Dandelion Unbrellas

Kathy Reid

Dandelion Unbrellas

Featured in ‘Rain drops & Water Art’ 31st Oct 2009
Featured in ‘Extreme Close-up Group’ 25th Oct 2009
Featured in ‘Globes, Spheres & Curves’ 24 Nov 2009

Dandelion seed heads with rose water droplets
Shot with Canon 450D and 100mm macro lens
F/9.5, 3/10 sec, ISO 100
Using natural light

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I had my niece’s 21st to go to this weekend so I personalized this image to make a card for her and put 21 in 3 of the water drops!

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Dandelion Unbrellas by Kathy Reid
Dandelion Unbrellas by Kathy Reid
  • EvaMarIza

    EvaMarIza

    Splendid- love this Kathy :)))))

  • Kathy Reid replied

    Thanks Eva and also for the fave:))

  • bubbleblue

    bubbleblue

    wonderful capture.

  • Kathy Reid replied

    Thank you so much Joy :))

  • Svetlana Sewell

    Svetlana Sewell

    wow – perfect!!!!!

  • Kathy Reid replied

    Thanks Lana and for the fave :))

  • SharonJH

    SharonJH

    Very beautiful work Kathy. Macros are so much fun aren’t they. I love the little pink droplets on this – such a pretty contrast against the aqua background.

  • Kathy Reid replied

    Thanks Sharon, yes the rose water drops do give a lovely effect, thanks also for the fave :-)

  • Trudi's Images

    Trudi's Images

    Very lovely …....

  • Kathy Reid replied

    Thanks Trudi, and also for adding this to your faves :))

  • Hans Kawitzki

    Hans Kawitzki

    Very nice

  • Kathy Reid replied

    Hi Hans, nice to hear from you again, thanks so much!

  • John44

    John44

    Work of A pro Kathy
    To be more specific a KIWI pro
    :-)
    FAV
    John

  • Kathy Reid replied

    Thanks John, I think just Kiwi would do….thanks for the fave :))

  • Edge-of-dreams

    Edge-of-dreams

    Gorgeous!

  • Kathy Reid replied

    Thanks so much!

  • valzart

    valzart

    Astounding capture sweetheART ;} happy hippy hugglez

  • Kathy Reid replied

    Hi Val, thank you :))

  • LYN EVANS

    LYN EVANS

    Absolutely gorgeous Kathy and such a beautiful colour.

  • Kathy Reid replied

    Thank you so much Lyn and for the fave :))

  • dinghysailor1

    dinghysailor1

    so gorgeous!! a real dream of a capture
    :))

  • Kathy Reid replied

    Thank you very much Maggie :))

  • traveller

    traveller

    Beautiful work Kathy.

  • Kathy Reid replied

    Hi Ian, thank you :))

  • nadine henley

    nadine henley

    wow! superb work, kathy!

  • Kathy Reid replied

    Thanks very much Nadine :))

  • Trudy Wilkerson

    Trudy Wilkerson

    Stunning, fantastic, beautiful…. how you captured this Kathy, I have no idea….wonderful.

  • Kathy Reid replied

    Thanks for kind comment Trudy :))

  • Yool

    Yool

    Stunning!!!!!!

  • Kathy Reid replied

    Hi Yool, thank you so much and for the fave :))

  • JennyDean

    JennyDean

    boootiful kathy :)

  • Kathy Reid replied

    Thanks kindly Jenny :))

  • Sharon Johnstone

    Sharon Johnstone

    Absolutely gorgeous Kathy!!!

  • Kathy Reid replied

    Thanks so much Sharon and for the fave :))

  • Lee-Anne Rafferty-Evans

    Lee-Anne Raffe...

    outstanding macro

  • Kathy Reid replied

    Thanks for your comment Lee-Anne :))

  • restlessd

    restlessd

    Gorgeous, lovely, beautiful.
    ♥Rhonda

  • Kathy Reid replied

    Thank you so much Rhonda, and for the fave :))

  • JUSTART

    JUSTART

    a beauty

  • Kathy Reid replied

    Hi Justart, thanks so much :))

  • Mandy Disher

    Mandy Disher

    Superb !!

  • Kathy Reid replied

    Thanks so much Mandy and for the fave :))

  • i l d i l a z a r

    i l d i l a z...

    Awesome macro Kathy!

  • Kathy Reid replied

    Thanks so much Ildi and for the fave :))

  • Sharon Mau

    Sharon Mau

    The contrasting colours are delightful, it is very beautiful Kathy.

  • Kathy Reid replied

    Hi Sharon, thank you so much and for the fave :))

  • ANNETTE HAGGER

    ANNETTE HAGGER

    Beautiful macro, so detailed and delcate….anna : )

  • Kathy Reid replied

    Hi Annette, thanks for your visit and fave :))

  • shiraz

    shiraz

    Very lovely….!!

  • Kathy Reid replied

    Thanks for your visit Shiraz and for the fave :))

  • Scott d'Almeida

    Scott d'Almeida

    wonderful work,

  • Kathy Reid replied

    Hi Scott, thanks so much!

  • kappisan

    kappisan

    Huge Fav!:)
    and i totally agree with all the compliments made above!:)
    (and the ones yet to come too!)

  • Kathy Reid replied

    Hi Kappisan, thanks for your visit and fave :))

  • CinB

    CinB

    gorgeous shot

  • Kathy Reid replied

    Thank you CinB for your comment and fave :))

  • Cee Neuner

    Cee Neuner

    Great capture. Awesome macro!!!

  • Kathy Reid replied

    Hi Cee thanks so much!

  • Evita

    Evita

    ♥ Stunning image !! :D ♥

  • Kathy Reid replied

    Thank you so much Evita and for the fave:))

  • Troy W. Smith

    Troy W. Smith

    WOW! This is the most perfect shot of a dandelion globe that I’ve ever seen. WOW! I’m still in awe. I even have a few shots of dandelions I’m proud of but this is outstanding.

  • Kathy Reid replied

    Thanks Troy for your kind remarks and for the fave :))

  • Paula McManus

    Paula McManus

    simply stunning!
    congrats on the feature!! :)

  • Kathy Reid replied

    Thanks a lot Paula and also for the fave ;))

  • naturelover

    naturelover

  • Kathy Reid replied

    Thank you so much Pauline and to the team hosts of the Extreme Close-ups group, I feel very honored indeed :))

  • Voltaire Carlos

    Voltaire Carlos

    Another amazing feaure

  • Kathy Reid replied

    Thanks so much for your comment!

  • Di Davies

    Di Davies

    it has taken my breath away, i love it

  • Kathy Reid replied

    Thanks you Di and for the fave, pleased you like it!

  • Antanas

    Antanas

    so lovely work….

  • Kathy Reid replied

    Thanks so much Antanas!

  • David Silsbury

    David Silsbury

    Great image, well done and congratulations on being featured.

  • Kathy Reid replied

    Thanks so much David for your visit and comment!

  • starBellyDesign

    starBellyDesign

    Beautiful composition and clarity! Congrats on your feature :0)

  • Kathy Reid replied

    Thank you so for you kind comment!

  • rasnidreamer

    rasnidreamer

    FABULOUS!!! I just love this! XXSUEXX

  • Kathy Reid replied

    Thanks so much for visit and fave, pleased you like it, I had great fun creating this pic!

  • Patriciakb

    Patriciakb

    Stunning image Kathy…Love it!

  • Kathy Reid replied

    Thanks so much my friend and for the fave :))

  • Edengirl

    Edengirl

    beautiful work and congrats on being a feature

  • Kathy Reid replied

    Thanks so much for your visit and fave :))

  • Detlef Becher

    Detlef Becher

    Another stunning macro, you’ve outdone yourself with it ;))) Great capture Kathy, clear and sharp in the minutest details! Congratulations on your feature, it is more than deserved!

  • Kathy Reid replied

    You are so kind Detlef, it certainly was a lot of fun on a wet Sunday afternoon to try something different with my macro, the kitchen window gave me the perfect natural lighting!

  • Lee-Anne Rafferty-Evans

    Lee-Anne Raffe...

    beautiful macro work here! The droplets are so round and perfect sharpness

  • Kathy Reid replied

    Thanks so much Lee-Anne!

  • Barbara Brown

    Barbara Brown

    Oh Kathy! You have such beautiful macro shots!

  • Kathy Reid replied

    Thanks Barbara, I’ve not long had my macro lens so it’s all new to me!

  • Phillip M. Burrow

    Phillip M. Burrow

    Wonderful capture Kathy! Well done.

  • Kathy Reid replied

    Thank you Phillip for your visit and comment!

  • maxy

    maxy

    Oh my goodness they catch the water perfectly!!! This is absolutely amazing!!! xx

  • Kathy Reid replied

    Thank you so much Maxy and for the fave :))

  • LudaNayvelt

    LudaNayvelt

    stunning micro, instant favor

  • Kathy Reid replied

    Thanks so much Luda and for the fave :))

  • ldeiter78

    ldeiter78

    Awesome work!!!! This is sooooo beautiful!!!

  • Kathy Reid replied

    Thanks so much Lori and for the fave, pleased you like it!

  • Debbie Widmer

    Debbie Widmer

    Just amazing!

  • Kathy Reid replied

    Thanks Debbie for your visit and comment!

  • Lois Bryan

    Lois Bryan

    omg … Kathy … this is extraordinary!!!!!!!!! I don’t think my lens could do this for anything!!!! Do you remember what you were using???? INCREDIBLE!!!!!!

  • Kathy Reid replied

    Hi Lois, thanks for your kind remark, I was using a 100mm macro for this shot!

  • Ann J. Przyojski

    Ann J. Przyojski

    Amazing.

  • Kathy Reid replied

    Thanks Ann for your visit, very much appreciated!

  • AnnieSnel

    AnnieSnel

    Beautiful macro Kathy!

  • Kathy Reid replied

    Thanks a lot Annie!

  • Vanessa Barklay

    Vanessa Barklay

    FEATURE WORK!
    Please Check The NOTICE in the Rain Drops & Water Art Group!
    Stunning work Kathy, so clear and pretty!

  • Kathy Reid replied

    Thanks Vanessa, so happy to be featured in your group!

  • MayJ

    MayJ

    Stunning droplets! Gorgeous tones and bokeh!

  • Kathy Reid replied

    Thanks very much May, for your kind remarks!

  • Jens Helmstedt

    Jens Helmstedt

    Wonderful image!

  • Kathy Reid replied

    Thanks Jens for your visit and comment!

  • gypsygirl

    gypsygirl

    Beautiful capture!

  • Kathy Reid replied

    Thanks so much and for the fave :))

  • rodsfotos

    rodsfotos

    Truly wonderful close-up work Kathy, the resulting image speaks volumes on quality and visual impact, well done indeed,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Kathy Reid replied

    Thank you so much Rod!

  • bevanimage

    bevanimage

    Simply beautiful, Kathy, and very cleverly done! Congrats on your features.

  • Kathy Reid replied

    Thank you very much Bevan for your lovely remarks!

  • Sandy Stewart

    Sandy Stewart

    Wow,......amazing macro work! Those soft pink water beads sit like pearls on their soft feather soft dandelion seed tops! Lovely dof, exposure and colors and contrasts throughout! : )

  • Kathy Reid replied

    Thank you very much Sandy for your kind remarks!

  • chemicalfaerie

    chemicalfaerie

    Stunning macro!

  • Kathy Reid replied

    Thank you so much and for liking this enough to make it a fave :))

  • Sue Nueckel

    Sue Nueckel

    Very beautiful!

  • Kathy Reid replied

    Thank you Sue, much appreciated!

  • Di Davies

    Di Davies

    another stunner

  • Kathy Reid replied

    Thank you Di, much appreciated!

  • AnnieSnel

    AnnieSnel

    Beautiful macro Kathy!

  • Kathy Reid replied

    Thanks so much Annie!

  • the-novice

    the-novice

    This defines macro perfection. Just WOW!

  • Kathy Reid replied

    Thanks very much, it was a lot of fun capturing these water drops!

  • anatol734

    anatol734

    Wonderful work. Great DOF.

  • Kathy Reid replied

    Thank you so much Anatol!

  • Robyn Carter

    Robyn Carter 28 days ago

    Beautiful – just noticed you are in Rangiora in NZ – I’m about to move to Blenheim – is that very far?

  • Kathy Reid replied 27 days ago

    Thanks Robyn, we are about 4hrs south of Blenheim, Rangiora is about 30 ks north of Christchurch! You never know we may catch up some time :))

  • BigD

    BigD 27 days ago

    Stunning work

  • Kathy Reid replied 27 days ago

    Thanks BigD for your visit and fave :))

  • Vicki Pelham

    Vicki Pelham 27 days ago

    Oh so lovely!!!

  • Kathy Reid replied 27 days ago

    Many thanks again Vicki and for the fave :))

  • seoulma

    seoulma 27 days ago

    Fabulous lighting here. I love it…so delicate.

  • Kathy Reid replied 27 days ago

    Thank you so much for your visit and kind comment!

  • Robyn Carter

    Robyn Carter 27 days ago

    Kathy – I would love to catch up when I’m down there – perhaps we could do some photographing together? I will have to come to christchurch (drive) in April sometime for an appointment, so perhaps we can catch up then?

  • Kathy Reid replied 27 days ago

    Sounds like a great plan, look forward to meeting you if time permits when you’re down. Bubblemail me nearer the time so we can sort it :))

  • jewelskings

    jewelskings 26 days ago

    We would like to Congratulate you on being featured in the Globes, Spheres and Curves Group! Yeah!

    11- 24-09

  • Kathy Reid replied 26 days ago

    I greatly appreciate my image being featured in this group, Thanks!!!

  • David Silsbury

    David Silsbury 26 days ago

    Another feature Kathy, very many congratulations.
    David xx

  • Kathy Reid replied 26 days ago

    Thank you David for your kind Congrats :))

  • photofairy

    photofairy 26 days ago

    perfect!

  • Kathy Reid replied 25 days ago

    Thanks so much and for the fave :))

  • lorilee

    lorilee 20 days ago

    Simply wonderful!!!

  • Kathy Reid replied 20 days ago

    Thanks so much Lori!

  • annalisa56

    annalisa56 10 days ago

    Gorgeous !!!!

  • Kathy Reid replied 9 days ago

    Thanks so much Annalisa!

  • TheGreatContini

    TheGreatContini 5 days ago

    incredible work

  • Kathy Reid replied 2 days ago

    Thank you very much!

  • Pam Mullins

    Pam Mullins less than a minute ago

    Wow Kathy, this is simply amazing, awesome shot.

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