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cameraNIKON D5000

settings Aperture f/8.0 ISO 200 Shutter 1/500 

upload_dateAug, 2012

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21 Comments |
j_oconnor84
 
j_oconnor84 August 22, 2012
such a great point of view, has great detail, and a very cool subject. this is fantastic!!! what kind of flower is this???
Melissa_Rachael
Melissa_Rachael February 17, 2013
thank you! it's a passion flower
rajeevalochanperubhotla
 
rajeevalochanperubhotla August 23, 2012
Amazing shot
JDLifeshots
 
JDLifeshots August 23, 2012
Beautiful capture!
daydreamsbymary0710 Platinum
 
daydreamsbymary0710 August 25, 2012
Great shot!
xavierw Platinum
 
xavierw September 08, 2012
Beautiful. Voted
lucliz PRO+
 
lucliz September 09, 2012
What a great POV of a Passion Flower! Excellent!
anitania PRO+
 
anitania September 21, 2012
nice pof
Ghafur
 
Ghafur September 26, 2012
crazy angle, but awesome!

great color, macro, and dof
Melissa_Rachael
Melissa_Rachael February 17, 2013
thank you!
judithstopforth
 
judithstopforth September 28, 2012
very nice
rmr731 Platinum
 
rmr731 October 04, 2012
Nice shot!
Augle2112
 
Augle2112 October 05, 2012
VOTED/FAVE Wonderful Image Great Mood, I hope you Look at My Work And Vote If You Like It!
IsabellaD Premium
 
IsabellaD October 21, 2012
Great work !
Serendipity1
 
Serendipity1 January 31, 2013
Congrats!
rmr731 Platinum
 
rmr731 January 31, 2013
Cool POV! Nice shot! Congrats!
ThompsonsPhotography
 
ThompsonsPhotography January 31, 2013
Great Shot Congrats on the Award
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mclaybaugh January 31, 2013
wonderful capture, congrats
redwriter Platinum
 
redwriter January 31, 2013
Beautiful work. Congrats on your award. - Jake
tsambaproductions
 
tsambaproductions February 01, 2013
congrats
paulusjaisoegriemsingh
 
paulusjaisoegriemsingh April 02, 2013
Great shot !!!
333KimmySue
 
333KimmySue February 07, 2014
Amazing - luv!!
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AnnHopta November 17, 2019
What a unique perspective. I really like this.

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Behind The Lens

Location

This photo was taken on a frisbee golf course in Branson Missouri.

Time

My family and I went out to play frisbee golf around noon. I came across the passion flower right away and snapped this shot.

Lighting

The light was harsh since it was in the middle of the day. I had to take the flower to a nearby tree to provide some shade and better lighting.

Equipment

I used my Nikon D5000 with my 18-55mm lens. I had my sister-in-law hold the flower for me.

Inspiration

I love the details of the passion flower and wanted to get a close shot of its intricate design.

Editing

I didn't do much processing. I had to brighten it because the original shot was a bit too dark.

In my camera bag

I have two go-to lenses. My 35mm and my telephoto lens.

Feedback

Keep your eyes open for small details. I find the closer you get to something the more detail you can see.

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