MACRO MONDAYS (Almost) -- A Flower at Sunset
posted by micki at 6/19/2006 08:51:00 AM
Monday, June 19, 2006
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- Name: micki
- Location: United States
No digital photography here folks. Only film, all the time. No post processing. I shoot it, I have it developed, I scan the print, I post it. It is hoped that you would respect my ownership of the images posted, despite the ease with which you could copy them. If you would like a true photographic print of any of my images, please contact me at goodiesbaker@yahoo.com and I will be happy to provide you with one. Weapons of Choice: * Minolta 7000 * Minolta 9000 *Minolta Dynax 9 * Konica Minolta 70 *Minolta x-700 * Minolta AL-F Rangefinder *1958 Minolta Autocord *Holga *holgamod Holga *PIX Panorama Toy Camera *Polaroid One Step Close Up Lenses: Too many too list, just read the stats for each shot I post Scanner: Epson 4990 Perfection Photo Favorite Films: * Kodak Tri-X * Fuji Superia * Ilford HP5+ -- Goal: To make the best exposure possible, on film. A Theme a Day *Sunday – Take A Guess *Macro Mondays *A Glimpse of My Town Tuesdays *Wednesday's Colors *Thursday's Critter *Unique Film and/or Camera Fridays *Saturday – Anything goes
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OK, yesterday’s image was my tube of Crest Gel toothpaste. Stressing the word my here. I keep it hidden out of the children’s reach. I’m not sharing a tube with them any more. What a mess. The colors everyone liked came from the little flashlight I shined on the tube. The funny thing is, when York scanned this image, they balanced the color out to white. That made it way too easy to see it was a tube of toothpaste.
While not an actual macro shot today…just a close, close up, I’m posting anyway. It’s my blog, I’ll post what I want.
The whole family went down to the park a few weeks ago so I could shoot a sunset that turned out to be a washout. This was my first shot of the evening while waiting for the sun to go down. Caught this right before the sun sank behind the flowers that were in front of this little bloom. I used the gold side of my little reflector to throw some of that lovely light back onto the petals. So, all in all, the night wasn’t a complete loss.
Camera - Konica Minolta 70
Film - Kodak Ultra Color ISO 100
Shutter Speed - 1/30
Aperture Setting - f-11 Aperture Mode
Lens - Sigma 105mm portrait/macro lens
Gold side of 12’’ reflector used
Scanning Method - My scan from my cheap little hp officejet 5510v all-in-one copy/scanner/faxer/printer
I am impressed not just by this delightful shot of the flower but by the lengths you have gone to in bringing her to us. Just love the color off the gold reflector . . well worth all that care and effort.
Another gorgeous macro Micki. Great shot!
Lovely shot, Micki. The lighting works really well.
Beautiful shot Micki. The colouration throughout the shot is really lovely. I also like the dof and the selected focus. A joy to look at. Chris
It's a really beautiful shot, Micki! Is it an orchid?
Good technique and lighting. Half of lefttop petal gives the idea of how golden reflection makes the change. I like it. Gotta carry a reflector around. :-)
Wow this is beautiful! Love the painting characteristic of the picture. Definitely your best macro (in my opinion) so far.
Very nice shot ! I like the soft light.
Very good macro, nice one Micki!
It has a "painting" feel about it, another beautiful and original flower shot.
I absolutely love the background on this photo.
I like your framing for this fine macro.
very nice shot. love the colors and the background. great macro shot micki.
That gold reflector was just the trick - as always, thanks for sharing some of your technique!
Yup, a painting effect for sure. The colors are just right... kind of subtle.
Very nice Micki:) Nice soft colors.
Lovely! As usual, Micki.
Lovely! It's difficult to get the white to stand out against the white background in a shot like this but it worked out well here.
i like the composition and colors in the background..look like watercolor painting....lovely shot:-))
So beautiful! Love the deep green shades.
I also loved your Take a Guess(very cool!), the petunia macro & the June 13th photos(especially the 3rd one with the light to dark green reflections).
And I think that's AWESOME how your son overcame his fear of water!!! My brother had an autistic friend named Justin years ago. If he injured himself, he wouldn't be able to feel anything, so we had to be very careful when he came over. He was such a sweetie.
Your photos & stories are a constant source of inspiration.
Kind of hairy for a flower, isn't it? Did you put it in the freezer for a while to sedate it before you took this shot?
Lovely composition Micki
Nice shot Micki. I love the goldy tone you gave.
Otherwise, i would like some more details at the red bottom of the flower
Lovely work! The light you captured coming through the red pedals is a wonderful feature, along with the wonderful DOF.
WOW. This is just gorgeous - the lighting, the delicacy of the flower, the colors. beautifully captured micki!
Another gorgeous close up micki..This one sorta calmed me down!! i just got back from an exam, saw this pic and it just calmed me down...so soothing...well done
Beautiful image talented lady!!
Beautiful flower, beautiful shot.
GREAT GREAT SHOT!!
the lighting is quite nice in this one Micki - interesting flower also! cheers :)
Lovely. A delicate flower against a strong background.
Oh I feel another story about flowers and grasshoppers coming on... ;-)
nice shot....nice warm tones and a great painterly quality.
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