Margaret West
July 2025 - Orangish dandelion
About the Image(s)
This is a large dandelion I found on my walk in our hayfield and I was fortunate to get it home intact.
Shot with my R5 Canon mirrorless camera, Canon 100mm 2.8 macro lens, photo-stacked 11 images put together in Helicon Focus. I used a Fiddle light and set it on orange, very low power (I think 5% or so?) to light it up
10 comments posted
I think this is a striking (mono!) image. Beautifully sharp, well done. Posted: 07/06/2025 20:26:21
Margaret West
Thanks Stuart!
Posted: 07/07/2025 06:02:45
Posted: 07/07/2025 06:02:45
Margaret,
As usual, I love your image. At first glance, when it was displayed on the clipboard with all the other images, I thought it was a shot of fireworks. What do you use to keep your subject in place? I've tried using a devise that is used for creating fishing flies but the opening on the grip os so small. Posted: 07/06/2025 22:44:08
As usual, I love your image. At first glance, when it was displayed on the clipboard with all the other images, I thought it was a shot of fireworks. What do you use to keep your subject in place? I've tried using a devise that is used for creating fishing flies but the opening on the grip os so small. Posted: 07/06/2025 22:44:08
Margaret West
I use an alligator clip that secretaries use to hold paper memos most of the time. This dandelion had a larger stem since it was quite large (for a dandelion) so I used a goose neck holder that they sell on B&H photo which is very flexible. Only the grip won't hold tiny things like one small section of a dandelion head so the alligator clip works better for that. I wish the alligator clip was flexible though. It stands straight up. Posted: 07/07/2025 06:02:21
Margaret, beautiful image. I like the texture and the color very much. You are a magician with lighting! Lots to learn from you Posted: 07/08/2025 22:09:05
Margaret West
Thank you Gloria! Posted: 07/11/2025 00:02:32
This is a great image...it's sharp, great clarity/definition against the background, and I think the color works very well for nice impact against the black background! Posted: 07/10/2025 17:48:40
Margaret West
Thanks Carol! Posted: 07/11/2025 00:02:52
I just love this project of yours with dandelion. there are so many layers and all looks sharp in focus. there is only 1 spike that I want to pluck out at 12:00. the others are all fine going in different directions but the 12:00 is noticeable in a different way. black background is perfect. Posted: 07/13/2025 00:03:03
Margaret West
Oh I see that one at 12:00! Thanks for pointing it out Posted: 07/13/2025 21:01:33