Cold morning.

[Paul Iddon]

The frost was on the ground and in the bushes this morning when I dragged myself out of my pit at 8am.

Here are a couple after I mustered up enough energy to step out into the chilly morning air...


First is a London's Pride rosette in the back garden:

Created from 2 images stacked using CZ, the focus being on the front edge of the leading leaf in the first image, and then deeper into the florette on the second.

ISO 100, 2.5 seconds and 3.2 seconds @ f/16.

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj268/bilbo_baggins_1/frozen01framed800.jpg


For those who don't know what CZ is look here:

http://www.hadleyweb.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/CZM/Manual/Install.htm





Second image is the Pyracantha berries in the front garden.


ISO 1600 (Yes!!!) @ 1/20sec f/16


http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj268/bilbo_baggins_1/berries02copyframedsmaller.jpg


Slightly cropped to remove a dead and rather ugly berry top right. I didn't remove it beforehand to be sure of not disturbing any ice...



Enjoy.


Paul.

[PiRho]

Nice work Paul. I am glad that you dragged yourself out of bed!
~Z

[Photogirl2007]

These are unusual and beautiful shots Paul.

[Attic]

Nice shots Paul, they look sugar coated ;)

[LordV]

Both lovely shots Paul :)
Little bit of haloing in #1 on the RHS- assume it's a focus stack ?
Brian V.

[Paul Iddon]

Both lovely shots Paul :)
Little bit of haloing in #1 on the RHS- assume it's a focus stack ?
Brian V.

Correct Brian (Grief, you're good!) :)

[johnkermit1]

nice photos, the look crisp, and very well displayed with frame too!
i like the colors in #2

[Paul Iddon]

Thanks John.

Paul.