Creamy Gardenia
This lovely fragrant gardenia had just opened the sprinklers have left droplets of water behind
ADDITIONAL NOTE :- many thanks go to t...
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This lovely fragrant gardenia had just opened the sprinklers have left droplets of water behind
ADDITIONAL NOTE :- many thanks go to the VB members who have given me advise and support in the 12 months I have been a member
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ADDITIONAL NOTE :- many thanks go to the VB members who have given me advise and support in the 12 months I have been a member
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WileKyK
January 22, 2014
Awesome macro shot. It's so close, I can almost smell it! Congratulations on your Feature.
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Kazza60
January 22, 2014
Thank you to every one for your lovely comments, PR,s likes and fav. They are much appreciated .. Karen :)))
shellandshilo
January 22, 2014
That's very elegant and classy love the cream colour in the centre and the droplets perfect detail perfect Gardenia.
BowmanLifeStudios
January 22, 2014
Very nice shot, great use of focus and DOF. The water droplets are an excellent touch, Well Done!
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reelwoman
January 23, 2014
This is so beautiful I can almost smell it! Love gardenias.... Congratulations!
JestePhotography
February 01, 2014
I normally don't comment on flower pics but this is exceptionally beautiful!
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kathleenweetman
April 04, 2014
I thought I had voted on this ..but obviously not. So. Voted kathleen
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KayBrewer
April 09, 2014
voted Covers contest! Ya done good on this one, Karen. Gathering quite the attention! So lovely.
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Cacciacarro
April 30, 2015
This photo has really inspired me. Thanks so much!!! It's simply AMAZING!
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SnowbunnyPhotography
February 09, 2016
Lovely delicate flower. I love this perspective. It looks like it's popping out at you! :-) Great shot hun! :-)
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Location
The photo was taken in my gardenTime
15.35Lighting
It was an overcast day after some rain; the light was behind meEquipment
Canon 1100D ,lens was Canon EFS 55-250mm with extension tubes 1&2 added between the lens and body I used a tripod .. no flash was usedInspiration
this Gardenia plant had struggled with a very hot summer .. it had rained and our automatic sprinkler system had also been on .. I noticed this beautiful bud starting to open .. the rain drops and perfectly formed creamy petals attracted me to the shot ..Editing
the shot had minimal post - processing .. some adjustment to highlights , shade and contrast ..In my camera bag
A Canon 1100D with a Canon EFS 18-55 mm and a Canon EFS 55-250 mm lens a set of extension tubes .. a Canon 500D close up lens/filter which I usually use added to the front of the EFS 55-250mm lens .. a graduated ND filter .. and an ND fader .. a circular Polerizing filter .. and UV filters to protect both lenses .. lens cleaning cloths .. filter case .. a remote shutter release .. and a tripod as wellFeedback
The light is so important .. the soft lighting on the day helped with this shot .. I took a series of shots of various shutter speeds and ISO settings .. as the extension tube created a disconnect between the lens and camera the focus was manually done .. a tripod was essential to reduce movement .. the shot posted had an ISO of 100 and a shutter speed of 1/25 secs As a novice amateur photographer I find gathering as much information about the type of image you want to produce is a step to improving technique .. I read widely on various genres of photography and network with other ViewBug members for advice and information
