Cute But Stupid
springing up
Posted by amy (Nanaimo, BC, Canada) on 8 May 2008 in Plant & Nature and Portfolio.
It rained cats and dogs when I got home last night from work and then the sun came out for a few minutes. Grabbed my camera and flew out the door to try to show that there is a bit of spring here. This flower is of the crocus family. Can't remember the name of it though. ;-) Then again who cares? It's a sign of spring!!! LOL
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Michael Skorulski from Cigel, Hong Kong
Fantastic image, Amy. Love the colors and those water droplets.
8 May 2008 5:05am
@Michael Skorulski: Thank you so much Michael!! Are you Saudi still? Or are you now in Hong Kong? And as is typical here the wonders of the Rockies and Alberta... it's snowing. Maybe now we won't get the May Long Weekend snow... LOL!!!!
Stu from Kyoto, Japan
A fantastic macro, Amy! Love the crispness and colours.
Macro lens?
8 May 2008 5:24am
@Stu: Yep! It's my Nikon 60mm micro lens. Thanks so much!! And just a little weather update... it's snowing. I spoke too soon. Should know better than to temp the fates. LOL!!!
Marion from Nanaimo, BC, Canada
A great and interesting picture caught at just the right time. The sun right after the rain makes for a fantastic capture and you got it just right as always. I really like it.
8 May 2008 5:35am
@Marion: Thanks Marion!! Guess I spoke too soon... it's snowing... again.. And we're getting a heck of a dump!! Please tell me there's no snow there?!!! LOL
Paul van der Meer from Valkenswaard, Netherlands
It's a beautiful sign and picture, love the spring;-)
8 May 2008 5:50am
Mandy from Johannesburg, South Africa
awesome macro Amy, I love the detail you've captured...the lighting was AWESOME
8 May 2008 6:38am
Ana Lúcia from Leiria, Portugal
Wonderful colours and love the water drops detail amy! :)
8 May 2008 7:20am
ruben latre from Terrassa, Spain
Really impressive macro, I love the drops details and kind of hairy flower !! Fantastic DOF !! great work !!
8 May 2008 8:57am
Craig from Vacaville, California, United States
Well done Amy! Love the focus and colors here!
8 May 2008 10:44am
@Craig: Guess what Mr California? It's snowing!! Yep, lots of wet white stuff... sucks to be me, eh?!! LOL Thanks always, Craig!
Jen from Alpharetta, United States
Gorgeous Gorgeous focus and colors!!!
I am so glad spring has sprung for you!!! YAY!!!!
8 May 2008 10:51am
@Jen: I spoke too soon... IT'S SNOWING!!! We got quite a big wet dump over night and it's still falling now (8:07am). Little bit of a treacherous drive into town to the office. Nasty slush.... sigh... big deep sigh... Oh well, we were told the house in Nanaimo should be completed by May 30th (which is my last day at work!!). Now all we need is for the acreage to sell.... ;-)
Earnest from Oklahoma, United States
Looks great, Amy. Excellent macro and you can quit complaining about my rainy day photo opportunities... :-)
8 May 2008 11:46am
@Earnest: Hmmm, but I must complain as it's now snowing... yep, snowing. Very wet, very heavy white stuff. .... sigh...
@Lorraine: Thank you so much, my girl!! However, methinks I spoke too soon... yep, it's snowing. Buckets of the wet stuff. Boo hoo hoo!!! LOL
Peter Miller from Lichfield, United Kingdom
Colours and textures on this are great
8 May 2008 1:55pm
@Peter Miller: Thanks Peter! Really appreciate it. Tomorrow's post may be of snow... yep, the white stuff is coming down pretty wet and nasty... sigh.. deeper sigh... ;-)
Michael Skorulski from Cigel, Hong Kong
Hii, Amy. To answer your question: I'm still in Saudi but will post photos from Slovakia or elsewhere as I run out of Saudi pix. I don't know how that Hong Kong thing got in there.
8 May 2008 2:57pm
Helma from Tehran, Iran
Great macro with nice detail and best focuss on the water ... nice capture , thanks.
8 May 2008 3:25pm
Brandi and Teri from Canada
Ok, we know that we're no experts here, but we both think this photo is amazing!
8 May 2008 3:35pm
Anne from White Rock, Canada
This is really beautiful Amy! A real touch of colour that shows Spring is actually starting there! Looks like there is oodles of water on this flower too!
8 May 2008 3:49pm
@Anne: Spring? SPRING??? It's snowing!! We've got a good 6inches now... and more to come. Hate spring snow storms. Nasty slush. Trees breaking. Cars in the ditch (please don't let it be me.. LOL!!)... sigh... Thanks oodles Anne!
yiannis krikis from thessaloniki, Greece
very fresh and very beautiful colors - a masterpiece
8 May 2008 5:41pm
Sarah [ cupcake] from Statesville, United States
Lovely. The water droplets... the DOF the colors.. all magnificent. Great shot!
8 May 2008 5:49pm
Nataly from Santa Monica, United States
Wonderful shot! So delicate and fresh. Beautiful!
8 May 2008 5:59pm
Ina from Krugersdorp, South Africa
B R I L L I A N T capture Amy! Wow!
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8 May 2008 6:09pm
DaveB from Exeter, United Kingdom
Wow, wickedly sharp, lovely shot, the water drops and the slightly washed-out colours look great
8 May 2008 8:48pm
shahab from Qazvin, Iran
Fabulous macro shot Amy!Just love that droplets!Stunningly done!!!5*!
8 May 2008 9:10pm
MaryB from Staffordshire, United Kingdom
Simply a superb macro shot Amy, Wow! you've captured every detail of the opening bud and water droplets perfectly. Hurray for Spring :)
8 May 2008 10:48pm
Nick Passantino from Bronx, United States
figured I'd pop by and see how you were doing. glad to see some signs of spring finally hit you.
8 May 2008 11:06pm
@Nick Passantino: Hey Nick!! Great to see you visiting. And I've been somewhat MIA from yours... been having a heck of time keeping up lately. Having said that I'm now going to pop over to your place!!!! Thanks for checking up on me!!!!!
Richard_Irwin from Belper, United Kingdom
Horaaay, spring has finally shown itself to be real and not just imagined. I'm so glad your getting a chance to grab your new camera and get out to practise on the plants that are springing up now.
8 May 2008 11:45pm
Viewfinder from Bradenton, United States
Beautiful flower; beautiful rain. Wish you'd send some over here to Florida, where rain is supposed to happen...
9 May 2008 12:35am
Dylan from Delhi, United States
Nice soft feel. I like the feathery look and deep colors.
9 May 2008 1:19am
ally (: from Singapore, Singapore
i love the tiny water droplets (: great capture.
9 May 2008 5:10am
Nikon D300
1/125 second
F/9.0
ISO 200
90 mm (35mm equiv.)