Category Archives: dandelion

Implosion

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Squared – SQ34

Earlier in the week I posted an image of a lilac blossom that was taken using in-camera multiple exposures. I had seen an article online about the technique and realized the menu system the article navigated to show how to achieve the effect was from a Nikon camera. I quickly checked my camera and sure enough I had the same option. I ended up grabbing the tripod and running outside which yielded the lilac image.

I can safely say I was hooked once I looked at the images I had captured. Last night I went out at sunset to grab a few pictures and decided to play again with the technique. This image was taken using three exposures and surprisingly was done hand held. I know I have a fascination with the dandelions but once they turn to seed I think the delicate structure is beautiful. They also lend themselves to a wonderful B&W conversion.

Implosion Nikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 1/200s, 70mm, f/5.6, ISO 400

Implosion
Nikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 1/200s, 70mm, f/5.6, ISO 400, in-camera multiple exposure

Dandelions

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Weekly Photo Theme – Dandelions

It was my turn to select the weekly theme and I returned to a subject that was at the beginning of my photographic journey… dandelions! Long time readers will remember a few posts about dandelions. I hope this one will show some growth in my photography skills. Dandelions are a convenient subject as my yard is usually quite full of them this time of year. Although I have been exploring and capturing a few dandelion portraits the past few days I was able to get the three ‘keepers’ for this week one beautiful night after work. I did have to crawl on my stomach in the yard to get the good angle. lol

Glisten Nikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 1/400s, 70mm, f/11, ISO 200

Glisten
Nikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 1/400s, 70mm, f/11, ISO 200

A Yard with a View Nikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 1/500s, 70mm, f/8, ISO 200

A Yard with a View
Nikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 1/500s, 70mm, f/8, ISO 200

Half Moon Nikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 1/320s, 70mm, f/8, ISO 200

Half Moon
Nikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 1/320s, 70mm, f/8, ISO 200

So it begins…

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Over on Google+, one of the photography themes is Dandelion Poker. That theme is one I participated in when I first started my photography journey. I learned quite a lot about my old point & shoot camera as I explored my yard and the numerous dandelions it produced. I’m sure there is more to learn..

So it begins... Nikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 1/100s, 50mm, f/4, ISO 800

So it begins…
Nikon D5100, Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4, 1/100s, 50mm, f/4, ISO 800