Day 123 - Green before Bloom

April 28th, 2008:
I came home after work with a new friend today, a pot of tulips.

After spending time focusing on the beautiful tulips themselves, the various patterns in the remainder of the plant were demanding attention.

(This is my first attempt at macro stuff. I find it extremely difficult and rather don't have the patience for it. Respect to all those whom do! :))

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Digital Cual says:

Very well worked!
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thegirlsmoma says:

The light on the leaf there is amazing. That's the key with macro, I think, to have light on a specific area to create some movement. Otherwise it's just a boring close-up.

Nice job.
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Daifuku Sensei says:

Thanks guys, I really appreciate it.

Lisa- Without any proper lighting, I found the best light source of all-- The sun! It was overcast but the light it threw on the plant was generous and not harsh.

Actually, it's very soothing to just sit in front of a plant, following its lines, trying to figure out how to best shoot it. No wonder lots of photographers like macro!
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vic5haw says:

again i like this .....nice lines and lighting ,but......you missed a dust spot....and sorry i've not been about much ,been a bit busy and not had much flickr time

vic

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Daifuku Sensei says:

vic- I understand what you mean. Hopefully you're busy with good things :) Oh, the dust... it tends to amplify itself this close to the subject. Probably should pay more attention in PP.
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Aurélien Lewin says:

Sweet! Don't seems to be "you" ! However, it proves (again) that your art abilities are HUGE! Wonderful DOF!
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-Omar- says:

this was well done, nice colours, light, texture and well framed!
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~EvidencE~ says:

stunning image
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janinekeat says:

It's beautiful! I love shooting macro, and most of the time I just use natural light like you did. This is very different for you, I am glad to see you branching out....its good for us as photographers to get out of our comfort zone.
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midnightinfinite says:

very beautiful bright green leaves. i it feels like i'm in a rain forest. so calm and serene. :-D
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D4Dee says:

nice curvy abstract. Instant 'ooh' factor ;)
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HakanGil says:

Wonderful.. !! Good contrast and warm lights..
Beautiful object too.. Love it..
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kermit71 says:

great shot.
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mysza831 says:

Astounding take, so wonderful!
Your work has inspired us!
You are invited to post this beautiful photograph
in the Walking In Beauty Group.

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swilton says:

awesome lines and light
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Sabreen J. Al-Maqladi says:

awww I love green n tulips ..
amazing shot ..

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maghin says:

lovely dof

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mechugna says:

macro rocks, and with this as your 'first attempt" you should keep at it. Find the Zen. ;o)
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sharaff says:

perfect. love the abstractness you have shown. the light along the green edges, fabulous

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Alan Mezzomo says:

great! love this green
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d.photogal says:

beautiful!
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Water Bowl says:

beautiful organic form
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FoNgEtZ says:

so lovely greens. Very relaxing !!

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Mr. Goodbar says:

sexy
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.donelle says:

gorgeous light. great capture
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