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Updated watermark 02-08-09.It's my first true flower macro. Well, the first true "decent" one, anyway.
Taken late afternoon, using Pentax K110D and Pentax 18-55 lens with Quantaray 52mm +10 macro filter and Quantaray 52mm polarizing filter.
Post Work:
-slight crop to square
-border
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Comments: 87
catacosmosis-xo In reply to ??? [2008-11-25 20:38:56 +0000 UTC]
I love that sort of photography - it's really fun to get down there and see them in such a different way.
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winonempty In reply to catacosmosis-xo [2008-11-29 01:28:03 +0000 UTC]
exactly, thats why I do it!
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AmberSunset [2008-05-30 12:40:05 +0000 UTC]
So pretty... I like the cropping and the colors.
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papatheo [2008-04-24 01:28:15 +0000 UTC]
Just awesome... I love everything about this shot!!!!
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catacosmosis-xo In reply to papatheo [2008-04-24 10:05:02 +0000 UTC]
I love the yellow. Yellow and purple are wonderful complimentary colors.
Thank you!
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papatheo In reply to catacosmosis-xo [2008-05-01 04:26:09 +0000 UTC]
They are!!! You are very welcome!!!!
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catacosmosis-xo In reply to Jna1985 [2008-04-07 14:33:29 +0000 UTC]
Thank you!! Just getting started with a new filter, this is the first of a series of shots with it. Still learning.
I appreciate your support!! So glad you enjoyed it!
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Jna1985 In reply to catacosmosis-xo [2008-04-08 10:23:05 +0000 UTC]
polarizing filters can give great results!
good luck practicing
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catacosmosis-xo In reply to Jna1985 [2008-04-08 14:20:02 +0000 UTC]
I'm still learning how to use the circular polarizer - it is a bit tricky for me.
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Jna1985 In reply to catacosmosis-xo [2008-04-09 08:18:43 +0000 UTC]
I only use an UV-filter
is it very hard to use?
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catacosmosis-xo In reply to Jna1985 [2008-04-09 11:46:56 +0000 UTC]
Well, I don't know if I would say "hard," but I just don't get it. I know that with the circular one you can turn it to get different effects, theoretically, but I haven't ever noticed a difference in mine when I turn it. The shots look the same to me. So I'm not sure if I'm missing something.
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Jna1985 In reply to catacosmosis-xo [2008-04-10 07:51:07 +0000 UTC]
Uhm.. when you shoot through glass you should a difference..
The reflection will be gone, if turned.
Well theoretically
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catacosmosis-xo In reply to Jna1985 [2008-04-10 13:34:21 +0000 UTC]
Aha!! That explains why these shots didn't change - no glass.
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Jna1985 In reply to catacosmosis-xo [2008-04-11 10:03:19 +0000 UTC]
I guess, try shooting through glass,
or maybe the sky will change too when you turn it
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perception-obscure [2008-03-31 17:45:13 +0000 UTC]
This gem has been featured in my journal [link]
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catacosmosis-xo In reply to perception-obscure [2008-04-01 02:22:23 +0000 UTC]
OMG, I'm so surprised and flattered!! Thank you very much!!
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ZenAkita [2008-03-18 08:32:43 +0000 UTC]
nice! I hear if you use a one of those sunshades that are like tin foil you can add some ambient light to do those kinda macros perfectly
Nice capture!
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catacosmosis-xo In reply to ZenAkita [2008-03-24 15:58:40 +0000 UTC]
Oh cool tip!!!! Sounds like something obvious - why didn't I think of it? Oh, I guess because I don't think about those things too often. I just wait for them to jump out at me.
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ZenAkita In reply to catacosmosis-xo [2008-03-25 19:37:20 +0000 UTC]
JUMP JUMP
heehe. I sometimes use a mirror when im shooting ebay shots just so I can put the light directly on something I want to stand out or not have shadowing.
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catacosmosis-xo In reply to Ytzeek [2008-03-24 16:10:46 +0000 UTC]
Oh wow!! Thank you - I have only seen it now!! I'm so thankful - !!
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catacosmosis-xo In reply to RickHaigh [2008-03-17 02:21:48 +0000 UTC]
Thank you!! I love purples!!
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RickHaigh In reply to catacosmosis-xo [2008-03-17 08:05:40 +0000 UTC]
me too.. you're welcome, hun..
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scarletgabbi [2008-03-13 14:37:15 +0000 UTC]
Wow , beautiful this looks much better then my crocus macro pic
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catacosmosis-xo In reply to scarletgabbi [2008-03-17 02:38:22 +0000 UTC]
I don't think it is! Your shot has much better lighting than mine, I think. I keep thinking mine is too dark, not enough light on that center yellowish part...
But, that's what I see. LOL I like your shot very much! In fact, just
d it!
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scarletgabbi In reply to catacosmosis-xo [2008-03-17 15:46:38 +0000 UTC]
Thank you very much but yours got a better graphic then mine
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catacosmosis-xo In reply to scarletgabbi [2008-03-24 16:10:20 +0000 UTC]
Well - you know what, I think we all see mostly the bad parts of our own shots for some reason. Have you noticed it? LOL
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fergi111 [2008-03-13 13:24:23 +0000 UTC]
It is like a peek into an unknown place. A sudden reveal
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catacosmosis-xo In reply to fergi111 [2008-03-17 02:35:11 +0000 UTC]
I LOVE your comment. It's always so nice to see what other people see in something...
Thank you!
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fergi111 In reply to catacosmosis-xo [2008-03-18 02:05:50 +0000 UTC]
I try to give you insight itto how I see it
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catacosmosis-xo In reply to fergi111 [2008-03-24 16:01:32 +0000 UTC]
Your comments are always excellent at that.
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fergi111 In reply to catacosmosis-xo [2008-03-25 12:15:33 +0000 UTC]
it is your talent that is excellent
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balloonfactory [2008-03-13 08:57:56 +0000 UTC]
It's superb - I must look closer at crocuses in future
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catacosmosis-xo In reply to balloonfactory [2008-03-17 02:53:35 +0000 UTC]
Thanks - yes, they're lovely flowers!!
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Gerridwen [2008-03-11 14:32:28 +0000 UTC]
Beautifull... perfect colors and focus!
I wish that we had flowers already...
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catacosmosis-xo In reply to Gerridwen [2008-03-12 02:25:09 +0000 UTC]
Thank you, hun!! These are the first to pop up here.
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GreenEyedHarpy [2008-03-11 13:06:10 +0000 UTC]
Lovely work hun! I love Crocus, they are such an amazing colour and you've captured this one really nicely. Great work
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