There is something about the transitions of the flora this time of year that I find just so lovely. I think it’s the subtle tones and changing forms that I keep coming back to. The possibilities seem endless here in this tiny world.
All images © Karen McRae, 2012
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Karen,
Fourth from the top and first to last are my favourite.
Le Clown
This makes me smile.
Gorgeous!
Thank you, Chillbrook.
Beautiful examples of minimalism.
Thanks, Louis. Much appreciated.
I love these colours
Me too, Karl. Thank you.
I like your depth of focus and how it gives an ethereal feel.
I love working with depth of field. Thanks very much!
Beautiful creation.
I couldn’t figure out why I can’t take picture like you 🙂
Now I found the reason why. 🙂
You are creating the image less and less information, hence
your photo showing more and more invisible meaning.
In comparison, I’ve been taking picture as a photo-journalist, and before that for botanical reference book, too long = I got used to put as much as possible information in the photo.
It’s hard to change a habit 😀
Yes, I agree with you.
An interesting insight, Yoshizen. I think you are right. Your flora images are beautiful!
Particularly love the last two photos! Beautiful!
Thank you!
Beautiful!
Thanks, Elena.
I’m in love with the little bulbous-nosed goblin with his 2-feathered hat pulled down over his eyes…. 😉
The feathery blue is also enchanting..
Helen, I’m glad I’m not the only one who see these quirky things! 🙂
Thank you.
Ah, your “tiny world” is fantastic, Karen, and perfect!
Thanks, Marina. You are very kind. 🙂
Oh golly, you’ve done it again. Have you ever photographed mud … ? Yes, I think you have and it was just as beautiful as ever … 🙂 I love these 🙂
Mud? I’m not sure about mud. well maybe…
Thanks very much, Gigi. You are a sweetie! 🙂
Karen, your pictures are something in between painting and photography. You found a unique way to express yourself. Thank you for sharing your pleasant gallery.
Well, thank you. That is a very kind comment! It’s a pleasure to share these and I appreciate your coming by.
Karen
Such fine focus, I like the last. For these shots do you bring them inside?
Jim
Thank you, Jim. These are all taken outside, actually.
I think I will do a post about technique as I’ve had many people inquire about taking these macro images…
Oh, that blue of number four…like velvet…just love them as always, Karen..
Thanks, Cath. I love that blue also. It’s hard to find in nature!
So pretty, and nicely done.
I also am captured in the subtle nunances of the season changing, as my poor SD card will attest to. 😀
Thank you, Shez.
I imagine my SD cards relate! 🙂
I totally agree, and another visual treat thanks Karen!
Thank you, Emily. I like your comment!
Tiny treasures, Karen…so pretty.
Thanks, Scott.
🙂
I agree that there’s something about the transitions this time of the year that are so beautiful. These photos captures it all so well. Gorgeous shots. 🙂
Hi Inga, thank you for your comment. It is interesting to observe and document the changes, isn’t it?
gorgeous observations 🙂
Thank you, Marina!