Bougainvillea

Basia McAuley

Bougainvillea

Here’s is a macro shot of a bougainvillea flower which grows in my back yard. I actually had a few which I took and liked but narrowed it down to this one so I hope I made the right choice! Anyway.. Enjoy :o)

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Bougainvillea by Basia McAuley
Bougainvillea by Basia McAuley
  • GrayeaglePhotography

    GrayeaglePhotography

    Wonderful.

  • Adriana Glackin

    Adriana Glackin

    Just beautiful, Basia – I love how you’ve cropped it – and that droplet – you know I’m a sucker for them!
    =)

  • Phil Thomson IPA

    Phil Thomson IPA

    Beautiful !!! as always, Basia ! The cropping and composition are excellent the tones so soft and a delicate touch with the droplet finishes it off beautifully !!

  • Hazel

    Hazel

    Very very nice

  • Basia McAuley

    Basia McAuley

    Thank you so much for viewing this image and commenting GrayeaglePhotography, Dabble, Phil & Hazel. I really appreciate this.

  • Gerard Rotse

    Gerard Rotse

    Nice close up. Good work

  • marcusjohn

    marcusjohn

    How do you do this Basia.?:) such talent..You keep coming up with the most beautiful pieces, time after time.. This is just wonderful..you made the write choice.

  • Basia McAuley

    Basia McAuley

    Thank you so much for your lovely comments Froggie & MarcusJohn!

  • SusanC

    SusanC

    I love the rays of light coming off the droplet…stunning!!!! :)

  • Sharon Hammond

    Sharon Hammond

    A beauty Basia

  • dazgwen

    dazgwen

    Definately the right choice very stunning shot

  • Basia McAuley

    Basia McAuley

    Thank you Susan, Sharon & Darren :oD

  • elliewinds

    elliewinds

    well done!

  • SylviaHardy

    SylviaHardy

    This is a beautiful photograph Basia! Well done.

  • Wendy  Slee

    Wendy Slee

    stunning!

  • Sara Wiggins

    Sara Wiggins

    Beautiful shot. I love the light rays coming off the drop. Wonderful colour.

  • Deborah Parkin

    Deborah Parkin

    look how gorgeous that sparkel from the water droplet is – this is nature at its finest and you have captured it so beautifully.

  • Stephanie Johnson

    Stephanie Johnson

    Lovely! The little sparkle of light on the right really tops it off.

  • Basia McAuley

    Basia McAuley

    Stephanie, Deborah, Rosie, Wendy, Sylvia & Megan, Thank you so much for your wonderful comments!!!

  • Denzil

    Denzil

    Sensational! The droplet adds a magic touch to a wonderful picture. Well done.

  • Shellanton

    Shellanton

    just BEAUTIFUL!! I love the water droplet.

  • Martie Venter

    Martie Venter

    Thanks for your comment on my bougainvillea shot – yours is awesome, incredible detail and composition! Love the water droplet – it adds the perfect magical finishing touch!

  • RoughDiamond

    RoughDiamond

    this is the most beautiful flower in full bloom en mass … gorgeous macro :) x

  • Craig Hender

    Craig Hender

    Fantastic. You made the right choice for sure. How did you put the drop there?

  • Louise LeGresley

    Louise LeGresley

    great detail… :)

  • alistair mcbride

    alistair mcbride

    Wow! the droplet is amazing

  • Robin Webster

    Robin Webster

    Just beautiful. It is magical. I love everything about this picture.

  • lex7

    lex7

    How gorgeous!!! It looks like a magic ball or something. Well done.

  • Basia McAuley

    Basia McAuley

    Thank you again for all the wonderful comments!!! The water droplet was placed there with a little dropper! Very simple really ;o)

  • studiofascino

    studiofascino

    this is lovely!

  • Basia McAuley

    Basia McAuley

    Thanks Studiofascino!

  • botticcelli

    botticcelli

    amazing pic!

  • Basia McAuley

    Basia McAuley

    Thanks Botticcelli!

  • cathy savels

    cathy savels

    Wow! How stunning is this?!

  • Basia McAuley

    Basia McAuley

    Thank you Cathy.

  • DawsonImages

    DawsonImages

    great focus control, nice work

  • Basia McAuley

    Basia McAuley

    Thanks DawsonImages.

  • Alessandro Arcidiacono

    Alessandro Arc...

    wow.. Very wonderful macro. There a micro world inside the drop..

  • Basia McAuley

    Basia McAuley

    Thank you Alessandro!

  • wolfllink

    wolfllink

    This is beautiful. You picked a great one!

  • Basia McAuley

    Basia McAuley

    THanks!

  • Birgitta

    Birgitta

    Do I see a window in the reflection? How cool is that?
    The pink is striking against the yellow. I simply adore your work. :)

  • Basia McAuley

    Basia McAuley

    Thanks Birgitta! Yup, that’s a window, I always try and take my pikkies near a window to get natural light and so it usually reflects! Thanks for your comments!

  • Gayle Shaw

    Gayle Shaw

    Superb!

  • GerryMac

    GerryMac

    Stunning image Basia just like a diamond on display!

  • Basia McAuley

    Basia McAuley

    Thank you Gayle & Jerry :o)

  • Margot Komine

    Margot Komine

    Stunning composition!

  • wigs

    wigs

    wonderful picture…truely wonderful

  • Mila Birger

    Mila Birger

    WOW! This is fabulous! I love Bougainvillea so much, and this image shows it’s beauty perfectly!
    By the way, I used the same macro effect in my painting of Bougainvillea. Would you like to take a look? I would be very glad to know your opinion.

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