Flower #37

what do you see?

some say a flower is a flower but it takes skill to see somthing like this...nice

The thumbnail looked like a fish to me. This flower has the look of an other-worldly insect, like a combination between a moth and a parakeet. I think I have seen something like this in an old Japanese science fiction movie.

 

It seems to me sometimes that the only macro shots I ever see are either of flowers or insects (or both). I guess I am just jealous because I have never been able to afford any decent macro glass. On further reflection (reflection is great) I think all of my close-up shots are of pie or some other kind of food. No wonder mine are all blurry.

 

Upward swimming tropical fish of your fish tank who sticks its tongue at you, to complain about the el-cheapo fish food you provide, at irregular times, as you spend too much time shooting mutated pumpkins.

 

Now I better reach for my espresso.

 

P.S. This must move to the honest-deception folder.

either that or the ratings test folder . . . . sheesh.

 

This reminds me of a flightless bird or a snake, first head on, then in profile.

 

Using a tripod and a dedicated macro lens would have been difficult for some of the shots in this session, impossible in others . . . and that assumes that management of the garden center would have permitted it. These were all shot in overcast conditions, handheld, f2.8 - f4, at ISO 100 using anti vibration.

When I saw the thumbnail, I saw a shrimp plant. After clicking on the thumbnail, I saw a mean looking totem disguised as a shrimp plant! Really nice.

A very interesting capture. I love macros and I especially like those that make you question what the subject matter is. This is a great example! By the way, I rated this a 6/7 thru the Category / Flowers rate recent. It shows up as a direct rating.