Flower Close-Up

: Flower Close-Up; This is the centre of one of the Magnolias featured in Meridianz gallery. They are so pretty that we are making the most of photographing them. I found these centres to be very unusual.; Created by: Lulu.; Tools Used: Kodak DX7590; Created on: August 2005; Image Views: 323; Average Views per Day: 0.3; Image Number: 17179

Comments:

Lulu from New Zealand on Apr 5, 2006 at 3:48 PM said:

Thanks Talsi for your wonderful comment. I'm quite fond of this photo myself. I think its the colours and the softness that get me. Funny thing is that I had looked at these flowers many times but never noticed the stripes until I photographed it up close.

Talsi from Western NOrth Carolina USA on Apr 5, 2006 at 12:08 PM said:

Super macro shot of a delicate beauty.

Lulu from New Zealand on Aug 28, 2005 at 3:35 AM said:

Thanks Mel and Shirree. Yes, candy was the thought that came into my head also. Thanks for having such beautiful flowers in your garden to photograph.

meridianz - Shirree from NZ on Aug 27, 2005 at 5:19 AM said:

This is such a beautiful shot Lurene. It is so sharp, and I know how hard it is to get enough light without shadowing. I know what you mean when you say the centre looks like you could eat it - they look like some sort of candy. Mel, Kim was just saying today that he thought magnolia centres reminded him of sea anemone.

Mel (Thor-eye) from New Zealand on Aug 27, 2005 at 4:11 AM said:

I have to say this photo is brilliant Lulu. I love Magnolia's and I have loved seeing your's and Shirrees photo's - they are all different and lovely. I have seen so many in flower lately. I miss my big old Florida magnolia even more now (at the old house).

I think the centre (anthers??) look like a sea anemone - doesn't anyone agree?

Lulu from New Zealand on Aug 27, 2005 at 12:36 AM said:

Thanks KM, Tania and Alandra for your lovely positive comments. I have more flower close-ups that I am going to upload sometime soon so keep your eyes out on my gallery. Karen, I have a white magnolia too but its not in flower yet. This variety is so beautiful. This centre looks like you could almost eat it. I was extremely proud of this one as it needed no editing.

km from TX on Aug 27, 2005 at 12:16 AM said:

You captured this flower beautifully. Our magnolisa are pure white.

Tania (TMR8) from NZ on Aug 26, 2005 at 2:21 PM said:

Lulu you have got the talent for Macros well done they are not easy. Did you use a tripod or is the camera hand held. I love the center of this Magnolia.

Mum has got a wine coloured Magnolia in her front garden, if you want to photograph different ones. The colour start of deep and fades to a pinky cream.

Alandra from southwestern BC Canada on Aug 26, 2005 at 12:32 PM said:

great macro Lulu and such a delicate pink interior of the petals. beautiful flowers.

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