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Pusteblume Dandelion

large genus of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae which consists of species commonly known as dandelion. They are native to Eurasia and North America, b...
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large genus of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae which consists of species commonly known as dandelion. They are native to Eurasia and North America, but the two commonplace species worldwide, T. officinale and T. erythrospermum, were introduced from Europe and now propagate as wildflowers.Both species are edible in their entirety.The common name dandelion (-ˈdændɪlaɪ.ən- DAN-di-ly-ən, from French dent-de-lion, meaning "lion's tooth") is given to members of the genus. Like other members of the Asteraceae family, they have very small flowers collected together into a composite flower head. Each single flower in a head is called a floret. Many Taraxacum species produce seeds asexually by apomixis, where the seeds are produced without pollination, resulting in offspring that are genetically identical to the parent plant.
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OLYMPUS E-M5MarkII

settings

Aperture f/10 ISO 1600 Shutter 1/200 Focal Length 60/1

upload_date

Dec, 2017

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328

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+79

Awards

People's Choice in Macro Photo Challenge

Peer Award

+28

Outstanding Creativity

Absolute Masterpiece

Superb Composition

Top Choice

Magnificent Capture

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Behind The Lens

Location

The photos was taken at Eagleby Wetlands around 15 min drive from home. I've always wanted to be able to do a macro of a Dandelion and on this day was right.

Time

Photo was taken early morning around 7 am. sun was high, there were quite a few dandelions about and really wanted to capture something different if I could. The ground was wet and i was down on my belly to get the shot.

Lighting

I wanted to try and draw the viewer into the image. there was a breeze making it difficult to capture, my wife cupped her hands around the flower which gave it a darker tone.

Equipment

OLYMPUS E-M5MarkII with Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 60mm f/2.8 Macro Lens hand held while my wife cupped her hands around the flower to stop it moving in the wind.

Inspiration

I've always wanted to capture dandelions with a macro, photos I've seen have a mystique about them and I wanted to see if I could do the same.

Editing

There was no Post-processing at all as I was happy with the raw file straight out of the camera.

In my camera bag

M.Zuiko 14-42mm, 45mm, 60mm Macro, 40-150mm and 75-300mm. Tripod, filters Cable release, interval timer. A Flash that is rarely used. I have a smaller bag which I use just for local shots and usually take 1 to 3 lenses depending on where I am going.

Feedback

Be prepared for anything, all types of Weather. The diversity of colours and situations. I'm a believer in going back the same place on regular occasions as each time there is something different. Have fun and enjoy the nature around you.

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Pusteblume Dandelion

large genus of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae which consists of species commonly known as dandelion. They are native to Eurasia and North America, b... Read more

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large genus of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae which consists of species commonly known as dandelion. They are native to Eurasia and North America, b...
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