Catharantus roseous

[camerapapi]

They are also known as Madagascar periwinkles and they are abundant throughout South Florida this time of year. They come in different varieties and in my opinion all of them are beautiful.
This was shot with my ancient D1X and old 105mm f4 Micro Nikkor AIS lens on a Manfrotto 2031 tripod with Linhof ball head.
Slight color saturation and sharpening were added with Photoshop.
William Rodriguez
Miami, Florida.

Addendum: Most probably not the best way to post but I am learning and at least I got to link the picture to the post.

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[camerapapi]

Well, I got up this morning and to my surprise the picture was in the post! Thank you Mr. Moderator. Finally my fist successful post.
I hope you all like it.
William.

 

[lanthier]

Nice simple blooms. Good color and love the blurred ones in the background, nice work!

 

[camerapapi]

Catharantus

Thank you Rich for your comments. I am sure you know the blurring effect in the background is the result of using a large lens opening.
Among my old cameras,the D1X is the one I reach when I want these colors.
I use the Adobe RGB color space in my other cameras but not in this one.
Unquestionably, technology does not take pictures.
William.

 

[BUCKEYE BIKER]

Beautiful colors. Well done!

 

[number ix]

Lovely colors and an excellent image!