Monday, 15 August 2016

WPP2016 - Week 19 - Macro


WPP2016 - Week 19 - Macro

+Ken Fowkes, Alen Ianni , Tim Kennedy , Robyn King , Rob Masters , Bernhard Rembold , Byron Sheldrick , Francesco Scaglioni , Alicia Smith , Grandma Snyder , Navin Upendran and Mary Wardell

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Way back when Grethe Schulze did her Macro, I said I'd do a sundew too, not realising that in Australia, now is around when they start appearing in the native bushland. I took several shots, having finally located a stand of them not far away, due to Rob Masters diligent research and assistance with advice about ISO's and Fstops during the actual shoot. And holding reflectors and lights.

This wasn't the sharpest, and I didn't even realise the insect was there during the shoot, but back at the 'lab' I thought it made for a very dramatic picture. Sharpened it up as much as I could. I'll post some of the other pictures in the might-have-beens, there were a lot to choose from. Apparently the corner of Australia I live in has the most varieties of sundews in the world. We've learned a lot about them because of this project.


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12 comments:

  1. Rob Masters15 August 2016 at 12:16

    It was great fun to help out with this.

    The wonderful pastel background, with the shining droplets of oh-so-deadly nectar, makes for a very beautiful colourscape. Then there is that one insect, trapped between two leaves, and giving such a sense of focus and drama to what would be a very peaceful and calming image - and that shock makes the whole picture leap out at you.

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  2. Françoise Dhulesia15 August 2016 at 15:53

    Amazingmy beautiful!

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  3. Alicia Smith15 August 2016 at 15:56

    Thanks, it got a bit hard on the knees after a while, but at least these plants were quite large.

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  4. Francesco Scaglioni15 August 2016 at 16:14

    This has worked so well. I am envious,

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  5. Alicia Smith15 August 2016 at 16:16

    That's an honor indeed Francesco Scaglioni of the magic eye!

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  6. Navin Upendran15 August 2016 at 19:24

    This is great

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  7. Debbie Ambrous15 August 2016 at 20:35

    Delicate and pretty. Marvelous bokeh!

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  8. Alicia Smith15 August 2016 at 20:38

    Thank you Navin Upendran and Debbie Ambrous !

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  9. Byron Sheldrick15 August 2016 at 21:04

    This is superb. What a shot.

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  10. Lisa s16 August 2016 at 04:25

    Such a gorgeous flower and image !

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  11. Alicia Smith16 August 2016 at 11:06

    Appreciate that Byron Sheldrick Lisa s it's amazing that these are just the leaves - the flower isn't carnivorous, and looks completely different. These ones weren't flowering though.

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  12. Grethe Schulze2 October 2016 at 18:09

    So sorry I am this late in admiring and responding to your wonderful photo, dear Alicia Smith Unfortunately I had to take a long pause.. . .
    Your sundew is so wonderful with the pastel colours. The caught insect even gives it a bit of drama. :-)

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