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Published: 2008-03-11 00:43:05 +0000 UTC; Views: 1683; Favourites: 87; Downloads: 0
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Description Updated watermark 02-08-09.

It's my first true flower macro. Well, the first true "decent" one, anyway. Trying to kill time before meeting with someone, I stopped at a friend's house (while she wasn't home, no less) and shot her flowers. This is her crocus.

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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catacosmosis-xo In reply to winonempty [2008-12-07 11:33:54 +0000 UTC]

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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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catacosmosis-xo In reply to AmberSunset [2008-05-30 14:41:42 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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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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Jna1985 [2008-04-05 18:59:36 +0000 UTC]

wow, very nice!!!
must fav!

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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 ZenAkita [2008-03-26 19:30:09 +0000 UTC]

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Ytzeek [2008-03-17 17:54:33 +0000 UTC]

You were featured here: [link]

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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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RickHaigh [2008-03-16 16:44:13 +0000 UTC]

amazing colour and detail, hun..

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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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catacosmosis-xo In reply to fergi111 [2008-03-26 20:04:04 +0000 UTC]

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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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SanziaRaphaela [2008-03-12 12:40:30 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful colors!

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catacosmosis-xo In reply to SanziaRaphaela [2008-03-12 14:47:22 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!!

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Dsslved [2008-03-11 21:47:08 +0000 UTC]

Great macro!

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catacosmosis-xo In reply to Dsslved [2008-03-12 02:11:25 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much!!

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Dsslved In reply to catacosmosis-xo [2008-03-12 10:34:10 +0000 UTC]

Your welcome!

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inObrAS [2008-03-11 18:28:18 +0000 UTC]

Wonderful shot!

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catacosmosis-xo In reply to inObrAS [2008-03-12 02:16:52 +0000 UTC]

Thanks my friend!!

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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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