Aquilegia - Granny's Bonnet - Helios Vintage Lens 44M-4 58mm

I'm seem to be photographing flowers at the moment , maybe because the gardens are blooming , maybe because we've spent most of the weekend gardening. Not that I'm complaining as I love my garden.

Anyway, this is Aquilegia. also known as granny's bonnet, shot with a vintage lens, my Helios 44M-4 58mm f/2 lens

I've been testing the sharpness of the lens and also trying it out as a macro lens. At 58mm and close up focusing , you can get some really cool macro style shots, as proven my the said Aquilegia.

Looks good viewed large

Edited in Rawtherapee and GIMP

[Annie D]

beautiful Phil :)

[Syd Photos]

Simple and delicate. Love it!

[Allison Williams]

So delicate and perfect!

[Margo]

very nice

[Beryl Lloyd]

So delicate in form and colour - do I see a little aphid photobombing it !! fav

[FBailey]

Your vintage lenses do a terrific job Phil:)

[Casablanca]

Like a mini rocket about to take off! Lovely

[*lynn]

great POV and details

[David]

Lovely. You are getting some great results giving new life to your vintage lenses

[Pat Knowles]

An old fashioned flower with lots of elegance!

[Helen Jane]

It is a good time of year for photographing flowers, and for being in the garden, so no problem there. This is an unusual specimen that you have showcased, I don't think I know it.

[Corinne]

Superb catch of a superb flower.

[KWind]

Super shot... great focus and dof.

[Dione Giorgio]

Wow, not your usual but a fabulous shot and great focusing. Fav.