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This prickly little bloom seemed to be sporting a hat.

Brand:NIKON CORPORATION
Camera:Nikon D80 Check out Nikon Nation!
Lens:28-300mm f/3.5-5.6 G VR
Recording media:JPEG (digital)
Date Taken:21 Jul 2012 - 11:52 AM
Focal Length:200mm
Lens Max Aperture:f/5.7
Aperture:f/5.6
Shutter Speed:1/400sec
Exposure Comp:+1/3
ISO:400
Exposure Mode:Aperture-priority AE
Metering Mode:Multi-segment
Flash:No Flash
Title:Top Hat & Tails
Username:barbarahirst barbarahirst
Uploaded:7 Aug 2012 - 7:45 AM
Tags:Close-up / macro, Flowers & plants, General, Wildlife / nature.Sharp
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LynneJoyce
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7 Aug 2012 - 7:48 AM
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A lovely specimen beautifully captured.

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phil1963
7 Aug 2012 - 7:48 AM
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fine detail Barbara

Phil

morpheus1955
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7 Aug 2012 - 7:58 AM
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Superb image Barbara, fantastic detail.

Hugh

WhiteRose1
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7 Aug 2012 - 8:04 AM
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I like the angle you've got on this, Barbara, lovely shape and colour.

Dave

CarolG
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7 Aug 2012 - 8:07 AM
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A beautiful eryngium, Barbs, love the blue stem. Carol

canonfan
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7 Aug 2012 - 8:38 AM
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Excellent capture Barbara. Lots of fine detail
Jim

NDODS
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7 Aug 2012 - 8:48 AM
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A rather apt title for such a beautifully composed and captured photograph depicting this rather unusual looking "Prickly Bloom'

Regards Nathan

jdinne
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7 Aug 2012 - 8:51 AM
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Wow stunning, love this.

John

alsoppdigitalart
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7 Aug 2012 - 8:59 AM
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Good angle beautifully captured, stands out well.

John

Richsr
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7 Aug 2012 - 9:04 AM
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Like your comp and the good details in the flower head Barbara. Stands out from the background well too
Regards Richard

Hoffy
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7 Aug 2012 - 9:05 AM
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Some lovely detail . Paul

RonnieAG
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7 Aug 2012 - 9:25 AM
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Crisp and spikey, Barbara.......fine floral shot.
Ronnie.

achieverswales
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7 Aug 2012 - 9:31 AM
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Quote: I like the angle you've got on this, Barbara, lovely shape and colour.

Dave

Must agree very beautifully taken Barbara.

Kindest regards.

Trev.

gary_d
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7 Aug 2012 - 9:38 AM
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Pin sharp detail. - gary

woolybill1
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7 Aug 2012 - 10:03 AM
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A bit of a spiky character with impeccable dress sense Smile
Excellent use of dof.
Bill

A Booth
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7 Aug 2012 - 10:58 AM
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superb detail and excellent colours.

marktc
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7 Aug 2012 - 10:59 AM
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Splendid Barbara, great pov and the bokeh works really well...

moiral
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7 Aug 2012 - 11:17 AM
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Ohhh I love Sea thistles Barbara. A beautiful shot here. Good detail, but not too sure what the hat is lol. Moira

Scottishlandscapes
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7 Aug 2012 - 11:31 AM
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I can see Fred and there's just a hint of Ginger in the background too.

Dougie

Deep_Bhatia
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7 Aug 2012 - 12:00 PM
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Lovely picture.Deep

fine detail and pov on this prickly wee fella Barbara nice work

GrahamGrinGrinGrin

EMJAYCEE
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7 Aug 2012 - 12:03 PM
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A lovely flower image Barbara.
Joan.

paskinmj
7 Aug 2012 - 12:14 PM
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Stunning eye opening clarity.
Matt

Growmore
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7 Aug 2012 - 1:12 PM
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A beautiful spiky and colourful close up composition Barbara with excellent detail.

Gary

PattiW
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7 Aug 2012 - 1:22 PM
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Love it Barbara! The interesting plant, the sharp detail, the contrast against the blurred BG! A real winner! Patti SmileSmileSmile

helenlinda
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7 Aug 2012 - 1:35 PM
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Lovely detailed spikes - well captured Barbara SmileSmile
Helen

mikbee
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7 Aug 2012 - 1:48 PM
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A prickly upload indeed.
The sun has got its hat on here at last.
Been a while since it has made an appearance !!
Mick.

Nice one certainly looks prickly, good detailed shot like it, regards Leon.GrinGrinGrinGrinGrinGrin

AnnChown
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7 Aug 2012 - 2:45 PM
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I've tried to capture these in my garden, but have ended up with too many spikes. This works really well Barbara and you've inspired me to have another shot! I may have to cut one and bring it indoors! Smile
Ann

saltireblue
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7 Aug 2012 - 3:10 PM
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An unusual plant, to be sure, Barbara. Can't remember having seen this before...but then I do tend to go round with my eyes closedSmile
Prickly and spiky and very well presented. Good dark bg which is perfect for the light colours of the subject.

Malc

TrevBatWCC
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7 Aug 2012 - 3:15 PM
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That certainly does look prickly! Wink A stunning and detailed close-up, Barbs Smile
Trev Smile

sable
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7 Aug 2012 - 3:38 PM
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Great capture love these they have got great textures and tones xx

Trev_B
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7 Aug 2012 - 4:59 PM
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Pin sharp... but then again it is a prickly image Wink... well done Barbs.

Trev

Niknut
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7 Aug 2012 - 5:11 PM
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Lovely shot !!!....top quality in the colours & detail !!!

ChiliMan
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7 Aug 2012 - 5:38 PM
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Little thing perched on top. It's going for that Zen-hattage look.

Wonderful detail and shot, Barbara. The composition is perfect too.

Hats off to you...

A...

lifesnapper
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7 Aug 2012 - 6:04 PM
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Smashing shot Barbara, I really like the BG Colours.

John Smile

LexEquine
7 Aug 2012 - 6:48 PM
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"Brilliant Macro!" ~ Peter Smile

Glostopcat
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7 Aug 2012 - 6:54 PM
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A superbly sharp and detailed macro Barbara, when i first saw this I thought it was a moth perched on the top!

Super, pin sharp and good colour.

netta1234
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7 Aug 2012 - 9:16 PM
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Excellent capture with great detail Smile
Netta

pluckyfilly
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7 Aug 2012 - 9:43 PM
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good detail and diagonal

EAS
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7 Aug 2012 - 10:40 PM
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Nicely captured and lovely details. I have a small clump of these growing here and they are very popular with the Bees, Hovers and Butterflies when the weather is right.

Ann

Irishkate
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7 Aug 2012 - 11:26 PM
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Very photogenic flower. Love your title.
Good composition.
KateGrinGrinGrin

Jekaro
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8 Aug 2012 - 7:01 AM
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A fabulous close up shot, Barbara, wonderful details.
Roy

fentiger
8 Aug 2012 - 7:41 AM
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Quote: A fabulous close up shot, Barbara, wonderful details.
Roy

I agree.

Albert

Chinga
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8 Aug 2012 - 8:30 AM
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Lovely! Good shot and well lit! IB

Another stunning macro from you!Smile
Regards Valery

pascalg
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9 Aug 2012 - 4:26 PM
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such clarity!

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