wildflowers ant's eye view

nadine henley

wildflowers ant's eye view

The original looked very ordinary but just trying Auto Levels in photoshop CS2 produced that intense blue and I cropped to get this composition. Otherwise, as is.

Taken at King’s Park (nr Mount Eliza House), Perth, Western Australia on a wildflower photography course.
Sorry I don’t know the name of these flowers but they are real for those who doubt. I was shooting up from the ground into the sky. It was this cloudless though not quite as blue.

nikon D700, macro 105mm macro lens, f/32, 1/250th, -.3 step. ISO probably 200.

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wildflowers ant's eye view by nadine henley
  • Sensiworld

    Sensiworld

    Beautiful !

  • Daniel J. McCauley IV

    Daniel J. McCa...

    Wonderfully simple composition! Brilliant work!

  • andreasphoto

    andreasphoto

    great detail

  • Houndstooth Studio

    Houndstooth St...

    An instant favourite! Such a beautiful shot. The composition works perfectly. :)

  • Elana Bailey

    Elana Bailey

    Stunning, Nadine and welcome to redbubble. Well done. An instant fave. Cheers Elana.

  • Ann  Palframan

    Ann Palframan

    Beautiful comp! I love all that blue:)

  • Houndstooth Studio

    Houndstooth St...

    Hey you might want to add this to the blue group. Or some of the flower groups?

  • Jenni77

    Jenni77

    Great comp and I just love that intense blue

  • Kasey Cline

    Kasey Cline

    OH WOW This is so cool. I love the comp on this and the colors just rock!!! WOW

  • Ingz

    Ingz

    wow! really stunning Nadine and welcome to Redbubble xxx have a lovely Easter xxx

  • Colleen Milburn

    Colleen Milburn

    GORGEOUS work, perfect composition – easy fave :)

  • DragonFlyer

    DragonFlyer

    this is a most incredibly beautifully composed image! The definition in the flowers is so subtle, yet the colours overall so intense! Brilliant work :)))

  • Taylor Sawyer
  • JimFilmer

    JimFilmer

    Nadine,
    Your image has been uploaded into Photography 101’s premier, all singing and dancing forum How am I doing now?
    Please drop by and join in the conversation. Perhaps you could also add further details of camera setting setc if they are available.

    Regards, ... Jim

  • Brian Dodd

    Brian Dodd

    Congratulations, Great Job! Cool Photo!!

  • Steven  Sandner

    Steven Sandner

    Beautiful work!

  • Kseniya Beliaeva

    Kseniya Beliaeva

    nice photo

  • micklyn

    micklyn

    Stunning composition! I’m a HUGE fan of negative space ( :

  • Scott  d'Almeida

    Scott d'Almeida

    incredible capture.

  • Wildwings

    Wildwings

    Gorgeous capture. the simplicity of the background enhances the delicate flowers. Wish I knew their name. Wonderful work!

  • natalia martin de pablos

    natalia martin...

    Stunning composition! great work

  • Svetlana Sewell

    Svetlana Sewell

    excellent work!!!!!!!!!!!

  • Julie Scully

    Julie Scully

    Nadine I love this image ,so simple, so cleverly composed…...fantastic!

  • hsien-ku

    hsien-ku

    oh nadine! this is absolutely stunning! I LOVE the blue!

  • Jen Ryan

    Jen Ryan

    oooh! Very pretty! Well done!

  • Naomi Mawson

    Naomi Mawson

    Great use of negative space

  • VintageXposure

    VintageXposure

    excellent comp/beautiful sky backdrop!

  • micmac

    micmac

    Superb composition and colors,beautiful!!

  • OldBirch

    OldBirch

    Lovely shot. The background is excellent for this shot. Very well done!

  • Dennis Gay

    Dennis Gay

    G’day Nadine!

    A very good find and nicely presented.
    You have chosen a perfect specimen and a dynamic angle of shot and the strong blue/white contrast works so well here.
    While the composition is a bit tight at the top I really like what you have done here using the negative space. This image would do well as a large framed print decorating a wall or a card for many occasions.
    A sharp focus and good processing rounds off this floral photograph nicely.
    Most enjoyable viewing.

    GB
    Dennis

  • John Conway

    John Conway

    love the composition in this Nadine, good detail too

  • Dennis Gay

    Dennis Gay

    G’day again Nadine!
    Sorry to report that I cannot find this one in any of my reference sites.
    Check with your local National Parks & Wildlife and/or Wildflower Society.
    I am nowhere near being an MBP. I have merely scratched the surface with what I have picked up over the past four years. Thanks a lot for the praise though. 8-)
    GB
    D!

  • kalaryder

    kalaryder

    Nicely presented – it you email this to the Kings Park caretaker, he may be able to identify it, particularly if you can remember in which area and month it was taken. I have found them to be extremely helpful in the past.

  • Magee

    Magee

    Very cleverly done! Wonderfully crisp detail, and I adore that shade of blue in the background!

  • Richard Veal

    Richard Veal

    Awesome work Nadine.

  • Brian Carey

    Brian Carey

    Very nice composition!

  • diannes

    diannes

    A lovely piece of work.

  • Joanne  Bradley

    Joanne Bradley

    Beautiful shot, wonderful composition, color and detail!

  • photoloi

    photoloi

    Beautiful work!

  • Kristina K

    Kristina K

    wonderful composition and very nice :)) k

  • dinghysailor1

    dinghysailor1

    superb work!! looks stunning
    :))

  • justlinda

    justlinda

    Well composed, a lovely piece…..........

  • chijude

    chijude

    Love the depth of the blue and the simplicity of the composition. Top work!!

  • CarolM

    CarolM

    Stunning and I love the off center composition. The blue is amazing. Great job on this piece, Nadine.

  • Lois  Bryan

    Lois Bryan

    absolutely gorgeous, Nadine!!!!!!!! A classically beautiful image!!!

  • jesika

    jesika

    It’s simple, it’s beautiful, it’s perfectly perfect.
    j

  • RockyWalley

    RockyWalley

    Excellent work Nadine…

  • Tom Vaughan

    Tom Vaughan

    wonderful composition!

  • Anthony Mancuso

    Anthony Mancuso

    lovely composition and colur. Great perspective too

  • Travis Easton

    Travis Easton

    ‘simply’ stunning

  • FelicityB

    FelicityB

    You have proved that less is so definitely more – stunning composition :)

  • Cheryl  Lunde

    Cheryl Lunde

    Love this composition! Well done!

  • JKKimball

    JKKimball

    This is so good Nadine, love it!

  • nadine henley replied

    thanks, JK! and for the fav.

  • Shoaib .

    Shoaib .

    mindblowing shot… this is top notch for sure .. excellent

  • Antanas

    Antanas

    great work

  • nadine henley replied

    thanks very much antanas – means a lot coming from you! thanks for the fav too

  • jtothes

    jtothes

    beautiful

  • nadine henley replied

    thanks for stopping by glad you liked this one!

  • Georgie Hart

    Georgie Hart

    Exquisite!

  • nadine henley replied

    thanks georgie! and for the fav – nice to meet you here on RB

  • mikebov

    mikebov

    superb, makes a perfect card

  • nadine henley replied

    thanks, mikeboy! – good to meet you on B and thanks for the kind comment

  • Steve Chapple

    Steve Chapple

    Clever perspective and nice finish. Simple and elegant.

  • nadine henley replied

    thanks steve – what a lovely comment!

  • PhotoAvenue

    PhotoAvenue

    Very unique, I like the light…..nicely done :)

  • nadine henley replied

    thanks very much for stopping by – glad you like this one!

  • Aleksander

    Aleksander

    beautifully composed Nadine

  • nadine henley replied

    thanks so much for visiting my site, aleksander – looking fowad to seeing more of your images too

  • Lori Peters

    Lori Peters

    A beautifully composed picture, Nadine. I love the colors. xo

  • nadine henley replied

    thanks, lori!

  • kalaryder

    kalaryder

    Oustanding shot and instant fav

  • nadine henley replied

    cheers, kala and thanks fo the fav!

  • Roka

    Roka

    Brilliant capture!

  • nadine henley replied

    thanks so much, roke, for this kind comment and for visiting my site

  • John  Kowalski

    John Kowalski

    Stunning image Nadine! crisp, clean and uncluttered!

  • nadine henley replied

    thanks so much for this lovely comment, john – and for the fav!

  • anisja

    anisja

    Very nice composition . Good cut and a beautiful contrast.

  • nadine henley replied

    thanks anisja! great to meet you here on RB

  • tazzina

    tazzina

    Nadine, fenomenal work here, dear. Love it so much

  • nadine henley replied

    such a lovely comment, thanks tazzina

  • June Ferrol

    June Ferrol

    Love the composition and the simple beauty of this shot.

  • nadine henley replied

    thanks, june, for this kind comment – glad you like it!

  • Peter Denness

    Peter Denness

    This is very good indeed. Very clean and vibrant, with excellent use of negative space.

  • nadine henley replied

    thanks, peter – glad it caught your eye!

  • bellmusker

    bellmusker

    What an absolutely gorgeous image! It’s so clear and pure I actually thought it was a painting….exquisite work.

  • nadine henley replied

    thanks so much for this lovely comment, bell! Glad this one caught your eye.

  • sfmilner

    sfmilner

    Greetings Nadine; I love the colors and the way your framed the subject, excellent work !
    steve

  • nadine henley replied

    very kind of you, steve – thanks for the fav too!

  • Clare Colins

    Clare Colins

    simple…pure…stunning!!

  • nadine henley replied

    thanks for this lovely comment, clare – and for the fav! much appreciated

  • Christophe Testi

    Christophe Testi

    Outstanding!

  • nadine henley replied

    wow – this one really caught your eye! a fav and a watch – thanks so much Christophe

  • Paul Gibbons

    Paul Gibbons

    Excellent colour and composition, great work.

  • nadine henley replied

    thanks so much, paul! nice to meet you on RB!

  • sonjas

    sonjas

    Excellent. Love the lighting and colours

  • nadine henley replied

    thanks so much, sonja – I’ve been away but it’s good to be back on RB

  • Walter Quirtmair

    Walter Quirtmair

    Perfect composition and I love the contrast blue/white!

  • nadine henley replied

    thanks so much, walter, and for the fav! very nice to meet you on RB

  • Roslyn Slater

    Roslyn Slater

    Excellent composition Nadine.

  • nadine henley replied

    thanks, roslyn – thanks for stopping by

  • Lori411

    Lori411

    This is gorgeous!!

  • nadine henley replied

    thanks so much for coming by, lori – and for the fav! glad you liked this one

  • JonRussell

    JonRussell

    Fantastic work!!

  • nadine henley replied

    thanks, jon – and for the fav! good of you to check out my site

  • Colleen Milburn

    Colleen Milburn

    Just gorgeous – again, fab composition, sweetie :))

  • nadine henley replied

    thanks colleen – this is one of my first posts but has proved the most popular

  • Caroline Gorka

    Caroline Gorka

    And justly so….colours are wonderful, and as for that simple comp….

  • nadine henley replied

    that’s very kind of you, thanks, caroline!

  • Elaine van Dyk

    Elaine van Dyk

    Fabulous – I absolutely love the composition with the flower over to the right like this. Lovely, pristine feel, Japanese-like quality in it’s simplicity and beauty and clarity.

  • nadine henley replied

    thank you for this lovely comment, elaine, and the watch!

  • Phil Eckert

    Phil Eckert

    Stunning contrast .. beautiful image!!

  • nadine henley replied

    thanks so much, phil! very kind of you

  • Rosemary Scott

    Rosemary Scott

    This is stunning!! I love your simple composition… not too busy… PERFECT!

  • nadine henley replied

    what a great comment! thanks so much rosemary – nice to meet you

  • Mark Coward

    Mark Coward

    Beautifully composed. I love that sky.

  • nadine henley replied

    thanks mark – the sky level was tweaked a little in photoshop but otherwise as is. Thanks so much for the watch!

  • laurav

    laurav

    Beautiful detail..Love the background colour!

  • nadine henley replied

    thanks so much, laura! glad you like it!

  • Cee Neuner

    Cee Neuner

    Absolutely gorgeous!!

  • nadine henley replied

    thanks so much, Cee! and for the fav. Good to meet you

  • Tadoette

    Tadoette

    wonderful image!!!

  • nadine henley replied

    thanks so much, tadoette – nice to meet you on RB

  • Darren Stein

    Darren Stein

    Well done.

  • nadine henley replied

    thanks darren – a bit of a fluke to be honest but what isn’t?

  • cas slater

    cas slater

    amazing!

  • nadine henley replied

    thanks so much cas and for the fav! Nice to meet you on RB!

  • canonman99

    canonman99

    Stunning,vibrant color!!!

  • nadine henley replied

    thanks – appreciate your comment!

  • Kathy Reid

    Kathy Reid

    Simplicity at it’s best!!!

  • nadine henley replied

    so kind! thanks kathy and for the fav!

  • Catherine Davis

    Catherine Davis

    Wow, spectacular and I love the crop, very dramatic!

  • nadine henley replied

    you’re most kind, thanks again catherine!

  • Marion  Cullen

    Marion Cullen

    Fabulous point of view and creative use of back drop Nadine. The blue bg is so beautiful & complimentary, as is all that negative space! Lovely!

  • nadine henley replied

    thanks so much, marion – the ‘backdrop’ is actually the sky – our Perth sky is very blue and cloudless – just a little tweaked in photoshop!

  • Marion  Cullen

    Marion Cullen

    I did read that is was the sky, I admire how you thought to use nature’s own canvas to make such an effective backdrop. :)

  • TaniaLosada

    TaniaLosada

    love this comp!

  • nadine henley replied

    thanks so much, tania!

  • Alexandar T.

    Alexandar T.

    simple…perfection…

  • nadine henley replied

    what a lovely comment! thanks alex

  • Isa Rodriguez

    Isa Rodriguez

    outstanding ..

  • nadine henley replied

    thank you, isa – and for the fav – much appreciated!

  • Charuhas  Images

    Charuhas Images

    Beautiful composition. Simply Great!!!!!

  • nadine henley replied

    thanks so much, charuhas! good to meet you on RB!

  • DianaC

    DianaC

    stunning composition

  • nadine henley replied

    thanks diana – these were taken at King’s Park in Perth

  • anisja

    anisja

    Very beautiful !

  • nadine henley replied

    thanks, anisja

  • Vickie Emms

    Vickie Emms

    really, really beautiful Nadine, I am a wildflower freak, have my own wildflower group in here, still only for North American WF though. This is now a fav. of mine. I love the way you offset the flower, there is room there to make some nice greeting card wording,,,,,,,,,so beautiful

  • nadine henley replied

    what a lovely comment, thanks so much vickie. Western Australia is a wildflower lover’s paradise this time of year. Thanks for the fav too.

  • PPPhotoArt

    PPPhotoArt

    absolutely gorgeous image and composition, lighting everything, well done

  • nadine henley replied

    what a lovely comment, thanks so much, PPPA!

  • Hélène Mogensen de Monléon
  • nadine henley replied

    thanks so much, helene!

  • Elizabeth McPhee

    Elizabeth McPhee

    This is really beautiful, Nadine. The composition works so well and the intensity of the blue offsets the flower very well.

  • nadine henley replied

    thanks so much, elizabeth, and for the fav. Much appreciated!

  • luanda

    luanda

    WOW! WONDROUS! Instant fav! DANIELA

  • nadine henley replied

    mant thanks, daniela! much appreciated

  • Sarafeline

    Sarafeline

    I think it has all been said but for what its worth I love this :).x.

  • nadine henley replied

    I never get tired of hearing it! thanks so much for your kind comment, sarafeline!

  • TeAnne

    TeAnne

    WOW, this is gorgeous. & Congrats :)

  • nadine henley replied

    thanks so much, Te!

  • Trish Woodford

    Trish Woodford

    Love this Nadine!!! Beautiful flower and composition, really like the simplicity :))

  • nadine henley replied

    this was my first ever post on RB! and has turned out to be my most popular. thanks so much for the kind comment and the fav, trish!

  • RRoca

    RRoca

    Simply beautiful…. Congratulations on your very well deserved feature Nadine.

  • nadine henley replied

    thanks so much, rosa! this is my most commented and faved image and about the first one I posted. It’s been all downhill from there!

  • RRoca

    RRoca

    LOL – Nadine it has NOT been downhill from this one! Please on the contrary! That’s neat though that this was your first one.

  • nadine henley replied

    you’re too kind! thanks, rosa!

  • Shelly Hiebert

    Shelly Hiebert

    Fabulous contrast and great composition Nadine :)

  • nadine henley replied

    thanks so much, shelley!

  • Rob Toombs

    Rob Toombs

    Nadine you have made something simple explode out of the image with such imact… BEautifully done, love the framing and the contrast is awesome… Beautiful image…

  • nadine henley replied

    what a lovely comment, thanks so much, rob!

  • kalaryder

    kalaryder

    Terrific work, really like this

  • nadine henley replied

    thanks so much, kala – I don’t have many shots in King’s Park as yet but that’ll change!

  • Susie Peek-Swint

    Susie Peek-Swint about 1 month ago

    Love the simple but stunning composition ~ grat image Nadine!

  • nadine henley replied about 1 month ago

    thanks, susie – that’s very kind of you

  • vampvamp

    vampvamp 23 days ago

    very effective!

  • nadine henley replied 23 days ago

    thank you, vamp, for this kind comment! but it’s very tame compared to your intriguing images!

  • vampvamp

    vampvamp 23 days ago

    no, you’re to kind for your kind comments & don’t minimize your work! ;P :D xo

  • nadine henley replied 23 days ago

    lol! thanks

  • Tania Palermo

    Tania Palermo 21 days ago

    wow i just love this (and clearly so does everybody else…lol) – the blue is stunning and the persepctive is great and i love the detail of the flowers…you are so good! :)

  • nadine henley replied 21 days ago

    that’s so kind of you, tania – it was a lucky shot – my first day out with my macro lens!

  • kalaryder

    kalaryder 20 days ago

    Featured in Kings Park Perth Group

  • nadine henley replied 20 days ago

    thanks so much kala! will go check out all the features…

  • apami

    apami 16 days ago

    Well done, very sharp and colourful.

  • nadine henley replied 16 days ago

    many thanks, apami

  • Glenn Tuazon

    Glenn Tuazon 12 days ago

    i remembered this one… beautiful for business cards… as well as high detail. I like how you reduce down to the simplest ideas

  • nadine henley replied 12 days ago

    thanks glenn – that’s a good idea about using it for business cards – I do like simple images, I’ve decided.

  • Caroline Gorka

    Caroline Gorka 11 days ago

    Thank you for adding this splendid work to The Top Favorite Group

  • nadine henley replied 11 days ago

    thanks, caroline – I think it’s a great idea for a group!

  • Caroline Gorka

    Caroline Gorka 11 days ago

    Cheers – so do we lol !

    Hope to see more of you work !

  • Rosej

    Rosej 6 days ago

    Wonderful photo and just the right amount of tweaking.

  • nadine henley replied 6 days ago

    thank you, rose, and for the fav – much appreciated!

  • Louise Linossi  Telfer

    Louise Linossi... 2 days ago

    fallen stars… greatcomposition

  • nadine henley replied 2 days ago

    what a lovely comment! thanks, louise!

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