The Country Side of New Jersey
Dogwood
Posted by Betty (Phillipsburg, United States) on 2 May 2008 in Plant & Nature and Portfolio.
Michael Skorulski from Cigel, Slovakia
Wonderful excellent detail in this lovely image.
2 May 2008 5:39am
@Michael Skorulski: Thank you, Michael... that's the morning sun for you!
Judy from Brooksville-Florida,, United States
Ahhhhhhhh, I do love the Eastern Dogwood, with their 'rusty nail holes'.
This is a marvelous shot, Betty.
2 May 2008 8:07am
@Judy: Thank you, Judy.
@Craig: Thanks, Craig!
Lorraine from Gatineau, Canada
Such a manly name for such a dainty beauty ;) gorgeous macro!
2 May 2008 9:13am
@Lorraine: Thank you, Lorraine!
Viewfinder from Bradenton, United States
Fabulous; the sunlight is perfect on this blossom. I love dogwood.
2 May 2008 12:32pm
@Viewfinder: Thank you, they are a beatiful flower!
Peter Miller from Lichfield, United Kingdom
Lovely Betty, nice clean capture, would your dog do that cause my dogwood
2 May 2008 1:16pm
@Peter Miller: Thanks, Peter!
Marion from Nanaimo, BC, Canada
A beautiful image Betty. Dogwoods are our provincial flower here in British Columbia and I don't believe I've seen a better picture than this one. Just lovely.
2 May 2008 2:55pm
@Marion: Thank you very much, Marion...
MJ from Delaware, United States
Fantastic macro...I love the touches of color on the tip of the flowers... really sharp and clear
2 May 2008 3:15pm
@MJ: Thanks, MJ. That's the tree at our office entrance!
Earnest from Oklahoma, United States
Lovely, Betty. Are my dogwoods ever going to get old enough to bloom?
2 May 2008 4:13pm
@Earnest: Thanks, Earnest! Eventually your trees woudl have to, won't they?
Observing from Chester, United Kingdom
Beautiful light and lovely texture, the flowers look great Betty...!
2 May 2008 6:06pm
@Observing: Thank you very much.
standley from brou-sur-chantereine, France
Wonderful composition. Great lighting and details!
2 May 2008 9:12pm
@standley: Thank you, Standley.
@Ina: Thanks!
Michael Rawluk from Prince George, Canada
That is a great shot. I love the way the light is hitting the petals.
3 May 2008 1:43am
@Michael Rawluk: Thanks, Michael. It's that great early morning light! :-)
Chris from South Jersey, United States
Beautiful image - the composition and colors are wonderful. I really like the splash of blue sky in the background.
3 May 2008 2:20am
@Chris: Thanks, Chris... I wasn't sure about the blue sky, but it does look pretty good.
@Laurie: Laurie, don't you think this spring has been prettier than most the last few years?
@Sandrine: It's one of mine, also...
Anita from West Nottingham, United States
Really beautiful. I like how the branches curve around the flower. Beautiful colors and perfect exposure.
6 May 2008 6:45pm
@Anita: Thank you very much, Anita.
Konica Minolta MAXXUM 7D
1/500 second
F/8.0
ISO 100
315 mm (35mm equiv.)