This image was taken with my 105mm macro lens and ALL THREE Kenko extension tubes stacked together (36mm, 20mm and 12mm)... which explains the soft focus and extremely shallow depth of field. If you are unfamiliar with Mahonia, the blossoms are each about the size of a green pea and will soon have bees buzzing about to gather nectar.
If you are unfamiliar with Mahonia, the plant has very stiff leaves with spiny tips (holly leaf shape) which make it hard to get close in to photograph the bees. Every year I try so I'm sure you will see at least one post later in the spring to show this year's attempt at capturing them busy at work.
Oh you lucky women you have spring. That is so amazing. We still have one meter snow and -10 degrees so it takes about two months until spring starts.
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The close-up of the blossom and "Mahonia" sparked my memory, then I put them together: "Mahonia aquifolium", known here as Oregon Grape or Barberry. It grows wild nearly everywhere in this area, but doesn't bloom until early in April here. An old favorite!
ReplyDeleteOh WOW.. Your shot looks amazing..
ReplyDeleteVery cute blooms! Nicely done!
ReplyDeleteIt reminds me of barberry, too. But they bloom with the trilliums in May. Lovely delicate blossoms.
ReplyDeleteYes, Victoria, I AM unfamiliar with Mahonia...but not anymore! This is a perfect pastel palette (PPP) for spring and is so satisfying to see. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous selective focus, composition, and DoF.
ReplyDeleteSpring is still keeping us waiting here Victoria!