Inspiring Photo: Ring Around The Proverbial Rosy #9709589

Ring Around The Proverbial Rosy

Uploaded: January 27, 2010

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Nikon D200, Date: 1/22/10 @ 12:51 p.m. using ambient window light, Shutter Speed, 1/40 sec, Aperture: f/3.5, ISO: 100, Focal Length 60mm, Spot metering, Manual Mode. Lens Nikon 60.0mm.
The rain was pounding so I had to get my new plant out of the weather before it was pounded to smithereens (is that a word?)...thus all the water.
This is a Chantilly Lace Hydrangea. The hydrangea (any type) has been one of the hardest flowers for me to capture due to it's variable difference of height from blossom to blossom...I found this ring of new buds on a new plant my husband just bought for me no reason..."just because"! (Super Sweet Man!) He knows how much I love this flower and this is a unique version of your typical hydrangea.

Exif: F Number: 3.5, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/40 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 100, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 60.00 mm, Model: NIKON D200

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Michelle Alton January 27, 2010

Gorgeous! #1231651

Susan M. Reynolds January 27, 2010

Thank you Michelle :) #8334772

Debbie E. Payne March 19, 2010

Very good macro, Susan. I like the black background; it sets it off so perfectly! Not being able to lift my camera I also haven't been to the store to buy any bouquets this year yet. I will have to wait a while for flowers. I did have the first tiny crocuses blooming in the front yard, but then it snowed today. Always the case in Colorado. #8466630

Jeff E Jensen March 19, 2010

Absolutely beautiful Susan! Well done. #8466657

Susan M. Reynolds March 19, 2010

Thanks, Jeff, and Debbie - hope you're better soon ~ #8467140

Dale Hardin March 19, 2010

This is so interesting and brought back a long lost memory. As a child, we used to eat those little unopened blossoms. One by one. Have no idea why and can't remember how they tasted. #8467255

Anthony L. Mancuso March 20, 2010

Excellent lighting and color Susan, I think the center weighted comp works really well also...Isn't there a song that starts off with "Chantilly lace and a something something something? Congrats on the EP! #8467641

Peter W. Marks March 20, 2010

Beautiful image Susan and as Debbie said, the setting against the black background is perfect.
Yes Tony, Chantilly lace was sung by the "Big Bopper', Jerry lee Lewis.
The song goes something like this-

"Chantily lace and a pretty face and a pony tail hangin' down
A wiggle and a walk and a giggle and a talk made the world go round
There ain't nothing in the world
Like a big eyed girl to make me act so funny make me spend my money
Make me fool real loose like a long necked goose......etc etc"

#8468303

Debbie E. Payne March 20, 2010

Peter..... "Ahhhh baby. that's the one I like!!!!" - You can tell we are not quite in the same generation that Tony is in.. #8468488

Michael Kelly March 20, 2010

Nicely done Susan - the background is excellent and the flowers look soft and natural.

LOL you guys "Great balls of fire" you crack me up. #8468525

Kathleen Nealon March 21, 2010

Susan. This is lovely. Your focus and dof have created this winner (IMHO). #8469331

Joan E. Hoffman March 21, 2010

Would never have guessed this was a hydrangea Susan, very unusual and unusually beautiful. Fantastic shot! Remind me not to enter anything in flowers this month, you and Dale have it all tied up! LOL

Thanks Peter, now I will be singing that all day in my head! (which is far better that out loud!) #8470026

Ellen H. Robertson March 21, 2010

Great job Susan, Congrats on the EP. This is beautiful.

Thanks for the song, Joan I agree, that is one that once it gets into your head it will not leave. #8470530

Rita K. Connell March 21, 2010

susan this is very beautiful your pov and focus is very nice. your lighting is quiet nice. I can see why this was a winner. three cheers for you congrats on the EP #8470779

Susan M. Reynolds March 21, 2010

This was entered in Jan I think...thank you all for the nice compliments :) #8470910

Aimee C. Eisaman March 22, 2010

O I love that song...my Grandmother used to play it for me all the time when I was getting ready to go out somewhere. I think this is a lovely macro! The light is so pretty and I like how it naturally falls off around the edges! Congrats on your EP! :~) #8471546

Susan M. Reynolds March 24, 2010

Thank you, Aimee and love the song Pete! #8478209

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