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01-Jun-2019 Dave

Tree Peony Bud, Almost Ready

A better bud?

Canon EOS 80D ,Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM
1/125s f/16.0 at 100.0mm iso3200 full exif

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Canon Image Challenge02-Jun-2019 14:32
Now this is more like it - sharp, in focus, and the water droplets make it an A+.

Jim
Canon Image Challenge02-Jun-2019 02:57
I for one feel water drops improves virtually every photo so I agree. Very nice, I really like what you’re doing lately. Paul
Canon Image Challenge01-Jun-2019 22:51
I've uploaded what I believe is a better bud.
I have also placed two alternatives in Pending.

Dave
Canon Image Challenge01-Jun-2019 20:44
For one handed - pretty good. I know what you mean, an assistant could often help us. I have looked at quite a few National Geo videos, and the photographers often have 2 or 3 people assisting them.

Jim
Canon Image Challenge01-Jun-2019 19:45
I agree completely. This was one of those times the photographer could have used an assistant (or maybe just a garden stake). I was shooting with one hand while using the other to hold a branch. That couldn't have been helpful.

We just had a torrential thunderstorm that fortuitously came before the tree peony's blossoms opened fully. They get clobbered almost every year, so we know to enjoy them while we can.

Dave
Canon Image Challenge01-Jun-2019 13:20
You might have been a tad too close on this shot; it appears a bit soft. Otherwise, quite nice.

Jim