Nature's House Of Paint
Bored and needing some new “material”, I headed outside with Nikon D300, Sigma 105mm f/2.8 Macro and SB800 flash. After blinding multiple insects, I settled down at my blooming Hydrogena. Amazing what nature will “paint” for us.

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Angel Perry
I would give anything to be bored for 2 mins…. Love the swirls and of course the purple tones. Straight to the favs.
Andy Mueller replied
Has a paineted feel to it, doesn’t it?
Maureen Maliha
Whoa, fabulous, Andy!!! (Now go back out there and apologize to the bugs ;-)
fav!
Andy Mueller replied
So I went back outside, and I see insects buzzing around with Sunglasses on … weird …. hehehehe, thanks for the comment & fav
Dennis Jones -...
Don’t you just love a good macro lens…. Great deep color
Andy Mueller replied
Indeed I do. That Sigma lens is quite capable of producing decent results ….. handheld, manual focus, Aperature priority at F14, I think.
Heather Rivet...
gorgeous work Andy
Andy Mueller replied
Thank you as always, Heather. So glad you’re back. LOVE your work!
Maureen Maliha
LOL! Well, Andy, at least they are trying to adapt rather than revolt. (You’re welcome)
chris Whitney
Beautiful color and detail Andy.
Angie McKenzie
this is really beautiful!! i love the color detail you capture here and the composition is perfect!!! great job andy!!
Michael Bermi...
Blooming Marvellous!
lol
Kevin Bergen
Hey, Andy, don’t let PETA hear that you’ve been blinding insects or they’ll get a bunch of people to demonstrate naked on your front lawn! This is a cool capture! And right in your own yard, too!
Scott d'Almeida
outstanding,
Krys Bailey
Fantastic colour and macro work, Andy! You should get bored more often! ;o)
Anthony Mancuso
lovely work Andy, great colour
Shoaib .
very cool close up
Joel Hall
Very cool Andy!
Kimberly Palmer
I feel badly for those insects…. hahaha – your description made me laugh.
This is truly lovely – nature is so awesome and you captured it quite nicely. = )
Von McKnelly
Artist and great hunter of the Northeast Region Andy Mueller who takes out his prey with bolts of lighting from as near as two feet…poor bugs!
Dazzling color this has….the making of a cool black light poster.
Béla Török
Great work, my friend!
Carla Jensen
Amazing image..Andy!! really love the deep colors on this!! I am always amaze at the stunning artwork of mother nature herself no matter what it is !! excellent work !! wtg
Daidalos
Fabulous!
Kerri Gallagher
Beautiful work!!!
Friederike Ale...
Shelly Hiebert
Andy…this is beautiful! Great composition and has an almost abstract quality to it. How did you use the flash in this shot? I just bought that flash not long ago and am really trying to get used to it so any advice is really appreciated. Love this image :)
Andy Mueller replied
Thank you Shelly, I had it shoe mounted, pointed at the full 90 degree angle (so right at the bloom). I was in Aperature Priority, F13 I think. Didn’t it turn out cool. I love the “swirls” in this ….
Shelly Hiebert
Awesome! Thank you! And yes it really did turn out cool :)
Stuart Baxter
tremendous …way to use your boredom
Andy Mueller replied
hehehe, I need to be bored more often …..Thanks mate!
scoob29
Beautiful fav indeed
Andy Mueller replied
Thank you so much!
Jonicool
Amazing macro Andy!
Andy Mueller replied
Well thank you Joni! Appreciate that very much!
Anji Johnston
Simply stunning
Andy Mueller replied
Thank you so much Anji!
Gabby87
WOW….................................................. That’s so very lovely looking and nice work and I like the color’s too!!!
=D
Andy Mueller replied
Thank you Gabby, too kind of you!
Jolie
Absolutely stunning Andy, such a meltingly beautiful colour!
Vicki Ferrari
This is amazing Andy! Beautiful composition and colours! And I am still laughing here about the blinded insects! Hheheeh!! Fave!
fatchickengirl
gorgoeus colour..