Purple Anemone

[John Holland]

Spring is trying to make it way into my area. The daffodils are the early birds, and this anemone is right behind. I dusted off the camera gear (and figured out Photoshop again) to get ready for the spring and what it might bring.

 

[Pete Askew]

Lovely stuff as usual, John. Great colour too.

 

[Rob MacKillop]

Amazing, aren't they? Yes, folks, it's that time of year. Must resist!

 

[John Holland]

Thank you Pete and Rob. The 180mm macro lens has a very shallow DOF (even at f/16). For me, shooting flowers in the "wild" (my backyard in this case) is a bit of a challenge with lighting and wind always messing with you. I find that the center of the flower has the most interest, and the color is very eye-catching.
Image EXIF: f/16, 1/80 second, ISO 1600.

 

[Dave Farnes]

Great picture, beautiful colours and detail.