| camera | PENTAX K100D Super |
| exposure mode | A-DEP program |
| shutterspeed | 1/350s |
| aperture | f/6.7 |
| sensitivity | ISO200 |
| focal length | 200.0mm |
| resolution | 2505x2042 pixels |
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My back garden 1
One from my back garden. Planted these years ago and they keep coming up. No idea what they are but they are very pretty.
comments (27)
like the focus range, could almost touch it, to me the white flower is distracting though
Bill Phillips: I see what you mean Phil. I wanted to show the flower in both forms but not with both sharply in focus. Perhaps I could have toned the white down a bit?
Very pretty.
Your framing is gorgeous, Bill.
Bill Phillips: Thanks very much Ray
The way I view this picture is the story of old and new. The flower on top making its exit for the young one to blossom. I like
Bill Phillips: Thanks Ade. That was what I was trying to show
I don't know what it is either, Bill, but it sure is eye-catching. My face totally lit up when I saw the colors and frame. Gotta love it!
Bill Phillips: Thought you might like the frame Ginnie
Superb Bill. I've never liked frames, but this one is perfect for this image.
Bill Phillips: Thanks Aussie. I've done less frames recently but I thought this one worked.
Its a nice capture but the frame adds that little bit more to it. Well done
Bill Phillips: Thanks very much Stan. Your comments are always appreciated.
The structure of these particular plants and flower heads is amazing ... let them seed ... they are great. Just as is this particular image. Terrific soft hues and dof and sharpness and composition.
richard
Bill Phillips: They keep coming up Richard, so I let them get on with it!
These cornflowers are great to photograph as they have so many places to focus on. I like th eold and new theme you have too
Bill Phillips: Oh they are cornflowers are they? Thanks Nig! They are great to photograph and hopefully they will come up again next year and I can have another go!
I love the colors here. Gorgeous photo!
Bill Phillips: Thanks very much Helen.
The borders get ever classier as Mr Twiddle himself acquires ever increasing aestheic sensiBILLities.
Bill Phillips: Flattery is all right so long as you don't inhale...
Adlai Stevenson
Beautiful and delicate composition Bill. I really like your framing!
Bill Phillips: Thank you very much Richard.
the DOF here is really beautiful
Bill Phillips: Thank you very much, Sir Wedding Photography! Thanks for visiting and I hope you come again.
They're not the cornflowers I know. They look like a type of cosmos to me.
Bill Phillips: I think you are probably right. I googled Cosmos flowers and they do look a lot like this, especially the leaves.
I totally agree with you, I wouldn't mind these in my garden, love the DOF, great border.
I am impressed with this picture, a likey to me.
Bill Phillips: I'm honoured that you have likeyed this. Now, Astrid, I hope you have recovered from the disappointment of the voetbal. How could your boys play so badly? Luckily Spain got through so at least there is still one team left who doesn't play boring football.
Nice unusual flower
Bill Phillips: Thanks vintage. Hope you are on the mend!
Bill, I love this! - the dof, the tones, diffused light, and the juxtaposition of the flower stages. The framing really adds to the presentation.
Bill Phillips: Thank you so much Karima.
Bill this flower belongs to the NIGELLA family. The seed heads are rather intersting as well so don't pull them out after they have flowered.
But they are nothing to do with er umm Nigella Lawson ... They are much more pleasant than NL who in my opinion is rather full of herself and rather on an ego trip with her TV prog's. cheers richard
Bill Phillips: I don't like the way she keeps licking her fingers. I've never pulled these out as I'm not a proactive gardener! I let most things get on with it.
Lovely photo again, Bill. I love that bud and its spiky protectors.
Bill Phillips: Thanks Sheila. Pleased you like it.
A stunning image, Bill. And a very nice frame too.
Bill Phillips: Well thank you young Paul
Oooh, very pretty.
Bill Phillips: Thank you so much. I've just had a look at your archive and it looks like you have some lovely flower pictures. I'm going to have a proper look soon
Prickly looking thing! Great work with the DOF and keeping the white flower in the frame.
Bill Phillips: It looks prickly but is actually very soft...one of our cats finds it very comfortable!
Looks good to go in a salad - if they are edible
Great picture - I like the new -> old approach and the border. Pity someone wrote his name and age on it
Bill Phillips: I have not tried eating them. I always sign my name...it's better than the dirty great thing SC puts on if you let it
no idea either Bill but its a quality shot with excellent dof
Bill Phillips: Thank you kindly Sir Tim of Leeds
beautifuk!
Bill Phillips: Thank you Kavita..I know what you meant
I like the frame Bill as a starter. I feel the OOF flower balances of the in-focus foreground just right. That background area could have been very empty without that other flower.
Bill Phillips: I tried this idea with a dandelion flower and seed head and didn't get it right. I think this one has worked better
A beautiful presentation, Bill. As I've been up to my yes in ivy and bindweed all evening, I can tell you that this is not either of those!
Bill Phillips: Sounds like you had a fun evening!
This is superb Bill very good DOF and framing well done.
Bill Phillips: Thank you very much. I'm glad you like it. I confess I am rather pleased with this one
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