Cute But Stupid
japanese columbine
Posted by amy (Nanaimo, BC, Canada) on 15 June 2007 in Plant & Nature and Portfolio.
...did I mention my flowers are blooming?
You can view my gallery of images and calendar for sale at: cute but stupid . I'm slowly adding more to the site and if there is something in my portfolio you would like to purchase but is not available on my site just contact me and I'll make it available.
I appreciate all visits and comments and thank you always... ;-)
badala from Leiria, Portugal
A perfect subject, beautiful colors, and good eye for composition.
15 Jun 2007 6:19am
@badala: Thanks badala!! ;-)
@Anup: Hi Anup!! Really appreciate that!! ;-)
@ling: Thank you so much ling!! ;-)
Jen from Jessup, United States
Now this is absolute PERFECTION...the sun just makes it glow and you have caught all the details and colors just right!!!!
I LOVE ITTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT!!!!! : ) : ) : )
15 Jun 2007 10:45am
@Jen: Now don't hold back Jen! LOL Thanks girl! I was slightly pleased with it myself.. ;-) Glad I got the shot when I did... we had a nasty hail storm last night and unfortunately the blossoms got pummelled. Typical Alberta weather!!
@Nick Passantino: Did I mention lately, Nick, that I really really love my macro!! LOL Thanks, Nick! ;-)
@Stunner: Hey Stunner!! How's it going? Thanks a bunch, eh?!! ;-)
@craiger: Thanks Craig!! Muchly appreciated!
@Alfredo J. Martiz J.: Thanks!! ;-)
Jerry from Tampa, United States
AMY - this is SPECTACULAR!!!! Exquisite colors and marvelous detail! A real WINNER!!!!!
15 Jun 2007 2:47pm
@Jerry: You're so sweet Jerry!! Thank you!! And I'm soooo glad you're back!!!!!
Roberta from Rocky Mountain House, Canada
Well done Amy! Good depth, nice focus.....
15 Jun 2007 3:08pm
@Roberta: Hey!! The lessons are starting to gel!!! The hummingbirds are starting to really come now. Will have to start the stalking soon... are ya game?
@yiannis krikis: Hey yiannis!! Thanks so much ;-)
@Stu: Truly thanks Stu!! I was happy, needless to say, when I downloaded it. ;-)
@Laurie: Thanks so much!! ;-)
##AMIT## from Santa Clara, CA, United States
It seems every one is master in macro shot except me..fantastic macro shot
15 Jun 2007 4:33pm
@##AMIT##: Nah.. practice practice practice!! LOL Thanks so much!! ;-)
@Kheoh Yee Wei: Thank you so much Kheoh!! ;-)
Laurie from New Jersey, United States
This is beautiful. I love the combination of colors. Lovely details too.
15 Jun 2007 6:28pm
@Laurie: Hi Laurie!! Really appreciate that!! I like it when it comes out of the camera post worthy with any tweaking needed.. makes my day!!
Robert from Oshawa, Canada
This is among your best macros, Amy. Gorgeous lighting and colour.
15 Jun 2007 7:49pm
@Robert: Wow! Thank you Robert. That truly means a lot!! ;-)
@Alexandra: Hi Alexandra!! I truly appreciate your comment.. thank you!
john from Oakville, Canada
What a terrific dynamic photograph. It almost looks like a rocket engine firing.
15 Jun 2007 9:19pm
@john: That's a most interesting observation... cool. Thanks!! ;-)
bronzebilly u.k. from cardiff, United Kingdom
hey cutes--beautifully crafted image this baby--superb colours and you've got the shape just spot on--you clever snapper you--billy
15 Jun 2007 11:16pm
@bronzebilly u.k.: Hey billy!! Thought you went underground again!!! I'm not clever I'm brilliant!!! Nah, just really pleased this image spoke to so many. Muchos gracias mi amigo!!! ;-)
@Sidonie: I'm humbled by your comment Sidonie. All I can say is Thank You. ;-)
Behrooz from Tehran, Iran
The colors of a dream. With that DOF and the lighting, it's just perfect.
16 Jun 2007 6:32pm
@Behrooz: Thanks Behrooz!! I'm finally figuring out how to use this macro right!! ;-)
@Manuela Photography: Thanks Manuela!! Late afternoon/early evening light can be so great around here. ;-)
Rahul from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
BEAUTIFUL, you know i wont say much about the macros. LOL!!!! And u sure know the reason why, hahaha.....
17 Jun 2007 5:17pm
@Rahul: Hi Rahul!! I need to tease you with the macros... it keeps you giggling! LOL
@vera: Hi vera! Thanks for the comment... I wanted to keep the white as it was because otherwise it made the colour of the flower look wrong. Really appreciate your observation!!! ;-)
@Sash: Thanks Sash!! very much.. ;-)
Nikon D70
1/320 second
F/10.0
ISO 200
90 mm (35mm equiv.)