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This macro was taken on the coastal footpath several weeks ago. I think it is probably one of the Dog-violets by its shape. Tiny and easy to overlook and that is why I called this one 'Shrinking Violet'.

Best wishes - Carole

Brand:Pentax
Camera:Pentax K-r
Lens:TAMRON SP AF 90mm F2.8 Check out Totally Tamron!
Recording media:JPEG (digital)
Date Taken:27 May 2012 - 1:38 PM
Focal Length:90mm
Aperture:f/10.0
Shutter Speed:1/160sec
Exposure Comp:0.0
ISO:800
Exposure Mode:Aperture-priority AE
Metering Mode:Multi-segment
Flash:Off, Did not fire
Title:Shrinking Violet
Username:Rolepics Rolepics
Uploaded:17 Jul 2012 - 9:07 AM
Tags:Close-up / macro, Flowers & plants, General, Violet, Wildlife / nature
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jdinne
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17 Jul 2012 - 9:10 AM
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Stunning and beautifully presented.

John

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fine macro

Graham GrinGrinGrin

chrissie3
17 Jul 2012 - 9:13 AM
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Beautiful colour & detail!

WhiteRose1
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17 Jul 2012 - 9:20 AM
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Delicate beauty and a nice angle of capture, Carole.

Dave

lesliea
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17 Jul 2012 - 9:32 AM
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Beautiful image great colours well captured.
Allen, Smile

annettep38
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17 Jul 2012 - 9:34 AM
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lovely delicate detail ... don't know the species, sorry.

Fefe
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17 Jul 2012 - 9:44 AM
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Lovely image, great shot!
Diane

RonnieAG
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17 Jul 2012 - 10:00 AM
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Beautiful capture of this delicate and diminutive flower, Carole.
Ronnie.

achieverswales
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17 Jul 2012 - 10:07 AM
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Excellent light exposure and composition Carole, I believe it is the common Dog Violet!

Regards

Trev.

canonfan
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17 Jul 2012 - 10:49 AM
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Fantastic capture Carole
Jim

NDODS
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17 Jul 2012 - 11:08 AM
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A really beautiful example of close-up/macro photography, superb detail, clarity and colour throughout.

Regards Nathan

lifesnapper
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17 Jul 2012 - 11:19 AM
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Well spotted and taken Carole, lovely.

John Smile

sweetpea62
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17 Jul 2012 - 11:40 AM
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A beautiful macro Carole of this delicate flower..Lin

Joline
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17 Jul 2012 - 1:00 PM
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So simple and beautiful....just as violets should be.

lostnspace2011
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17 Jul 2012 - 1:28 PM
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A lovely capture Carole, it does look like a dog violet but could not tell you which one Smile Nice colour and detailed shot

Mark

ChiliMan
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17 Jul 2012 - 2:08 PM
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What a fantastic shot. The detail and colour are wonderful, Carole Smile

Andrew

tomcat
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17 Jul 2012 - 2:25 PM
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Colours and detail spot on Carole
A sure winner

Adrian

TrevBatWCC
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17 Jul 2012 - 3:05 PM
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A very delicate looking and pretty flower, Carole, stunning colour and beautifully captured Smile
Trev Smile

CarolG
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17 Jul 2012 - 3:20 PM
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A beautiful image, Carole. Carol

prabhusinha
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17 Jul 2012 - 3:39 PM
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A good piece of macro work.

jujupops
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17 Jul 2012 - 4:24 PM
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Stunning Carole
Julie

SUE118
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17 Jul 2012 - 4:51 PM
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A real beauty.

andylea
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17 Jul 2012 - 5:01 PM
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great comp carole wonderful detail super colour and tones a cracker nice one Wink
andy

AnnChown
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17 Jul 2012 - 5:32 PM
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Love the title Carole - and a beautiful capture of this tiny flower!
Ann

taggart
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17 Jul 2012 - 5:41 PM
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This is exquisite!

Excellent focus and composition and some interesting commentary has earned my User award for today!

Last Modified By taggart at 17 Jul 2012 - 5:44 PM
moiral
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17 Jul 2012 - 6:08 PM
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Beautifully captured Carole. Moira

pdcche
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17 Jul 2012 - 8:37 PM
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Beautiful colours and detail Carole, Peter..

Irishkate
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17 Jul 2012 - 10:20 PM
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Lovely image of beautiful little flower.
Well captured with b/g defocussed.
KateGrinGrin

EAS
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17 Jul 2012 - 10:31 PM
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Excellent details and beautifully captured.

Ann

nicedayout
17 Jul 2012 - 10:35 PM
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Well seen and beautifully captured. Jamie

NeilWigan
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18 Jul 2012 - 9:58 AM
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A fine macro Carol,great sharp fine detail.

LexEquine
24 Jul 2012 - 9:04 PM
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'WoW,...Superb & very Lovely macro Floral,' Carole!

Ciao~ Peter Smile

helenlinda
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26 Jul 2012 - 9:05 PM
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Lovely detailed capture SmileSmile
Helen

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