Orange mullein (Verbascum phlomoides)

[Adrian David]

Camera Model : NIKON D300
Exposure Time : 1/800 sec
F Number : 8.0
Exposure Program : Aperature Priority
ISO Speed : 400
Exposure Bias Value : 0.0
Max Aperture Value : 5.3
Metering Mode : Multi Segment
Light Source : Auto
Flash : Flash was not fired
Focal Length : 500.0 mm
ColorSpace : -1
Sensing Method : One-chip color area sensor
Lens : Sigma 150-500mm f/5-6,3 OS

[Julie Kenward]

Oh I hope Beth sees this! She did a full sized version a few days ago and I suggested cropping to a macro - this is exactly what I had in mind.

Nice job on the yellows and a lovely DOF. I can't get over how sharp even the little tiny stamen are. Thanks for sharing this!

[Alfred Forns]

Impressive in every way One gorgeous image All I can suggest is for the green bg to reach lower Big congrats !!!

[Christopher Miller]

Like the soft yellows in this. Very nice image, simple but pleasing.

[Mike Moats]

Hey Adrian, this is one of the better comps I've seen of this flower. Good sharp details and good BG.

[Milan V]

One more tele-macro photo. Very nice indeed. Like the soft bg.

[Anita Bower]

I like it. Lovely composition and BG. The flower stands out nicely. Only suggestion is to clean up a few minor dark spots on flowers.

[Adrian David]

Thank you very much for the kind words!

[Beth Goffe]

I did, indeed, see this image, Jules! I do like this crop a lot and the flowers look so delicate. Really nice one!