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[pepper]

I watered my strawberries recently, and a droplet of water splashed off of one flower, and landed on the petals, covered in pollen. And now I can photograph that to show you. OMG.


The plant itself is completely amazing, too. This is the centre of the flower - the stamen, and the... bit that'll become a strawberry. I just had to post this huge.


What I really want to do now is photograph every tiny thing. Everything. Isn't the world awesome?

ETA: Added another picture because I've been staring at it in awe.

Comments

[holdouttrout]

That is unbelievably cool. Just...wow.

[pepper]

Isn't it amazing? Also, mmm, strawberries! :)

[holdouttrout]

Okay, the second photo is also unbelievably cool. :-)

[pepper]

Hee, ta. It's actually way cropped down, because although the camera can take photos this detailed, they need to be poster-size. Sort of macro-but-not.

[sin_after_sin]

Oooooh! *boggles*

[pepper]

I've spent too long on Photoshop - I keep wondering how the world has that good a resolution. Surely it should be pixellated at this level?! :D

[janna_arie]

These are amazing -- I'd be photographing everything, too. So much beauty.

[pepper]

It makes me feel like an ant - but in a good way.

[supplyship]

Damn! Just what camera did you get for your b-day, exactly? That is so awesome. *stares*

[pepper]

A Canon EOS 450D (which is called a Canon Rebel XTi in the US, I think). It is awesome. I've had access to decent cameras before - at college, and my dad's camera - and once I'd used them, I just couldn't love my ordinary digital snaps camera. It just couldn't do what I knew was possible. I've been wanting this one for years. :)

[samantilles]

what was the lens you used for that?? Ive been wanting to purchase a macro lens for a while to get the up close and personal shots! Gorgeous!! I really really like the pollen covered drop!

[pepper]

It was just the kit lens that came with the camera! It's not even a macro lens - that's just cropped down from a much bigger (but still very, very close-up) picture. And it's still a billion miles better than my previous camera! *flails at the wonder that is a good camera*

[l_jade]

AWESOME!!!

what camera did you use ??

[pepper]

Canon EOS 450D, a.k.a. the Rebel XTi (I adore the US name for it). It's just on the edge between amateur and pro, and I love it and want to squish it. I've been saving up for it. :)

[l_jade]

Ah yes... I want that camera too.. my friend has it & her convention pics are awesomest!
Maybe this Chrismast... *wink* LOL!

[nandamai]

Those are just stunning. I love the first one especially.

[pepper]

Thank you! You can't really go wrong with a good camera and some nature.