A few from the Garden

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A few from the Garden

Postby blinkblink on Mon Apr 24, 2006 3:02 pm

I'm supposed to be doing work but feeling lazy. So, I popped out to the garden and took a few shots. Here are a couple.

Who needs a fisheye lens?
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A pretty little flower
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Postby Finch on Mon Apr 24, 2006 3:07 pm

Blinky,

Love the feel and concept of the first shot and the glow behind the rose gives it appeal.

Glad your break from work was productive......

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Postby Manta on Mon Apr 24, 2006 3:13 pm

I really like the artistic style of the second shot. It's quite surreal.
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Postby jben_net on Mon Apr 24, 2006 3:14 pm

I think the purple glow around the bud in the second one is a nice touch.
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Postby stubbsy on Mon Apr 24, 2006 3:45 pm

Yep

#2 for me too.
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Postby blacknstormy on Mon Apr 24, 2006 5:38 pm

Number 2 is great !!!!!
I have a question - is that CLOUD I see reflected in the first shot????? :shock: I think I've forgotten what that looks like !!!
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Postby avkomp on Mon Apr 24, 2006 7:18 pm

number 2 is my favourite also.

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Postby PiroStitch on Mon Apr 24, 2006 7:39 pm

At least you were wearing clothes for the first pic. If you have no idea what i'm referring to, Google "ebay kettle" and click on the afunworld.com link ;)

Prefer the 2nd pic too. What lens did you use?
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Postby blinkblink on Mon Apr 24, 2006 8:20 pm

The humble 70-300G.

Model - NIKON D50
ExposureTime - 1/250 seconds
FNumber - 5
ExposureProgram - Aperture priority
ISOSpeedRatings - 200
ShutterSpeedValue - 1/250 seconds
Flash - Not fired
FocalLength - 200 mm
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Postby Matt. K on Mon Apr 24, 2006 8:24 pm

#1 for me. Has a strange ambience...lovely.
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Postby katie on Mon Apr 24, 2006 8:56 pm

I love the first one myself... it's unusual, just grabs me when I look at it... :-)

well done!

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