Seeds of life
The stamens of an azalea. Taken with a Sigma 105mm macro lens @ f2.8 to get the soft focus and very low dof.
Seeds of life belongs to the following groups:
All About Flowers, Dimensions, Flowers in macro (very close macro please), Mood & Ambience - Strictly Photos, Rhododendrons, Vibrant and Vivid Color and Victorian Viewfinders Available for sale asGreeting Cards, Matted Prints, Laminated Prints, Mounted Prints, Canvas Prints and Framed Prints

Basia McAuley
Stunning macro, rich colour and suiting title.
Peter Hammer
Wow that was quick Basia. Thanks for the nice comments.
Bente Hasler
This is really beautiful and interesting all at the same time. Great photo!
Peter Hammer
Thanks Bente for the nice comment.
justlinda
Beautifull, so delicate, stunning colours!!
Peter Hammer
Thanks Linda.
Coralie Casey
Wow, beautiful colour. Great shot.
Peter Hammer
Thanks Coralie. It was a beautiful azalea.
lightsmith
pretty vivacious colour! amazing!
Peter Hammer
Thanks lightsmith. I didn’t do anything to the colours and they are pretty true to life on my monitor.
David Haviland
Love the shallow dof and colour is amazing.
Peter Hammer
Thanks David.
Christina Martin
Brilliant work
Peter Hammer
Thanks Christina.
Nicole Goggins
beautiful!
Peter Hammer
Thanks Nicole.
engride
Cool macro and colour :-)
regina
now THAT is a macro! =)
Els Steutel
wow this is really great:)
Peter Hammer
Thanks engride, regina and Els for your comments.
frogster
Wonderful macro
Peter Hammer
Thanks frogster.
Karen Cougan
love this Peter, its so very special
xkc
Peter Hammer
Thanks Karen.
Ellen
Just beautiful!
Peter Hammer
Thanks Ellen.
Paul Tait
I love the colour. Great dof
Peter Hammer
Thanks Paul.
Catherine Crim...
beautiful macro and stunning colors
Peter Hammer
Thanks Catherine.
Carl Osbourn
what a beautifully simple shot – lush colour and the DOF & focus is spot on! well done! :]
Peter Hammer
Thanks Carl.
Sensiworld
Stunning !!
Peter Hammer replied
Thanks Sylvia.
Cee Neuner 7 days ago
Great work!
Please consider adding this to the Rhododendrons & Azaleas group
Peter Hammer replied 7 days ago
Thanks Cee. Work duly added to the group.
Sharon Mau 7 days ago
The shallow DOF is wonderful and I especially love the rich colour. It is beautiful Peter :))
Peter Hammer replied 6 days ago
Thanks Sharon for that wonderful comment.
Sharon Mau 7 days ago
Peter Hammer replied 6 days ago
WOW another feature!!! Thanks so much Sharon.
emel 7 days ago
very beautiful track in red color.l love your title.well done
Peter Hammer replied 6 days ago
Thanks so much for that lovely comment emel.
kalaryder 6 days ago
I love the way the stamens rise out of the background red
Peter Hammer replied 6 days ago
Thanks kalaryder.
kalaryder 6 days ago
Peter Hammer replied 6 days ago
WOW that’s wonderful news and so ego building!
puffin 4 days ago
great shot… they really remind me of the alien spaceships in the war of the worlds..
Peter Hammer replied 4 days ago
Thanks puffin.