Cloud on a Stick

Posted by Kris (Middlesbrough, United Kingdom) on 15 April 2008 in Plant & Nature and Portfolio.

Still loving the Macro filters. Never thought I would like photographing plants.

Saw this while out walking. Again I have been inspired by other photographers and wanted to try my hand at a classic style shot. This actually caused me to do something that I had not yet done, which was change lenses in the field...(literally). Had to be quick though before the dust paranoia set in.

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Comments (8)

Observing from Chester, United Kingdom

Nice shot Kris, delicate and light, one breeze and it's gone.

15 Apr 2008 11:09am

@Observing: Cheers. You are so right, because there was a breeze, and it was gone. Tried to catch it but the focus was well off.

Alun Lambert from Cheshire, United Kingdom

Very nice image

15 Apr 2008 11:58am

Anthony from Bielefeld, Germany

Good macro shot,more please.

15 Apr 2008 5:55pm

@Anthony: Thanks, Glad you like it. Hopefully will be able to oblige with more Macro shots.

danthro from Suburbia, United States

nice shot. you did a good job of making it look soft, fuzzy and cloud-like

15 Apr 2008 7:44pm

@danthro: Thanks, though i think that I may owe some credit in this regard to the Breezy wind. getting the dandelion sharp using manual focus was difficult. :)

DaveB from Exeter, United Kingdom

Lovely macro shot. How do macro filters compare to using an actual macro lens?

15 Apr 2008 8:12pm

@DaveB: That my friend, is a great question. I sort of blew my budget on the Body & Kit + 50mm 1.8 + tripod + SB600 Flash. These filters from 7dayshop were the only way into Macro for me, but i imagine that the actual lens will probably not produce such a shallow DOF and do look forward to being able to find out, but for the time being, and for the cost I'm very happy. Thanks for the comment.

Ron from Saint Louis, United States

Sweet shot ... outstanding detail ...

15 Apr 2008 10:13pm

@Ron: Thanks Ron.

drphoto from Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

I tend not to like pictures of flowers but dandlion's are an exeption because of the wonderful detail and texture. You've captured it very well here - I might have to invest in some macro filters.

Dan

18 Apr 2008 4:41pm

@drphoto: Cheers,

The macro filters are seeming to be worth the investment.

Scotfot from Kabul, Afghanistan

Great picture, perfect!

20 Apr 2008 6:09pm

@Scotfot: Thanks

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