Springtime

[billtils]

We went for a drive to one of our favourite spots yesterday - Balquhidder and lunch at the quirky Cafe Mhor 84. Hoped-for landscapes with snow-capped mountains melted in the sunshine, but managed a few Springtime macros.

This one is of an emerging catkin:




and this of a Broom blossom:

[Shadowman]

Nice efforts, that second one is a bit too fuzzy though.

[bnnrcn]

Nice shots

[bje07]

Nice efforts, that second one is a bit too fuzzy though.

+ 1, too bad, this is the one I prefer for colors and good BG.

[billtils]

Thanks John, Jean and Binnur. Not revealed in the OP is that I've been experimenting with some different routines for focus stacking and sharpening, and wanted to see what a fresh eye thought. Back to the drawing board

[IzzieK]

Not so fast Bill -- I want to say that I like #1 because it is interesting. I do not know if I have seen a catkin before and as for the second one, I kinda like the lighting hitting the sides of the petals there.

Thanks for the inspiration.

[Wavelength]

First one is excellent; the second would be more attractive if you neutralize the yellow color of the flower in the background to avoid distraction

[All3n]

Good focus on subject with good bokeh background.The first one my favourite