"After Eight" - (enlarge)

This is almost the entire image, I cropped a wee bit off. I was

focusing on the Stamen, they were so unusual in their shape. I was

transfixed with these lovely flowers. Because I used Spot Metering

on the Stamen the rest of the flower does not have any distinct

details re the spots on the petals etc. The edges of the petals are

soft as well, but they are part of the DOF as far as I can figure. I

hope you enjoy this image. (MACRO, your comments and visits are

very appreciated, most sincerely, Gail)

Pretty image and nice job managing the DOF.

Another fantastic shot ! You don't need detail in the rest of the image . Excellent result . Bill

Hi Gail,

Good job with the hand held camera and lens.

Using the Canon 100mm at F/2.8 macro assures that you will obtain the finest definition that this lens is capable of producing.

Using the camera and lens at the appropriate working distance and from the best perspective allows you to manage the effective DOF without having to stop the lens down.

The natural blur beyond the scene of interest only adds to the beautiful blend of colors and provides that "soft" look to the scene. The combination of sharp (due to the isolation provided by using F/2.8)elements in focus with the softer elements that are defocused results in a fine presentation here.

Another A++ for my student.

Warmest Regards, Mike

Good focus, good colors, and nice DOF.  Well done!

A very nicely composed beautiful result, Gail!

With best regards,

Ruud.

Gail,

  Wonderful image with beautiful colors & details.  Take care, Patsy

A beautiful macro.  Nicely composed.  Great overall.

Many thanks for your visit and kind words of critique.

Thank you both for always being so supportive. It encourages more than you know.

Stunning, my friend!!

Cheers

thank you for visiting Alberto. I hope that storm heading towards Mexico did not make it there!!!

thank you for your critique on this image. You of course know hard I try to do the best with my 100mm Macro. This critique was very encouraging for me, sincere thanks for taking the time to give me your input. I was worried about the DOF, but your explanation makes me feel more confidant.

Most sincerely, Gail

You have each expressed your thoughts on this image, and it is so good to hear your encouraging words of critique. My sincere thanks for taking the time to let me know what you thought of this image.

Nice colors, light etc...but what I like in this especially is the composition. the selective focus is perfect. the proportion of pink and green is perfect too...the triangular composition works best for such photos. compliments -koushik

Very beautiful macro, Gail!

Warm regards, Tina

Hi Gail, The blurred BG is what many shooters are looking for besides the obvious subject. Your right this is an unusual looking stamen, and the colors are what steals the show here, imho. Nice macro work Gail.

BR,

Holger

Gail, as others have mentioned, the selective focus sets the subject apart as does the color difference. Yet the background also provides setting for the subject. Well composed.

Hi Gail, lovely image, with a great DOF. The stamens are sharp, telling me you accomplish your purpose. Well  done my friend, I like it a lot!!!

Warm regards,

LuDa

I wish I'd realized you were online Luisa!!! Thank you so much for dropping by and for taking the time to comment, Miss you my friend!! ;-) GAil

Thank you Dave for dropping by, I do appreciate your input!;-) GAil

Excellent work! (6)

that Macro will let you observe another nature.

A tortoise.

Congrats Gail !

Thank you for your visit and wise comment, I am learning.

I like the triangular composition as well, thank you for mentioning it. It often takes me awhile to decided on a 'crop'. My Dad always tells me to look and see what part of the image is best telling the 'story' and if what I have left 'in' is adding to the 'story'. It often helps me to decide. Many thanks for taking the time to visit and comment, I enjoyed reading your thoughts very much.