Flowers

[alfredo]

I broke out my trusty Sears 50mm 2.0 for these shots. # 2 and 3 used extension tubes.

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[CaliforniaPeggy]

1. These are really beautiful, dear alfredo...

I am afraid I have no idea what extension tubes are used for. Could you explain?

Thanks!

The detail and colors are so fresh and vivid. I am amazed!

[alfredo]

3. Extension tubes explained

http://digital-photography-school.com/extension-tubes-close-up-photography-lesson-2/

[CaliforniaPeggy]

6. Thanks for the link--I have a much better idea now.

[alfredo]

11. They come in handy when you need a fresh approach

[Hoppy]

2. I like the first one.

[alfredo]

4. Thanks

[Shrike47]

5. Lovely. Thank you for posting.

[840high]

7. Lovely.

[glinda]

8. Love the sincerity of the last one particular.

Beautiful.

[mnhtnbb]

9. Lovely!

I am partial to photos with light, shadows, color, shapes, textures...like the first two.
And the last one makes such a contrast!

[alfredo]

13. That was the best capture of that flower head.

Sequential shooting rally ups your chances of success when shooting handheld

[CrispyQ]

10. Very nice!

I love the last one.

[alfredo]

12. I never thought they had transparent flowers

[Solly Mack]

14. Last one I love.

The very lovely bokeh says summer heat.

[alfredo]

15. Thanks it is obvious it has six blades.