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Photo Info
| Uploaded | August 3, 2011 |
| Taken | August 3, 2011 |
| Make | Nikon Corporation |
| Model | NIKON D40X |
| Exposure | 1/30 sec at f/16 |
| Flash | No Flash |
| Focal Length | 300 mm |
| ISO | 250 |
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A light shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day star arise in your hearts..
II Peter 1: 19
The back side of a hollyhock
Turns around to face life
And learns there is no block,
To obscure vision to sight,
When it can see God's light...
Poetry by me, AJP
There were variable types of lighting this morning when I shot this picture...and this is a mix of shade and light.. What caught my eye before shooting, was the golden brightness of the field beyond, where the hollyhock was facing ...
I could not help but notice the green star attached to the back of the flower and the center tones have rays projecting around it like the sun. To go a step further, the leaf above the star on the stem appears to be pushing the flower forward to face the light... Sometimes it is necessary to look toward the beyond to give light to darkness.
Focal length macro/ 300 mm
F-number F/16
Exposure time 1/30 sec.
ISO speed 200
Exposure program manual
Tripod
12 responses
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je suis moi gave props (3 Aug 2011):
This is so pretty Andrea.
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Judy and Wayne Wanamaker gave props (3 Aug 2011):
A sharp and beautiful image! I love your essay too. The golden background is perfect for this.
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Carol Holmes gave props (3 Aug 2011):
wonderful narrative...beautiful capture
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Sarah Springer (Deleted) gave props (3 Aug 2011):
This is so beautiful.....It truly is one of my favorites....Love the color, detail and the poetry
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JanElle gave props (3 Aug 2011):
Exceptional lighting and detail on this floral.. the narrative really adds to this, too. I love it!
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Donna Mullins gave props (3 Aug 2011):
great poem Andrea and a neat photo!
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Ann Reece gave props (3 Aug 2011):
What a great shot of the hollyhock. Flowers are beautiful from the inside out, front and back. The golden background was definitely perfect for this : )
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Susan Littlefield gave props (4 Aug 2011):
Beatiful POV for your shot; the yellow background really makes the hollyhock pop!!
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Donald Garrett gave props (4 Aug 2011):
Well seen and presented, Andrea. Nature did it just right with that star being the vessel for the flower to spring from.
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Deborah Downes gave props (5 Aug 2011):
Wonderful POV. Love the mix of shade and light and the details.
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Saroj Swain gave props (6 Aug 2011):
So lovely shot Andrea!!!
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Regenia Brabham gave props (9 Aug 2011):
I love the teeny tiny details. Fabulous!!
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