first bloom by vankrey

first bloom

The beautiful-smelling autumn-blooming cimicifuga racemosa in our backyard just opened its first bloom and I happened to catch it. I've tried to photograph this flower so many times in the past, but never liked how it came out. They are an odd, pipe cleaner-shaped flower stalk and with it all in bloom, it's hard to know where to focus. I think this was a nice balance.
wonderful composition and great dof. Delicately beautiful.
September 9th, 2013  
This is such a great shot!! Fantastic find and capture...love the dof!
September 9th, 2013  
beautiful capture Michael, I really like the one flower and the buds all around, great lighting and it all looks brilliant on black, fav
September 9th, 2013  
fantastic. fav.
September 9th, 2013  
I have no idea how to pronounce the name of that lovely plant! Either way, its a beaut!
September 9th, 2013  
Deb
I love this! DOF, focus, and lighting, it's perfect :D. FAV
September 9th, 2013  
beautiful comp and focus
September 10th, 2013  
Beautifully delicate Pretty shot :)
September 10th, 2013  
Oh wow. This is stunning, Michael! Fav.
September 12th, 2013  
Wonderful focus. Fav
September 12th, 2013  
@aecasey thank you for commenting. I really appreciate it.
September 12th, 2013  
@luvmynynix thanks Laurie. That flower has alluded me as to how to compose it. I'm pleased you liked this one.
September 12th, 2013  
@ness50 thanks Ness for your kind comments and fav. I appreciate your words.
September 12th, 2013  
@libertylady thanks Alice for the comment and fav. If only I could send the heavenly smell through 365!
September 12th, 2013  
@mrsc19 I know, Christie! Seems like something out of a Dr. Seuss book, doesn't it? Thanks for the comment.
September 12th, 2013  
@deburahiru Deb, you're very kind words are greatly appreciated! Thanks.
September 12th, 2013  
@colie thanks Colie. I've had such difficulty figuring out how to shoot this in the past. I thank 365ers for all the inspiration and comments.
September 12th, 2013  
@darrenboyj thanks Darren. I'm pleased you liked it.
September 12th, 2013  
@taffy thanks Taffy for faving this. It really is an odd flower to capture, I'm pleased you found it worthy of a fav.
September 12th, 2013  
@danielwsc Daniel, your comment and fav are greatly appreciated. Thanks.
September 12th, 2013  
Sue
Love your dof, lovely shot.
September 16th, 2013  
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