Pink
A closeup of a single Deptford pink:
A high-magnification image, stacked for more detail at the flower center. The intertwined pistils were what caught my eye. I tried some views that were even closer, but it was hard to capture the spiky details at higher magnifications.
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I’m very fond of these, and I really like how you have zoomed in on this one.
I was lucky to have a bit of backlight the pistols more prominent- thanks, Melissa.
Wow… So beautifully captured!!
Thanks!
That intertwining catches my attention, too. You’ve got a good contrast between the small amount that’s in focus and the large amount that is not.
I’ve learned to like the look of part of the subject being in focus. If the visually important things are in focus, it works. Sometimes that’s more effective than having everything in focus.
Plus, in many cases getting everything in focus is practically impossible.
Especially when you get close to a small subject. You can make everything in focus with stacking, but it becomes mechanical and it may not be better visually.
The color is sumptuous, and those fuzzy little pistils are delightful. I do like the way you’ve emphasized them against the softer petals. What I’m most curious about are those round, white spots on the petals. The two on the left petal seem to have something pink and threadlike protruding from them. Any clue?
I don’t know the botanical name for these spikes, but you can see them in a previous post more clearly: https://tomwhelan.wordpress.com/2019/06/29/deptford-pinks-2/. Not all of them are in white spots, I think.Thansk for the kind words about the image!
Now I remember that photo, but I didn’t notice the little threads or hairs at the time. Just like a flower in the wild, a photo’s always worth a second look.
This made me smile because I used to love finding Deptford pinks in the fields back east (even if they are considered invasive). I have seen them a few times outside of Seattle, too. Terrific photo!
I can find them in my yard – though that’s not where I found this one. I love the colors, such a vivid flower.
I’m sure that’s what makes me smile when I see it – that intense pink amidst all the green.