Mayapple And Orbs

[Mike Moats]

I've shot the Mayapples for a couple years and have never had one I was happy with. This morning I gave it another try and find these interesting little orbs popping up in the BG. So, if at first you don't succeed try, try again. There was a slight breeze so I had crank up the ISO to freeze the shot.

Fuji S5 Pro, Sigma 180 macro, Tripod, F3.5, ISO 1600

[Gus Cobos]

Nicely done Mike,
I like the soft backlight on the petals and the creamy look of your flower...:)

[Robert O'Toole]

I am with Gus on the soft light and the look. I would run some NR on the BG.

Also I like the entire image except for that small hotspot, but it doesnt ruin it, it just stands out a little.

Robert

[Bob Allen]

Love those pink orbs (buds of another plant?). I'm with Toolie on the NR, though the original image (non-jpeg) may not look so noisy. Would like to see a touch more dof on the foreground stamens.