Camera: OM-D E-M5
Lens: 12-50mm f/3.5-6.3
Aperture: f/9
Shutter: 1/100
ISO: 800
Cowslip, although an often overlooked plant from this angle it feels imposing and I found it a really interesting view of a plant that’s usually considered boring. The composition is different and probably breaks a few rules but I find my eyes constantly drawn to the main flower while keeping some context of the other flowers.
Camera: OM-D E-M5
Lens: 12-50mm f/3.5-6.3
Aperture: f/9
Shutter: 1/200
ISO: 200
Wild bluebell with a hoverfly or some form of insect which pretends to be a bee. Such a striking set of colours. I’ve also tried cropping it down but I don’t think it is as striking.
Camera: OM-D E-M5
Lens: 12-50mm f/3.5-6.3
Aperture: f/9
Shutter: 1/320
ISO: 200
Myosotis (forget-me-nots), I’ve always found these a beautiful flower even though they’re simple and somewhat common.
Camera: OM-D E-M5
Lens: 12-50mm f/3.5-6.3
Aperture: f/9
Shutter: 1/100
ISO: 250
A beautiful speedwell I captured on a walk. I love the way the colours make it pop even though the grass in the background is quite busy.
Camera: D7100
Lens: Tamron 80mm f/3.5
Aperture: f/10
Shutter: 1/500
ISO: 400
No flash, no special effects. Just a lucky chance of getting this against a darker background and having it stand out like this. Even on the camera screen this looked good.
Camera: D7100
Lens: Tamron 80mm f/3.5
Aperture: f/10
Shutter: 1/320
ISO: 1250
I find this photo mesmerizing with the purple spots down the petal and the clear absence of any colour in the rest of the image when I’m usually hunting for good light and clear colours.
A photo taken a while ago at the Chicago botanical gardens.
Camera: D5300
Lens: 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6
Focal length: 100mm
Aperture: f/8
Shutter: 1/160
ISO: 220
This was one of those photos that came as a direct result of having a camera with me at the right time. I did not go out to take this photo I simply walked under a cherry tree and stopped to stare. The stark colour contrast made it an instant keeper along with the very small focal plane which gives the blossom a softer feel.
Camera: D5300
Lens: 50mm f/1.4
Aperture: f/2.2
Shutter: 1/4000
ISO: 200
First post on this new blog, I’m honestly not sure what the format will end up being but I expect something like the above. I hope to explain why I took the photograph as well as why I felt it was a keeper. Please feel free to comment on this and every post.
Positive Aperture 