Blue flower (for Bob Shannon)

<< Previous Next >>
Blue flower (for Bob Shannon)
Photo Information
Copyright: howard shirley (gerbilratz) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 353 W: 0 N: 916] (2938)
Genre: Plants
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-04-23
Categories: Flowers
Camera: Canon EOS 350D, Sigma 105mm F2.8 DG macro, Tiffen 58mm UV PROTECTOR USA
Exposure: f/10.0, 1/320 seconds
Details: Tripod: Yes (Fill) Flash: Yes
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Wild Flowers, Blue Things [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-04-24 10:28
Viewed: 402
Favorites: 1 [view]
Points: 28
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
I know Bob "collects" blue flowers, so this is for him, for both his enthusiasm and kind words, thanks Bob.

Blue flower, probably Boraginacaea Family, This is another view of a flower I uploaded recently with the wrong ID!!!

Ori Fragman suggests Boraginacaea. I have little to go on as yet, as my reference books are on loan until the weekend.

Species uncertain but probably a "forgfet-me-not" These are the most brilliant blue flowers, being between 17-30 mm. The leaves are "pointed" and finish in a tuft. This maybe a garden escapee, but it was found in a hedgerow away from habitation and in shadow. The plant itself was rather scraggy and woody with age, so, this could be several years old, but growing in poor conditions, certainly not its favoured habitat. Although the plant itself was quite extensive, it only carried this one bloom.

ISO 100
Shutter speed, 1/320
F-stop f/10

Manual focus,flash used because if the plant growing in shade with poor direct natural light.


Any positive ID would be gratefully received.
eqshannon, loot, gracious, nglen, zmey, boreocypriensis, zulfu, matatur, Gert-Paassen has marked this note useful
Only registered TrekNature members may rate photo notes.
Add Critique [Critiquing Guidelines] 
Only registered TrekNature members may write critiques.
Discussions
None
You must be logged in to start a discussion.

Critiques [Translate]

Wow....For me!!!! that is so cool Howard....and it is perfect. It reminds me of my g'grandmother...I'll tell ya why later..Beautiful;!
Bob

  • Great 
  • loot Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5633 W: 594 N: 3202] (8699)
  • [2008-04-24 10:42]

Hi Howard

Beautiful flower and very well captured. A lovely dedication for Bob.

Well done and TFS.
Regards
Loot

Hello Howard,
I liked this posting with such a perfect size to view the closeness and the beauty of it!
very fine macro in good colour and details
a very pleasant dedication to our friend Bob! he sure likes it!
have a nice evening
Tony

  • Great 
  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1864 W: 2 N: 4738] (18250)
  • [2008-04-24 12:20]

Hi Howard. A nice dedication to are good friend Bob I am sure he will love it. You have for us once again a very good close up of the beautiful looking flower. with good colours and detail. a nice POV. against the dark BG. well done TFS.
Nick..

Howard

A good evening to you. I am sue Bob will be adding this to his Blue Theme in no time at all. The inner core is very appealing, maybe for attracting a passing bee?

Jai

  • Great 
  • zmey (8)
  • [2008-04-24 12:49]

hello howard

the blue is amazing in this one. almost feels as if the surface of the flower is frozen or covered with little crystals. beautiful!

with warm regards,
kristaps

Hi Howard, splendid flower with wonderful 3D effect, fantastic colors and great sharpness, lovely dedication to our friend Bob, very well done, ciao Silvio

  • Great 
  • zulfu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 441 W: 0 N: 68] (472)
  • [2008-04-24 13:06]

Hi Howard!
Great macro capture! Nice details. TFS.
Regards,
Mehmet

A fine and tiny blue flower in great detail Howard, the fill-in flash is a little harsh from this close distance but quite unavoidable my friend, the darkish BG enhances the beauty of the flower, TFS and cheers,
Mehmet

Hi Howard
You have captured a beautiful flower very well. I love the 'crystals' on the petals and the detail in the middle of the flower is interesting. I am guessing nature designed the little 'feathers' to protect the middle of the flower?
Cheers
Sue

  • Great 
  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 795 W: 5 N: 2038] (7715)
  • [2008-04-24 16:25]

I really it's from a family of forget me not i can't believe the ncredible quality of this macro beacuse this flowers are very very little,it's a great work whit a fantastic colours,you're the best!!Thanks for share,Luciano

Hello Howard,

a great macroshot, good of sharpness with beautiful colors.

Gert

  • Great 
  • PaulH Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 981 W: 17 N: 2563] (9450)
  • [2008-04-25 4:08]

Very nice Howard, love that deep blue...so nice to see such small delicate flower so large and in so much detail...very well done indeed.
Have a good weekend,
Paul

Hello my friend,
Wonderful shot of this splendid flower in all aspects.
TFS.
Cheers,
Bayram

Calibration Check
















0123456789ABCDEF