“Chickory”
“A fleeting moment can become an eternity. From a past encounter everything may disappear in the dungeon of forgetfulness. A few furtive flashes or innocent twinkles can survive, though. Some immaterial details may remain marked in our memory, forever. A significant look, a salient colour or a unforeseen gesture may abide, indelibly engraved in our mind.”
― Erik Pevernagie
It continues to be dull and cold outside and I’ve been feeling under the weather with a nasty stomach bug of some sort. So, I went back to a few of the outdoor macro images I made this past summer and picked one of my favourites, the chickory flower.
There are very few things in nature that are naturally blue and this is one of them. They grow wild, especially in poor and stoney soil, in my area from June to October, depending on the weather. I made this image while on a photoshoot with my son back in late September, using my portable studio. I think the natural light does a nice job at bringing out all the textures and retaining teh natural colour, though the light that afternoon was quite hot and patchy, with nice gusty winds thrown in to increase the challenge level, especially when trying to show detail.
Despite the challenges presented, I’m very pleased with this image, which shows all the fine details often overlooked as we pass by these roadside weeds.
Nikon D800
Nikor AFS Micro 60mm f/2.8 US @ 60 mm
1/125 sec, f/18.0, ISO 400
High Resolution image on 500px
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Danke
Gorgeous…great quote to accompany it.
Thank you. I spend a lot of time matching the quotes to my photos.
Similar practice for me with my poetry – at times vice versa. It is what inspires.
Thank you for gifting us with your gift!!!
It is my pleasure. Thank you.
Lovely shot!
Thank you. It was a challenge given the lighting conditions and wind.
Superb shot! I love wild Chickory! It is so magical in its wonderful beauty! 🙂
Interestingly, it was the first thing I photographed when I got my first DSLR, 4 years ago.
… and for good reason! 🙂
It is such a wonderful shade of blue, Ed, and captured magnificently!
Thank you Pete
Lovely blue. Hope you feel better soon.
Thank you. On the mend.
I love the editing on the picture :’)
Made outside with a portable studio.