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Saw this growing in a heap of rubble just outside the village of Falkland in Fife last Spring. However rough the conditions looked it must suit this flower as there were a whole lot more all looking very healthy in bud ready to open.
Have not been on line much at all as we have been busy working in our garden here. Thank you all for the comments and votes on Fern Flower and Kaleidoscope. They are all very much appreciated.
| Camera: | Canon EOS 300D |
| Lens: | Canon EF 100mm 1:2.8 Macro |
| Recording media: | JPEG (digital) |
| Title: | Anemone Blanda |
| Username: | 
ElmsArt |
| Uploaded: | 16 Jun 2012 - 8:47 PM |
| Tags: | Anemone, Blue, Close-up/macro, Flowers & plants |
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Though a striking thumbnail, once opended large, I felt a little disappointed and hope you don't mind me asking and offering maybe a little c&c?
Did you use a tripod? The subject looks slightly blurred and I wonder whether you would have benefited from the use of a tripod? ...and maybe the use of mirro lock up or a remote?? Maybe (only maybe) a slightly different angle would have given the viewer a slightly less conventional and therefore more interesting view?
Mike
Thank you dhandjh
Thank you Mike. No, did not use a tripod. It was hand held. I was out with my two grand daughters taking them to see Mary Queen of Scots at Falkland Palace that day 
. Keeping an eye on a 5 and 10 yr old (Especially the 5 yr old who does not know the meaning of take yout time) meant one camera, two lenses and little time for either.
Mike's advice is sound although I have to admit I seldom use a tripod for outdoor floral shots......it just seems to get in the way. In fact, I often take flowers on dull or rainy days, like today, when I end up take the shot one handed, a brolly held in the other.
Nevertheless, a nice find on the tip, and with having to look after the children, this was probably more of a snatch shot, and thus not a bad effort.
Having said all that though, keep in mind Mike's suggestions ( he is without doubt an expert floral photographer and his portfolio is well worth some scrutiny).
Ronnie.
Good advice from Mike, but still a very nice shot.
I have but never use a tripod, although no doubt they will be useful for planned shots,
David
Thanks for your comments, didn't see the edge until after upload, down to operator error I'm afraid 
I agree with mike on the composition, although I can see a lot of merit in this shot,too. The birds eye view helps with the fine texture of the petals.
I frankly admit that my camera gear (5 pounds of 300 mm, 5 pounds camera and macro, 5 pounds of other lenses and sometimes the long tele @ 8 pounds ) puts me off tripods. Too heavy.
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