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Wild Rose I
Posted by jamesy (christchurch, New Zealand) on 23 February 2009 in Plant & Nature.
taken near Omarama this was me practising with the DOF
I really enjoy taking photos and would appreciate your feedback so that I can learn as I go. I particularly enjoy photographing birds animals and landscapes
Linerberry from Sumner, Christchurch, New Zealand
Practising?? Perfect!!! Good on ya mate!
23 Feb 2009 5:21am
john4jack from Corvallis, United States
Lovely, Debbie! Outstanding selective focus!
23 Feb 2009 5:30am
Mike from Lichfield, United Kingdom
A shallow depth of field really makes flowers stand out. Lovely shot.
23 Feb 2009 7:56am
Maxine from Rangiora, New Zealand
And practice makes perfect! Super shot Deb, perfect DOF !
23 Feb 2009 9:31am
MrsAmber from West Wickham, United Kingdom
Lovely close up. Very Pretty in Pink! ( and such a contrast from my 'orrible muddy shot today!)
23 Feb 2009 10:41am
Lee from Fort Frances Ontario, Canada
Looks like you've practiced before. Good job.
23 Feb 2009 12:37pm
Anthony Lambert from Bielefeld, Germany
Got it cracked I reckon,super shot !!
I´m catching up on the last few days,I´ve missed some super shots I see !!
23 Feb 2009 1:00pm
Susan from Fort Lauderdale, FL, United States
You did a very nice job with the DOF...... Beautiful shot!!
23 Feb 2009 1:14pm
Christopher Bloor from Atlanta, United States
The pink really makes it pop. Well done.
23 Feb 2009 1:23pm
@Christopher Bloor: thanks for the comment and the visit
kylie from Shanghai, China
It looks to me like you have this DOF thing sorted! Beautiful flower Deb, it really "pops" out of this image
23 Feb 2009 1:38pm
Lorraine from Gatineau, Canada
What a lovely, lovely breath of fresh air, and the bokeh is a dream ;)
23 Feb 2009 1:41pm
EYES WIDE SHUT from The library of my soul, United Kingdom
Who needs practice Debbie, you've got it down to a fine art. A gorgeous photograph. Superb work
23 Feb 2009 2:35pm
JJ from Jersey City, United States
you nailed the DOF on this one, truly a beauty of a shoot, noot only great DOF, but nicely composed and gorgeous colors
23 Feb 2009 4:10pm
peter from new york, United States
what a beautiful flower whose delicate petals are contrasted by those pink thorns.
23 Feb 2009 4:13pm
mellofello from United Kingdom
Beautiful delicate shades of colour. It's lovely Jamesy.
23 Feb 2009 6:30pm
romina from bucharest, Romania
interesting. those wild roses seem to have much more thorns than those from my grandmothers garden. and they look a lot like apple flower.. i like this combination. wild and beautiful
23 Feb 2009 9:43pm
@romina: thanks alot you have some beautiful portraits on your site
Fliss from Melbourne Beach, United States
Such a gorgeous shot... the dof is excellent... love those flowers...
23 Feb 2009 10:38pm
Charles from New York, United States
I wish I could practice like that. Nicely done.
24 Feb 2009 12:26am
Bookfool from Mississippi, United States
When I first read your description, my brain said, "Obamarama". Think we're getting a wee bit of presidential overdose, here. LOL That's a beautiful photo. The colors are amazing.
24 Feb 2009 2:24am
Canon PowerShot S3 IS
1/800 second
F/3.5
72 mm