Sunburst
I tried to do some macro photography outside in my garden after the rains, and found this Inca Lily with droplets on the stamen and the inside of the flower. I tried several shots (but without a tripod) and had a few blurry pictures from that. But I also got a few really nice ones and I especially love this one – love the sunburst on drops and could not get those for a while. Did something right and this one droplet has a sunburst!
Canon EOS 450D
F/stop f/8
Exposure time 1/400 sec
ISO speed ISO-200
Focal length 50mm
Photo taken in my back yard, Kempton Park, South Africa
Featured:
Macro Untouched
Flowers in Macro (very Close Macro)
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Steve Chapple
Stunning image, just wonderful!
Susan van Zyl replied
Thank you kindly Stephen! Much appreciated!
Richard G Witham
Excellent; congratulations on the burst ;)
Susan van Zyl replied
Thanx so much Richard! Yep, the burst was a nice bonus! I am a happy chappie just for that! ;-)
Richard G Witham
I know how hard macro can be especially when you’re looking for a certain effect. You have all the right to your chappyness today ;)
Susan van Zyl replied
hehehehe! I thank you kindly for the permission! :-D
Thanx again Richard
Darren Post
wow… that burst of light is stunning! :-)
Susan van Zyl replied
Thanx so much Darren! Glad you like it. Much appreciated
Carol Lewsley
WOW fabulous
Susan van Zyl replied
Thanx for giving me a “wow” Cazz…..Much appreciated
Romo
fantastic:)
solareclips~Ju...
Wonderful capture!! Thank you for adding this to FTS!!!
dawndavies
superb
Jeffrey Palm
fantastic capture!
BigD
A stunning macro, Susan
NinaMosi Art
Beautiful macro Susan!!
coffeetea
excellent ! love the deeep colors and diamond :)
Lyn Evans
Gorgeous image, I love the sparkle
id4jd
It’s a lovely macro and the sunburst is amazing. Trying to think of more to say, but “Wow!” will have to do I’m afraid…
wesrosee
this photo is amazing! great capture!
Susan van Zyl replied
Thanx so much! Thanx for looking and commenting!
Kimberley Davitt
Congratulations on the being featured in the group flowers in macro, December 20th 2008
Susan van Zyl replied
Awesome! Thanx Kim, my day was made! Much appreciated!
FelicityB
Now this is really unique! Congratulations, this is beautiful!
Susan van Zyl replied
Thanx FelicityB!
So happy you like it
Thanx for commenting and looking
Donna Adamski
Awesome capture…well done….Congrats on your feature :)
Susan van Zyl replied
Thanx so much!
A good start to the day!
Thanx for looking and your kind comment!
Yool
Congratz on the feature in the flowers in Macro Group well done it is a great image !!!
Susan van Zyl replied
Hi there! Just love your avatar! Thanx for looking Mariola!
I am a happy chappie with this feature!
Rosy Kueng
ON YOUR FEATURE!!! BEAUTIFUL CAPTURE AND WELL DESERVED :o))
Susan van Zyl replied
Thanx so much Rosy! I am very thankful and happy with the news of the feature. My day started off on a high note!
tiambailey
Congrats on the feature in the flowers in Macro Group. This is beautiful!!
Susan van Zyl replied
Thanx so much Tia! I am glad you like it! I am so happy with the feature!
Sheila Pasket
on your feature in Flowers in Macro….Sat, 12-20-08….well done!!
Susan van Zyl replied
Hi Sheila, thanx so much for looking and commenting. I am chuffed, I must say ;-)
Did not look yesterday and then the surprise this morning – priceless
GerryMac
Outstanding capture Susan!
Susan van Zyl replied
Thanx a stack Gerry! After I saw your droplet pictures on your profile, I am honoured that you stopped by! Thanx for the time nd comment. Much appreciated!
Ann Palframan
So incredibly beautiful, susan. Wow!! Awesome one:)
lozzar
Way to go! Beautiful photograph.
Gerhard Brand
Briljant
Bill Morgenstern
A rare gem!! Super image !
Susan van Zyl replied
Thanx so much Bill!
AJM Photography
The starburst really makes this image and sets it apart.
Susan van Zyl replied
Thanx so much! I really appreciate the comment and your time taking a look.
I guess it was just my lucky day as it just came out so beautiful. I love droplets and am trying to aquire macro skills, but it takes time and I know practise makes perfect!
Yool
It is a beauty well done!!!!! (for the second time…..lol)
lozzar
lovely, worth the effort!
AnnieSnel
Congratulations on your beatiful feature! Well done!
Sheila Pasket
Feb ‘09
Sharon Mau
It is beautiful! Congratulations on your many wonderful features!
Susan van Zyl replied
Thanx so much Sharon, I am so happy about the features. Thanx for stopping by!
Jessica Hardin
Amazing macro!!
Susan van Zyl replied
Thanx a stack Jessica! Thanx for taking the time to comment and look
Algo21
Now I really like that, beautiful shot !
Susan van Zyl replied
So happy that you like it! Thanx so much for stopping by and looking
AmaraPhotograpy
oh this is lovely,and i agree thesunburst on the droplet is special,x..
Susan van Zyl replied
Thanx so much! I am so happy I got this one! Thank you for stopping by and commenting on it
Jens Helmstedt
Beautiful macro image!
Eugenio
:))) Beautiful macro and fantastic capture !!!!!
Pip Gerard
WOW!!!! ... That’s all i can say!!
Miraart
Really amazing..compliments!
Barbara Brown
Love that sparkle!!! Amazing shot!!
Melinda Gaal
Stunning!!!
webbie
Awsome micro Susan..love the light on the rain drops :)
julie08
Stunning :)
Constance Widen
I’m not surprised this has been featured so often, it’s a stunning photograph Susan! Congratulations :-)