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Moluccella spinosa_02


Moluccella spinosa_02
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Copyright: Ishi Talmon (Ishi) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 162 W: 0 N: 972] (3716)
Genre: Plants
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-10-09
Categories: Flowers
Camera: Nikon D 80, AF-S VR Micro Nikkor 105mm 1:2.8G ED, 62 mm UV
Exposure: f/20.0, 1/1000 seconds
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Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-10-20 9:46
Viewed: 175
Points: 20
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
These are the three upper whorls (circles, about 5 cm in diameter) of dried calyxes of the flowers of Moluccella spinosa [Labiaceae], a rather rare flower, which quite often looks more impressive after it remains standing dry long after its spring-time (April-May) blooming season. Each dried calyx shows intricate lace-work and quite sharp thorns.

The picture was taken in the late afternoon, with the setting sun giving golden hues to the grey-white skeleton of the flower.

The strong wind made me use a high ISO setting to enable me use a very fast shutter speed with a large f-stop.
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Ishi
What a wonderful plant!
Great sharp details, lovely colors.
Congratulation!
Horia

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  • roges Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 597 W: 0 N: 515] (3068)
  • [2009-10-20 10:11]

Hi Ishi,

Super picture, colors and exceptional clarity. Congratulations.
Have a pleasant evening,
Adrian

hello Ishi
the scene is very good,the composition the colours the light...?
TFS thanks for sharing
Nasos

Hello Ishi,
Excellent prestation of this lamiaceae, very good colours and ligth!!!!
TFS Ferran

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  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1978 W: 6 N: 5527] (19673)
  • [2009-10-20 14:25]

Hi Ishi,a top class pic,you use the light in the best way as possible to create not only a nature pic but a impressive piece of art.Fantastics colors and sharpness too,my best compliments,have a nice day,Luciano

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  • manyee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3065 W: 231 N: 6160] (21048)
  • [2009-10-20 20:37]

Hello Ishi,
I love the shape of those flowers.
So unusual and complex.
Good POV and sharp details.
I also like the warm colors.
TFS. : )

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3813 W: 190 N: 11346] (34981)
  • [2009-10-20 22:49]

Hello Ishi,
The thumbnail doesn't do this justice!
This is an excellent macro of the post-flowering dried calyxes taken from a great POV to show the latice of veins and thorns with superb sharpness and lighting against a superb BG. No sign of high ISO settings here!
Excellent work and TFS!
Best wishes,
Ivan

Interesting looking plant, with spiny calyx. TFS, Michal.

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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2991 W: 162 N: 949] (2787)
  • [2009-10-23 7:25]

Hello Ishi,
This spiky seedhead seems to tell you to stay well away! But you've managed to get a superb capture showing íts beautiful details and colours. I like the light and the background too.
TFS and best wishes, Ulla

Bonjour Ishi,
Splendide macro, remarquable de finesse et de sous Précisions Une Particulièrement soignée Lumière.
A bientôt sur TN pour de nouvelles aventures.
Gérard

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