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This second page contains more photographs of various wonders of the botanical world as I have seen them. There are not many photographers, be they old pro's or superkeen newbods who can resist the charm and natural appeal of the plant world. It also presents us with a very challenging variety of subject matter and doesn't always make it easy to capture our images to perfection either, but that is, of course, the challenge and part of the reason we are so enamoured of the Art of Photography. Please
browse though these photographs at your leisure and email
me with any comments or just plain chatter as you prefer. My main aim
in producing these pages is to establish contact with like-minded folk
from all around the world 
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A
very old one from the archives of a cornflower. I particularly like
the grainy, almost unreal quality of the background. Certain technical
qualities may be missing, but the image appeals to me. Don't limit your
subjects or their treatment by so-called "rules" or you may
just miss the ones you like. Satisfaction is the final goal.
Nikkormat FT2, Nikkor 55mm Micro, tripod. Wide aperture for shallow depth of field. |
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The
peaceful serenity of a country garden can provide you with many little
hidden corners to capture if you keep the eyes and mind open.
Nikkormat FT2, 55mm Micro-Nikkor, 1/60sec @ f11 |
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The
mundane can supply just as vibrant an image as the exotic. This common
Gerbera in my garden attracted me with the sheer impact of it's colour
on an overcast day. Cloud cover can improve colour saturation markedly
by reducing sunlight reflection, but watch out for a cold, blue cast
in the final photo. Use an 81a filter to compensate. Our eyes do it
on autopilot, the film does not.
Nikkormat FT2, Micro-Nikkor 55mm, 1/8 sec @ f11, 81a filter, tripod |
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Staying
with the overcast day, this Lilly Pilly tree was in full new growth
mode and the resultant colour contrast in the foliage was delicately
beautiful. Photograph composition does not have to be strong to be worthwhile.
Nikkormat FT2, Nikkor 105mm, 1/125sec @ f5.6, 81a filter |
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The
classic waterlilies. You just can't beat these when they are flowering
for a good show, but I should have adjusted my polarising filter to
show just a tad more reflection in the water. Looks like there is none
there at all!
Nikkormat FT2, Nikkor 105mm, monopod, 1/60sec @ f11, polarising filter. |
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The
cold light under this Pandanus palm has rendered the aerial roots with
an almost metallic sheen. The patterns and textures of nature fascinate
me as well. Always keep an eye out for pictures within the parts of
the whole.
Nikkormat FT2, 105mm Nikkor |
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The
full collection of leaf, flower and fruit of the Native Apple. Australian
native trees often have this delicate floral structure.
Nikkormat FT2, 55mm Micro-Nikkor, 1/60sec @ f11, monopod |
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The
delicate beauty of this wild Frilled Violet as it sits in the Australian
bush for all too short a period of time is well worth the dirty kneecaps
to capture for the album. Only about 20mm (3/4") across, it means
working close and careful. Watch the depth of field for selective focus
in order to accentuate the flower. Macro work does not mean f22 every
time.
Nikon F3HP/MD4, Micro-Nikkor f2.8 55mm lens, tripod in bright shade |
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One
of my favourite subjects is the texture & colour of trees. This
Scribbly Gum was found not far from the little flower above in a friend's
garden. It is wearing the glorious colours of summer when the new bark
is still settling down. The Australian bush is quite spectacular at
this time.
Nikon F3HP/MD4,Nikkor f2.5 105mm lens, bright overcast sky |
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Deep
under a rainforest canopy I found this little gem wavering in a gentle
breeze. Armed only with a monopod, I was fortunate enough to grab the
right moment to avoid movement. A simple and tiny wildflower with impact
in this dark light. One of my personal favourites.
Nikkormat FT2, Micro-Nikkor55mm, 1/60sec @ f8, monopod |
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