Red

Posted by Laurie (New Jersey, United States) on 7 March 2008 in Plants & Nature and Portfolio.

I have no idea what these are, but they were part of a bouquet that Mark gave me for my birthday last week. I thought they were so cute and pretty I just had to take photos of them.

I've had the flu since Monday night and have been completely out of commission. I am starting to feel better but I still have a brutal cough. I've been trying to stay far away from everyone so that I don't get them sick. Jon has his school musical all this week and weekend as well as the regional orchestra concert on Sunday and I don't want him getting sick especially now.

This photo of the Bucknell Quad is a 2 page feature photo in the Summer 2008 issue of Bucknell Magazine.

Your comments are very much appreciated. I know the time and effort it takes to visit and leave comments and although I don't get to reply to them nearly as often as I like, please know that I do really appreciate them. You are what keeps me going. I make every effort to reply to questions but I may miss one or two and I apologize for that. If you really need me to get an answer to you quickly, the best way is to use the contact form on Am3.

As of July 2008 I have decided to post the same photos here as on Capturethisphotography.com but check the archives for photos not posted here.

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Comments (30)

Jen from Alpharetta, United States

These are so adorable and that red is just incredible!!
Hope you feel better soon Laurie, rest as much as you can!

7 Mar 2008 6:54am

@Jen: Thanks.

I'm all recovered now.

Tim from Bordeaux, France

Fantastic! Simple but amazing

7 Mar 2008 10:28am

@Tim: Thanks.

Stunner from Kingston, Jamaica

I love the brilliant red of these fruits, nice capture Laurie! They look somewhat like pomegranates.

7 Mar 2008 10:30am

@Stunner: Thanks. These are actually very tiny, about the size of my pinky fingernail. I have no idea what they are.

Ana Lúcia from Leiria, Portugal

The red is amazing.

7 Mar 2008 1:17pm

@Ana Lúcia: Thanks.

rem_la from villiers, France

je comprends pas bien l'anglais, mais à priori je te souhaite un bon anniversaire avec, peut etre, un peu de retard .........

7 Mar 2008 2:57pm

@rem_la: Thank you. I had a very nice birthday.

Saeed from Tehran, Iran

very nice shot. Excellent colors

7 Mar 2008 2:59pm

@Saeed: Thanks.

Russ from New Hanover, PA, United States

I have no clue what they are either, but they add a nice splash of bright color to a dull, grey, winter's day. Happy Birthday, Laurie. I hope it was a good one. I hope you're feeling better, too.

7 Mar 2008 3:04pm

@Russ: Thanks. It was a very nice birthday.

standley from brou-sur-chantereine, France

Brilliant capture. I like the shiny red!

7 Mar 2008 5:52pm

@standley: Thanks.

Craiger from Vacaville, California, United States

Wow! Lit with great light!!! Get better soon!

7 Mar 2008 5:59pm

@Craiger: Thanks.

Elisa from Massachusetts, United States

great colors!! hope you're feeling better!

7 Mar 2008 6:46pm

@Elisa: Thanks. I'm all better.

danthro from Suburbia, United States

nice shot. beautiful color. i have no idea what they are either

7 Mar 2008 8:12pm

@danthro: Thanks.

Double KK Photography from West Richland, United States

nice macro

7 Mar 2008 8:29pm

@Double KK Photography: Thanks.

amy from Rocky Mountain House, Canada

VERY nicely done Laurie!! Love that Nikon micro, eh?! Gorgeous red and greens... Get better soon, eh!! So far, knock on wood, I've managed to avoid it. Good luck to Jon!

7 Mar 2008 9:23pm

@amy: Thanks. Yes macros are fun. I'm fully recovered. Jon's school musical and regional concert went well. He stayed healthy for the both and up until last week when he finally fell victim to a very mild case of the flu. He is much better now.

Andrew Gould from Sydney, Australia

The selective lighting, with everything else dropping off into the shadows, serves to heighten the presence of these "red whatever they ares". A beautiful shot, then.

Happy birthday for last week and get well soon!

8 Mar 2008 12:25am

@Andrew Gould: Thanks. I'm all better now.

amarjit from hoshiarpur, India

pic is very gud ... love that pic ... get well soon .. regards

8 Mar 2008 2:24am

@amarjit: Thanks. I am all recovered now.

Ina from Krugersdorp, South Africa

Great one! Like the colors!

8 Mar 2008 10:44am

@Ina: Thanks.

Levine from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Love the very rich colour. Vivid red. Great macro on this just wondering what plant or fruit is that? LOL.

8 Mar 2008 12:05pm

@Levine: Thanks. I honestly don't know what they are but they were pretty in the arrangement.

Jasp from Plymouth, United Kingdom

They look like they are about to burst.

8 Mar 2008 3:43pm

@Jasp: Thanks.

Rebecca from Leicester, United Kingdom

I honestly don't know what these are either, but the piece you have produced here is absolutely first-class, imho. The colour and depth of texture especially hold my gaze! Really hope you will get well soon too. Thank you again for your very kind and true comments at my blog. I appreciate them always.

8 Mar 2008 6:58pm

@Rebecca: Thanks. I am feeling all back to normal now.

Zing from Hamilton, New Zealand

Great close up, lovely colours!

8 Mar 2008 11:03pm

@Zing: Thanks.

PhotoSam from London, United Kingdom

i like 'em, look very rich... your lighting doesn't detract from their quality either...

9 Mar 2008 7:25am

@PhotoSam: Thanks.

Oswegan from Lake Oswego, United States

Very nice detail and treatment.

9 Mar 2008 9:14pm

@Oswegan: Thanks.

ManuelaR from Hainburg, Germany

Fantastic close up!

10 Mar 2008 3:49am

@ManuelaR: Thanks.

MontereyJohn from Salinas, California, United States

I'm back... oh joy, not HIM again :)

I love the light on this. When I try these high contrast situations I usually end up with little nooks and crannies that are blown out. Well done!

10 Mar 2008 9:58am

@MontereyJohn: Thanks. It's good to see you. I've been way behind with everyone too. I think I was just lucky to get the lighting this way...I don't even remember exactly what I did other than use a snoot on my speedlight.