Streptocarpus

Streptocarpus

A purple, Streptocarpus (Cape Primrose) flower and bud close-up.

Although having the same kind of leaf as the Primrose, the Streptocarpus is not in the same family, but is related to St Paulias (African Violets), Columneas and Achimenes.

Grown as a houseplant in England.

Thanks for viewing:)

Equipment:
Canon - EOS Digital Rebel XT Digital Camera (Black) with 18-55mm EF-S Lens - KIT BUNDLE SAVINGS!

Created by: Jas.

Tools Used: EF 100mm Macro USM/Photoshop

Created on: March 2008

Image Views: 23

Average Views per Day: 0.2

Image Number: 46936

A large image is available of Streptocarpus.

Comments:

Jas from England on Mar 22, 2008 at 2:43 PM said:

Thank you Whittler and Ikka for looking and commenting here. :)

Ikkacapellan from Germany/Europe on Mar 21, 2008 at 3:22 PM said:

Ja, congratulations, a wonderful work, framing all together great job!

Ciao Ikka

Whittler113 from USA on Mar 20, 2008 at 6:45 PM said:

WOW!! very nice.

Jas from England on Mar 20, 2008 at 7:32 AM said:

Carol, Talsi, Ann and Chriss...Thank you for looking and leaving comments.

Yes, Chriss, this is the new lens and the Streptocarpus was one of the 'guinea pigs' when I was practising. :)

Chriss35 from England on Mar 20, 2008 at 4:21 AM said:

Very nice Jas, is this one with the new lens (having a senior moment again).. :)

Alovely from Maine, U.S.A. on Mar 19, 2008 at 10:42 PM said:

Hi there Jas. What a wonderfully clear close up you have captured.

It is so pleasant to view.

Talsi from USA on Mar 19, 2008 at 10:05 PM said:

Beautiufl image.

Shutterbug from USA on Mar 19, 2008 at 7:08 PM said:

Gorgeous Macro!

Carol

Jas from England on Mar 19, 2008 at 6:07 PM said:

Thanks for the very nice compliment Mary but I feel I must put the record straight.

I have just invested in a EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM and I inadvertently forgot to put that in the 'Tools Used' section (will amend it now). This is one of the first shots taken with it.

I have to say though, my little 18-55mm lens does take nice close-ups but just lacks very fine detail.

Thanks for looking :)

Marysham from USA on Mar 19, 2008 at 5:56 PM said:

Beautiful closeup Jas. The larger version shows nice detail. It's nice to see a good photograph taken with the kit lens (18-55) because the lens doesn't get good reviews but I've seen some really good photos taken with this lens. Well done.

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