Like the image last week, this was taken handheld on the D7000 with the Nikon 18-200mm VR lens, which is not true macro but serves capably well for the purpose. I just adore the colors on these flowers. Almost no digital manipulation here except an ever so slight saturation boost and the black point slider moved just a hair to the right. I also love the contrasting focus levels – not quite bokeh, but interesting all the same.
Jim Denham
17 Sep 2012Wow, those are really vibrant! Excellent way to boost the color of your day!
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Mike Criswell
18 Sep 2012Nice colors Mark, I like the new look as well
Edith Levy
18 Sep 2012Wonderful macro Mark. Love the detail.
LensScaper
20 Sep 2012Yes, this type of flower produces great shots – bright colours and strong contrasting stripes in the petals too. I think I would have cropped off that partial flower on the right edge – it will create more of a square image but the main flower then also moves off-centre – and personally I think that makes a stronger composition. I love the colours.
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