From the core of Nature

...preserve it!

With a Minolta lens 50mm1.7 and a B+W X3 filter.
Hecha con un 50mm 1.7 de Minolta y una lente de aumento X3

Dedicated to a friend and his fantastic work: RCastro
Dedicada a un amigo y su fantástico trabajo: RCastro

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Ev Lloyd says:

This shot could not be more beautiful if you tried Alonso!
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Sherry says:

Beautiful colors ....
The dof is just perfect!
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

visualdensity says:

wow! amazing focus control. beautifully rich colors and lovely DoF. what else can one ask for from this shot? superb!

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myfear says:

Amazing composition, coloring and exposure! Wonderfull shot my friend! Love it!

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anon nona says:

perfectly beautiful!
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RedArt photographer says:

so excellent macro
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Tam*Tam says:

It's so wonderful to start the day with such beauty!
Thanks for that, my friend! :-)
Good morning and good day to you, Alonso! :-)
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bazpics says:

the beauty of nature has been captured by the beauty of you and your camera. lovely.
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La Route says:

What more can I say than, beautiful macro, Alonso.
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

disgustipado says:

Qué bueno el enfoque...y los colores!!
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

freemysoul says:

what a beautiful picture to start the day!!
Thanks!!
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juanmiguel [deleted] says:

Una maravilla de foto.Me encanta la composición y el foco.
Saludos.: )
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

MIRANDA, Bruno says:

Wow! Great DoF and colors! The photo are perfect and your work too one more time!
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Txanoduna says:

--Muy bueno el enfoque tan cerrado.
Feliz semana.
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zseike says:

oh that's lovely :)
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eboptica says:

Magnifica composición Alonso, me gusta muchísimo esa combinación de los colores y la estupenda profundidad de campo. Un magnifico detalle para un maestro como RCastro.
Feliz día!
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areyarey says:

wow - superb dof & compostion my friend :)
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

Haciendo clack says:

Una profundidad de campo en su justo punto.
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

flick.it says:

fantastic shot!
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usamabhatti says:

excellent macro my friend

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sakura love says:

beautiful shot
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

oliveshadow says:

Beautiful
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

Alberto Alrian says:

Me gusta mucho el detalle de cortar un petalo a la izquierda. La poca profundidad de campo, tambien esta muy bien elegida.

Un saludo.
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

*Glauka says:

Menudo espectáculo, niño.
No es para menos la dedicatoria.

Nosdíasssssssss :-)

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jacq77 says:

Fabulous colours, detail and composition my friend...this is stunning!!! Have a wonderful week!

I have faved and tagged your picture with BRAVO and this serves as an invitation to The Best: BRAVO.
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

Leanmar1 says:

Muy bueno el enfoque y impresionante,felicidades,amigo
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

malechuga says:

El enfoque selectivo la hace grande, que detalles y que color.

Buenísimo macro.

Saludos, amigo.
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

serni says:

wonderful colors and composition :-)

lucky R to get such a dedication!
thank you for the link, his photos are wonderful :-)
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

V. S. C. says:

Wow!! Preciosa. Me encanta el fondo desenfocado,
Muy buen trabajo Alonso.
Buenos días.
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

.tintin. says:

awesome dof & picture...but alonso as long as you let people see the large versions "someone" can still steal your photos !!
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

Diana_Bas says:

Genial! me encantan los tonos, es preciosa :)
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

kissss says:

Vaya tonos, y qué enfoque!!!!!!!!!! Feliz día, amigo ;))
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

egefan - Suzan Almond says:

Essence of summer ! Thank you - exactly what I needed right now - and so beautifully done - I love your choice of DoF and composition.
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

Photomotion [deleted] says:

beautiful color and composition, a well chosen angle and off center placement
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

carola's look says:

Wonderful colour and excellent dof!
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

Sabinche says:

perfect shot, alonso. love it.
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

MariaJC says:

Wow! absolutamente perfecta, el foco es genial, me encanta
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

PelayoLacazette says:

Que buen DOF. Me encanta la composición.

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Don Gru says:

great colors and wonderful DoF - spectacular photo!

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tomhide says:

Beautiful macro! Excellent work.
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AdeleS [deleted] says:

Beautiful capture and lovely dedication to Robson.... one of my favourite photographers ;))

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CSisley says:

Superb, tremendo como se ve esa parte de la flor enfocada y como el resto se va introduciendo en el area desenfocada. Unos colores bellisimos. eXcelente !!!!!!!!!!
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

LucaPicciau says:

Delicatamente deliziosa!
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BB (O.ö) says:

WOW!!!

Bellissima!!!
Tremendo Foco! :)****
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

josediaz says:

enos dias niñoo!! vaya fotillooo!!. los colores son chulisimos y la profundidad de campo acojo.. :P !!
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

Michel Khoury says:

wow, Fantastic macro , my friend!!
I love those colors and DoF.

Your fantastic color picture is my winner!
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Ale Dagnino says:

muy linda...
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

IrenaS says:

The DOF is just perfect. The colors are wonderful. Lovely macro work.
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

enkartist says:

Anda que no! perfecta.
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

dsevilla says:

Magnífica, Alonso!!!
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

Óscar Cánovas says:

Estupenda la composición y ese colorido. Es realmente brillante. Muy buena, Alonso.
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

azli jamil - back in India again :-) says:

Doing great shots come so naturally to you :)
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

autumn_leaf says:

Absolutely beautiful. Love this shot as the narrow DOF highlights the flower and put it in absolute focus.

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Carla & Bruno says:

Que preciosa!
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Christopher Chan says:

You have absolutely nailed the three Cs - colour, composition and clarity !

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heavenuphere says:

Ohhh that's lovely :)
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rivadock4 says:

Exxcellent control of the DOF and a charrming composition. That's beautiful my friend. -fave-
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Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

jomagaro says:

Que te puedo decir ???
Pos que es una foto maravillosa......
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

catman911 [censored] [deleted] says:

All has been said.
Awesome.!.!.!
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

vandermolenphoto says:

naranja; mi color favorita.....
super bonita Alonso
b
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Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

Maya ♥ [deleted] says:

it's so wonderful; seems to be so fragil i love it!
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

[sofia] says:

Preciosa!!! Me encantan los colores
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jose_miguel says:

Que burrada de enfoque.
Buenísima.
:-)
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

d.bejarano says:

Gran resultado; y que disfrutes con el 50 mm que te va a dar mucho juego!!
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

ssabin says:

Vaya control del foco. Es preciosa.
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

a kind of sparkle says:

The composition is wonderful, great Dof and colour tones, have a nice week!
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

pepelux_canon says:

Una foto de revista,es muy muy buena.

Un saludo ;)
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

*Coke_ says:

very, very dof. Me gusta. :)
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

pedrali says:

Precioso dof, has creado.
Un abrazo
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Imapix says:

Marvelous and great quality!
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marmimuralla says:

Magnífica !
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luisa_m_c_m_cruz says:

Instant fave.
Looks like a painting.
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

rakelilla/robin says:

precioso macro
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

Hans van Reenen says:

Excellent and creative macro shot. Nice dof effect here.
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

eva cuca says:

Qué preciosidad!! Me encanta
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

amankay says:

Una jardinada??
Pues es preciosa!
Como le he dicho a tú hermano: VIVA LA MADRE QUE PARIO A LOS DIAZ...jejeje
Besos Paisano!
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

Ruud! says:

Wonderful macro!

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baby7 says:

Nicely done and great framed
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Leley says:

Well deserved.
Your and his work are juyst amazing..
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

Gail__vacation says:

I love this shot...great bokeh
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

J. Carlos Roldán says:

En fotografia, no hay nada que se te de mal, kiyo., ;-)

Una joya de color, de DOF, de enfoque, de composición, de todo vamos.

Una dedicatoria totalmente merecida: RCastro es un maestro!!!!

Un abrazo.

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ue06 says:

instant fave, superb Alonso!
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Dean Forbes says:

nice DOF!
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No MSG says:

beautiful work, love the soft focus and dof. :)
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

shashchatter says:

Superb composition, colors and beautiful artistry!

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méndez says:

Buena, buena, ese enfoque sobre el centro de la flor y el resto con un difuminado te ha quedado muy bien, le da un aspecto muy interesante!
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Moody_fingers says:

snifffffffff

Hmmmmmmmmmmmm Beautiful!
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

daligt says:

Hay condenado esta te quedo increible!!!!
Con mucho DoF como te gusta .... ta grosera 100%
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Everything about this photo is spectacular!

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sevgi_durmaz says:

Wonderful photo,congrats:)

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janh says:

Beautiful!
I saw this in A Big Fave
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sunshineband says:

Pedazo de macro. Ha quedado maravillosa.

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catman911 [censored] [deleted] says:

You are my winner as well!
You deserve another one.
Found in www.flickr.com/groups/mywinners/
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

Morela says:

I saw this in A Big Fave (?)
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AmmarQ8.com says:

great macro

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Mara86 says:

Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr
De nuevo :PPP

Ya me gustaría a mí ni siquiera acercarme al nivel de arte que tú has conseguido...

FOTÓN

Besitos ;))
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borealnz says:

A bit different from your usual but every bit as wonderful! The colours are fabulous!!!

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_kate_ says:

Fantastic perspective and framing
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Ascendingkitty says:

Gorgeous photo. Wonderful colours, dof and composition.

You are my winner as well!
You deserve another one.
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