Sunburst

Susan van Zyl

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)

Sunburst belongs to the following groups:

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Sunburst by Susan van Zyl
Sunburst by Susan van Zyl
  • Steve Chapple

    Steve Chapple

    Stunning image, just wonderful!

  • Susan van Zyl replied

    Thank you kindly Stephen! Much appreciated!

  • Richard G Witham

    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

    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

    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

    Carol Lewsley

    WOW fabulous

  • Susan van Zyl replied

    Thanx for giving me a “wow” Cazz…..Much appreciated

  • Romo

    Romo

    fantastic:)

  • solareclips~Julie Alexander

    solareclips~Ju...

    Wonderful capture!! Thank you for adding this to FTS!!!

  • dawndavies

    dawndavies

    superb

  • Jeffrey Palm

    Jeffrey Palm

    fantastic capture!

  • BigD

    BigD

    A stunning macro, Susan

  • NinaMosi Art

    NinaMosi Art

    Beautiful macro Susan!!

  • coffeetea

    coffeetea

    excellent ! love the deeep colors and diamond :)

  • Lyn Evans

    Lyn Evans

    Gorgeous image, I love the sparkle

  • id4jd

    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

    wesrosee

    this photo is amazing! great capture!

  • Susan van Zyl replied

    Thanx so much! Thanx for looking and commenting!

  • Kimberley Davitt

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    Ann Palframan

    So incredibly beautiful, susan. Wow!! Awesome one:)

  • lozzar

    lozzar

    Way to go! Beautiful photograph.

  • Gerhard Brand

    Gerhard Brand

    Briljant

  • Bill Morgenstern

    Bill Morgenstern

    A rare gem!! Super image !

  • Susan van Zyl replied

    Thanx so much Bill!

  • AJM Photography

    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

    Yool

    on your feature in our groupFlowers in Macro
    It is a beauty well done!!!!! (for the second time…..lol)

  • lozzar

    lozzar

    lovely, worth the effort!

  • AnnieSnel

    AnnieSnel

    Congratulations on your beatiful feature! Well done!

  • Sheila Pasket

    Sheila Pasket


    Feb ‘09

  • Sharon Mau

    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

    Jessica Hardin

    Amazing macro!!

  • Susan van Zyl replied

    Thanx a stack Jessica! Thanx for taking the time to comment and look

  • Algo21

    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

    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

    Jens Helmstedt

    Beautiful macro image!

  • Eugenio

    Eugenio

    :))) Beautiful macro and fantastic capture !!!!!

  • Pip Gerard

    Pip Gerard

    WOW!!!! ... That’s all i can say!!

  • Miraart

    Miraart

    Really amazing..compliments!

  • Barbara Brown

    Barbara Brown

    Love that sparkle!!! Amazing shot!!

  • Melinda Gaal

    Melinda Gaal

    Stunning!!!

  • webbie

    webbie

    Awsome micro Susan..love the light on the rain drops :)

  • julie08

    julie08

    Stunning :)

  • Constance Widen

    Constance Widen

    I’m not surprised this has been featured so often, it’s a stunning photograph Susan! Congratulations :-)

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