Flowers 2014

[Birma]

With the recent D-Day 70th anniversary, and the upcoming 100th anniversary of the start of WWI, I thought this shot might fit quite well with some suitable white text on the right hand side of the frame. Still trying to think of a suitable line of verse.

2014 Blackstone - Remember by Birm, on Flickr

A99 and the 135 STF.

[the_hefay]

Stunning shot Birma. Are you looking for text dealing with D-day and WWII or just something inspirational in general?

*edit* I just re-read your post and realize my question is already answered.

[Birma]

Thanks, the_hefay

[David Kilpatrick]

Here's one of our silk poppies (opium poppies) from Shirley - using the Sigma 105mm OS macro. We have been doing tests and it's pretty conclusive that despite this having OS, it's inferior to using the SSS on the A580 - SSS has a near 100% success rate but OS does not. The lens is good but I'd rate it not as sharp as the non-OS earlier Sigma macros, or the 70mm which I use. It is probably better for portraits.

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[Birma]

That is a lovely close-up DK and Shirley

Interesting feedback on the Siggy 105 as well. I went for the Tamron 90, but stabilisation wasn't a concern for me as I'm always on tripod.

[Greg Beetham]

Splendid macro shot Shirley.
Greg

[Marcell Nikolausz]

A recent orchid photo with my new DIY twin flash adapter. A back light was added to the diffuse front light to enhance the picture:

DSC07178_rs by fiberstrobe, on Flickr

Cheers

Marcell

[sury]

Very nice Marcell. I love the "floating" effect.

Sury

[viewfinder]

yes its flower season love the bokeh on this

[sury]

Good one Ray.

Sury

[Birma]

Very nice portraits, Ray and Marcell

[Greg Beetham]

Those are good, especially the orchid Marcell.
Greg

[Marcell Nikolausz]

Very nice Marcell. I love the "floating" effect.

Sury

Thanks, but what do you mean floating effect??

[Marcell Nikolausz]

Excellent poppy pics. I also want to take some poppy photos.

[sury]

Marcell,
that orchid looks like as if it is floating in the air. That is what I meant.

Sury