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Hydrangea
Started March 29, 2009 @ 8:50am by Flo

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Flo

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Hydrangea

March 29, 2009 @ 8:50am

The buds have started popping and growing.

Larger: http://photos.tonebytone.com/macro/2/HydrangeaBud1-lg.jpg

I love what look now like the arms and hands of a human fetus.

The background of the original was very much in the same colors as the bud. So to make it stand out, I used split toning in Adobe Camera Raw to change the color of the background to the greenish range.

24mm lens plus Opteka's 6X macro attachment.

Flo - PPY

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Catherine

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March 29, 2009 @ 6:16pm

Flo - this is a captivating image! I love shooting hydrangeas, but since they don't grow here, I only see them once they've reached the nursery/florist - never in bud! Beautiful form, texture, and I'm enjoying the color treatment.
C

Catherine

RickT

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March 29, 2009 @ 7:40pm

Very nice job on the background. Now it's my turn to expect this to become a series as the flower matures!

RickT
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Becky

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	March 29, 2009 @ 9:51pm
Flo, I love hydrangeas. They remind me of my Grandmother's home. This is lovely, and I too can't wait to watch you "develop" it. Becky

Tortuga

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March 29, 2009 @ 11:33pm

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Now it's my turn to expect this to become a series as the flower matures!

Me too. You have an assignment. Grin

Mike

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Flo

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March 30, 2009 @ 12:06pm

Gee whiz, everyone! It never occurred to me to develop this into a series! A little "duh" and a head slap for me! OK, I'll accept the assignment. If the plant lives, I'll shoot it! Grin

It was newly planted at the Grounds for Sculpture.

Flo - PPY

"May we live in peace without weeping. May our joy outline the lives we touch without ceasing. And may our love fill the world, angel wings beating." aziza

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