
This cone flower has pinwheel like petals. Rather festive in appearance.
** Staples Singers - "Respect Yourself"
- " We do not move forward from a middle opinion, which is undemocratic but mediocratic.
We advance from a creative passion "- (Edgar Morin)
- "To photograph is to hold one's breath, when all faculties converge to capture fleeting reality. It's at
that precise moment that mastering an image becomes a great physical and intellectual joy."
- Henri Cartier-Bresson.
::Words from Denny:
- My beliefs, and values, have always been strongly tied-to music, especially Jazz, and Blues.
- The following artists and lyrics seem to "sum-up" where my spirit resides:
EARTH WIND AND FIRE;
"HOLD ON TO YOUR SPIRIT,
ALWAYS FEEL YOUR SOUL....
HONOR THE MAGIC IN YOUR HEART"; Earth Wind and Fire
Is this the “one” that has all sorts of healthy qualities. It’s a very pretty flower.
20 Aug 2010 6:21am
@Cruz: Hi Cruz - Yes, I am given to understand that this iscorrect. All kinds of medicinal qualities and applications...or so they say. I think these flowers are, at the least, medicine for the eye! Have a wonderful weekend sir!
@Nigel: Hi Nigel - Thank you very much. I absolutely love your photograph for today. UI think it is just about the most original and unique piece I have seen in a very long time. Three cheers at least! Have a wonderful weekend sir! Denny
The colors are exquisite Denny ! I also like the framing ang the perfect DOF, so well done again ! Have a great day :)
20 Aug 2010 9:09am
@Tamara: Hi Tamara - Thank you very much for your kind words! I hope you have a wonderful weekend too! :-) All the Best - Denny
You have captured nice detail here, Denny. The light is good-not too harsh.
20 Aug 2010 9:46am
@Julie Brown: HI Julie Thank you very much. I appreciate the comment about the light to. Something I must remember. Love your Aspens again today and the 17th as well great job my friend!
@Christine: Hi Christine and thank you very much for your comment and also your response...stamen and stigma...let's see how long I can remember that this time...perhaps if I think of them as a song and dance team: "And now presenting, Stamen and Stigma!" How's that? Thank you :-)
you are a master at florals, Denny ... another stunning beauty captured here - the lighting is aboslutely beautiful and the clear, distinct focus ... perfect
20 Aug 2010 10:16am
@Scene by Sharon Photography: You are way too kind Sharon- thank you very much. I love your bottles today - really impacted me . Good stuff!!
Beautifull colour and texture in this crisp shot Denny! Well done! ;-)
20 Aug 2010 12:16pm
@Eric Cousineau: Thank you Eric! I do appreciate it. Cheers!
@MARIANA: Hi Mariana - Thank you but liked your closeup a lot more
:-) Great photo.
It seems to pop up from the screen... like these vibrant colors, very beautiful.
20 Aug 2010 1:33pm
@Evelyne Dubos: Hi Evelyne and thank yu so much. I thoroughly enjoyed your image today - great vignette too!
@B.Held: Hi Brittany - nice to hear from you again! Thank you very much! I enjoyed your riverside plant silhouette today
Wow, that is stunning. It just jumps off the screen. The bokeh is over the top beautiful in its backdrop and splashes of pink in the green, to highlight the echinacea. And who knew that a wonderful medicinal plant could be so beautiful as well. Excellent!
20 Aug 2010 1:48pm
@Bettina: Well that's my name :-) But seriously, I do thank you and you are WAY too kind Bet...I LOVE your mailboxes today :-)
@Richard: Hello Richard and thank you so very much! I viewed many of your recent photographs and they are marvelous- a joy to view for sure! Thank you very much for your comment and for finding my blog. I certainly intend to add yours to my ever-growing list of "bloggers of note" as I call them. Thanks again and I wish you all the best sir!
Ohhh Well finished picture! Great work, sir!
20 Aug 2010 3:23pm
@oriol: Hello Oriol! Thank you very much for your very kind remarks!
I love this one! I love how you controlled the DoF to bring the flower popping out from the background, the subtle colors, and all those wonderful little textures that I can feel from here! Absolutely beautiful!
20 Aug 2010 4:34pm
@Tracy: Thank you Tracy. thanks very much. I do like flowers and this one was really pretty. I sure like your image today I can feel that abrk! Have a great weekend! I will be out there next weekend YEA!!!
Nice details..Like the way you have filled the frame in this tight composition..
20 Aug 2010 4:46pm
@Sunder: Hi SUnder - thank you very much - I appreciate that Have a great day!
@Becky: Thanks Becky I appreciate it..Have a great weekend you two!
That's a gorgeous shot of this interesting flower. I like it.
20 Aug 2010 5:41pm
@Steve Rice: Hi Steve - Thank you sir!!
@Curly: Hi Curly - Thank you very much sir!
@john4jack: Thank you Jack I appreciate that especially coming from the Focus King himself! Man you NAILED that bee today, sheese!! Great job on that one sir!
@DowsherVision: Hello and thank you very much for finding my blog. I really enjoy your photographs !
A great perspective that you've captured here; one that isn't seen often. I love the pattern seen in the paleae as well; almost psychedelic.
20 Aug 2010 9:59pm
@Steven: Hi Steven Thanks very much :-) I guess we all have to get lucky sometimes, but I do appreciate your kind words. I need to come over there sometime and see if you can give me some HDR training!! You are the king on that score.
Hi Den,
I don't know what to say. Everybody has said it. But I can actually see the way the center of this flower swirls out in pinwheel fashion. This is one of my fave flowers. I have several in the back. But the lighting on this and the colors are beautiful. I agree with a previous commenter who said your floral photogs are fantastic. Have a good/safe trip west, brother. Love you
20 Aug 2010 11:56pm
@peggy n: Hi Peggy - Well thank you again. I'm not sure I really deservr all the nice things I hear but positive vibes ar always welcome. We all need it. But I do thank you and We will "talk" to you between now and thenI am sure. I want to thank you, by the way, for all of your help and support lately and all back through life. Love to you and Davey!!! Put your sunglasses on for tomorrow - another flower!
Yes I agree with everyone! You are the best with floral photogs!!! Beautiful work! perfect light, color, details! Superb!!!! 5*****!
21 Aug 2010 1:42am
@Wild Mustang Photography: Wow Thank you Pam - I appreciate all the kind words. Denny
Hi Denny, I don't even have my glasses on and this flower just seems to glow. It's like it has a little neon in it. Nice shot. Have a safe trip.
Love ya, davey
21 Aug 2010 2:34am
I hope you have a wonderful trip, and maybe the sun will follow you out here!
21 Aug 2010 2:42am
Pretty little girl, like a propeller or of windmill ! Lovely, Denny.
21 Aug 2010 11:00am
Festive is a perfect description. Well done.
21 Aug 2010 6:53pm
Denny....reminds me of a pinwheel you make for the kids except much more gorgeous of course!
21 Aug 2010 7:45pm
Very nice macro shot! Look at that detail! Awesome!
22 Aug 2010 2:09am
OLYMPUS E-510
1/60 second
F/10.0
ISO 100
100 mm