Macro Gallery 1 Photo Gallery by Walter Otto Koenig at pbase.com

Macro Gallery 1

The images were taken using a using a Tamron SP AF90mm F/2.8 Di 1:1 Macro Lens.
All were taken at Quail Botanical Garden and the Self Realization Fellowship Garden, both located in Encinitas, California, in 2008.
All shots handheld, natural light only and no Photoshop color enhancement or adjustment on any image.
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Keith McFaul		22-Dec-2017 22:48
All the images are very nice - but I have no idea what most of them are. You might consider putting the technical and/or common names to each of them. Just a thought.

henkverbiesen		14-Sep-2014 15:21
Great gallery

carlogalliani		06-Nov-2012 12:44
Nice macro shots!

HAOPTO		06-Nov-2012 07:05
Beautiful Collection!

Linda Willets		16-Aug-2012 21:54
Walter, love your work!

Guest		01-Jan-2012 21:05
Beautiful photos. Best. J

goelsamuel		14-May-2011 13:11
Most enjoyable gallery. Excellent compositions and lovely refreshing colours! V++

rocky		10-Mar-2011 16:33
Such a fine collection of lovely images! =V=

Dennis Steinauer		04-May-2010 13:06
Wow!

Dan Opdal		29-Apr-2010 08:16
Stunning Collection Walter!!! Very nice colors and sharp focus. V

Matylda Lempel-Chareza Photography		27-Apr-2010 07:20
very nice clear gallery

Guest		26-Apr-2010 14:45
Fantastic. V

Pierre		25-Apr-2010 14:47
Une galerie avec des photos d'une qualité exceptionnelle, félicitations pour votre excellent travail! BV

Guest		23-Apr-2010 19:32
Superb work Walter... an amazing gallery! V

Krzysztof		14-Mar-2010 10:43
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Sarjen		23-Dec-2009 21:12
I became speechless! What I am seeing I cannot believe! It is awesome; it is great and heart pondering!

Guest		01-Jul-2009 20:30
Beautiful work...when internet share the smell of flowers ? ;-) V

Alain Dumas		26-Apr-2009 01:00
Great work! Very relaxing, natural colors works for me all the time, amazing! Thanks for sharing.

Guest		28-Feb-2009 13:22
A brilliant collection of stunning colours... ~v~

Photo.Keely		23-Feb-2009 20:02
Fantastic collection! Well done! V.

Jim Coffman		26-Jan-2009 19:29
A very nice gallery that is well presented! V

Hubert Steed		30-Dec-2008 02:05
It was a joy to run the slideshow on this gallery. Beautiful work. BV

GeneWard		04-Dec-2008 22:35
this is one of the best macro galleries I've seen on Pbase. GMV.

Marisa Livet		04-Dec-2008 07:58
I'm not a fan of macro photography of flowers, I must say, but the pictures in this gallery have attracted my attention because they seem to be really very nicely taken. They are very gracious in their details and they are neither too sharp nor too soft. Good work.

David J. Olender		02-Oct-2008 01:50
these images give me much inspiration. I love your macro/plant shots. Beautifully exposed and worked.

Rich Gardner		19-Sep-2008 05:52
Outstanding gallery! Thanks for sharing.

Guest		18-Sep-2008 19:25
Wonderful collection .... v.

Tomasz Dziubinski - Photography		16-Sep-2008 19:45
Great gallery, all beautiful images, Vote.

Guest		15-Sep-2008 23:16
Beautifully done!

Terri		15-Sep-2008 22:48
Truly wonderful gallery! Thankyou : )

Mihai		06-Sep-2008 12:30
Splendig macro gallery ! V

leobarco		21-Aug-2008 18:19
Superb work! Thanks for the tips about location, as I spend some time in SD every now and then. Best regards leo

Vivian Beks		20-Aug-2008 17:43
This gallery keeps getting better and better....and ...better!!!!

Lisbeth Landstr�m		30-Jul-2008 21:13
Very beautiful gallery!!

TuTmin		29-Jul-2008 12:28
outstanding collection.nicely seen & taken.congrats.voted

Guest		27-Jul-2008 06:23
Simply put... a beuatiful gallery gmv

Mar�a Cano		01-Jul-2008 17:24
Dear Walter, I really love macro photography but it's still my unresolved matter .. I really enjoy myself with this gallery -V-

Rosemarie Kusserow		12-Jun-2008 20:25
Wgat a wonderful gallery Walter, I enjoyed every image, beautiful color and so nicely composed, big vote, RDosemarie :o)

Guest		10-Jun-2008 12:35
Gorgeous gallery.......I love seeing and doing macro work. Such tiny things everyone takes for granted. V

Gian Piero Presazzi		08-Jun-2008 16:02
I like your gallery.

Guest		08-Jun-2008 02:00
So lovely.

Guest		06-Jun-2008 18:05
Each frame is so intense and beautiful!! Wonderful gallery!!

Gil Azouri		06-Jun-2008 17:27
Superb work. V

Dave		05-Jun-2008 22:15
Fantastic Gallery. I voted.

Guest		04-Jun-2008 21:49
Those are some cool looking blooms...

Giancarlo Guzzardi		04-Jun-2008 09:41
beautiful and elegant work

Guest		02-Jun-2008 14:16
simply perfect!!-v-

monil		29-May-2008 12:12
Excellent gallery and very nice pictures. v

silvia marmori		28-May-2008 14:27
a so beautiful collection.. the crops and compositions enhancing the beauty.. the light and tones showing all delicacy.. excellent.. v

Doug Cruden		25-May-2008 12:35
Beautiful examples of macro photography, Walter. I love the way you've really brought out the flowers' colours and structures in these compositions. Excellent! V

vivek		23-May-2008 19:53
Impressive job done, awesome macros and superb lighting.

Chad Ramsey		18-May-2008 21:24
Your macros are really looking great Walter! V

Stanley Nartey		16-May-2008 00:59
Wonderful gallery. V

Douglas Law		14-May-2008 21:31
Great gallery....V

Ted Chappell		12-May-2008 21:01
All the previous comments have said it all. I find your wonderful images give me motivation and ideas to further my relatively 'newbie' work in this particular genre. Do you use natural lighting or prefer a ring-light? Voted (of course!).

Guest		07-May-2008 03:00
What a marvelous gallery! V

Dougie Young		06-May-2008 06:40
This garden must be a photographers dream. Beautiful gallery Walter..:>ote

Guest		06-May-2008 05:49
Very well done. Great variety of floral collections. Thanks for sharing.

Guest		06-May-2008 03:33
Very interesting flowers. I enjoyed viewing your images.

Bidyottam		03-May-2008 17:50
wonderful collection. Voted!

Anderson Pereira Barbosa		03-May-2008 13:00
This images are divine's nature!Remember to me my Cy!Thank you,friend!

Adnan Masood		02-May-2008 21:09
Very rich colorful gallery. V!

Raphael_E		30-Apr-2008 23:12
A rich and beautiful collection ! Great gallery ! V.

Barry Rosenberg		29-Apr-2008 22:58
I think Paramahansa Yogananda would love the work you are doing in his garden!

Dan Chusid		29-Apr-2008 20:17
The bees are buzzing about this gallery! : )

Peter De Rycke		28-Apr-2008 18:00
An absolutely wonderful collection of images, vote!

Jolanda Luynenburg		27-Apr-2008 20:23
Great colors!

Betty Wilchek		27-Apr-2008 16:15
Spectacular Macros. gallery Vote

Meggi Raeder		24-Apr-2008 00:12
Hi Walter, this gallery is sooo beautiful - a terrific collection of macros! Meggi

Vivian Beks		23-Apr-2008 18:32
I really LOVE this gallery! The colours are so bright and beautiful, you should make postcards of these images!! Compliments, V!

Guest		21-Apr-2008 07:48
Great images here Walter and we really like your work how you control of DOF. OurVote!

Guest		20-Apr-2008 15:04
Stunning gallery. Fantastic colors. V

virginiacoastline		16-Apr-2008 02:44
WONderful gallery =)

Marcio Cabral		15-Apr-2008 16:03
Very beautiful gallery!! v

Dougie Young		15-Apr-2008 08:01
A lovely bright and colourful gallery Walter..:>

Carol Rollins		14-Apr-2008 12:58
This gallery is filled with beauty and light, with wonderful gifts of nature to behold! Excellent macro work Walter! Keep 'em coming. Big Gallery Vote.

Hans Chr. S�rensen		14-Apr-2008 08:46
Very nice gallery!

carabias		12-Apr-2008 23:35
BELLÍSIMA gallery. Excelente y maravilloso trabajo, Walter!!! GMV

leelou		08-Apr-2008 21:56
Very nice macro ! colorfull V

Patricia Kay		08-Apr-2008 19:46
Beautiful Macro gallery Walter...I really enjoyd the slidshow!!! V

Guest		04-Apr-2008 07:31
Congratulations Walter, great work The colors, the composition, and the razor sharp details of your frames, makes this gallerie a must see. Bravo, my vote.

LynnH		02-Apr-2008 20:04
Love this gallery Walter, wonderful work here! V.

geonni banner		29-Mar-2008 20:13
Good stuff! Love that purple hybiscus! V

Adeline		29-Mar-2008 04:22
Superb Macro Gallery. The lens has done good things for you. GBV.

Guest		27-Mar-2008 03:32
It's great seeing these macros now, since things have just started to bloom out here.

Fong Lam		22-Mar-2008 14:05
Very impressive gallery of close-up images, Walter. Well done !! ~V~

jan kriek		21-Mar-2008 22:20
Beautiful gallery.v

Guest		17-Mar-2008 16:07
Lovely macro captures, nature keeps on delighting us! V

Robert Ballard		16-Mar-2008 15:31
I've heard very good things about that lens. I seriously considered it when I was in the market for a macro lens. I see that they weren't kidding when they said that it was very creamy, smooth, bokeh.

Hubert Steed		16-Mar-2008 12:55
Wonderful start with some beautiful macro shots. I look forward to see new additions. Well done!

marie-jose wolff		16-Mar-2008 12:20
superb collection of close-up! wonderful lighting and colors! V

Jean-Claude Liehn		16-Mar-2008 06:18
Beautiful gallery.

Derec Owen		14-Mar-2008 18:26
I have just ordered a macro lens, I hope my efforts will be as good as yours. Well done,V

Ali Majdfar		14-Mar-2008 15:59
Fantastic experients, excellent. GMV

Guest		14-Mar-2008 05:07
Congrat on your new Macro lens and your very well presented Close-Up's gallery! Our vote Walter! Thanks for your comments too :)

geonni banner		11-Mar-2008 01:39
way cool ! V

Glenn Dean (Vatorman)		07-Mar-2008 03:15
Great experimental start - we'll be watching for more!

Lee G		06-Mar-2008 03:45
Nice macro shots! That Tamron does an impressive job, nice addition to the bag of tricks. I bet that's a fun lens, no end to the number of subjects..

Chad Ramsey		04-Mar-2008 03:52
Excellent start Walter! Congrats on your new lens! Can't wait to see more~V

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