Stamen

[Kaushik Balakumar]

4 frames stacked using CombineZP. More number of frames would have brought the complete stamen in focus. It was an experiment - am certain there's scope for improvement :)

http://www.pbase.com/bkaushik/image/100758463.jpg

These lovely orchids were in full bloom in the woods adjoining a graveyard (!!!).

Tech details:
Nikon D300 + Nikkor 105mm VR micro + tripod.
f/16, 1/2 secs, ISO800, mirror locked-up (for all 4 frames)

Critiques welcome...

[Bruce Murden]

Kaushik, lovely choice of how much to have in focus. I think if you had too much more of the stamen stems in focus it would have taken away from the great detail in the heads.

[Julie Kenward]

What a truly lovely image, Kaushik. I think it is composed perfectly and the orange color is so rich and luscious! I wouldn't change a thing.

[Ed Vatza]

Orange is my favorite color so I am really enjoying this image. I really like the way the stamens play against the rest of the orange flower. Well done.