“Out of the Blue”
“Blue offers up a tranquility which belies its true appearance.”
― Anthony T. Hincks
This second post today is outside of my “Golden Paths” series, but part of the same timeframe. Exiting from the bright, golden forest, I found myself sitting on the bank of a pond, simply drinking in the sun’s warmth and enjoying the afternoon light. Next to me was this milkweed seed pod, burst open and dispensing its cargo of seeds into the breeze.
I made a few shots from different angles, which is often my practice when photographing singular subjects, since different angles also offer different and sometimes unexpected and beautiful light. In this case. the image with the water of the pond as a backdrop offered the best composition, the blue being so dark and rich, brightened by the expanding weave of the bright white seed filaments or “floss” as it is often named. The seed pod really shines, out of the blue, highlighted in brights golds reflected from the inner walls of the pod.
Nikon D800
Tamron SP AF 90mm f/2.8 Di Macro 1:1 (272ENII)@90mm
1/200 sec, f/7.1, ISO 100
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Beautiful!
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Stunning……and lovely
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This is a spectacular photo, Ed. Wow!
Thank you Joanne
a perfect ethereal image
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Magnificent light, color and clarity, Ed. Gorgeous work.
Thanks Jane
Great shot Ed. I love the color, lighting, DOF, everything!
Thank you John
Just stunning, nature’s fireworks…
Thanks, yes it does look like fireworks 🙂
Gorgeous shot!
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the border between an awesome photo and a delicate painting.
Beautiful indeed!
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I love this shot, Ed! Pure awesomeness!
Thank Pete. Just one of those moments where it all come together.
Right time, right place, right shot — the serendipity of photography. 🙂
Absolutely, and knowing how to shoot it when the opportunity presents itself.
You’ve taken something from nature which was ordinary & beautiful, and turned it into something special and stunning.
Well done! Excellent photography!
Anthony T. Hincks
Thank you so much Anthony
So beautiful…
Greetings from the Rhine Highlands in Germany
Rosie
Thank you.
Beautiful shot
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What a stunning photograph! The clarity and the light on each fine line. WOW!
Thank you. It was a chance opportunity with great light