Pertinent technical details or techniques: Canon 400D, Tamron 55-200 @ 171, 1/80 @ f6.3, ISO 400
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We are rapidly approaching lockdown here and the only consolation seems to be that open spaces remain available. Got out the other day to shoot the tiny ipheions that just about reach out from among the grass, but alas there were very few this year. This the best image I could get. Added some partial vignetting.
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This is beautiful. The dof is perfect - the background is soft and lovely, while the flower is nice and sharp. The light is wonderful. I especially like the subtle tones of the petals and the angle you used. Gives a nice sense of depth.
… and it is a splendid image, I like the creamy feeling and the smooth transition from the background to the flower… Very relaxing and intimate, at least for me…
Ian, this is a beauty. The simplicity of the flower and it’s sharpness make it special. (The pale blue color and clean petals remind me of a wildflower called Quaker Ladies or Bluets that will show up around here in another few weeks.)
