Blue
Plants from the Osteospermum genus are some of my favourite to photograph. This is the “brother” image of Beauty and grace. 
Fujifilm Finepix S7000, 18 – 55mm lens plus macro converter @ 8mm, 1/630 sec, F/7, ISO 400. Processing in CS3.
Blue belongs to the following groups:
Fabulous Flowers, Gaia - The Living Planet and Out of the BlueAvailable for sale as Cards, Matted Prints, Laminated Prints, Canvas Prints, Framed Prints and Posters
Paul Tupman, 9 months ago
Simply stunning! What more could anyone want to say.. I’m on my knees!
Claire Armistead, 9 months ago
Interesting you should be the first to comment Paul. This was inspired by your “capturing the moment” shot. I loved the movement and thought i’d have a go. It’s a much simpler subject but i will advance onto humans one day! Thanks for the inspiration x
Antanas, 9 months ago
Perfect…
dairygirl, 9 months ago
stunning shot. love it
Nicole Goggins, 9 months ago
wow! this is stunning!!! love the effect and the colours – beautiful work!
GabrielK, 9 months ago
stunning shot, magnificent colours
Danielle Bailey, 9 months ago
Love the treatment you’ve given this.
Ross Krambergar, 9 months ago
Very vibrant and beautiful
CanDuCreations, 9 months ago
Beautiful and awesome work
Geri Bragg, 9 months ago
beautiful.
Sharon Stafford, 9 months ago
Wow. The petals look like they are moving away from the center of the flower. Very cool!
pmistric, 9 months ago
Beautiful.
stephen jones, 9 months ago
Great image fab colours.
Claire Armistead, 9 months ago
WOW! Thank you everyone who’s been on and commented on this piece. I liked it but didn’t realise it would have this impact – it got featured aswell : ) xx
studiofascino, 9 months ago
stunning!!!!!!!!
Deborah Fuller, 9 months ago
this is the Wow Factor.
Claire Armistead, 9 months ago
Oh Deborah…this is what it must feel like on X factor when Simon Cowell tells someone they have it! haha You’ve made my day! Glad you like x
Shane Walker, 9 months ago
A beautiful photo, I love what you have done here, great stuff.
Claire Armistead, 9 months ago
Thanks Shane x
Emma Anderson, 9 months ago
What a beautiful composition.
Claire Armistead, 9 months ago
Thanks Emma x
EmmaLeigh, 9 months ago
Wow! Incredible shot! Are you willing to divulge how you did it, or are you going to keep it a trade secret?
Anselmo Pelembe, 9 months ago
Fantastic
TenzinTynan, 9 months ago
whoa.
Claire Armistead, 9 months ago
Emmaleigh, i’ve sent you a BM on the trade secrets… you are one of the chosen few haha! x
Claire Armistead, 9 months ago
Thanks Anselmo and Tenzin x
TrEaSuReDiMaGeS, 9 months ago
Oh this is absolutely AWESOME!!!!! It just jumped right out and got a hold of me. Very Beauty Piece.
Claire Armistead, 9 months ago
Thanks TrEaSuReDiMaGeS, i hoped it would have that sort of effect!!!! x
petelangman, 9 months ago
wow… beautiful
Claire Armistead, 9 months ago
Thanks Pete x
Joyce Dickens,..., 9 months ago
Exquisite; just superb capture!!!
countryboyintx, 9 months ago
wow love the color here great job
Johanna Rutter, 9 months ago
love the vivid colors! this is fabulous!
Claire Armistead, 9 months ago
Thank you again to everybody who is loving this picture : ) Your comments are great and fully appreciated x
janik, 9 months ago
Gorgeous.
Kimberly Palmer, 9 months ago
This is magnificent!
Claire Armistead, 9 months ago
Thanks Janik and Kimberly x
webgrrl, 9 months ago
gorgeous blue/indigo :)
Jeff Burns, 9 months ago
breathtaking color this is actually mesmerizing. I love this
Jacky, 9 months ago
Truly gorgeous !!
cynthiab, 9 months ago
very beautiful
Lorraine Deroon, 8 months ago
This photo jumped out and grabbed me. I love it! Well done.
Christophe Testi, 8 months ago
WOW! I’m voiceless.
Helen Bascom KMA, 8 months ago
Beautiful! I love the way it fades out.
Jennifer Resemius, 8 months ago
amazing. the color is outstanding.
Andy Gibb, 8 months ago
stunning effect. beautiful image
Katseyes, 8 months ago
Wow, this really is…......outstanding. I love the darkness of the background and the blue is just…..well, love it x
wanda lechene, 8 months ago
oh wow i love it this is amazing bright blue color love it ooops i said that already .
Holly Werner, 8 months ago
Wonderful image! Looks like it is exploding color. Great job.
liak, 8 months ago
superb
John Edwards, 8 months ago
Superb image
Dave Lloyd, 8 months ago
Stunning !!
Leonard Flagg, 8 months ago
My Favorite color and the middle of it looks like berries to be picked. I also say yes this is Stunning. Wow
Claire Armistead, 8 months ago
Thanks everyone for your continued interest in this shot; one of my most popular by far : ) x
Paul Tupman, 8 months ago
Congratulations on the sale of this one… it makes me smile every time I see it!
Claire Armistead, 8 months ago
Thanks paul x
David McAuley, 8 months ago
stunning effect, congrats on the sale.
Claire Armistead, 8 months ago
Thanks David x
Discaciate, 7 months ago
Superb piece of art work.
micmac, 7 months ago
It’s glowing,fantastic .
Judith Oppenhe..., 7 months ago
absolutely beautiful
Claire Armistead, 7 months ago
Thanks Discaciate and micmac. It’s just sold as a large framed print. Hurrah!! x
Ian James, 7 months ago
Stunning colour….great shot
LocoCow, 7 months ago
Love the Blue Definition…. so eye catching
Claire Armistead, 7 months ago
Thanks Ian and Loco x
Rasendyll, 6 months ago
Great image
Michelle Boyer, 6 months ago
Striking image- great work
Claire Armistead, 6 months ago
Thanks Rasendyll amd Michelle x
Sean Farragher, 6 months ago
beautiful image
Christopher E..., 6 months ago
now this one rocks!! love that blue, great detail on the center
SamJackson, 6 months ago
beautiful, it really does draw you into the middle of the flower, the blues working into the black with the blur and then the stunning center with lovely detail
Fiona MacNab, 6 months ago
Fabulous image.
Claire Armistead, 6 months ago
Thanks Sean, Chris, Sam and Fiona, your comments are always appreciated x
Jeremy Harrington, 5 months ago
stunning work Claire, this is absolutely gorgeous.. well done!!
Claire Armistead in reply to Jeremy Harrington’s comment, 5 months ago
Thanks Jeremy : ) x
AnaBanana, 5 months ago
incredible pic!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Lis29, 4 months ago
Beautiful…... :)
nonentia, 4 months ago
This is screwing with my eyes – it has the quality of an optical illusion, and a most impressive one at that! thumbs up!
Claire Armistead in reply to nonentia’s comment, 4 months ago
haha thanks nonentia! Sorry to mess with your eyes, just kind of draws you in doesn’t it?!!!! Thanks for the lovely comment x
claytonT, 4 months ago
Wow!, I love the sense of movement in this shot.
Claire Armistead in reply to claytonT’s comment, 4 months ago
Thanks so much clayton x
Sophie Watson, 4 months ago
Beautiful!
rhinohawk, 4 months ago
simple subject, good composition,good lighting=great photo
Katja Klages, 3 months ago
Incredible work!!!!!!
Jacqueline Bar..., 2 months ago
this is a really beautiful capture.
Claire Armistead in reply to Jacqueline Barreto’s comment, 2 months ago
Thanks Jacqueline x
JaneAParis, 2 months ago
This is extremely striking. When I first looked at your page, it caught my eye immediately. It is very intense and beautiful. I can see I am not the only one that liked it. Smiles from Jane:-)
Graham Schofield, 2 months ago
Claire, everything about this photograph is brilliant.
Brett Earl, 2 months ago
Claire, love the simplicity and clarity of all your flower marcos! I couldn’t pick a favourite, but this one hit my eye out of them all :D Lovely work…might have to get a macro lense myself now :P
Stephen Chapple, about 1 month ago
Amazing…bold and vibrant image!
shalayne, about 1 month ago
Stunning photo, i love the intense colour
Mark Peterson, about 1 month ago
Beautiful blue, love the color…very appealing!
JuliaWright, 18 days ago
Beautiful, love the brilliant blue!