Musings of a Frequent Flying Scientist

Blossoms, Up Close

You know I can’t resist macro shots of flowers!!

These are all the same plant at various stages. I’ve included the shot where I’m holding the blossom just to show you the size.

For The Daily Post’s Weekly Photo Challenge: Close Up.

And for Lucile’s Photo101 Rehab Clinic.

x desleyjane

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31 responses to “Blossoms, Up Close”

  1. graydaysandcoffee Avatar
    graydaysandcoffee

    even in its last stages, it’s pretty. i like how the stamens? pistals? turn deep pink.

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    1. desleyjane Avatar
      desleyjane

      It’s so fascinating how that happens. They were so white. Thank you.

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  2. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
    Terri Webster Schrandt

    Simply gorgeous, DJ!! Love the perspective with your fingers with the blossom!

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    1. desleyjane Avatar
      desleyjane

      Thanks so much Terri. I thought I should give an idea of scale for these little pretties 😉

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  3. GF-Chopstix Avatar
    GF-Chopstix

    Beautiful shots, Desley!

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    1. desleyjane Avatar
      desleyjane

      Thank you so much.

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  4. andy Avatar
    andy

    Amazing captures. I loved the close up -26 ❤

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    1. desleyjane Avatar
      desleyjane

      Thank you Andy. Was trying to figure out how to show scale…

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  5. Debbie H Avatar
    Debbie H

    Just lovely!! I was looking forward to seeing what you would post and I’m not disappointed.

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    1. desleyjane Avatar
      desleyjane

      Aw thanks Deb. I love this theme. I’ve got a bunch scheduled from a shoot I did today in the garden.

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      1. Debbie H Avatar
        Debbie H

        I might look at another one or two as well.

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        1. desleyjane Avatar
          desleyjane

          Excellent!!

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  6. Cardinal Guzman Avatar
    Cardinal Guzman

    Beautiful. Which lens do you use for macro?

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    1. desleyjane Avatar
      desleyjane

      60mm M. Zuiko it’s my favourite toy 😉 Thank you!!

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      1. Cardinal Guzman Avatar
        Cardinal Guzman

        Cool. Maybe I’ll have a look at that lens.

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        1. desleyjane Avatar
          desleyjane

          Highly recommend it. Lucile got the same one a while back as well.

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  7. tildy1 Avatar
    tildy1

    Lovely as always!

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    1. desleyjane Avatar
      desleyjane

      Thanks Tildy 😊

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  8. Rupali Avatar
    Rupali

    Lovely shots.

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      desleyjane

      Thanks so much.

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  9. andy townend Avatar
    andy townend

    Beautiful shots, macro is something I have still not really tried, need a new lens or some extension tubes…

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    1. desleyjane Avatar
      desleyjane

      Ooooh it’s my favourite. As I’m sure you know by now LOL. Thanks so much.

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      1. andy townend Avatar
        andy townend

        Look forward to seeing more!

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  10. pommepal Avatar
    pommepal

    Clever idea putting your fingers in the shot to give the size comparison. Your shots are so well focused DJ

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    1. desleyjane Avatar
      desleyjane

      Thanks so much PP. Thank goodness it was sunny so I could use a fast(ish) shutter!

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      1. pommepal Avatar
        pommepal

        It helps…

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  11. LDG luciledegodoy Avatar
    LDG luciledegodoy

    Your macros are unbeatable. The Macro Empress! And you shoot manual and without a tripod. Impressive.

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    1. desleyjane Avatar
      desleyjane

      LOL. I’m a sucker for punishment as my mum would say. Manual is just second nature now. But the tripod, that’s my own fault, I was just too lazy to bring it 😋
      Thank you so much Dear Queen x.

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  12. LDG luciledegodoy Avatar
    LDG luciledegodoy

    I’m not sure to have added these to the wrap up. Maybe they were not in the link. Will check. Sorry about that. Ping backs are not perfect neither am I! 😦

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    1. desleyjane Avatar
      desleyjane

      No worries. I added a bunch of new links last night so it was probably me forgetting to add them.

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