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dsc_1972
26th of March 2008 (Wed), 18:29
Been messing about with larger apertures. The bokeh at f/4 using the MPE is amazing.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2418/2364409679_35dd336af2.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/onefivenine/2364409679/)
ISO100, 1/250, f/4, 65mm
racketman
26th of March 2008 (Wed), 19:12
unusual take on a familiar subject.
Bmd-owner
26th of March 2008 (Wed), 19:41
Looks like some weird flying saucer! Nice shot!
Livinthalife
26th of March 2008 (Wed), 19:43
It does seem to be floating!
zarozinia
26th of March 2008 (Wed), 19:52
Wow, that looks amazing.
medic-on-fire
26th of March 2008 (Wed), 20:02
Great shot! Beautiful colors!
Mike4BekA
26th of March 2008 (Wed), 20:11
I like this shot....creative take on the picture.
lance v
26th of March 2008 (Wed), 22:14
i like it:D
Gridlock
26th of March 2008 (Wed), 22:16
no clue what it is, but it is cool :) nice colors and object stands out :)
LordV
27th of March 2008 (Thu), 01:35
Wonderful shot - always good when you can make use of the limited DOF :)
Brian V.
Attic
27th of March 2008 (Thu), 12:11
Looks like a smile :)
dsc_1972
27th of March 2008 (Thu), 17:13
Thanks for the great comments/feedback everyone! :)

@gridlock - it's the pollen covered stamen from a Pink Lily.

Here's a slightly more traditional macro view of one from the same flower head.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3261/2364877352_cf3646a422.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/onefivenine/2364877352/)
ISO100, 1/250, f/11, 65mm
andrew748
27th of March 2008 (Thu), 17:15
wow that is great
TheFishGuy
27th of March 2008 (Thu), 17:18
very cool, love how the colors blend in the background.
Chris
DarrinMB
27th of March 2008 (Thu), 21:54
that is very nice. Well done.