Essence of Africa
Canon S5 IS with Hoya Diopters: Exp time 0.03;F4;ISO-80 – 2 external lights. Slight crop and contrast adjustment to original image
Guinea Fowl Feather against African beadwork

Essence of Africa belongs to the following groups:
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Ann Palframan
parmi
oh wow Ann! so happy i saw this as it was put up. what an awesome abstract this has created. you have such a great eye for matching your background and getting a great depth of field. absolutely love this one!
Ann Palframan replied
Thanks so much, Andrew…i’ve had great fun with this one. I really appreciate the feedback. Have a great weekend:)
jansnow
Wonderful images color, clarity, interest,ing everything is perfect!!
Ann Palframan replied
Thanks so much for the awesome comment:))
ElRobbo
This is very beautiful!
I actually like the black version to the right, there, Ann!
Well done!
Ann Palframan replied
Thanks, Rob – much appreciated…I see we are both in feather mode today:))
kathy s gillen...
Fantastic capture
Ann Palframan replied
Thanks, Kathy:)
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Steven de Siow
Nice abstract. Very interesting.
Ann Palframan replied
Thanks, Steven:))
ElRobbo
Birds of a feather…
Ann Palframan replied
Yes, indeed:)) Have a great weekend.
keoneandkenya
Wow , always amazing Ann
Ann Palframan replied
Thanks, Gordon – much appreciated:)
naturelover
This is amazing- gorgeous colours and detail- marvellous work Ann!!!
Ann Palframan replied
Thanks so much, Pauline:)
Basia McAuley
such gorgeous detail,, very nicely done Ann!
Ann Palframan replied
Much appreciated, Basia :))
rasnidreamer
Ahhh! So beautiful! I really like the one with the black background—the DOF is astounding!
Ann Palframan replied
Thanks so much, Sue:))
Mary Ann Reilly
beautiful colours and lines:)
Ann Palframan replied
Thanks, Mary Ann:)
John Peel
So imaginative and creative, Ann. No one can match you in your magical world.
Ann Palframan replied
I need to start paying you for boosting my self-esteem…thanks for the awesome compliment, John. It really means a lot to me:)
Susan Kimball
Beautiful image Ann!!
Ann Palframan replied
Thanks so much, Susan:)
ooyayootay
SPECTACULAR!! Very nice!!
Ann Palframan replied
Thanks, Rono – much appreciated:)
Stan Wojtaszek
Superb work, Ann. The colours, the lighting; everything comes together to create stunning images.
Ann Palframan replied
Thanks so much, Stan:)
RickF
Beautiful capture!
Ann Palframan replied
Thanks, Rick:)
Antanas
lovely work
Ann Palframan replied
Thanks, Antanas:)
Holly Kempe
Great colours – love your dof!! :)
Ann Palframan replied
Thanks, Holly – much appreciated:)
Victoria Jostes
keep working those diopters!!!!
Ann Palframan replied
Thanks, Victoria:))
Helene Kippert
Gorgeous!
Ann Palframan replied
Thanks, Helene:))
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Carmen Cilliers
I love this series of photos – just stunning!
Ann Palframan replied
Thanks very much for the encouraging comment, Carmen:)
Carol Berliner
brilliant work!
Ann Palframan replied
Thanks so much, Carol:)
ibchick
Terrific eye candy!. great abstraction, Ann.
Ann Palframan replied
Much appreciated, Carl:)
John Peel
Have you thought of adding this to the BOKEH group?
Ann Palframan replied
Thanks, John, I did at the time (still awaiting approval).
Marilyn Baldey
Fabulous image, great to see.
Ann Palframan replied
Thanks, Marilyn – and for the favourite too:)
shannonferguson
Really stellar! The lighting and the capture of such detail!
Ann Palframan replied
Thanks for the wonderful comment, Shannon:))
i l d i l a z...
Lovely capture!
Ann Palframan replied
Thanks:))
Lee-Anne Raffe...
wonderful colours
Ann Palframan replied
Thanks, Lee-Anne
A.M. Ruttle 27 days ago
Delightful, Ann!
Ann Palframan replied 27 days ago
Thanks for your encouraging comments, Ann.