Lungwort

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Lungwort
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Copyright: Ulla Kruys (uleko) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2297 W: 163 N: 6694] (21146)
Genre: Plants
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-04-01
Categories: Flowers
Camera: Canon PowerShot G7
Exposure: f/4, 1/1000 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Blue Things, Flower(purple/violet)II [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-04-04 2:58
Viewed: 461
Points: 62
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Lungwort - Pulmonaria obscura

This pretty perennial, belonging to the Boraginaceae family, is found on humus rich soil in woods and groves. It’s found primarily in the eastern parts of south and central Sweden where it flowers from April-June. There are several Pulmonaria species found in the wild. A popular species seen in gardens is P. officinalis which has spotted leaves.

In the distant past the plant was used to cure lung diseases hence the name Pulmonaria and obscura stands for dark.

I capture this from a distance of 30 cm (12 inches) with the camera handheld. It has been cropped slightly and sharpened.

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Hi Ulla!

So delicate, smooth and - due to the silver sparkles - almost romantic! I like the effect the little light spots very much and also appreciate the soft colour tones. You made a great work with the camera handheld!

Kind regards

Markus

Hej Ulla,
Seems like your spring a some more advanced than mine..!
No flowers as of yet but the temperature has been nice lately so I guess it is a matter of short time now...
Impressive details in the delicate flower, and the special texture is well recorded so are the fine natural colours!
Greetings,
Pablo -

Hi Ulla,
A nice capture of these beautiful flowers. Lovely colors. An excellent composition and sharp details. Thanks a lot for sharing.

Hello Ulla!
Superb macro capture in all aspects! TFS. Regards,
Bayram

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  • Juyona Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 2072 W: 6 N: 1848] (12716)
  • [2008-04-04 5:07]

Hola amiga,
hermosa flor,
color y detales...
encuadre excelente y composición.
saludos Ulla

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  • anel Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1079 W: 0 N: 1654] (7208)
  • [2008-04-04 5:28]

Hello Ulla,
Very artistic picture. Well composed, fabulous light and wondeful colours. A little master-piece to show us this rather discreet flower. Bravo
Anne

Hi Ulla
Beautiful plant. Great violet flowers. Good DOF and sharpness. Nice square crop. Another interesting object in your gallery
Best wishes
Krzysztof

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  • Alex99 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2935 W: 142 N: 4217] (13775)
  • [2008-04-04 6:33]

Hi Ulla.
What an amazing flowers and plant and how well you have pictured them. Superb colour and detail reproduction. I like wonderful framing and cropping too. DOF is excellent and almost all plant is crisp sharp. Bravo. Excellent work.
Alexei.

Hi ulla
very good shot nice colours perfect sharpness and focus is also very good
thanks for sharing
Toba

They have a delicate touch...the "Ulla effect" and they appear to be sprinkled with fairy dust..I wonder if there are small tiny creatures underneath on the ground? It is like a tale out of myth and legend and yet we have scientific names...I think in my family I let mom do the naming for me...although I tried to remember..and I simply enjoyed the sight....Very nice Ulla..
Bob

This is very pretty Ulla. The sharp focus details of the petal forms and sparkles are lovely. Very pleasing composition also.
Cool how the bud is red and a counterpoint to the other blooms.
Well done, tfs Richard

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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1675 W: 8 N: 4022] (13255)
  • [2008-04-04 9:30]

Hi Ulla,

How pretty these flowers are! The shades of lavender are beautiful. Did you sprinkle sparkle dust on them? A lovely grouping and wonderful composition.

Jane

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  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 795 W: 5 N: 2038] (7715)
  • [2008-04-04 10:09]

Hi Ulla,i know the little little dimesions of this flower and how isn't easy to take it so perfectly,very great work in sharpness and colours,my best compliments,Luciano

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  • dkaved Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 271 W: 18 N: 396] (1900)
  • [2008-04-04 10:13]

Hi Ulla,
It is indeed a pretty thing.The deep colours are very attractive and compliment each other nicely.Great detail and clarity right down to the hairs on its leaves.The DOF is just right.
Regards, David

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  • mariki Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 841 W: 67 N: 1555] (6903)
  • [2008-04-04 11:22]

Hello Ulla,

Great sharp picture of these beautiful flower. Excellent POV and DOF. Wonderful light and gorgeous colours. Very good framing.
Cheers,
Mariki

Hello Ulla, this is so good, it looks like porcelain, delicate and quite beautiful. regards h

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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1864 W: 2 N: 4738] (18250)
  • [2008-04-04 12:44]

Hi Ulla. What a very nice wild flower . It loos so delicate. with different shades of pink to blue. fine detail ann the leaves. with sharp focusing. well done TFS.
Nick..
You and Ivan have a good weekend.

What a fine close up of those Lungwort flowers and a fresh bud, together with some fine detail of their hairy leaves Ulla, the perfect illumination made this a beautiful composition my friend, TFS and cheers,
Mehmet

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  • SelenE Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2337 W: 59 N: 4094] (13345)
  • [2008-04-04 14:09]

Hi Ulla,
Colors, details, composition and POV look very nice. TFS
Best wishes,
Selen

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  • Adanac Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1029 W: 1 N: 3939] (13258)
  • [2008-04-04 19:28]

Hello Ulla,
This is simply gorgeous Ulla, the colors and details are exceptionally beautiful, thank you.
Rick

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  • Luis52 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1036 W: 5 N: 2728] (9914)
  • [2008-04-04 21:37]

Hola Sra. Ulla.
Now I know where is the name of this plant comes from. "Pulmonaria Obscura" great image and excellent note.
Saludos Sra. Ulla.
Luis52.

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  • joey Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1555 W: 233 N: 5091] (17959)
  • [2008-04-05 5:32]

What lovely flowers!
You present them very well.
Great sharpness and incredible detail.
Nice vibrent colours too.
Great composition.
Well done Ulla!

Joe

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  • Ishi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 85 W: 0 N: 401] (1580)
  • [2008-04-05 10:58]
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Hi Ulla,

Excellent close up of a species I do not know. How big are the flowers? Quite small I'd assume.

Best regards,

Ishi

Hello Ulla,
I hope you are better and flu went out your house. This is great macro for these beautiful flowers which used medically. Sharp details, composition and splendid colors great. good notes. TFS, have a nice weekend
Ahmet

Genial macro Ulla.
Preciosos detalles muy bien captados.
Gran trabajo.
Saludos, JL.

Hi Ulla, elegant composition with splendid flowers, fantastic colors and superb light, very well done, ciao Silvio

Hello Ulla,

This is a new plant to me!
I like the way you have the flowers receding in a line. Lovely details. Even the little hairs on the sepals are prominant!

Kind regards,
Bev :-)

So the flora has started showing up around you,, Ulla.
Very attractive capture of the flowers of perennial Lungwort.
I love the colours here.
At 1/1000, you have got the details razor sharp.
Best regards.
Ram

Hi Ulla,
A Superb shot of a beautiful flower, great detail and good POV,
Well done,
Nick :-)

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  • jmp Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1898 W: 94 N: 2375] (8394)
  • [2008-04-07 14:10]

Hi Ulla,
A beautiful flower for its colours and aspect. You have got great details and a fine composition.
TFS, José M.

Hello Ulla. This is one very pleasant looking flower. I like the way the petals glitter under the light and you have framed it beautifully. The buds behind the flowers exhibits very interesting texture and very well presented here in TN,. Well done and have a nice day. Jusni

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