Poncianna

[Ironwood]

I took these photos when I had my macro rig set up for insects the other day, they were just a distraction at the time and I took the pics halfheartedly, handheld with pop-up flash.
I find them interesting though, and maybe there is potential there somewhere, maybe a tripod could help next time.

[loose cannon]

#3 is a beauty!

Maybe it could do with more room on the right but I'm nitpicking.

#4 has great appeal as well, the stray stamen(?) on left adds to the image, a real eye catcher.

Good stuff.

[Ironwood]

Nitpicking is good.
All are uncropped so I don't have room to move with this lot, but next time I will take a bit more care to compose a bit more thoughtfully.

[Ironwood]

Cheers Mick

[P Plates]

I like them too. I always like images of flowers where the stamen are sharp and the leaves oof. #3 for me. You did these half heartedly and I have often failed miserably when trying to purposely achieve this exact effect

[seaslug]

Good close ups. Did you realise the spider was there when took the shot in #1?

[Ironwood]

I like them too. I always like images of flowers where the stamen are sharp and the leaves oof. #3 for me. You did these half heartedly and I have often failed miserably when trying to purposely achieve this exact effect

I have done a few of these type of shots before, but normally using ambient light and sometimes a tripod, these were taken handheld with diffused pop-up flash, they have a different look to the others I have taken. Though I do remember one previous one that I liked, it was a red Lilly that was backlight by the afternoon sun, if I can find it I will post it also.

Good close ups. Did you realise the spider was there when took the shot in #1?

The spider was a surprise, I only noticed it when I put them up on the computer screen

[eaglem]

Well defined shots

[Phoenix]

Definitely lots of potential here Ironwood.
I agree with others about number 3 being the strongest shot.
Three has lovely repetition with multiple stamens in focus, there are strong leading lines, it's tidy looking and all with those stunning colours.

I bet some of your shots would have had a different focus if you had seen that spider. :-)

[Ironwood]

Cheers Jo. #3 is trending to be the most popular, I have been thinking I should turn it upside down and see if it looks any better. Maybe tonight if I remember.

If I knew the spider was there I definitely would have taken a few more shots