunning capture!!!!! #7718035Melissa G. Meiselman July 08, 2009
Thanks so much Annie, Marty, Sam, Martha, Jessica and Bobby for your great comments!!! #7718055Dominick M. Dimacale July 08, 2009
Lovely florals and details here, Melissa.
Dominick #7718140
Melissa Olsen July 08, 2009
I love little delicate flowers like these. Wonderful image, Melissa! #7718250Val Feldman July 08, 2009
Wonderful shot of these beautiful white crepe myrtle florets - they really are very tiny and you've captured them perfectly with wonderful light and great detail...the b/g suits them perfectly! Great capture, Ms. Melissa! #7718320Rajeev 270293 Kashyap July 08, 2009
Absolutely beautiful image Melissa! #7718397Daniella Puente July 08, 2009
GORGEOUS capture Melissa, love it! #7718488Ruth Grimm July 08, 2009
Lovely Melissa! ! While there is nothing to indicate how small they are, it's firly plain that they are quite petite!! Wonderful capture, just wonderful! #7718539Julianne Bradford July 08, 2009
Beautiful macro Melissa! #7718541Carrie M. Groseclose July 08, 2009
Wonderful lighting and detail, Melissa. Beautiful capture of these delicate buds and blossoms! #7718697Courtenay Vanderbilt July 08, 2009
Beautifully captured crepe myrtle blossoms with fine details and lighting, Melissa! #7718815Daiana Kelly July 08, 2009
Beautiful macro, detail and lighting. Nicely done! #7718871Nadya Johnson July 08, 2009
This is so delicate and beautiful, with fascinating shapes and lines. I love the different stages of the flowers. Gorgeous macro, Melissa! #7718876Melissa G. Meiselman July 08, 2009
Thanks everyone for all of these great comments!!! They are very much appreciated!!!! #7718957Tiia Vissak July 08, 2009
a fantastic close-up! #7718984Julianna J. Collett July 08, 2009
Beautifully done Melissa! #7718991John Connolly July 08, 2009
Marvelous close up work here Melissa! Your color and detail is totally awesome! #7719057Melissa G. Meiselman July 08, 2009
Thanks so much Tila, Julianna and John for looking and leaving these great comments!!! #7719058Patricia Ronan July 08, 2009
Beautiful light, focus and clarity in this lovley macro Melissa:) #7719130Tarun Bose July 08, 2009
Excellent capture, like the selective focussing, Melissa. #7719134Carol Sawyer July 08, 2009
Outstanding details and beautiful macro, Melissa!! #7719188Kelly S. Cavanaugh July 08, 2009
Beautiful capture with excellent details, Melissa! #7719328Jack Ryan July 08, 2009
Excellent detail in this well composed image. Nicely done! #7719440Melissa G. Meiselman July 08, 2009
Thanks so much Patricia, Tarun, Carol, Kelly and Jack for your wonderful comments!!! #7719471Anita Hogue July 08, 2009
An absolutely gorgeous capture Melissa! #7719546Tammy Espino July 08, 2009
Stunning, I really like all the little curly q's :) #7719551Deb Koskovich July 08, 2009
Fabulous detail!! #7719697Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna July 08, 2009
Lovely image, Melissa, showing all the different stages of blooming!!! :-) k #7719921Eugenio Diaz July 08, 2009
Wonderful colors,details & dof!!! Excellent my friend, Have a great day!!!! #7720277frank w. degenhardt July 08, 2009
Melissa- A wonderful presentation of these flowers and buds done with outstanding composition. The flowers are beautiful and the details of the buds fabulous. I agree with everyone about the little curly Q's and how they add so much to the picture. Gorgeous colors and lighting.Karen Engelbreth July 09, 2009
Beautiful macro, Melissa.... #7720644Douglas Pignet July 09, 2009
Very kewl floral macro here Melissa, very well done. #7720749Joy Rector July 09, 2009
beautiful #7721051Nancy L. Green July 09, 2009
FANTASTIC macro work Melissa, I love the wonderful soft shades of green and the soft lighting, WTG!! <>< #7721423Melissa G. Meiselman July 09, 2009
Thanks so much for all of your wonderful comments!! I appreciate each and every one!!! #7721893Anita Tykwinski July 09, 2009
Nice clear capture of these precious little flowers and buds. #7722885Hayden Cannon July 10, 2009
Fantastic capture Melissa stunning colors, lighting comp and details great photo! #7724303Debra K. Johnson July 10, 2009
This absolutely beautiful. Wonderful capture. #7724773Melissa G. Meiselman July 10, 2009
Thanks so much Anita, Hayden and Debra for your wonderful comments!! #7726165Sunae G. Fosmark July 14, 2009
Beautiful! You bring out beauty from common flowers with your technique. Awesome macro work, Melissa! #7740245Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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