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Pink Avalanche Lily (Erythronium Montanum) - Liliaceae

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Kev



Registered: February 2008
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Here's another little gem native to the Pacific NW region. They normally come in white...but sometimes you see them in pink and yellow varieties too.
This specimen is courtesy of our local British Columbia Government House gardens Smile
Here is the white variety for a comparison.
http://kvincentphotography.ca/designerflorals/h3780ead7#h19abd24c
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Kev

Registered: February 2008
Posts: 2,722
Mon April 25, 2011 8:34pm

Please note.
When shooting flowers like this...even at f/22, take the shot from at least 3 feet back from the subject...as this will present with a better (ie: fuller) depth of focus.
IF you get too close (which is tempting because one natully wants more fine-detail)...the DOF diminishes.
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richingr

Registered: October 2010
Posts: 1,459
Mon April 25, 2011 8:40pm

Another great shot.You have some great flowers over there
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Kev

Registered: February 2008
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Mon April 25, 2011 8:55pm

Over there? You mean up there...I'm just visiting Earth from the Proxima Constellation for a while Smile


I'm also very fortunate that I live just 300 metres from BC GOVT House Estate...which has over 6,000 different species of flowers. Plus, my entire neighbourhood is a haven for local flower gardens, etc. It makes shooting all things floral so much easier...simply coz I don't have to go anywhere to see/get them.


When I did travel photography (in the 70's and 80's) I had to get off my duff and actually go travel the world.
Now, I'm just a lazy ass Smile
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Clem

Registered: February 2011
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Mon April 25, 2011 9:24pm

That was great advice, Kev. I always thought I was throwing away detail by not being right on top of the subject. Thanks for that perspective on the DOF. If a flower could have "grace" this one would qualify.
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Kev

Registered: February 2008
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Mon April 25, 2011 9:27pm

Clem, well it's a judgement call.
Obviously one doesn't want to be too far back...otherwise yes, you will loose that detail....However, due to the DOF/distance rule...as one get's closer to a subject the DOF across it becomes thinner....so, if you want to get ALL the flower in focus (especially if it's quite large)...you need to get back somewhat.
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geofflaw
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Registered: December 2007
Posts: 1,398
Tue April 26, 2011 9:06pm

Getting quite good at these flower shots aren't you? Smile
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