50 Photos 50 Flowers 50mm Series ~ Starting Friday March 13th 2009 ~ Ended May 6th 2009 ~

50 Photos 50 Flowers 50mm Series ~ Starting Friday March 13th 2009 ~ Ended May 6th 2009 ~ http://www.shaznyc.com/Shazs_Site/PhotoGallery/Pages/50_Photos_50_Flowers_50mm_Series__Project_50_Part_1.html This Photo blog is inspired by a trip I took with my sister flowergirl_deb to the Philadelphia Flower Show in early March. I took my Nikon D200 camera and my new Nikon 50mm f/1.4 lens. With the lens being so fast and with it’s tight focus area, I had to change my way of shooting. Looking at my photos after the show I wanted to explore this lens much more. I love the dreamy effect of the photos from this lens. I will be shooting one flower a day for the next 50 days. All the photos will be taken with the Nikon 50mm f/1.4 lens and imported in to Adobe Lightroom, then taken into Adobe Photoshop for cropping. No other Lightroom or Photoshop enhancement is done to any of the photos since my main goal is to learn every thing there is to know about this lens. My goal is to master this lens. This I swear. Wednesday May 6th 2009 ~ Day 50 of 50 ~ “Going With The Wind” ~Aperture Priority Mode, 1/2000 sec, f/2.2, ISO 200, Cropped.~ Today for my final 50 there is only one thing I wanted to shoot that I never got the chance to. And that would be Puffs. Today I saw a group of Puffs and took the opportunity because I knew that before lone they will be “Going With The Wind”. I shot two set. 2 close up and 2 a bit back. I was not sure which one I like best. So I tried them on a duo layout. When I still could not decide, I keep then both for the last of my 50 Photos 50 Flowers 50mm Series... http://www.shaznyc.com/Shazs_Site/PhotoGallery/Pages/50_Photos_50_Flowers_50mm_Series__Project_50_Part_1.html#0 5f679a9a-2f63-425a-bb8d-22c348bdfe35 http://www.shaznyc.com/Shazs_Site/PhotoGallery/Pages/50_Photos_50_Flowers_50mm_Series__Project_50_Part_1_files/Media/Day%2050%20of%20%7E%20Going%20With%20The%20Wind.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.shaznyc.com/Shazs_Site/PhotoGallery/Pages/50_Photos_50_Flowers_50mm_Series__Project_50_Part_1_files/Media/Day%2050%20of%20%7E%20Going%20With%20The%20Wind.jpg?derivative=micro

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<div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_559_168"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-top: 0pt; " class="paragraph_style">Wednesday May 6th 2009 ~ Day 50 of 50 ~ “Going With The Wind”<br/></p><p class="paragraph_style_1">~Aperture Priority Mode, 1/2000 sec, f/2.2, ISO 200, Cropped.~<br/></p><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; " class="paragraph_style_2">Today for my final 50 there is only one thing I wanted to shoot that I never got the chance to. And that would be <span class="style_1">Puffs</span>. Today I saw a group of <span class="style_1">Puffs</span> and took the opportunity because I knew that before lone they will be <span class="style_2">“Going With The Wind”</span>. I shot two set. 2 close up and 2 a bit back. I was not sure which one I like best. So I tried them on a duo layout. When I still could not decide, I keep then both for the last of my <span style="line-height: 18px; " class="style_3">50 Photos 50 Flowers 50mm Series...</span></p></div></div> Tuesday May 5th 2009 ~ Day 49 of 50 ~ “Tears In Wind” ~Aperture Priority Mode, 1/1250 sec, f/2.2, ISO 400, No Cropping.~ I spent about one hour shooting some roses in the rain, and I was rushing for shelter when I sew this Tulip leaning in my path. Just has I was about to step over it, I stopped and took one shot. It is funny that the flowers I spent all that time on, did not pop like the Tulip. I never even noticed the large tear drop with the reflection of the background Tulip in it, on till now. I am glad that I paused for that brief moment, or I would have missed “Tears In Wind”. http://www.shaznyc.com/Shazs_Site/PhotoGallery/Pages/50_Photos_50_Flowers_50mm_Series__Project_50_Part_1.html#1 9c781cf6-731e-45d2-bb14-8a7afa4fd388 http://www.shaznyc.com/Shazs_Site/PhotoGallery/Pages/50_Photos_50_Flowers_50mm_Series__Project_50_Part_1_files/Media/Day%2049%20of%2050%20%7E%20Tears%20In%20Wind.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.shaznyc.com/Shazs_Site/PhotoGallery/Pages/50_Photos_50_Flowers_50mm_Series__Project_50_Part_1_files/Media/Day%2049%20of%2050%20%7E%20Tears%20In%20Wind.jpg?derivative=micro

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<div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_559_168"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-top: 0pt; " class="paragraph_style_3">Tuesday May 5th 2009 ~ Day 49 of 50 ~ “Tears In Wind”<br/></p><p class="paragraph_style_1">~Aperture Priority Mode, 1/1250 sec, f/2.2, ISO 400, No Cropping.~<br/></p><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; " class="paragraph_style_4">I spent about one hour shooting some roses in the rain, and I was rushing for shelter when I sew this <span class="style_1">Tulip</span> leaning in my path. Just has I was about to step over it, I stopped and took one shot. It is funny that the flowers I spent all that time on, did not pop like the <span class="style_1">Tulip</span>. I never even noticed the large tear drop with the reflection of the background Tulip in it, on till now. I am glad that I paused for that brief moment, or I would have missed <span style="line-height: 24px; " class="style_4">“Tears In Wind”.</span></p></div></div> Monday May 4th 2009 ~ Day 48 of 50 ~ “Softly Glowing” ~Aperture Priority Mode, 1/640 sec, f/2.2, ISO 400, No Cropping.~ The rain was spritzing dew like drops, causing these ice pink Tulips to glow in the glimmering light coming from the window beyond. Although I knew it was not safe to shoot in the rain, I could not resist the temptation. I only too two quick shots before tucking my camera away. Out of the two I like this one for it best represents the dewy pastel, “Softly Glowing” Tulips. http://www.shaznyc.com/Shazs_Site/PhotoGallery/Pages/50_Photos_50_Flowers_50mm_Series__Project_50_Part_1.html#2 5fece947-0576-4cba-98e1-483638703550 http://www.shaznyc.com/Shazs_Site/PhotoGallery/Pages/50_Photos_50_Flowers_50mm_Series__Project_50_Part_1_files/Media/Day%2048%20of%2050%20%7E%20Softly%20Glowing.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.shaznyc.com/Shazs_Site/PhotoGallery/Pages/50_Photos_50_Flowers_50mm_Series__Project_50_Part_1_files/Media/Day%2048%20of%2050%20%7E%20Softly%20Glowing.jpg?derivative=micro

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<div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_559_168"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-top: 0pt; " class="paragraph_style_3">Monday May 4th 2009 ~ Day 48 of 50 ~ “Softly Glowing”<br/></p><p class="paragraph_style_1">~Aperture Priority Mode, 1/640 sec, f/2.2, ISO 400, No Cropping.~<br/></p><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; " class="paragraph_style_4">The rain was spritzing dew like drops, causing these ice pink <span class="style_1">Tulips</span> to glow in the glimmering light coming from the window beyond. Although I knew it was not safe to shoot in the rain, I could not resist the temptation. I only too two quick shots before tucking my camera away. Out of the two I like this one for it best represents the dewy pastel,<span style="line-height: 24px; " class="style_4"> “Softly Glowing” </span><span class="style_1">Tulips.</span></p></div></div> Sunday May 3rd 2009 ~ Day 47 of 50 ~ “Heart Echoes In Scarlet” ~Aperture Priority Mode, 1/640 sec, f/2.2, ISO 400, Cropped.~ Not many flower grow on the Camelid Hybrid tree but they are a loud red. I spotted them from across the way. I went over to take a peek of what it is about this scanty bunch. So few and yet so tempting. I only took one shot just to get them out of my mind. It was a shaded spot with many trees casting shadows all over the place. I did not think I would do well there. Has I took the one shot and turn to leave I felt a “Heart Echoes In Scarlet”. http://www.shaznyc.com/Shazs_Site/PhotoGallery/Pages/50_Photos_50_Flowers_50mm_Series__Project_50_Part_1.html#3 1b9f9f8c-9527-4f5e-a435-a47dfce839ca http://www.shaznyc.com/Shazs_Site/PhotoGallery/Pages/50_Photos_50_Flowers_50mm_Series__Project_50_Part_1_files/Media/Day%2047%20of%2050%20%7E%20Heart%20Echoes%20In%20Scarlet.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.shaznyc.com/Shazs_Site/PhotoGallery/Pages/50_Photos_50_Flowers_50mm_Series__Project_50_Part_1_files/Media/Day%2047%20of%2050%20%7E%20Heart%20Echoes%20In%20Scarlet.jpg?derivative=micro

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<div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_559_168"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-top: 0pt; " class="paragraph_style_3">Sunday May 3rd 2009 ~ Day 47 of 50 ~ “Heart Echoes In Scarlet”<br/></p><p class="paragraph_style_1">~Aperture Priority Mode, 1/640 sec, f/2.2, ISO 400, Cropped.~<br/></p><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; " class="paragraph_style_4">Not many flower grow on the <span class="style_1">Camelid Hybrid tree</span> but they are a loud red. I spotted them from across the way. I went over to take a peek of what it is about this scanty bunch. So few and yet so tempting. I only took one shot just to get them out of my mind. It was a shaded spot with many trees casting shadows all over the place. I did not think I would do well there. Has I took the one shot and turn to leave I felt a <span style="line-height: 24px; " class="style_4">“Heart Echoes In Scarlet”.</span></p></div></div> Saturday May 2nd 2009 ~ Day 46 of 50 ~ “Fabulously Fuzzy” ~Aperture Priority Mode, 1/800 sec, f/2.2, ISO 400, Cropped.~ The advantages of growing Ornamental Onion in the flower garden is that it looks “Fabulously Fuzzy” and it is edible. But this is not why I wanted to shoot it. The reason is, it was the Cherry Blossom Festival at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden today and it was crowded. It was difficult to shoot with out some body in the way. This Ornamental Onion was potted, and placed where there were hardly any traffic, and there the light was good. http://www.shaznyc.com/Shazs_Site/PhotoGallery/Pages/50_Photos_50_Flowers_50mm_Series__Project_50_Part_1.html#4 a484df44-e06a-40c9-9558-be2b353265fa http://www.shaznyc.com/Shazs_Site/PhotoGallery/Pages/50_Photos_50_Flowers_50mm_Series__Project_50_Part_1_files/Media/Day%2046%20of%2050%20%7E%20Fabulously%20Fuzzy.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.shaznyc.com/Shazs_Site/PhotoGallery/Pages/50_Photos_50_Flowers_50mm_Series__Project_50_Part_1_files/Media/Day%2046%20of%2050%20%7E%20Fabulously%20Fuzzy.jpg?derivative=micro

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<div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_559_168"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-top: 0pt; " class="paragraph_style_3">Saturday May 2nd 2009 ~ Day 46 of 50 ~ “Fabulously Fuzzy”<br/></p><p class="paragraph_style_1">~Aperture Priority Mode, 1/800 sec, f/2.2, ISO 400, Cropped.~<br/></p><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; " class="paragraph_style_2">The advantages of growing <span class="style_1">Ornamental Onion</span> in the flower garden is that it looks <span style="line-height: 24px; " class="style_4">“Fabulously Fuzzy” </span>and it is edible. But this is not why I wanted to shoot it. The reason is, it was the Cherry Blossom Festival at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden today and it was crowded. It was difficult to shoot with out some body in the way. This <span class="style_1">Ornamental Onion</span> was potted, and placed where there were hardly any traffic, and there the light was good.</p></div></div> Friday May 1st 2009 ~ Day 45 of 50 ~ “Flowerheadz” ~Aperture Priority Mode, 1/1500 sec, f/2.2, ISO 400, No Cropping.~ The Monk’s Hood Cactus sits more to the outer edges of the desert garden where the light is strongest. For this reason I have not gone to that side much. The yellow flowers came in to bloom so fast that I have not notice it on till today. And only because a young lady was sitting on the ground sketching it that draw my attention to it. Lucky for me today was a cloudy day and I was not bothered by the bright sun light that usually dominate the side. http://www.shaznyc.com/Shazs_Site/PhotoGallery/Pages/50_Photos_50_Flowers_50mm_Series__Project_50_Part_1.html#5 8b795794-2e83-4d70-8bea-ac48a80b82a1 http://www.shaznyc.com/Shazs_Site/PhotoGallery/Pages/50_Photos_50_Flowers_50mm_Series__Project_50_Part_1_files/Media/Day%2045%20of%2050%20%7E%20Flowerheadz.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.shaznyc.com/Shazs_Site/PhotoGallery/Pages/50_Photos_50_Flowers_50mm_Series__Project_50_Part_1_files/Media/Day%2045%20of%2050%20%7E%20Flowerheadz.jpg?derivative=micro

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<div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_559_168"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-top: 0pt; " class="paragraph_style">Friday May 1st 2009 ~ Day 45 of 50 ~ “Flowerheadz”<br/></p><p class="paragraph_style_1">~Aperture Priority Mode, 1/1500 sec, f/2.2, ISO 400, No Cropping.~<br/></p><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; " class="paragraph_style_4"><span class="style_1">The Monk’s Hood Cactus</span> sits more to the outer edges of the desert garden where the light is strongest. For this reason I have not gone to that side much. The yellow flowers came in to bloom so fast that I have not notice it on till today. And only because a young lady was sitting on the ground sketching it that draw my attention to it. Lucky for me today was a cloudy day and I was not bothered by the bright sun light that usually dominate the side.</p></div></div> Thursday April 30th 2009 ~ Day 44 of 50 ~ “Spikes Of White” ~Aperture Priority Mode, 1/1600 sec, f/2.2, ISO 400, Cropped.~ The Witch Alder is one of those shrubs that get attention only because it sits on the out side entrance of the Garden. The flowers are lovely "Spikes Of Whit", spidery and fragrant. But no, this did not capture my attention. Instead, it was the dark green leaves with deep carvings that gives it my undivided attention. I moved in closer to examine its leave and I thought I will give it a shot or two. I took ten shots, may be twelve. http://www.shaznyc.com/Shazs_Site/PhotoGallery/Pages/50_Photos_50_Flowers_50mm_Series__Project_50_Part_1.html#6 fb46115a-bb3c-441d-ae0c-250585563786 http://www.shaznyc.com/Shazs_Site/PhotoGallery/Pages/50_Photos_50_Flowers_50mm_Series__Project_50_Part_1_files/Media/Day%2044%20of%2050%20%7E%20Spikes%20Of%20White.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.shaznyc.com/Shazs_Site/PhotoGallery/Pages/50_Photos_50_Flowers_50mm_Series__Project_50_Part_1_files/Media/Day%2044%20of%2050%20%7E%20Spikes%20Of%20White.jpg?derivative=micro

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<div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_559_168"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-top: 0pt; " class="paragraph_style">Thursday April 30th 2009 ~ Day 44 of 50 ~ “Spikes Of White”<br/></p><p class="paragraph_style_1">~Aperture Priority Mode, 1/1600 sec, f/2.2, ISO 400, Cropped.~<br/></p><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; " class="paragraph_style_5">Th<span class="style_5">e </span><span class="style_1">Witch Alder</span><span class="style_5"> is one of those shrubs that get attention only because it sits on the out side entrance of the Garden. The flowers are lovely "</span><span class="style_2">Spikes Of Whit</span><span class="style_5">", spidery and fragrant. But no, this did not capture my attention. Instead, it was the dark green leaves with deep carvings that gives it my undivided attention. I moved in closer to examine its leave and I thought I will give it a shot or two. I took ten shots, may be twelve. </span></p></div></div> Wednesday April 29th 2009 ~ Day 43 of 50 ~ “Flourishing In The Shade” ~Aperture Priority Mode, 1/150 sec, f/8.0, ISO 400, Cropped.~ The Rhododendron are cover by a cluster of larger trees, making that section very shady. But the lack of direct sun light does not stop the Rhododendron from drawing my attention. From a distance I see them “Flourishing In The Shade”. http://www.shaznyc.com/Shazs_Site/PhotoGallery/Pages/50_Photos_50_Flowers_50mm_Series__Project_50_Part_1.html#7 867d8c10-092e-4daa-809a-becd43de1edf http://www.shaznyc.com/Shazs_Site/PhotoGallery/Pages/50_Photos_50_Flowers_50mm_Series__Project_50_Part_1_files/Media/Day%2043%20of%2050%20%7E%20Flourishing%20In%20The%20Shade.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.shaznyc.com/Shazs_Site/PhotoGallery/Pages/50_Photos_50_Flowers_50mm_Series__Project_50_Part_1_files/Media/Day%2043%20of%2050%20%7E%20Flourishing%20In%20The%20Shade.jpg?derivative=micro

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<div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_559_168"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-top: 0pt; " class="paragraph_style">Wednesday April 29th 2009 ~ Day 43 of 50 ~ “Flourishing In The Shade”<br/></p><p class="paragraph_style_1">~Aperture Priority Mode, 1/150 sec, f/8.0, ISO 400, Cropped.~<br/></p><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; " class="paragraph_style_6">The <span class="style_1">Rhododendron </span>are cover by a cluster of larger trees, making that section very shady. But the lack of direct sun light does not stop the <span class="style_1">Rhododendron</span> from drawing my attention<span class="style_1">. </span>From a distance I see them<span class="style_1"> </span><span class="style_2">“Flourishing In The Shade”. </span></p></div></div> Tuesday April 28th 2009 ~ Day 42 of 50 ~ “Hot Healthy Wildness” ~Aperture Priority, Gorillapod, Shutter Release, 1/400 sec, f/3.2, ISO 400, Cropped.~ My niece pointed out todays flower. I spent about 1/2 hour in the heat shooting it. I couldn't tell her it's a wild flower and I will have to kill it when I'm done shooting it. I buy Dandelion leaves quite often to juice in my vegetable juice blends. But seeing them in my garden is a nuisance. Although the hot gold flowers are lovely, I still see the Dandelion as a “Hot Healthy Wildness”. Today I gave the Dandelion its glory but come this weekend, I will have to say goodbye. http://www.shaznyc.com/Shazs_Site/PhotoGallery/Pages/50_Photos_50_Flowers_50mm_Series__Project_50_Part_1.html#8 65fdf7ed-dd87-401d-b166-cc2512e00067 http://www.shaznyc.com/Shazs_Site/PhotoGallery/Pages/50_Photos_50_Flowers_50mm_Series__Project_50_Part_1_files/Media/Day%2042%20of%2050%20%7E%20Healthy%20Wildness.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.shaznyc.com/Shazs_Site/PhotoGallery/Pages/50_Photos_50_Flowers_50mm_Series__Project_50_Part_1_files/Media/Day%2042%20of%2050%20%7E%20Healthy%20Wildness.jpg?derivative=micro

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<div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_559_168"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-top: 0pt; " class="paragraph_style">Tuesday April 28th 2009 ~ Day 42 of 50 ~ “Hot Healthy Wildness”<br/></p><p class="paragraph_style_1">~Aperture Priority, Gorillapod, Shutter Release, 1/400 sec, f/3.2, ISO 400, Cropped.~<br/></p><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; " class="paragraph_style_7">My niece pointed out todays flower. I spent about 1/2 hour in the heat shooting it. I couldn't tell her it's  a wild flower and I will have to kill it when I'm done shooting it. I buy <span class="style_1">Dandelion</span> leaves quite often to juice in my vegetable juice blends. But seeing them in my garden is a nuisance. Although the hot gold flowers are lovely, I still see the <span class="style_1">Dandelion </span>as a <span class="style_2">“Hot Healthy Wildness”</span>. Today I gave the <span class="style_1">Dandelion </span>its glory but come this weekend, I will have to say goodbye.</p></div></div> Monday April 27th ~ Day 41 of 50 ~ “Blue Bells” ~Aperture Priority, Gorillapod, Shutter Release, 1/90 sec, f/5.6, ISO 400, Cropped.~ Todays Grape Hyacinth was shot in the front yard. I had to set up my Gorillapod so as not to rest my camera on the sandy ground. I also used my Shutter Remote Cable Release attached to my camera to made it convenient for me to move out of the way so as not to cast a shadow. http://www.shaznyc.com/Shazs_Site/PhotoGallery/Pages/50_Photos_50_Flowers_50mm_Series__Project_50_Part_1.html#9 5296bf08-b2cf-4396-9352-36801cf75c0b http://www.shaznyc.com/Shazs_Site/PhotoGallery/Pages/50_Photos_50_Flowers_50mm_Series__Project_50_Part_1_files/Media/Day%2041%20of%2050%20%7E%20Blue%20Bells.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.shaznyc.com/Shazs_Site/PhotoGallery/Pages/50_Photos_50_Flowers_50mm_Series__Project_50_Part_1_files/Media/Day%2041%20of%2050%20%7E%20Blue%20Bells.jpg?derivative=micro

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<div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_559_168"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-top: 0pt; " class="paragraph_style_3">Monday April 27th ~ Day 41 of 50 ~ “Blue Bells”<br/></p><p class="paragraph_style_1">~Aperture Priority, Gorillapod, Shutter Release, 1/90 sec, f/5.6, ISO 400, Cropped.~<br/></p><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; " class="paragraph_style_4">Todays <span class="style_1">Grape Hyacinth</span> was shot in the front yard. I had to set up my Gorillapod so as not to rest my camera on the sandy ground. I also used my <span class="style_6">Shutter Remote Cable Release </span>attached to my camera to made it convenient for me to move out of the way so as not to cast a shadow. </p></div></div> Sunday April 26th 2009 ~ Day 40 of 50 ~ “Fictitious” ~Aperture Priority Mode, 1/250 sec, f/8.0, ISO 400, Cropped.~ This AQUILEGIA COLUMBINE 'Biedermeier' was taken out front this afternoon. I had so much fun shooting the flowers. Funny thing though, the one I shot by accident is the one I like the best. For todays flower I was shooting another flower when I saw this one. And before I knew it, I started shooting not realizing my shadow was in the way. I was lucky I guess, because my shadow provided the right amount of filter to give this flower its details. http://www.shaznyc.com/Shazs_Site/PhotoGallery/Pages/50_Photos_50_Flowers_50mm_Series__Project_50_Part_1.html#10 390fd848-46cc-4e09-97cb-afcf5fee0607 http://www.shaznyc.com/Shazs_Site/PhotoGallery/Pages/50_Photos_50_Flowers_50mm_Series__Project_50_Part_1_files/Media/Day%2040%20of%2050%20%7E%20Fictitious.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.shaznyc.com/Shazs_Site/PhotoGallery/Pages/50_Photos_50_Flowers_50mm_Series__Project_50_Part_1_files/Media/Day%2040%20of%2050%20%7E%20Fictitious.jpg?derivative=micro

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<div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_559_168"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-top: 0pt; " class="paragraph_style_8">Sunday April 26th 2009 ~ Day 40 of 50 ~ “Fictitious”<br/></p><p class="paragraph_style_1">~Aperture Priority Mode, 1/250 sec, f/8.0, ISO 400, Cropped.~<br/></p><p class="paragraph_style_9"><span style="line-height: 19px; " class="style_7">This AQUILEGIA COLUMBINE 'Biedermeier</span><span style="line-height: 19px; " class="style_8">' was taken out front this afternoon. I had so much fun shooting the flowers. Funny thing though, the one I shot by accident is the one I like the best. For todays flower I was shooting another flower when I saw this one. And before I knew it, I started shooting not realizing my shadow was in the way. I was lucky I guess, because my shadow provided the right amount of filter to give this flower its details.<br/></span></p></div></div> Saturday April 25th 2009 ~ Day 39 of 50 ~ “Soundless Bells” ~Aperture Priority Mode, 1/1250 sec, f/5.6, ISO 800, Cropped.~ The Japanese Flowering Cherry seems to bloom on the shady side of this tree, making it difficult to get a verdant shot. There were other flowers on this tree that I could have shot with a bit more light, but I had time on my hand, and was up for the challenge. For this flower I switched the White Balance from Auto to Shade, and that seems to give this flower the pop it needed. http://www.shaznyc.com/Shazs_Site/PhotoGallery/Pages/50_Photos_50_Flowers_50mm_Series__Project_50_Part_1.html#11 14b312cb-3302-47c3-95f1-67276c3d32eb http://www.shaznyc.com/Shazs_Site/PhotoGallery/Pages/50_Photos_50_Flowers_50mm_Series__Project_50_Part_1_files/Media/Day%2039%20of%2050%20%7E%20Soundless%20Bells.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.shaznyc.com/Shazs_Site/PhotoGallery/Pages/50_Photos_50_Flowers_50mm_Series__Project_50_Part_1_files/Media/Day%2039%20of%2050%20%7E%20Soundless%20Bells.jpg?derivative=micro

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<div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_559_168"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-top: 0pt; " class="paragraph_style_3">Saturday April 25th 2009 ~ Day 39 of 50 ~ “Soundless Bells”<br/></p><p class="paragraph_style_1">~Aperture Priority Mode, 1/1250 sec, f/5.6, ISO 800, Cropped.~<br/></p><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; " class="paragraph_style_4"><span class="style_1">The Japanese Flowering Cherry</span> seems to bloom on the shady side of this tree, making it difficult to get a verdant shot. There were other flowers on this tree that I could have shot with a bit more light, but I had time on my hand, and was up for the challenge. For this flower I switched the <span class="style_6">White Balance</span> from <span class="style_6">Auto</span> to <span class="style_6">Shade</span>, and that seems to give this flower the pop it needed.</p></div></div> Friday April 24th 2009 ~ Day 38 of 50 ~ “Southern Bloom” ~Aperture Priority Mode, 1/800 sec, f/5.6, ISO 800, No Cropping.~ The Magnolia ‘Elizabeth’ sits in the center of a cluster of trees. Which cast some nice shadows on the flowers. I open up the Aperture to f/5.6 because I wanted to get a close up and a camera crop. I also shot some closer ones where the flower is cropped and the petals are cut off, but I chose this shot because of the angle. http://www.shaznyc.com/Shazs_Site/PhotoGallery/Pages/50_Photos_50_Flowers_50mm_Series__Project_50_Part_1.html#12 f0baf58d-9596-4ec3-9049-58e1ef16e2ed http://www.shaznyc.com/Shazs_Site/PhotoGallery/Pages/50_Photos_50_Flowers_50mm_Series__Project_50_Part_1_files/Media/Day%2038%20of%2050%20%7E%20Southern%20Bloom.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.shaznyc.com/Shazs_Site/PhotoGallery/Pages/50_Photos_50_Flowers_50mm_Series__Project_50_Part_1_files/Media/Day%2038%20of%2050%20%7E%20Southern%20Bloom.jpg?derivative=micro

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<div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_559_168"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-top: 0pt; " class="paragraph_style_8">Friday April 24th 2009 ~ Day 38 of 50 ~ “Southern Bloom”<br/></p><p class="paragraph_style_1">~Aperture Priority Mode, 1/800 sec, f/5.6, ISO 800, No Cropping.~<br/></p><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; " class="paragraph_style_4"><span class="style_1">The Magnolia ‘Elizabeth</span>’ sits in the center of a cluster of trees. Which cast some nice shadows on the flowers. I open up the Aperture to f/5.6 because I wanted  to get a close up and a camera crop. I also shot some closer ones where the flower is cropped and the petals are cut off, but I chose this shot because of the angle.</p></div></div> Thursday April 23rd 2009 ~ Day 37 of 50 ~ “Ticklish Blues” ~Aperture Priority Mode, Hand held 1/250 sec, f/5.6, ISO 400, Cropped.~ Todays flower was 7 feet tall including the stem. The flower itself was about 18 inches with a deep curve. For this shot I am holding the camera above my head and shooting wildly. Choosing different angles was limited due to the fact that this flower was standing behind a large boulder rock and a fence. But I was determine to photograph this flower because it reminded me of something. And that’s all I’m going to say about that. http://www.shaznyc.com/Shazs_Site/PhotoGallery/Pages/50_Photos_50_Flowers_50mm_Series__Project_50_Part_1.html#13 385f0df1-7c08-4c37-afc0-06c29e099db2 http://www.shaznyc.com/Shazs_Site/PhotoGallery/Pages/50_Photos_50_Flowers_50mm_Series__Project_50_Part_1_files/Media/Day%2037%20of%2050%20%7E%20Ticklish%20Blues.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.shaznyc.com/Shazs_Site/PhotoGallery/Pages/50_Photos_50_Flowers_50mm_Series__Project_50_Part_1_files/Media/Day%2037%20of%2050%20%7E%20Ticklish%20Blues.jpg?derivative=micro

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<div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_559_168"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-top: 0pt; " class="paragraph_style">Thursday April 23rd 2009 ~ Day 37 of 50 ~ “Ticklish Blues”<br/></p><p class="paragraph_style_1">~Aperture Priority Mode, Hand held 1/250 sec, f/5.6, ISO 400, Cropped.~<br/></p><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; " class="paragraph_style_4">Todays flower was 7 feet tall including the stem. The flower itself was about 18 inches with  a deep curve. For this shot I am holding the camera above my head and shooting wildly. Choosing different angles was limited due to the fact that this flower was standing behind a large boulder rock and a fence. But I was determine to photograph this flower because it reminded me of something. And that’s all I’m going to say about that.</p></div></div> Wednesday April 22nd. 2009 ~ Day 36 of 50 ~ “Lily Of The Night” ~Aperture Priority Mode, 1/40 sec, f/1.4, ISO 800, iPhone Flashlight App, Cropped.~ Well I think if I have one chance of getting away with laziness, I have used it up on todays flower. Too lazy to set up a tripod and lighting I held the camera in my right hand and my iPhone in the left hand to shoot this photo. I use the iPhone Flashlight App and a slow shutter speed. The light in the next room was on, so I was getting a little bit of light. The iPhone worked has a fill light and picking up more details in the Lily. http://www.shaznyc.com/Shazs_Site/PhotoGallery/Pages/50_Photos_50_Flowers_50mm_Series__Project_50_Part_1.html#14 f81491b3-c6b0-4a4d-9b17-c06b6bca700a http://www.shaznyc.com/Shazs_Site/PhotoGallery/Pages/50_Photos_50_Flowers_50mm_Series__Project_50_Part_1_files/Media/Doy%2036%20of%2050%20%7E%20Lily%20Of%20The%20Night.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.shaznyc.com/Shazs_Site/PhotoGallery/Pages/50_Photos_50_Flowers_50mm_Series__Project_50_Part_1_files/Media/Doy%2036%20of%2050%20%7E%20Lily%20Of%20The%20Night.jpg?derivative=micro

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<div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_559_168"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-top: 0pt; " class="paragraph_style">Wednesday April 22nd. 2009 ~ Day 36 of 50 ~ “Lily Of The Night”<span class="style_5"> </span><span class="style_1">~Aperture Priority Mode, 1/40 sec, f/1.4, ISO 800, iPhone Flashlight App, Cropped.~</span><span class="style_5"><br/></span></p><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; " class="paragraph_style"><span class="style_5">Well I think if I have one chance of getting away with laziness, I have used it up on todays flower. Too lazy to set up a tripod and lighting I held the camera in my right hand and my iPhone in the left hand to shoot this photo. I use the iPhone Flashlight App and a slow shutter speed. The light in the next room was on, so I was getting a little bit of light. The iPhone worked has a fill light and picking up more details in the </span><span class="style_1">Lily</span><span class="style_5">.</span></p></div></div> Tuesday April 21st 2009 ~ Day 35 of 50 ~ “A Kwanza Cherry Tree” ~Aperture Priority Mode, 1/8000 sec, f/2.2, ISO 800, No Flash, No Cropping.~ Todays flower is a “A Kwanza Cherry Tree” growing in flowergirl_deb’s yard. The colour was so vibrant, I was hoping I would capture the same liveliness of it. I must have taken between 12 to 15 shoots before I could get one that did not requirer photoshop. http://www.shaznyc.com/Shazs_Site/PhotoGallery/Pages/50_Photos_50_Flowers_50mm_Series__Project_50_Part_1.html#15 d8e5aff7-9855-4890-87c4-a72cf5acb5f6 http://www.shaznyc.com/Shazs_Site/PhotoGallery/Pages/50_Photos_50_Flowers_50mm_Series__Project_50_Part_1_files/Media/%20Day%2035%20of%2050%20%7E%20A%20Kwanza%20Cherry%20Tree.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.shaznyc.com/Shazs_Site/PhotoGallery/Pages/50_Photos_50_Flowers_50mm_Series__Project_50_Part_1_files/Media/%20Day%2035%20of%2050%20%7E%20A%20Kwanza%20Cherry%20Tree.jpg?derivative=micro

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<div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_559_168"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-top: 0pt; " class="paragraph_style"> Tuesday April 21st 2009 ~ Day 35 of 50 ~ “A Kwanza Cherry Tree”<br/></p><p class="paragraph_style_4">~Aperture Priority Mode, 1/8000 sec, f/2.2, ISO 800, No Flash, No Cropping.~<br/></p><p class="paragraph_style_4">Todays flower is a <span class="style_2">“A Kwanza Cherry Tree” </span>growing in flowergirl_deb’s yard.<br/></p><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; " class="paragraph_style_4">The  colour was so vibrant, I was hoping I would capture the same liveliness of it. I must have taken between 12 to 15 shoots before I could get one that did not requirer photoshop.</p></div></div> Friday 17th 2009 ~ Day 34 of 50 ~ “Defeated By The Rain” ~Aperture Priority Mode, 1/40 sec, f/5.6, ISO 200, No Flash, No Cropping.~ This Holland Tulip was shot near the Buckingham Palace. It rained all day today, none stop. I could only take my camera out for only a short while. I settled on some Tulips that expressed the way I felt. I was not able to get good shots because I was “Defeated By The Rain”. http://www.shaznyc.com/Shazs_Site/PhotoGallery/Pages/50_Photos_50_Flowers_50mm_Series__Project_50_Part_1.html#16 d1d52481-bc99-4f18-8bcb-977486cbbf2b http://www.shaznyc.com/Shazs_Site/PhotoGallery/Pages/50_Photos_50_Flowers_50mm_Series__Project_50_Part_1_files/Media/Day%2034%20of%2050%20%7E%20Defeated%20By%20The%20Rain.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.shaznyc.com/Shazs_Site/PhotoGallery/Pages/50_Photos_50_Flowers_50mm_Series__Project_50_Part_1_files/Media/Day%2034%20of%2050%20%7E%20Defeated%20By%20The%20Rain.jpg?derivative=micro

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<div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_559_168"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-top: 0pt; " class="paragraph_style">Friday 17th 2009 ~ Day 34 of 50 ~ “Defeated By The Rain”<br/></p><p class="paragraph_style_4">~Aperture Priority Mode, 1/40 sec, f/5.6, ISO 200, No Flash, No Cropping.~<br/></p><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; " class="paragraph_style_4">This Holland Tulip was shot near the Buckingham Palace. It rained all day today, none stop. I could only take my camera out for only a short while. I settled on some Tulips that expressed the way I felt. I was not able to get good shots because I was <span class="style_2">“Defeated By The Rain”.</span></p></div></div> Tuesday 14th 2009 ~ Day 33 of 50 ~ “Gold Of April's Sun” ~Aperture Priority Mode, 1/1640 sec, f/2.2, ISO 200, No Flash, No Cropping.~ I like the way the Daffodils ring in the summer every year. But this spring it seems colder than ever and summer may never get here. Still the Daffodils came with its “Gold Of April's Sun” to give me a bit of hope. These Daffodils kept bouncing around because it was so windy this morning. Still I insist on shooting this threesome. Since I knew they won’t be sharp any way I decided to move in for a closer crop. I was but a few inches a way. http://www.shaznyc.com/Shazs_Site/PhotoGallery/Pages/50_Photos_50_Flowers_50mm_Series__Project_50_Part_1.html#17 0725a00f-b5f6-49ff-8bb8-bcd4dd728161 http://www.shaznyc.com/Shazs_Site/PhotoGallery/Pages/50_Photos_50_Flowers_50mm_Series__Project_50_Part_1_files/Media/Day%2033%20of%2050%20%7E%20Gold%20Of%20April%27s%20Sun.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.shaznyc.com/Shazs_Site/PhotoGallery/Pages/50_Photos_50_Flowers_50mm_Series__Project_50_Part_1_files/Media/Day%2033%20of%2050%20%7E%20Gold%20Of%20April%27s%20Sun.jpg?derivative=micro

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<div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_559_168"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-top: 0pt; " class="paragraph_style">Tuesday 14th 2009 ~ Day 33 of 50 ~ “Gold Of April's Sun”<br/></p><p class="paragraph_style_4">~Aperture Priority Mode, 1/1640 sec, f/2.2, ISO 200, No Flash, No Cropping.~<br/></p><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; " class="paragraph_style_4">I like the way the Daffodils ring in the summer every year. But this spring it seems colder than ever and summer may never get here. Still the Daffodils came with its <span class="style_2">“Gold Of April's Sun” </span>to give me a bit of hope. These Daffodils kept bouncing around because it was so windy this morning. Still I insist on shooting this threesome. Since I knew they won’t be sharp any way I decided to move in for a closer crop. I was but a few inches a way.</p></div></div> Monday April 13th 2009 ~ Day 32 of 50 ~ “Swamped In White” ~Aperture Priority Mode, 1/1500 sec, f/1.4, ISO 200, No Flash, Cropped.~ Almost like wile flower these tiny flowers were popping up one by one all over in the swamp. Before I know it the whole area was “Swamped In White”. Desperate to shoot a close up with my 50mm I took the chance of loosing some details. But I had to get close any way since these flowers were so small. This small group was shot from about 8 inches. I also cropped a small amount of the image. http://www.shaznyc.com/Shazs_Site/PhotoGallery/Pages/50_Photos_50_Flowers_50mm_Series__Project_50_Part_1.html#18 6a61ff7c-dbe6-4e4a-adc2-f5e18a3e76ea http://www.shaznyc.com/Shazs_Site/PhotoGallery/Pages/50_Photos_50_Flowers_50mm_Series__Project_50_Part_1_files/Media/Day%2032%20of%2050%20%7E%20Swamped%20In%20White.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.shaznyc.com/Shazs_Site/PhotoGallery/Pages/50_Photos_50_Flowers_50mm_Series__Project_50_Part_1_files/Media/Day%2032%20of%2050%20%7E%20Swamped%20In%20White.jpg?derivative=micro

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<div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_559_168"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-top: 0pt; " class="paragraph_style">Monday April 13th 2009 ~ Day 32 of 50 ~ “Swamped In White”<br/></p><p class="paragraph_style_4">~Aperture Priority Mode, 1/1500 sec, f/1.4, ISO 200, No Flash, Cropped.~<br/></p><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; " class="paragraph_style_4">Almost like wile flower these tiny flowers were popping up one by one all over in the swamp. Before I know it the whole area was<span class="style_2"> “Swamped In White”. </span>Desperate to shoot a close up with my 50mm I took the chance of loosing some details. But I had to get close any way since these flowers were so small. This small group was shot from about 8 inches. I also cropped a small amount of the image.</p></div></div> Sunday April 12th 2009 ~ Day 31 of 50 ~ “The Flame Flickers” ~Aperture Priority Mode, 1/400 sec, f/2.2, ISO 200, No Flash, Cropped.~ It must have been the way the sun light hit the Cardiral’s Guard that make it like a flickering flame. This is what drew me to this corner of the tropical garden today. But then I had to deal with the issue of blown out areas in the back ground. By moving the stem of this Cardiral’s Guard to one side, I was able to avoid some of the blown out areas. Then I cropped out the rest. http://www.shaznyc.com/Shazs_Site/PhotoGallery/Pages/50_Photos_50_Flowers_50mm_Series__Project_50_Part_1.html#19 909a0520-4dc3-42da-a4fb-b519416ab885 http://www.shaznyc.com/Shazs_Site/PhotoGallery/Pages/50_Photos_50_Flowers_50mm_Series__Project_50_Part_1_files/Media/Day%2031%20of%2050%20%7E%20The%20Flame%20Flickers.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.shaznyc.com/Shazs_Site/PhotoGallery/Pages/50_Photos_50_Flowers_50mm_Series__Project_50_Part_1_files/Media/Day%2031%20of%2050%20%7E%20The%20Flame%20Flickers.jpg?derivative=micro

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<div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_559_168"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-top: 0pt; " class="paragraph_style">Sunday April 12th 2009 ~ Day 31 of 50 ~ “The Flame Flickers”<br/></p><p class="paragraph_style_4">~Aperture Priority Mode, 1/400 sec, f/2.2, ISO 200, No Flash, Cropped.~<br/></p><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; " class="paragraph_style_4">It must have been the way the sun light hit the Cardiral’s Guard that make it like a flickering flame. This is what drew me to this corner of the tropical garden today. But then I had  to deal with the issue of blown out areas in the back ground. By moving the stem of this Cardiral’s Guard to one side, I was able to avoid some of the blown out areas. Then I cropped out the rest.</p></div></div> Saturday April 11th 2009 ~ Day 30 of 50 ~ “First Sign Of Colour” ~Aperture Priority Mode, 1/320 sec, f/1.4, ISO 200, No Flash, Cropped.~ “First Sign Of Colour” in my front yard is a delight for me today. This saved me the trouble of going out in the rain and getting on the train to the Brooklyn Botanic Garden. I actually don’t remember planting this only one Hyacinth, and it is not the same colour of my neighbors Hyacinths, so I know it didn’t come from her. So I take the credit and I was proud to shoot many shots of my Hyacinth. http://www.shaznyc.com/Shazs_Site/PhotoGallery/Pages/50_Photos_50_Flowers_50mm_Series__Project_50_Part_1.html#20 3a9ca6dc-73dd-4aca-99db-a0921474957c http://www.shaznyc.com/Shazs_Site/PhotoGallery/Pages/50_Photos_50_Flowers_50mm_Series__Project_50_Part_1_files/Media/Day%2030%20of%2050%20%7E%20First%20Sign%20Of%20Colour.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.shaznyc.com/Shazs_Site/PhotoGallery/Pages/50_Photos_50_Flowers_50mm_Series__Project_50_Part_1_files/Media/Day%2030%20of%2050%20%7E%20First%20Sign%20Of%20Colour.jpg?derivative=micro

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<div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_559_168"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-top: 0pt; " class="paragraph_style">Saturday April 11th 2009 ~ Day 30 of 50 ~ “First Sign Of Colour”<br/></p><p class="paragraph_style_4">~Aperture Priority Mode, 1/320 sec, f/1.4, ISO 200, No Flash, Cropped.~<br/></p><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; " class="paragraph_style">“First Sign Of Colour” <span class="style_5">in my front yard is a delight for me today. This saved me the trouble of going out in the rain and getting on the train to the Brooklyn Botanic Garden. I actually don’t remember planting this only one Hyacinth, and it is not the same colour of  my neighbors Hyacinths, so I know it didn’t come from her. So I take the credit and I was proud to shoot many shots of my Hyacinth.</span></p></div></div> Friday April 10th 2009 ~ Day 29 of 50 ~ “Invading Gently” ~Aperture Priority Mode, 1/180 sec, f/2.2, ISO 200, No Flash, Cropped.~ As I was coming back from my run this morning I was greeted by the Hyacinth flowers in my neighbors front yard. The fragrance drifted over to my yard almost like it was “Invading Gently”. But invading in a good way. So of course I had to nun and fetch my camera and hence todays flower. http://www.shaznyc.com/Shazs_Site/PhotoGallery/Pages/50_Photos_50_Flowers_50mm_Series__Project_50_Part_1.html#21 a4e1a941-205d-424b-8b00-c590b5dc8c15 http://www.shaznyc.com/Shazs_Site/PhotoGallery/Pages/50_Photos_50_Flowers_50mm_Series__Project_50_Part_1_files/Media/Day%2029%20of%2050%20%7E%20Invading%20Gently.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.shaznyc.com/Shazs_Site/PhotoGallery/Pages/50_Photos_50_Flowers_50mm_Series__Project_50_Part_1_files/Media/Day%2029%20of%2050%20%7E%20Invading%20Gently.jpg?derivative=micro

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<div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_559_168"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-top: 0pt; " class="paragraph_style">Friday April 10th 2009 ~ Day 29 of 50 ~ “Invading Gently”<br/></p><p class="paragraph_style_4">~Aperture Priority Mode, 1/180 sec, f/2.2, ISO 200, No Flash, Cropped.~<br/></p><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; " class="paragraph_style_4">As I was coming back from my run this morning I was greeted by the Hyacinth flowers in my neighbors front yard. The fragrance drifted over to my yard almost like it was <span class="style_2">“Invading Gently”.</span> But invading in a good way. So of course I had to nun and fetch my camera and hence todays flower.</p></div></div> Thursday April 9th 2009 ~ Day 28 of 50 ~ “Pink Calling” ~Aperture Priority Mode, 1/1250 sec, f/3.2, ISO 200, No Flash, Cropped.~ I had already done enough shots for today, and I was walking back towards the front gates of the Garden when all at a sudden I decided to make a detour. First I saw a yellow shrub, and peeping out from behind the yellow I saw a dashing “Pink Calling” me over to it. I thought I would take a quick look then leave. But instead I ended up spending a bit more time shooting this loving Korean Rhododendron. http://www.shaznyc.com/Shazs_Site/PhotoGallery/Pages/50_Photos_50_Flowers_50mm_Series__Project_50_Part_1.html#22 0ef0b8d9-4d5d-41c5-8d8c-15d784345736 http://www.shaznyc.com/Shazs_Site/PhotoGallery/Pages/50_Photos_50_Flowers_50mm_Series__Project_50_Part_1_files/Media/Day%2028%20of%2050%20%7E%20Pink%20Calling.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.shaznyc.com/Shazs_Site/PhotoGallery/Pages/50_Photos_50_Flowers_50mm_Series__Project_50_Part_1_files/Media/Day%2028%20of%2050%20%7E%20Pink%20Calling.jpg?derivative=micro

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<div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_559_168"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-top: 0pt; " class="paragraph_style">Thursday April 9th 2009 ~ Day 28 of 50 ~ “Pink Calling”<br/></p><p class="paragraph_style_4">~Aperture Priority Mode, 1/1250 sec, f/3.2, ISO 200, No Flash, Cropped.~<br/></p><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; " class="paragraph_style_4">I had already done enough shots for today, and I was walking back towards the front gates of the Garden when all at a sudden I decided to make a detour. First I saw a yellow shrub, and peeping out from behind the yellow I saw a dashing “<span class="style_2">Pink Calling</span>” me over to it. I thought I would take a quick look then leave. But instead I ended up spending a bit more time shooting this loving Korean Rhododendron.</p></div></div> Wednesday April 8th 2009 ~ Day 27 of 50 ~ “Blues Amid” ~Aperture Priority Mode, 1/1250 sec, f/3.2, ISO 200, No Flash, No Cropping.~ I have had my eyes on these Hyacinths for quite some time now. They finally bloom in fragrance “Blues Amid” the sea of taller plants almost sheltering themselves from view. I soon realized the Hyacinths were further away than I presume. But I was not willing to give up so easily. I took a few shots, some shots were of closer views than this one. But I chose this shot because it shows off a bit more of the background. http://www.shaznyc.com/Shazs_Site/PhotoGallery/Pages/50_Photos_50_Flowers_50mm_Series__Project_50_Part_1.html#23 a968a783-6057-4a26-966e-f0ea7126aea8 http://www.shaznyc.com/Shazs_Site/PhotoGallery/Pages/50_Photos_50_Flowers_50mm_Series__Project_50_Part_1_files/Media/Day%2027%20of%2050%20%7E%20Blues%20Amid.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.shaznyc.com/Shazs_Site/PhotoGallery/Pages/50_Photos_50_Flowers_50mm_Series__Project_50_Part_1_files/Media/Day%2027%20of%2050%20%7E%20Blues%20Amid.jpg?derivative=micro

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<div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_559_168"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-top: 0pt; " class="paragraph_style">Wednesday April 8th 2009 ~ Day 27 of 50 ~ “Blues Amid”<br/></p><p class="paragraph_style_4">~Aperture Priority Mode, 1/1250 sec, f/3.2, ISO 200, No Flash, No Cropping.~<br/></p><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; " class="paragraph_style_4">I have had my eyes on these Hyacinths for quite some time now. They finally bloom in fragrance “<span class="style_2">Blues Amid</span>” the sea of taller plants almost sheltering themselves from view. I soon realized the Hyacinths were further away than I presume. But I was not willing to give up so easily. I took a few shots, some shots were of closer views than this one. But I chose this shot because it shows off a bit more of the background.</p></div></div> Tuesday April 7th 2009 ~ Day 26 of 50 ~ “Come Out At Night” ~Aperture Priority Mode, 1/15 sec, f/1.4, ISO 200, No Flash, No Cropping.~ I found an Athurium hiding amid a cluster of leaves with a thin gleam of light shimmering through them. While pushing some leaves aside and with no tripod at such low light I still went ahead and took the shot. This is the third of five shots. I like the on camera crop of this shot. I also think this shot best shows off the tremulous light effect that was coming from the right side. http://www.shaznyc.com/Shazs_Site/PhotoGallery/Pages/50_Photos_50_Flowers_50mm_Series__Project_50_Part_1.html#24 666c3972-7569-4155-892e-6e08a07cfe11 http://www.shaznyc.com/Shazs_Site/PhotoGallery/Pages/50_Photos_50_Flowers_50mm_Series__Project_50_Part_1_files/Media/Day%2026%20of%2050%20%7E%20Come%20Out%20At%20Night.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.shaznyc.com/Shazs_Site/PhotoGallery/Pages/50_Photos_50_Flowers_50mm_Series__Project_50_Part_1_files/Media/Day%2026%20of%2050%20%7E%20Come%20Out%20At%20Night.jpg?derivative=micro

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<div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_559_168"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-top: 0pt; " class="paragraph_style">Tuesday April 7th 2009 ~ Day 26 of 50 ~ “Come Out At Night”<br/></p><p class="paragraph_style_4">~Aperture Priority Mode, 1/15 sec, f/1.4, ISO 200, No Flash, No Cropping.~<br/></p><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; " class="paragraph_style_4">I found an Athurium hiding amid a cluster of leaves with a thin gleam of light shimmering through them. While pushing some leaves aside and with no tripod at such low light I still went ahead and took the shot. This is the third of five shots. I like the on camera crop of this shot. I also think this shot best shows off the tremulous light effect that was coming from the right side.</p></div></div> Monday April 6th 2009 ~ Day 25 of 50 ~ “Young Heart Clamors Of Aging” ~Aperture Priority Mode, 1/2000 sec, f/2.2, ISO 200, No Flash, No Cropping.~ I have never bother to shoot this close at f/2.2 before because of lack of sharpness. So when I was shooting this Magnolia, it was purely for fun. At the time I was not planing on actually using this shot for anything. So I was not paying close attention to what I was doing. But then I was looking through my images and there is some thing about the camera crop, the horizon gradient effect background, the heart, that made me decided to go with this photo. http://www.shaznyc.com/Shazs_Site/PhotoGallery/Pages/50_Photos_50_Flowers_50mm_Series__Project_50_Part_1.html#25 0fc9c3ce-e51f-4f5c-bc70-f86745a89d06 http://www.shaznyc.com/Shazs_Site/PhotoGallery/Pages/50_Photos_50_Flowers_50mm_Series__Project_50_Part_1_files/Media/Day%2025%20of%2050%20%7E%20Young%20Heart%20Clamors%20Of%20Aging.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.shaznyc.com/Shazs_Site/PhotoGallery/Pages/50_Photos_50_Flowers_50mm_Series__Project_50_Part_1_files/Media/Day%2025%20of%2050%20%7E%20Young%20Heart%20Clamors%20Of%20Aging.jpg?derivative=micro

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<div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_559_168"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-top: 0pt; " class="paragraph_style">Monday April 6th 2009 ~ Day 25 of 50 ~ “Young Heart Clamors Of Aging”<br/></p><p class="paragraph_style_4">~Aperture Priority Mode, 1/2000 sec, f/2.2, ISO 200, No Flash, No Cropping.~<br/></p><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; " class="paragraph_style_4">I have never bother to shoot this close at f/2.2 before because of lack of sharpness. So when I was shooting this Magnolia, it was purely for fun. At the time I was not planing on actually using this shot for anything. So I was not paying close attention to what I was doing. But then I was looking through my images and there is some thing about the camera crop, the horizon gradient effect background, the heart, that made me decided to go with this photo.</p></div></div> Sunday April 5th ~ Day 24 of 50 ~ “Potent Stamens” ~Aperture Priority Mode, 1/320 sec, f/2.2, ISO 200, No Flash, No Cropping.~ I will never completely understand Orchids and their complex flowers and this strange Orchid is a prime example of that. Not only was this Orchid complex in its structure, but also difficult to shoot, mostly because of the angle in which it grows and the little space I had to maneuver. Not to mention all the obstacles that are placed behind it. Today I tried my best to make the obstacles obscure. And also I am big on cropping in camera. http://www.shaznyc.com/Shazs_Site/PhotoGallery/Pages/50_Photos_50_Flowers_50mm_Series__Project_50_Part_1.html#26 02f700d6-0a27-4a3b-bad7-84da0f5747a3 http://www.shaznyc.com/Shazs_Site/PhotoGallery/Pages/50_Photos_50_Flowers_50mm_Series__Project_50_Part_1_files/Media/Day%2024%20of%2050%20%7E%20Potent%20Stamens.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.shaznyc.com/Shazs_Site/PhotoGallery/Pages/50_Photos_50_Flowers_50mm_Series__Project_50_Part_1_files/Media/Day%2024%20of%2050%20%7E%20Potent%20Stamens.jpg?derivative=micro

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<div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_559_168"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-top: 0pt; " class="paragraph_style">Sunday April 5th ~ Day 24 of 50 ~ “Potent Stamens”<br/></p><p class="paragraph_style_4">~Aperture Priority Mode, 1/320 sec, f/2.2, ISO 200, No Flash, No Cropping.~<br/></p><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; " class="paragraph_style_4">I will never completely understand Orchids and their complex <span class="style_9">flowers</span> and this strange Orchid is a prime example of that. Not only was this Orchid complex in its structure, but also difficult to shoot, mostly because of the angle in which it grows and the little space I had to maneuver. Not to mention all the obstacles that are placed behind it. Today I tried my best to make the obstacles obscure. And also I am big on cropping in camera.</p></div></div> Saturday April 4th 2009 ~ Day 23 of 50 ~ “Sweet Before It's Gone” ~Aperture Priority Mode, 1/400 sec, f/2.0, ISO 200, No Flash, Cropped.~ How to make a window disappear. I have been trying to shoot the Pomegranate for over a week. But it sits on a high step near the glass Inclosure of the green house. So the light hits it from above and on 2 sides. Today I noticed the flowers were dying off. So I thought I better shoot one while it’s still some what “Sweet Before It's Gone”. And of course this came at a cost. I had to give up the back leaves and stems in order to make the window drop out. http://www.shaznyc.com/Shazs_Site/PhotoGallery/Pages/50_Photos_50_Flowers_50mm_Series__Project_50_Part_1.html#27 135ce02a-388f-46a5-84f6-800879932b1b http://www.shaznyc.com/Shazs_Site/PhotoGallery/Pages/50_Photos_50_Flowers_50mm_Series__Project_50_Part_1_files/Media/Day%2023%20of%2050%20%7E%20Sweet%20Before%20It%27s%20Gone.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.shaznyc.com/Shazs_Site/PhotoGallery/Pages/50_Photos_50_Flowers_50mm_Series__Project_50_Part_1_files/Media/Day%2023%20of%2050%20%7E%20Sweet%20Before%20It%27s%20Gone.jpg?derivative=micro

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<div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_559_168"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-top: 0pt; " class="paragraph_style">Saturday April 4th 2009 ~ Day 23 of 50 ~ “Sweet Before It's Gone”<br/></p><p class="paragraph_style_4">~Aperture Priority Mode, 1/400 sec, f/2.0, ISO 200, No Flash, Cropped.~<br/></p><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; " class="paragraph_style_4">How to make a window disappear. I have been trying to shoot the Pomegranate for over a week. But it sits on a high step near the glass Inclosure of the green house. So the light hits it from above and on 2 sides. Today I noticed the flowers were dying off. So I thought I better shoot one while it’s still some what “<span class="style_2">Sweet Before It's Gone</span>”. And of course this came at a cost. I had to give up the back leaves and stems in order to make the window drop out.</p></div></div> Friday April 3rd ~ Day 22 of 50 ~ “In Need Of The Rain” ~Aperture Priority Mode, 1/750 sec, f/3.5, ISO 400, No Flash, Cropped.~ Well I have to be very careful what I wish for in the future. I wished for plenty of rain drops on leaves for my shoot today. The rain fell really hard then stopped as I entered the gates of the Garden. Then as if to mock me it waited until I pulled my camera out to start falling again. In the 5 minutes of no rain I was able to get a few shoots off. I guess some things like these berries are “In Need Of The Rain”. Perhaps if they did, they would be more succulent. http://www.shaznyc.com/Shazs_Site/PhotoGallery/Pages/50_Photos_50_Flowers_50mm_Series__Project_50_Part_1.html#28 e7ae4c0f-053d-4684-ad01-e923d69757f8 http://www.shaznyc.com/Shazs_Site/PhotoGallery/Pages/50_Photos_50_Flowers_50mm_Series__Project_50_Part_1_files/Media/Day%2022%20of%2050%20%7E%20In%20Need%20Of%20The%20Rain.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.shaznyc.com/Shazs_Site/PhotoGallery/Pages/50_Photos_50_Flowers_50mm_Series__Project_50_Part_1_files/Media/Day%2022%20of%2050%20%7E%20In%20Need%20Of%20The%20Rain.jpg?derivative=micro

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<div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_559_168"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-top: 0pt; " class="paragraph_style">Friday April 3rd ~ Day 22 of 50 ~ “In Need Of The Rain”<br/></p><p class="paragraph_style_4">~Aperture Priority Mode, 1/750 sec, f/3.5, ISO 400, No Flash, Cropped.~<br/></p><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; " class="paragraph_style_4">Well I have to be very careful what I wish for in the future. I wished for plenty of rain drops on leaves for my shoot today. The rain fell really hard then stopped as I entered the gates of the Garden. Then as if to mock me it waited until I pulled my camera out to start falling again. In the 5 minutes of no rain I was able to get a few shoots off. I guess some things like these berries are “<span class="style_2">In Need Of The Rain</span>”. Perhaps if they did, they would be more succulent.</p></div></div> Thursday April 2nd ~ Day 21 of 50 ~ “Seeking The Heart Of A Tulip” ~Aperture Priority Mode, 1/4000 sec, f/1.4, ISO 200, No Flash, No Cropping.~ Tulips sits in waiting all winter just to have such a short life. For this reason I do not grow Tulips. I hate to see such beauty dye so quickly. Tulips in large numbers reminds me of the rainbows I used to see when I was a child, and rainbows look better from afar. And this is the way I looked at Tulips. Today I looked inside a Tulip and was surprised to see such details. I could not stop myself from gazing. Perhaps I was “Seeking The Heart Of A Tulip”. http://www.shaznyc.com/Shazs_Site/PhotoGallery/Pages/50_Photos_50_Flowers_50mm_Series__Project_50_Part_1.html#29 286f319b-bd37-45b8-9558-2ad3c91c4e61 http://www.shaznyc.com/Shazs_Site/PhotoGallery/Pages/50_Photos_50_Flowers_50mm_Series__Project_50_Part_1_files/Media/Day%2021%20of%2050%20%7E%20Seeking%20The%20Heart%20Of%20A%20Tulip.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.shaznyc.com/Shazs_Site/PhotoGallery/Pages/50_Photos_50_Flowers_50mm_Series__Project_50_Part_1_files/Media/Day%2021%20of%2050%20%7E%20Seeking%20The%20Heart%20Of%20A%20Tulip.jpg?derivative=micro

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<div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_559_168"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-top: 0pt; " class="paragraph_style">Thursday April 2nd ~ Day 21 of 50 ~ “Seeking The Heart Of A Tulip”<br/></p><p class="paragraph_style_4">~Aperture Priority Mode, 1/4000 sec, f/1.4, ISO 200, No Flash, No Cropping.~<br/></p><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; " class="paragraph_style_4">Tulips sits in waiting all winter just to have such a short life. For this reason I do not grow Tulips. I hate to see such beauty dye so quickly. Tulips in large numbers reminds me of the rainbows I used to see when I was a child, and rainbows look better from afar. And this is the way I looked at Tulips. Today I looked inside a Tulip and was surprised to see such details. I could not stop myself from gazing. Perhaps I was <span class="style_2">“Seeking The Heart Of A Tulip”.</span></p></div></div> Wednesday April 1st 2009 ~ Day 20 of 50 ~ “Octo Symmetry” ~Aperture Priority Mode, 1/45 sec, f/2.5, ISO 400, No Flash, Cropped.~ The Haworthia Coarctata cactus reside in a sink in area and the limbs of it curled like an Octopus around a tree trunk. The first time I saw it I was afraid to venture there. But for April Fool’s I thought I shoot some thing unusual looking. This was in a brightly lit spot, so I used my body to block some of the light. I shot this from directly above and about 10 inches away. It was hard to frame this in the camera, so this was cropped in Photoshop. http://www.shaznyc.com/Shazs_Site/PhotoGallery/Pages/50_Photos_50_Flowers_50mm_Series__Project_50_Part_1.html#30 176f1297-e102-436e-bece-e0ae68cc06a2 http://www.shaznyc.com/Shazs_Site/PhotoGallery/Pages/50_Photos_50_Flowers_50mm_Series__Project_50_Part_1_files/Media/Day%2020%20of%2050%20%7E%20Octo%20Symmetry.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.shaznyc.com/Shazs_Site/PhotoGallery/Pages/50_Photos_50_Flowers_50mm_Series__Project_50_Part_1_files/Media/Day%2020%20of%2050%20%7E%20Octo%20Symmetry.jpg?derivative=micro

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<div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_559_168"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-top: 0pt; " class="paragraph_style">Wednesday April 1st 2009 ~ Day 20 of 50 ~ “Octo Symmetry”<br/></p><p class="paragraph_style_4">~Aperture Priority Mode, 1/45 sec, f/2.5, ISO 400, No Flash, Cropped.~<br/></p><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; " class="paragraph_style_4">The Haworthia Coarctata cactus reside in a sink in area and the limbs of it curled like an Octopus around a tree trunk. The first time I saw it I was afraid to venture there. But for April Fool’s I thought I shoot some thing unusual looking. This was in a brightly lit spot, so I used my body to block some of the light. I shot this from directly above and about 10 inches away. It was hard to frame this in the camera, so this was cropped in Photoshop.</p></div></div> Tuesday March 31st 2009 ~ Day 19 of 50 ~ “Small Things Big Shadows” ~Aperture Priority Mode, 1/6400 sec, f/3.5, ISO 400, No Flash, No Cropping.~ Today I spent some time shooting tiny flowers with big shadows. Ever since I discovered that when I am standing directly over a subject with my 50mm, I can close in as much as 6 inches without getting any major blur. So in spite of the intense sunlight and lots of shadowing from the leaves of these flowers and nearby trees, I was able to get a vivid images by bringing the camera close to the flowers. And creating a tightly framed images. http://www.shaznyc.com/Shazs_Site/PhotoGallery/Pages/50_Photos_50_Flowers_50mm_Series__Project_50_Part_1.html#31 68dfd0af-e5ee-4937-803f-b2c0993a410a http://www.shaznyc.com/Shazs_Site/PhotoGallery/Pages/50_Photos_50_Flowers_50mm_Series__Project_50_Part_1_files/Media/Day%2019%20of%2050%20%7E%20Small%20Things%20Big%20Shadows.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.shaznyc.com/Shazs_Site/PhotoGallery/Pages/50_Photos_50_Flowers_50mm_Series__Project_50_Part_1_files/Media/Day%2019%20of%2050%20%7E%20Small%20Things%20Big%20Shadows.jpg?derivative=micro

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<div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_559_168"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-top: 0pt; " class="paragraph_style">Tuesday March 31st 2009 ~ Day 19 of 50 ~ “Small Things Big Shadows”<br/></p><p class="paragraph_style_4">~Aperture Priority Mode, 1/6400 sec, f/3.5, ISO 400, No Flash, No Cropping.~<br/></p><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; " class="paragraph_style_4">Today I spent some time shooting tiny flowers with big shadows. Ever since I discovered that when I am standing directly over a subject with my 50mm, I can close in as much as 6 inches without getting any major blur. So in spite of the intense sunlight and lots of shadowing from the leaves of these flowers and nearby trees, I was able to get a vivid images by bringing the camera close to the flowers. And creating a tightly framed images.</p></div></div> Monday March 30th 2009 ~ Day 18 of 50 ~ “The Sheathed Hood” ~Aperture Priority Mode, 1/160 sec, f/3.5, ISO 400, No Flash, No Cropping.~ The Brooklyn Botanic Garden is close on Mondays, so todays photo was taken yesterday. the Alocasia Lily is seated at the entrance of the Tropical Paradise. I have often brushed its leaves while entering the doors but I have never notice a Lilly this large. Trying to shoot a Lilly this large with the 50mm while keeping the enter flower in focus call for a f/3.5. This photo was taken from about 24 inches away while trying to blur the background. http://www.shaznyc.com/Shazs_Site/PhotoGallery/Pages/50_Photos_50_Flowers_50mm_Series__Project_50_Part_1.html#32 5069c0e9-1d90-481f-85a5-d68970b11e3f http://www.shaznyc.com/Shazs_Site/PhotoGallery/Pages/50_Photos_50_Flowers_50mm_Series__Project_50_Part_1_files/Media/Day%2018%20of%2050%20-%20The%20Sheathed%20Hood.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.shaznyc.com/Shazs_Site/PhotoGallery/Pages/50_Photos_50_Flowers_50mm_Series__Project_50_Part_1_files/Media/Day%2018%20of%2050%20-%20The%20Sheathed%20Hood.jpg?derivative=micro

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<div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_559_168"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-top: 0pt; " class="paragraph_style">Monday March 30th 2009 ~ Day 18 of 50 ~ “The Sheathed Hood”<br/></p><p class="paragraph_style_4">~Aperture Priority Mode, 1/160 sec, f/3.5, ISO 400, No Flash, No Cropping.~<br/></p><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; " class="paragraph_style_4">The Brooklyn Botanic Garden is close on Mondays, so todays photo was taken yesterday. the Alocasia Lily is seated at the  entrance of the Tropical Paradise. I have often brushed its leaves while entering  the doors but I have never notice a Lilly this large. Trying to shoot a Lilly this large with the 50mm while keeping the enter flower in focus call for a f/3.5. This photo was taken from about 24 inches away while trying to blur the background.</p></div></div> Sunday March 29th 2009 ~ Day 17 of 50 ~ “Asleep Beneath The Rain” ~Aperture Priority Mode, 1/320 sec, f/4.0, ISO 400, No Flash, No Cropping.~ It rained today at the Garden which made it all the more better because everything was drenched in rain drops. The Ancilla Tulip was one of the many flowers that I shot today. It was sort of beaten down by the rain and was leaning slightly to one side. In this photo I tilted my camera to exaggerate the crookedness of the Tulip and to avoid a bit of glare coming from the upper right corner. This photo was shot from about 18 inches away. http://www.shaznyc.com/Shazs_Site/PhotoGallery/Pages/50_Photos_50_Flowers_50mm_Series__Project_50_Part_1.html#33 589e5611-4e40-436a-9596-61970f5bd2ef http://www.shaznyc.com/Shazs_Site/PhotoGallery/Pages/50_Photos_50_Flowers_50mm_Series__Project_50_Part_1_files/Media/Doy%2017%20of%2050%20-%20Asleep%20Beneath%20The%20Rain.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.shaznyc.com/Shazs_Site/PhotoGallery/Pages/50_Photos_50_Flowers_50mm_Series__Project_50_Part_1_files/Media/Doy%2017%20of%2050%20-%20Asleep%20Beneath%20The%20Rain.jpg?derivative=micro

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<div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_559_168"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-top: 0pt; " class="paragraph_style">Sunday March 29th 2009 ~ Day 17 of 50 ~ “Asleep Beneath The Rain”<br/></p><p class="paragraph_style_4">~Aperture Priority Mode, 1/320 sec, f/4.0, ISO 400, No Flash, No Cropping.~<br/></p><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; " class="paragraph_style_4">It rained today at the Garden which made it all the more better because everything was drenched in rain drops. The Ancilla Tulip was one of the many flowers that I shot today. It was sort of beaten down by the rain and was leaning slightly to one side. In this photo I tilted my camera to exaggerate the crookedness of the Tulip and to avoid a bit of glare coming from the upper right corner. This photo was shot from about 18 inches away.</p></div></div> Saturday March 28th 2009 ~ Day 16 of 50 ~ “A Free Spirit” ~Aperture Priority Mode, 1/320 sec, f/1.4, ISO 400, No Flash, No Cropping.~ I have to pass this Orchid every day because it drapes the door way like “A Free Spirit”. But the bright light from the sun that hits it prevented me from getting a good photo until today. The rain had just stopped falling, fogging the windows and blocking the sun light. So today I took my chance of getting a good shot. This was taken from about 15 inches a way. http://www.shaznyc.com/Shazs_Site/PhotoGallery/Pages/50_Photos_50_Flowers_50mm_Series__Project_50_Part_1.html#34 44c99409-3a26-4f4e-bb6a-8d4c04a86dde http://www.shaznyc.com/Shazs_Site/PhotoGallery/Pages/50_Photos_50_Flowers_50mm_Series__Project_50_Part_1_files/Media/Day%2016%20of%2050%20-%20A%20Free%20Spirit.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.shaznyc.com/Shazs_Site/PhotoGallery/Pages/50_Photos_50_Flowers_50mm_Series__Project_50_Part_1_files/Media/Day%2016%20of%2050%20-%20A%20Free%20Spirit.jpg?derivative=micro

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<div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_559_168"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-top: 0pt; " class="paragraph_style">Saturday March 28th 2009 ~ Day 16 of 50 ~ “A Free Spirit”<br/></p><p class="paragraph_style_4">~Aperture Priority Mode, 1/320 sec, f/1.4, ISO 400, No Flash, No Cropping.~<br/></p><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; " class="paragraph_style_4">I have to pass this Orchid every day because it drapes the door way like “<span class="style_2">A Free Spirit</span>”. But the bright light from the sun that hits it prevented me from getting a good photo until today. The rain had just stopped falling, fogging the windows and blocking the sun light. So today I took my chance of getting a good shot. This was taken from about 15 inches a way.</p></div></div> Friday March 27th 2009 ~ Day 15 of 50 ~ “Sweet & Pleasing To The Eye” ~Aperture Priority, 1/160 sec, f/2.5, ISO 400, No Flash, No Cropping.~ I don’t go in to the tropical rain forest often, due to the fact that my camera lens gets fogged up from the moisture. So today I thought I make a quick run through. I was moving fast when the sweet fragrance of the Gardenia came at me. I have seen this shrub before but had not seen any flowers blooming on it. I had to paused and enjoy it for a moment because I don’t know if I would see another Gardenia again. This was shot from about 12 inches away. http://www.shaznyc.com/Shazs_Site/PhotoGallery/Pages/50_Photos_50_Flowers_50mm_Series__Project_50_Part_1.html#35 8fd184bc-be79-42ff-8bce-295103c0b255 http://www.shaznyc.com/Shazs_Site/PhotoGallery/Pages/50_Photos_50_Flowers_50mm_Series__Project_50_Part_1_files/Media/Day%2015%20of%2050%20-%20Sweet%20%26%20Pleasing%20To%20The%20Eye.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.shaznyc.com/Shazs_Site/PhotoGallery/Pages/50_Photos_50_Flowers_50mm_Series__Project_50_Part_1_files/Media/Day%2015%20of%2050%20-%20Sweet%20%26%20Pleasing%20To%20The%20Eye.jpg?derivative=micro

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<div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_559_168"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-top: 0pt; " class="paragraph_style">Friday March 27th 2009 ~ Day 15 of 50 ~ “Sweet & Pleasing To The Eye”<br/></p><p class="paragraph_style_4">~Aperture Priority, 1/160 sec, f/2.5, ISO 400, No Flash, No Cropping.~<br/></p><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; " class="paragraph_style_4">I don’t go in to the tropical rain forest often, due to the fact that my camera lens gets fogged up from the moisture. So today I thought I make a quick run through. I was moving fast when the sweet fragrance of the Gardenia came at me. I have seen this shrub before but had not seen any flowers blooming on it. I had to paused and enjoy it for a moment because I don’t know if I would see another Gardenia again. This was shot from about 12 inches away.</p></div></div> Thursday March 26th 2009 ~ Day 14 of 50 ~ “Karma Camellia” ~Aperture Priority, 1/1200 sec, f/2.0 (.7 steps down), ISO 400, No Flash, No Cropping.~ They were always gone before I knew it. I would see the buds, then a few days I would go back and there would be no buds or flowers. So today I was not even paying attention to the Camellias. I had other thing in mind to shoot. May be the Camellias notice my lack of interest the pass few days and decided to get my attention by blooming this one flower. The flower looked nothing like its buds. I was also surprised I was able to shoot it with in 8 inches without a blur. http://www.shaznyc.com/Shazs_Site/PhotoGallery/Pages/50_Photos_50_Flowers_50mm_Series__Project_50_Part_1.html#36 97ce22df-c559-491f-aa60-a16b1584b75b http://www.shaznyc.com/Shazs_Site/PhotoGallery/Pages/50_Photos_50_Flowers_50mm_Series__Project_50_Part_1_files/Media/Day%2014%20of%2050%20-%20Karma%20Camellia.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.shaznyc.com/Shazs_Site/PhotoGallery/Pages/50_Photos_50_Flowers_50mm_Series__Project_50_Part_1_files/Media/Day%2014%20of%2050%20-%20Karma%20Camellia.jpg?derivative=micro

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<div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_559_168"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-top: 0pt; " class="paragraph_style">Thursday March 26th 2009 ~ Day 14 of 50 ~ “Karma Camellia”<br/></p><p class="paragraph_style_4">~Aperture Priority, 1/1200 sec, f/2.0 (.7 steps down), ISO 400, No Flash, No Cropping.~<br/></p><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; " class="paragraph_style_4">They were always gone before I knew it. I would see the buds, then a few days I would go back and there would be no buds or flowers. So today I was not even paying attention to the Camellias. I  had other thing in mind to shoot. May be the Camellias notice my lack of interest the pass few days and decided to get my attention by blooming this one flower. The flower looked nothing like its buds. I was also surprised I was able to shoot it with in 8 inches without a blur.</p></div></div> Wednesday March 25th 2009 ~ Day 13 of 50 ~ “Prickly Projectile” ~Aperture Priority, 1/2000 sec, f/2.0 (.7 steps down), ISO 400, No Flash, No Cropping.~ Before I even entered the desert I heard the ladies giggling. Distracted from what I was about to shoot, I wondered over, as I approached the threesome parted to reveal a blue-Cactus erect in all its glory. I called the threesome back over to use as a shield from the direct light. To my surprised, They were all too eager to help out. With the giggling threesome standing directly in front of me, but a ways off so as not to cast a shadow, I took 4 shots and called it a day. http://www.shaznyc.com/Shazs_Site/PhotoGallery/Pages/50_Photos_50_Flowers_50mm_Series__Project_50_Part_1.html#37 576f2b46-dc41-48c1-8337-0faed73399f3 http://www.shaznyc.com/Shazs_Site/PhotoGallery/Pages/50_Photos_50_Flowers_50mm_Series__Project_50_Part_1_files/Media/Day%2013%20of%2050%20-%20Prickly%20Projectile.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.shaznyc.com/Shazs_Site/PhotoGallery/Pages/50_Photos_50_Flowers_50mm_Series__Project_50_Part_1_files/Media/Day%2013%20of%2050%20-%20Prickly%20Projectile.jpg?derivative=micro

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<div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_559_168"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-top: 0pt; " class="paragraph_style">Wednesday March 25th 2009 ~ Day 13 of 50 ~ “Prickly Projectile”<br/></p><p class="paragraph_style_4">~Aperture Priority, 1/2000 sec, f/2.0 (.7 steps down), ISO 400, No Flash, No Cropping.~<br/></p><p class="paragraph_style_4">Before I even entered the desert I heard the ladies giggling. Distracted from what I was about to shoot, I wondered over, as I approached the threesome parted to reveal a blue-Cactus erect in all its glory. I called the threesome back over to use as a shield from the direct light. To my surprised, They were all too eager to help out. With the giggling threesome standing directly in front of me, but a ways off so as not to cast a shadow, I took 4 shots and called it a day.<br/></p></div></div> Tuesday March 24th 2009 ~ Day 12 of 50 ~ “Tie Dyed Ever So Green” ~Aperture Priority, 1/1200 sec, f/1.4 (.7 steps down), ISO 400, No Flash, Cropped.~ It was so windy today that nothing would stand still. After spending 1/2 hour with the Pieris Japonica and their resistance to be photographed, I gave up all hopes of getting a photo for today. I was defeated, so I left the battle field with my head bowed and camera dangling at my side. As I pass a cluster of Evergreens I thought why not take a shot. I was standing under the shady trees looking straight up when I saw a bokeh between sky and Evergreens. http://www.shaznyc.com/Shazs_Site/PhotoGallery/Pages/50_Photos_50_Flowers_50mm_Series__Project_50_Part_1.html#38 e7712557-b352-4fa2-9890-a79ba5726f0a http://www.shaznyc.com/Shazs_Site/PhotoGallery/Pages/50_Photos_50_Flowers_50mm_Series__Project_50_Part_1_files/Media/Day%2012%20of%2050%20-%20Tie%20Dyed%20Ever%20So%20Green.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.shaznyc.com/Shazs_Site/PhotoGallery/Pages/50_Photos_50_Flowers_50mm_Series__Project_50_Part_1_files/Media/Day%2012%20of%2050%20-%20Tie%20Dyed%20Ever%20So%20Green.jpg?derivative=micro

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<div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_559_168"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-top: 0pt; " class="paragraph_style">Tuesday March 24th 2009 ~ Day 12 of 50 ~ “Tie Dyed Ever So Green”<br/></p><p class="paragraph_style_4">~Aperture Priority, 1/1200 sec, f/1.4 (.7 steps down), ISO 400, No Flash, Cropped.~<br/></p><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; " class="paragraph_style_4">It was so windy today that nothing would stand still. After spending 1/2 hour with the Pieris Japonica and their resistance to be photographed, I gave up all hopes of  getting a photo for today. I was defeated, so I left the battle field with my head bowed and camera dangling at my side. As I pass a cluster of Evergreens I thought why not take a shot. I was standing under the shady trees looking straight up when I saw a bokeh between sky and Evergreens.</p></div></div> Monday March 23rd 2009 ~ Day 11 of 50 ~ “Fruit Of Pieris Japonica” ~Aperture Priority Mode, 1/400 sec, f/1.8, ISO 400, No Flash, Cropped.~ They bear like wild shrubs in the Japanese Garden. For two days I have tried to shoot the soft pink draping blossoms of the Pieris Japonica with no luck. So I have settled for the “Fruit Of Pieris Japonica”. In the shade and behind the blossoms, hid the aged capsules. Lucky for me it was a cloudy day, for I had to lean way over without casting a shadow, but blocking what little light there was. From 18 inches away I fired a burst of 6 shots. http://www.shaznyc.com/Shazs_Site/PhotoGallery/Pages/50_Photos_50_Flowers_50mm_Series__Project_50_Part_1.html#39 6e790b8d-e097-4c8c-ab12-5a85a0d70d16 http://www.shaznyc.com/Shazs_Site/PhotoGallery/Pages/50_Photos_50_Flowers_50mm_Series__Project_50_Part_1_files/Media/Day%2011%20of%2050%20-%20Fruit%20Of%20Pieris%20Japonica.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.shaznyc.com/Shazs_Site/PhotoGallery/Pages/50_Photos_50_Flowers_50mm_Series__Project_50_Part_1_files/Media/Day%2011%20of%2050%20-%20Fruit%20Of%20Pieris%20Japonica.jpg?derivative=micro

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<div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_559_168"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-top: 0pt; " class="paragraph_style">Monday March 23rd 2009 ~ Day 11 of 50 ~ “Fruit Of Pieris Japonica”<br/></p><p class="paragraph_style_4">~Aperture Priority Mode, 1/400 sec, f/1.8, ISO 400, No Flash, Cropped.~<br/></p><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; " class="paragraph_style_4">They bear like wild shrubs in the Japanese Garden. For two days I have tried to shoot the soft pink draping blossoms of the Pieris Japonica with no luck. So I have settled for the “<span class="style_2">Fruit Of Pieris Japonica</span>”. In the shade and behind the blossoms, hid the aged capsules. Lucky for me it was a cloudy day, for I had to lean way over without casting a shadow, but blocking what little light  there was. From 18 inches away I fired a burst of 6 shots.</p></div></div> Sunday March 22nd 2009 ~ Day Day 10 of 50 ~ “Purple Patch” ~Aperture Priority Mode, 1/1000 sec, f/1.4, ISO 400, No Flash, Cropped.~ They are not labeled, yet in the mixed of earth and grass they break the flow and draw attention to themselves, thusly I named them “Purple Patch”. I have pass here a number of times, they were always asleep but today they look out at me with orange eyes. I isolated this one from the rest for todays shoot. The back petals were shy or perhaps asleep still. I shoot this from about a foot & 1/2 away causing the back petals to blur. http://www.shaznyc.com/Shazs_Site/PhotoGallery/Pages/50_Photos_50_Flowers_50mm_Series__Project_50_Part_1.html#40 67acaa57-a586-44c3-a34c-42cad581be23 http://www.shaznyc.com/Shazs_Site/PhotoGallery/Pages/50_Photos_50_Flowers_50mm_Series__Project_50_Part_1_files/Media/Day%2010%20of%2050%20-%20Purple%20Patch.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.shaznyc.com/Shazs_Site/PhotoGallery/Pages/50_Photos_50_Flowers_50mm_Series__Project_50_Part_1_files/Media/Day%2010%20of%2050%20-%20Purple%20Patch.jpg?derivative=micro

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<div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_559_168"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-top: 0pt; " class="paragraph_style">Sunday March 22nd 2009 ~ Day Day 10 of 50 ~ “Purple Patch”<br/></p><p class="paragraph_style_4">~Aperture Priority Mode, 1/1000 sec, f/1.4, ISO 400, No Flash, Cropped.~<br/></p><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; " class="paragraph_style_4"> They are not labeled, yet in the mixed of earth and grass they break the flow and draw attention to themselves, thusly I named them “<span class="style_2">Purple Patch</span>”. I have pass here a number of times, they were always asleep but today they look out at me with orange eyes. I isolated this one from the rest for todays shoot. The back petals were shy or perhaps asleep still. I shoot this from about a foot & 1/2 away causing the back petals to blur.</p></div></div> Saturday March 21st 2009 ~ Day 9 of 50 ~ “Smoking Light Beams” ~Aperture Priority Mode, 1/1600 sec, f/3.5, ISO 400, No Flash, Cropped.~ There is a shaded corner of the Garden where Berries bear on Heavenly-Bamboo. Behind the Bamboo is the fence of the Japanese Garden. It is through this fence that the sun shines its “Smoking Light Beams”. The beams fell in front of and behind of the Berries. So in order to avoid the front beams, I focused on the Berries and in-between two of the front beams. The front beams are the ones that is causing the smoking effect in this photo. http://www.shaznyc.com/Shazs_Site/PhotoGallery/Pages/50_Photos_50_Flowers_50mm_Series__Project_50_Part_1.html#41 835f7ad0-659b-4cb2-b7d2-8d7a9bce71e4 http://www.shaznyc.com/Shazs_Site/PhotoGallery/Pages/50_Photos_50_Flowers_50mm_Series__Project_50_Part_1_files/Media/ay%209%20of%2050%20-%20moking%20Light%20Beams.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.shaznyc.com/Shazs_Site/PhotoGallery/Pages/50_Photos_50_Flowers_50mm_Series__Project_50_Part_1_files/Media/ay%209%20of%2050%20-%20moking%20Light%20Beams.jpg?derivative=micro

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<div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_559_168"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-top: 0pt; " class="paragraph_style">Saturday March 21st 2009 ~ Day 9 of 50 ~ “Smoking Light Beams”<br/></p><p class="paragraph_style_4">~Aperture Priority Mode, 1/1600 sec, f/3.5, ISO 400, No Flash, Cropped.~<br/></p><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; " class="paragraph_style_4">There is a shaded corner of the Garden where Berries bear on Heavenly-Bamboo. Behind the Bamboo is the fence of the Japanese Garden. It is through this fence that the sun shines its “<span class="style_2">Smoking Light Beams</span>”. The beams fell in front of and behind of the Berries. So in order to avoid the front beams, I focused on the Berries and in-between two of the front beams. The front beams are the ones that is causing the smoking effect in this photo.</p></div></div> Friday March 20th 2009 ~ Day 8 of 50 ~ “A Single Diamond Droplet” ~Aperture Priority Mode, 1/200 sec, f/3.5, ISO 400, No Flash, Cropped.~ Just when I was getting the hang of rain drops, the sun came out. The outdoors flowers, were drying off from the sun. I found this shrub still wet on the under parts. So I raised one stem up and away from the rest. Since yellow is not a major problem for me, I spend most of this shoot focusing on the one droplet on the lower left flower. A large tree in the background blocked the light and keep the droplet from getting blown out. http://www.shaznyc.com/Shazs_Site/PhotoGallery/Pages/50_Photos_50_Flowers_50mm_Series__Project_50_Part_1.html#42 d96ed7a4-fcf4-4221-8546-10740efe9bdd http://www.shaznyc.com/Shazs_Site/PhotoGallery/Pages/50_Photos_50_Flowers_50mm_Series__Project_50_Part_1_files/Media/Day%208%20of%2050%20-%20A%20Single%20Diamond%20Droplet.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.shaznyc.com/Shazs_Site/PhotoGallery/Pages/50_Photos_50_Flowers_50mm_Series__Project_50_Part_1_files/Media/Day%208%20of%2050%20-%20A%20Single%20Diamond%20Droplet.jpg?derivative=micro

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<div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_559_168"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-top: 0pt; " class="paragraph_style_10">Friday March 20th 2009 ~ Day 8 of 50 ~ “A Single Diamond Droplet”<br/></p><p class="paragraph_style_4">~Aperture Priority Mode, 1/200 sec, f/3.5, ISO 400, No Flash, Cropped.~<br/></p><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; " class="paragraph_style_4">Just when I was getting the hang of rain drops, the sun came out. The outdoors flowers, were drying off from the sun. I found this shrub still wet on the under parts. So I raised one stem up and away from the rest. Since yellow is not a major problem for me, I spend most of this shoot focusing on the one droplet on the lower left flower. A large tree in the background blocked the light and keep the droplet from getting blown out.</p></div></div> Thday March 19th 2009 Day 7 of 50 ~ “Were Bowed Down With Tears” ~Aperture Priority Mode, 1/640 sec, f/3.5, ISO 400, No Flash, Cropped.~ When I got to the Garden this morning all the flowers “Were Bowed Down With Tears” of rain. Since the flowers were bent over low to the ground, I decided to shoot from above with the rain running downward. Focusing was difficult. If I were too close the flower would blur, & if I step back too far the rain drops would lose details. In the end I place my focus on the rain drops, move back until most of the flower is in focus, Then took the shot. http://www.shaznyc.com/Shazs_Site/PhotoGallery/Pages/50_Photos_50_Flowers_50mm_Series__Project_50_Part_1.html#43 b102cd4d-dc2c-4114-8dfe-c888458dd55d http://www.shaznyc.com/Shazs_Site/PhotoGallery/Pages/50_Photos_50_Flowers_50mm_Series__Project_50_Part_1_files/Media/Day%207%20of%2050%20-%20Were%20Bowed%20Down%20With%20Tears.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.shaznyc.com/Shazs_Site/PhotoGallery/Pages/50_Photos_50_Flowers_50mm_Series__Project_50_Part_1_files/Media/Day%207%20of%2050%20-%20Were%20Bowed%20Down%20With%20Tears.jpg?derivative=micro

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<div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_559_168"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-top: 0pt; " class="paragraph_style">Thday March 19th 2009 Day 7 of 50 ~ “Were Bowed Down With Tears”<br/></p><p class="paragraph_style_4">~Aperture Priority Mode, 1/640 sec, f/3.5, ISO 400, No Flash, Cropped.~<br/></p><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; " class="paragraph_style_4">When I got to the Garden this morning all the flowers <span class="style_2">“Were Bowed Down With Tears”</span> of rain. Since the flowers were bent over low to the ground, I decided to shoot from above with the rain running downward. Focusing was difficult. If I were too close the flower would blur, & if I step back too far the rain drops would lose details. In the end I place my focus on the rain drops, move back until most of the flower is in focus, Then took the shot.</p></div></div> Wednesday March 18th 09 ~ Day 6 of 50 ~ “Wild Shrub” ~Aperture Priority Mode, 1/2500 sec, f/3.5, ISO 400, No Flash, No Cropping.~ Today I played with wild things. I stumbled upon a bramble in a shaded area. With not much space to maneuver I decided to practice on how close I can go and still stay in focus. The blossoms of this shrub were very tiny, making it difficult to see when focusing the camera. This stem is about 8 inches, the camera is bout 11 inches away. In order to keep the entire stem some what focus, I focused on the center buds with the camera tilted. http://www.shaznyc.com/Shazs_Site/PhotoGallery/Pages/50_Photos_50_Flowers_50mm_Series__Project_50_Part_1.html#44 883733ac-f276-4b73-bfba-152eaccedabe http://www.shaznyc.com/Shazs_Site/PhotoGallery/Pages/50_Photos_50_Flowers_50mm_Series__Project_50_Part_1_files/Media/Day%206%20of%2050%20-%20Wild%20Shrub.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.shaznyc.com/Shazs_Site/PhotoGallery/Pages/50_Photos_50_Flowers_50mm_Series__Project_50_Part_1_files/Media/Day%206%20of%2050%20-%20Wild%20Shrub.jpg?derivative=micro

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<div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_559_168"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-top: 0pt; " class="paragraph_style">Wednesday March 18th 09 ~ Day 6 of 50 ~ “Wild Shrub”<br/></p><p class="paragraph_style_4">~Aperture Priority Mode, 1/2500 sec, f/3.5, ISO 400, No Flash, No Cropping.~<br/></p><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; " class="paragraph_style_4">Today I played with wild things. I stumbled upon a bramble in a shaded area. With not much space to maneuver I decided to practice on how close I can go and still stay in focus. The blossoms of this shrub were very tiny, making it difficult to see when focusing the camera. This stem is about 8 inches, the camera is bout 11 inches away. In order to keep the entire stem some what focus, I focused on the center buds with the camera tilted.</p></div></div> Tuesday March 17th 2009 ~ Day 5 of 50 ~ “Lurking In The Dark” ~Shutter Priority Mode, 1/3000 sec, f/1.4, ISO 400, No Flash, No Cropping.~ At the Garden with my Gorillapod which caused a stir with the security man. I am not sure if he fancied me or my Gorillapod. He followed me around, giving tips on what to shoot. We passed the Bird of Paradise which I had shot yesterday & noticed a group I had not seen before. So while he deciphered my Gorillapod I step beyond the bar that clearly said “DO NOT STEP BEHIND BARS” & there I Found My Bird “Lurking In The Dark”. http://www.shaznyc.com/Shazs_Site/PhotoGallery/Pages/50_Photos_50_Flowers_50mm_Series__Project_50_Part_1.html#45 0e6543c3-df1d-4950-9f7c-f7caa42e39d2 http://www.shaznyc.com/Shazs_Site/PhotoGallery/Pages/50_Photos_50_Flowers_50mm_Series__Project_50_Part_1_files/Media/Day%205%20of%2050%20-%20Lurking%20In%20The%20Dark.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.shaznyc.com/Shazs_Site/PhotoGallery/Pages/50_Photos_50_Flowers_50mm_Series__Project_50_Part_1_files/Media/Day%205%20of%2050%20-%20Lurking%20In%20The%20Dark.jpg?derivative=micro

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<div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_559_168"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-top: 0pt; " class="paragraph_style">Tuesday March 17th 2009 ~ Day 5 of 50 ~ “Lurking In The Dark”<br/></p><p class="paragraph_style_4">~Shutter Priority Mode, 1/3000 sec, f/1.4, ISO 400, No Flash, No Cropping.~<br/></p><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; " class="paragraph_style_4">At the Garden with my Gorillapod which caused a stir with the security man. I am not sure if he fancied me or my Gorillapod. He followed me around, giving tips on what to shoot. We passed the Bird of Paradise which I had shot yesterday & noticed a group I had not seen before. So while he deciphered my Gorillapod I step beyond the bar that clearly said “DO NOT STEP BEHIND BARS” & there I Found My Bird “<span class="style_2">Lurking In The Dark</span>”.</p></div></div> Monday March 16th 2009 ~ Day 4 of 50 ~ “Carnival” ~Aperture Priority Mode, 1/250 sec, f/3.5, ISO 400, With Flash.~ I got to the Brooklyn Botanical Garden late today. The sun was starting to set and the light from the skylight fading fast. Since I had no tripod, I used my flash with a SW-10H Diffusion Dome in the vertical position so as not to create shadows. I tried to shoot a Bird of Paradise, but all I could see from my angle was a butterfly, so I adjusted the camera & took 2 shots of “My Butterfly”, this is the second shot with no cropping needed. http://www.shaznyc.com/Shazs_Site/PhotoGallery/Pages/50_Photos_50_Flowers_50mm_Series__Project_50_Part_1.html#46 ca83082e-0d32-4eba-887c-5ebf48e6ebc5 http://www.shaznyc.com/Shazs_Site/PhotoGallery/Pages/50_Photos_50_Flowers_50mm_Series__Project_50_Part_1_files/Media/Day%204%20of%2050%20-%20Carnival.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.shaznyc.com/Shazs_Site/PhotoGallery/Pages/50_Photos_50_Flowers_50mm_Series__Project_50_Part_1_files/Media/Day%204%20of%2050%20-%20Carnival.jpg?derivative=micro

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<div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_559_168"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-top: 0pt; " class="paragraph_style">Monday March 16th 2009 ~ Day 4 of 50 ~ “Carnival”<br/></p><p class="paragraph_style_4">~Aperture Priority Mode, 1/250 sec, f/3.5, ISO 400, With Flash.~<br/></p><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; " class="paragraph_style_4">I got to the Brooklyn Botanical Garden late today. The sun was starting to set and the light from the skylight fading fast. Since I had no tripod, I used my flash with a SW-10H Diffusion Dome in the vertical position so as not to create shadows. I tried to shoot a Bird of Paradise, but all I could see from my angle was a butterfly, so I adjusted the camera & took 2 shots of “My Butterfly”, this is the second shot with no cropping needed.</p></div></div> Sunday March 15th 2009 ~ Day 3 of 50 ~ “An Errant Brush Of Yellow” ~Manual Mode, 1/6400 sec, f/1.4, ISO 400, No Flash, Tripod, Shutter Remote Release.~ Day 3 photo was taken at the Brooklyn Botanical Garden. Although I was not allowed a tripod indoors, the security man told me he would not check to see if I was using it or not. So I took that as a go a head. I didn’t want to draw attention to myself by using a flash so a slow shutter speed was in order for this photo. With my tripod in it’s quadru position I took 4 shots. This was the first & to my surprise not even cropping was needed. http://www.shaznyc.com/Shazs_Site/PhotoGallery/Pages/50_Photos_50_Flowers_50mm_Series__Project_50_Part_1.html#47 e81b1a36-039a-4bff-8ff4-700cdf36e25b http://www.shaznyc.com/Shazs_Site/PhotoGallery/Pages/50_Photos_50_Flowers_50mm_Series__Project_50_Part_1_files/Media/Day3of50.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.shaznyc.com/Shazs_Site/PhotoGallery/Pages/50_Photos_50_Flowers_50mm_Series__Project_50_Part_1_files/Media/Day3of50.jpg?derivative=micro

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<div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_559_168"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-top: 0pt; " class="paragraph_style">Sunday March 15th 2009 ~ Day 3 of 50 ~ “An Errant Brush Of Yellow”<br/></p><p class="paragraph_style_4">~Manual Mode, 1/6400 sec, f/1.4, ISO 400, No Flash, Tripod, Shutter Remote Release.~<br/></p><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; " class="paragraph_style_4">Day 3 photo was taken at the Brooklyn Botanical Garden. Although I was not allowed a tripod indoors, the security man told me he would not check to see if I was using it or not. So I took that as a go a head. I didn’t want to draw attention to myself by using a flash so a slow shutter speed was in order for this photo. With my tripod in it’s quadru position I took 4 shots. This was the first & to my surprise not even cropping was needed.</p></div></div> Saturday March 14th 2009 ~ Day 2 of 50 ~ “Sail Close To The Wind” ~Manual Mode, 1/160 sec, f/2.5, ISO 400, No Flash, Tripod, Shutter Remote Release.~ For day 2 photo shoot, I felt I should practice with the color white, since my whites will some times lack details. I use a soft window sunlight for the crisp White Oriental Lilies. Lucky for me there was an over cast today which worked to my benefit. I move the flower close to window to get the full effect of the sun. I didn’t need many shots to figure out the right exposure. Still it was not easy, so I will have to explore the color white again. http://www.shaznyc.com/Shazs_Site/PhotoGallery/Pages/50_Photos_50_Flowers_50mm_Series__Project_50_Part_1.html#48 0985a5e6-8d69-4b60-b81a-af8121ba3357 http://www.shaznyc.com/Shazs_Site/PhotoGallery/Pages/50_Photos_50_Flowers_50mm_Series__Project_50_Part_1_files/Media/Day3of50_1.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.shaznyc.com/Shazs_Site/PhotoGallery/Pages/50_Photos_50_Flowers_50mm_Series__Project_50_Part_1_files/Media/Day3of50_1.jpg?derivative=micro

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<div style="padding: 0px; " class="image_cluster_layout_style_default_External_559_168"><div class="image_cluster_layout_style_default"><p style="padding-top: 0pt; " class="paragraph_style">Saturday March 14th 2009 ~ Day 2 of 50 ~ “Sail Close To The Wind”<br/></p><p class="paragraph_style_4">~Manual Mode, 1/160 sec, f/2.5, ISO 400, No Flash, Tripod, Shutter Remote Release.~<br/></p><p style="padding-bottom: 0pt; " class="paragraph_style_4">For day 2 photo shoot, I felt I should practice with the color white, since my whites will some <span class="style_10">times</span> lack details. I use a soft window sunlight for the crisp White Oriental Lilies. Lucky for me there was an over cast today which worked to my benefit. I move the flower close to window to get the full effect of the sun. I didn’t need many shots to figure out the right exposure. Still it was not easy, so I will have to explore the color white again.</p></div></div> Friday March 13th 2009 ~ Day 1 of 50 ~ “Purple Rain Down On Me” ~Manual Mode, 1.6”, f/1.4, ISO 400, No Flash, Tripod, Shutter Remote Release.~ I decided I would start day one of my photo shoot with the color that is the most difficult for me. Purple on my Nikon D200 would always come out blue. It does not matter what lens I use on that camera, the result is always the same. So I thought I’ll face my fears, jump right in and start with the purple Hyacinth flower. I tried different lighting setups, then I finally settle for no lighting at all, just the thick curtain filter window backlighting. http://www.shaznyc.com/Shazs_Site/PhotoGallery/Pages/50_Photos_50_Flowers_50mm_Series__Project_50_Part_1.html#49 2ef6ab81-60c3-4a6d-821d-770e5befa0fa http://www.shaznyc.com/Shazs_Site/PhotoGallery/Pages/50_Photos_50_Flowers_50mm_Series__Project_50_Part_1_files/Media/SHAZ_BLACKGROUND2.jpg?derivative=thumb http://www.shaznyc.com/Shazs_Site/PhotoGallery/Pages/50_Photos_50_Flowers_50mm_Series__Project_50_Part_1_files/Media/SHAZ_BLACKGROUND2.jpg?derivative=micro

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