Glitter
I’m not familiar with the anatomy of a begonia plant, so I’m not sure exactly what to call this part of it…I know that the flowers do bud from here! Looking at it at a glance, it seems pretty ordinary, but a view through a macro lens changed my perception completely…
Taken with a Canon EOS 450D, using a Sigma 50mm f2.8 macro lens (1:1 – the two ‘leaves’ at the forefront measure 1 cm across from tip to tip).
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JKKimball
another wonderful work of art Ursula!
Ursula Rodgers replied
Thankyou very much my friend. Getting this shot was a real challenge!! I’m glad it was worth it :))
oddoutlet
I love the effect of the faded colours in the background and it sure does look like glitter! Nice work : )
Ursula Rodgers replied
Haven’t seen you for a little while! Thankyou my dear :))
Pete Costick
Hi Ursula, lovely work, good to see you’re getting well into the Macro stuff :)
Hey, it’s getting late, I’m off to bed, you working on into the early hours? :)
Ursula Rodgers replied
Thanks so much my friend!! For some reason I’m wide awake! Not going to be up too much longer…still need to get up at a reasonable time in the morning ;)
lloydwakeling
so….perfect…..
Ursula Rodgers replied
Thankyou so much my dear Lloyd :))
Nicolette Thain
amazing detail & beautiful colour, well done!
Ursula Rodgers replied
Thanks so much Nic!!
Shelly Hiebert
Ohhhh…..great shot Ursula! Looks like you and the new macro are getting along just fine ;)
Ursula Rodgers replied
Thankyou so much Shell! Yes, I think we are getting a long quite well ;)
Appel
Wow, Ursula! This is really beautiful!! That’s one of the reasons I love macro – it makes us look at and see the beauty that we wouldn’t otherwise notice! Thanks for sharing!
Ursula Rodgers replied
Totally agree with you Ann! I was amazed when I saw this through the lens…not what I expected. Thanks my friend :))
Wendi Donaldson
Beautiful Ursula.
Ursula Rodgers replied
Thankyou Wendi :))
Vikram Franklin
Could I just borrow your eyes for a little?
You’re so awesome at spotting macro subjects!!
Really well taken Ursula!!
Ursula Rodgers replied
Awwww…..you’re making me blush…again!! Thanks so much Vikram – really means alot!
Shaun Whiteman
Beautiful shot, lovely dof and colour!
Ursula Rodgers replied
Cheers Shaun!!
GerryMac
stunning composition and capture!
Ursula Rodgers replied
Thanks so much Gerry :))
Lynn Stratton
Sweet! Very nicely done, i love the glitter. I am definitely getting a macro lens…. :):)
Ursula Rodgers replied
I highly recommend it! I’ve noticed the ‘glitter’ in flower petals as well…pretty darn cool. I’d love to know where it comes from! Thanks Lynn :))
micklyn
I’m loving the cool tones and colours
Ursula Rodgers replied
Thankyou so much my dear :))
grimduke1
Fascinating stuff! You’ll be buying an electron microscope next and going all scientist on us! (do some bugs!)
Ursula Rodgers replied
he he he he!! The reason I laugh is because ironically, I am a scientist!! Not sure the images I collect of (human) cells would be so fascinating though…but then I look at the damn things everyday, so am probably a bit blase ;)
grimduke1
Yeah, lets see some human cells in close up!...That’ll be good! ;)
Ursula Rodgers replied
lol! I haven’t forgotten about it…just need to dig through some of the images I got from my microscopy work ;)
kathy s gillen...
beautiful capture
Ursula Rodgers replied
Thanks Kathy!
Hélène Mogense...
Wonderful composition, textures and tones!!
Ursula Rodgers replied
Thankyou so much Helene!
ANNETTE HAGGER
Ursula Rodgers replied
Thanks so much Anna! Really means a lot. Thanks again!
artywendy
I love this,its fantastic.