Flamenco (Sturt’s Desert Pea)

Posted on January 16, 2011 by Journey Photographic

Abstract macro picture of Sturt's Desert Pea, Botanic Gardens, Canberra

Flamenco (Jan 2011)

A Flamenco dancer (or a Sturt’s Desert Pea) swirls its skirts.

My christmas present to myself was a shiny new macro lens (Tamron 90mm). Today I took it for a test drive at the Australian National Botanic Gardens and put it through its paces. Not bad

(You can see more abstract macro pictures on Journey Photographic here)

34 thoughts on “Flamenco (Sturt’s Desert Pea)”

bagnidilucca on January 16, 2011 at 10:58 pm said:

Ole!

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- Journey Photographic on January 16, 2011 at 11:49 pm said:
  
  I’m getting into the mood for my trip to Spain
  
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Marie LC on January 16, 2011 at 11:48 pm said:

Beautiful abstract ! I love the red color.

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- Journey Photographic on January 16, 2011 at 11:49 pm said:
  
  Thanks Marie!
  
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charlene on January 16, 2011 at 11:49 pm said:

Not bad at all!

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- Journey Photographic on January 16, 2011 at 11:57 pm said:
  
  Yeah, it’ll do
  
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Pavan Kaul on January 17, 2011 at 12:19 am said:

Beautiful and very painterly!

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- Journey Photographic on January 17, 2011 at 12:31 am said:
  
  Thanks Pavan!
  
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didier on January 17, 2011 at 12:29 am said:

superbe dance rouge comme un tango…

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- Journey Photographic on January 17, 2011 at 12:33 am said:
  
  Thanks didier
  
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Roberta on January 17, 2011 at 3:17 am said:

Lovely! The lighting on the gorgeous red creates a very moody image. Look forward to more.

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- Journey Photographic on January 17, 2011 at 11:55 pm said:
  
  Thanks Roberta. Now I just have to get out and shoot more …
  
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Theys monochrome. on January 17, 2011 at 4:08 am said:

A very beautiful atmosphere for this beautiful photograph!

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- Journey Photographic on January 17, 2011 at 11:55 pm said:
  
  Thanks Roland.
  
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isathreadsoflife on January 17, 2011 at 7:23 am said:

Beautiful red swirl ! What a great macro !

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- Journey Photographic on January 17, 2011 at 11:55 pm said:
  
  Thank you!
  
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Kala on January 17, 2011 at 1:24 pm said:

Interesting abstract with great color.

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- Journey Photographic on January 17, 2011 at 11:55 pm said:
  
  Thanks Kala.
  
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Monique on January 17, 2011 at 4:04 pm said:

Wow, you’re first attempt came out so great! Love the structure of the feathers and that beautiful warm red color! Lovely abstract!

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- Journey Photographic on January 17, 2011 at 11:56 pm said:
  
  Thanks Monique. I suppose I’m cheating slightly in that I’ve had one attempt at macro before, but this was the first with a dedicated macro lens.
  
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Ginnie on January 17, 2011 at 6:45 pm said:

It would make a great texture, JP. I love it.

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- Journey Photographic on January 17, 2011 at 11:57 pm said:
  
  Thanks Ginnie. And if you want to use it on one of your pictures, feel free!
  
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themichaellamcollection on January 18, 2011 at 1:01 am said:

Abstract and beautiful!! good job JP!

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- Journey Photographic on January 18, 2011 at 11:53 pm said:
  
  Thanks Michael!
  
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Martina Egli on January 18, 2011 at 1:51 am said:

That’s a great abstract! Love the movement in the image and the blue tones complement the reds very well… marvellous!

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- Journey Photographic on January 18, 2011 at 11:53 pm said:
  
  Thanks Martina. I love the tiny hint of blue, I’m glad it works for you as well.
  
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Krystiana on January 18, 2011 at 3:57 am said:

-very nice red………………..piękna gra kolorów;-)

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- Journey Photographic on January 18, 2011 at 11:54 pm said:
  
  Thanks Krystiana!
  
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lisa on January 18, 2011 at 4:35 am said:

Everything about this photograph is just beautiful!!
I absolutely love it.
Congratulations on the new lens. I think you’re going to love it, and I look forward to more photographs taken with it!

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- Journey Photographic on January 18, 2011 at 11:55 pm said:
  
  Thanks Lisa – I look forward to taking more photographs with it to share with you
  
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Marcie on January 19, 2011 at 8:44 am said:

It’s overcast..grey..snowy/rainy. The color in this is like a breath of warm happy fresh air. Gorgeous!

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- Journey Photographic on January 20, 2011 at 12:24 am said:
  
  Glad I could brighten up your day
  
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milkayphoto on January 20, 2011 at 5:35 am said:

Beautifully dramatic. So simple yet…not. Well done!

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- Journey Photographic on January 21, 2011 at 12:19 am said:
  
  Thanks Tracy. Simple yet not… I like that description!
  
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