May 29, 2008

Flowers (5)

The before and after... a zinnea bud
and bloom.
1/80, 2.8, ISO 400. Manual. Defog, increased contrast, crop.
1/100, 2.8, 100 mm, ISO 500. Manual. Defog and clight crop.

22 comments:

Sharon said...

That's a really cool bud!

Chell said...

Oh I love the before and after. I love zinnias they are such pretty flowers.

Kristina said...

What a great idea to do the before and after shots! They are beautiful!

Gypsy Girl(Brenda) said...

Very cool that you took one of the before and after. Nice job.

Kristen Wagner Penn said...

Oh what a neat idea! I love the before and after.

Amy said...

I like the before one even better than the "after." Great shots!

lcp said...

Great idea! I really like the before one - so interesting.

mel said...

what a cool looking bud, I love it!

pat said...

I love this set of shots. Zinnia buds are always so amazing, with the darker green outlines and the very structured layered look. Really like the angle/POV on the zinnia center. NICE!!!

Amy said...

How fun that you caught the before and after! I love the bud best, so cool looking!

--sme said...

GREAT! I haven't had zinnias in a few years, but they are one of my favs!

Trina said...

That's awesome, it is so neat to see the before and after!

Anonymous said...

wow great before and after! that bud is awesome...and the bloom is gorgeous!

Anonymous said...

The first one is out of this world. I love seeing all of the details.

Jess said...

GORGEOUS! I love zinnias!

Shawna said...

Love this, what a fun idea!! Beautiful colors!

periwinkle eye images said...

The bud view is fascinating and a most unusual thought. Great pics here! ML

Margaret said...

Love that before and after. Great job!

Bobbi said...

You make me want the macro lens again. I rented it but wasn't very good with it. You however, rock it!

Mom2Drew said...

Fun to see the differnt seasons via a bud and flower.

Becky said...

Love the before and after, and they're both so pretty.

Jen said...

That is way cool!!!!