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01-JUN-2006

06/01/06 - Bluet on a Fern

This year's version of a favorite of mine first done a year ago - 6/8/05 - http://www.pbase.com/ed_k/image/44528238 This year's places more emphasis on the bluet by making it larger within the frame and using a larger aperture than last year's to reduce the DOF and make the background softer (less competing for attention).
Went back to the same location today in Shenandoah National Park and there were the bluets growing amidst the ferns. I like the simplicity.
Although the bluet is literally resting on the fern (no separation), it appears to floating in the air above it.

Nikon D70s
1/160s f/5.6 at 105.0mm full exif

other sizes: small medium original auto
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Guest 02-Jun-2006 12:50
Mesmerising and so fresh. Best flower shot of the week. Vote
Herb 02-Jun-2006 04:06
Nice shot
Guest 02-Jun-2006 03:17
Superb colors and DoF
Rich Adams02-Jun-2006 02:40
Beautiful shot Ed!
Bob B.02-Jun-2006 00:10
Terrific image Ed! Works well!