Surprising Nature Photo

Photographer’s Note

Isn't it great the little gifts that we get from nature like this flower?

Walking at a indoor garden at Emmen Zoo we were surprised bij the colours and shape of this banane flower. He wasn't big (maybe 15 cm) but very impressive. We could even see the baby bananas on it. Things like this realy make my day.
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On this re-post i balanced the light and choose a square format. I'm not sure the format is better. Wat do you think about it?
Hope you enjoy it too

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Pixel19 (4) 2009-11-03 12:50

Hi Kik Ko,

Really good picture with nice bokeh, love the shot with wide aperture. I just wish you compensate the exposure to get little bit more bright, as this one bit dark. Anyway, great photo overall.

Cheers,

agjika (208) 2009-11-03 13:35

Hi Kik

Awsome macro mate! The detail and the clarity are just perfect. The background is exposing the subjects really well.

Well done and thanks for sharing

Aleks

zoomer (551) 2009-11-03 15:01

You have created a most impressive image here.Colors and detail are outstanding.Regards Wolf.

belido (16499) 2009-11-05 11:32

Hi KIKs,

superb macro photography. I prefer this one and I agree with you about the format. It makes the image more dynamic and balanced than the original one. Very fine depth and focus. Well done!
Regards,
Carlos

tober (3954) 2009-11-05 23:43

Hi Kiks, I've seen many banana trees but it's the first time I came across such a lovely banana flower. It's surprising to see it in the Netherlands even if it is so small :)

Best regards,

Tolga

John_F_Kennedy (31427) 2009-11-06 1:29

Hello,
It's a wonderful sort of flower. I love the colour.
Best wishes,
Achim

Waylim (10817) 2009-11-07 0:10

Hi Kik,
Yes, nature is full of surprise, Sometimes we just too busy to even notice it. I love this one, its like it just lift it hand to wave and say "Hello" This is also a very nostalgic image for me, I grow up in place where there are lots of banana trees. Beuatiful colors and lovely composition. thanks Kik.
Way