Dark Lady by maggiemae

Dark Lady

The day of reckoning… Snow, gale force winds, ice, hail… not here! Both north and south of us though! I spent the day getting a camellia to behave - just would not let me focus! The camelia was given to us by friends and is now starting to flower!
Probably looks good on Black!

Three good things:
1. Gave in to a strong desire to shift furniture around and managed to change just my chair. John doesn’t like his chair moved.
2. A lot of research needed from people's photos - where is it, what did it mean, what is the history!
3. The only exercise I got was waving my arms around in front of the TV which threatened to go into power saving!
This is gorgeous!
September 7th, 2016  
Beautiful bright colours xx
September 7th, 2016  
Beautiful and worth the work that went into it :-)
September 7th, 2016  
Superb! Fav!
September 7th, 2016  
@sweetsue53 I'm still not happy with it, Sue - think I'll get a better camera - there, I've never said that before!
September 7th, 2016  
I like the point of view and mood lighting Maggie. I think us photographers are always lusting after the next best piece of equipment that will give us that elusive photo! I'm after a better telephoto lens now......
September 7th, 2016  
Fabulous macro shot, the colours are beautiful a fav
September 7th, 2016  
@jackie8 But I'm always forgetting the good light equals good focus! I am trying to get a great photo in shady conditions and it doesn't work. Even with faster speed.
September 7th, 2016  
Great use of light for this close-up shot, wonderful and the colours are very attractive. I'm lusting over other cameras too!
September 7th, 2016  
@maggiemae - Oh - what camera have you got? - Is it the focus problem?

I've only recently changed mine.
Had a Fuji which I was happy with until the sensor went faulty (5 years old)

Tried a Panasonic bridge camera and returned it as it was not up to the job

Now using a Canon powershot SX60 - great for distance shots :-)
September 7th, 2016  
@sweetsue53 Yours has got 65Xzoom and mine only 50 but mine has 20 mpxls and yours only 16. Otherwise the same. Zoom is good but you have to keep it so steady to get good pictures! Mine is a Sony HX400V
September 7th, 2016  
I like the title and the lady hiding in the darkness. And great colours overall.
September 7th, 2016  
I like the vignetteedging, really makes the flower stand out.
September 7th, 2016  
Us photographers are always lusting after different cameras but you can manage yours beautifully Maggie, this is lovely, those stamens are spot on! Winter light is not easy anyway! Camellias are expensive over here, I'm always amazed they bloom in such cold weather! Love your TGT's!
September 7th, 2016  
Bep
Love your title. Gorgeous image. Fav.
September 7th, 2016  
@happypat I suppose I see such excellent photos from other people, Pat and try to emulate the skill. But I think I'm happy with this camera - it has so many qualities. We have lots of camellias in the garden!
September 7th, 2016  
@busylady Actually reminded me to add to the comments that it looks good in the Black, Judith! Thanks!
September 7th, 2016  
Oooh, I like the gradation of color and shadow. Very dramatic.
September 7th, 2016  
Simply gorgeous and a real pop on black !
September 7th, 2016  
Super capture, composition and looks great on black
September 7th, 2016  
Stunning, Maggiemae!!
September 8th, 2016  
Fantastic capture, brilliant focus. Fav
September 8th, 2016  
it sings on black. It is good to be drawn in to the stamens.
September 8th, 2016  
Already on the Pp so your assessment of it must be faulty! What's not to like about it? Gorgeous color and detail and awesome clarity with fabulous composition. Perfection in a picture I say.
September 8th, 2016  
@grammyn I think the stamens should be crisp and have more depth, Katy!
September 8th, 2016  
@maggiemae I thought they looked marvelous!
September 8th, 2016  
A stunning picture of the camellia , the dark and light with the yellow stamen makes for a nice picture.
September 8th, 2016  
Fantastic capture, beautiful deep color & the yellow stamens are so soft & clear... fav
September 8th, 2016  
Beautiful
September 8th, 2016  
Such a beautiful image!
September 8th, 2016  
Beautiful image Maggiemae
September 8th, 2016  
@maggiemae Well everyone admires your photos massively so be happy with your camera!
September 8th, 2016  
@happypat thanks Pat - but it really is personal - does one really think they are as good as people say! I was approached by a guy who went to my book launch and he was most flattering and I believe he meant what he said! And I have to admit what 365 friends say, makes me put my shoulders back and smile
September 8th, 2016  
@happypat ...and thanks for your early morning comment!
September 8th, 2016  
Looks really great on black.
September 8th, 2016  
Beautiful colors and composition.
September 8th, 2016  
Awesome shot
September 8th, 2016  
I think this a great shot Maggie. The focus on the stamens is great. I hanged my camera recently and am really enjoying learning my way round it. I sold my Nikon as I wanted something lighter to carry around.
September 8th, 2016  
You should be happy with this one. It's soft and beautiful. FAV
September 8th, 2016  
Beautiful, and lovely Macro...fav
September 8th, 2016  
Incredible!!! A fav.
September 8th, 2016  
Love your focus and light, fav
September 8th, 2016  
Maggie, your photo's are wonderful and so creative. But could you please tell me how you did the HISTORY house one. I love the look of it. And keep going back to look at it.
September 9th, 2016  
It does look amazing on black. FAV
September 9th, 2016  
Quite lovely!
September 10th, 2016  
Wow stunning close up Maggiemae and better on black!
September 11th, 2016  
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