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Macro Spiral

Discussion in 'Macro, Flowers, Insects, and Greenery' started by Panos Kazanelis, Mar 29, 2005.

  1. Panos Kazanelis

    Panos Kazanelis

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    Feb 22, 2005
    Athens Greece
    My humble contribution to the macro/floral world...
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    An Echium angustifolium (Hispid Viper's Bugloss) is very common in the Med so it seems it found its way over to Cyprus as well.

    Code:
    Genus, Latin: Echium 
Species, Latin: angustifolium 
Family: BORAGINACEAE 
Common name in English: Hispid viper's bugloss 
Common name German: Natternkopf 
Chorortype: Mediterranean 
Life form Raunkiaer: chamaephyte, semi-shrub 
Summer shedding: perenating 
Succulence: non-succulent 
Salt resistance: glycophyte 
Habitat or affinity to vegetation formation: Bathas and herbaceous plant communities of the Mediterranean territory 
Synanthropy: mostly natural, also synanthropic
    Thanks to Harry for naming it, I found all this nice info, too!
     
    Panos Kazanelis, Mar 29, 2005
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  2. Harry S.

    Harry S.

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    Mar 20, 2005
    Vienna, AUSTRIA
    Wow, Panos! This is wonderful! Just a bit more space at the bottom and this would be absolutely perfect.
    Cheers
     
    Harry S., Mar 29, 2005
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  3. Panos Kazanelis

    Panos Kazanelis

    4,657
    Feb 22, 2005
    Athens Greece
    Thanks Harry, I know... d@rn eye/viewfinder combination... :evil:
    I'm missing details... :?
     
    Panos Kazanelis, Mar 29, 2005
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  4. greyflash

    greyflash Subscribing Member

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    Jan 29, 2005
    St. George, Utah
    Nicely composed, well taken shot. Very interesting plant.
     
    greyflash, Mar 29, 2005
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  5. PhotoDawg

    PhotoDawg

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    Jan 25, 2005
    Huntsville, Alabama
    Cool shot Panos!! :)  :)  :)  :) 
     
    PhotoDawg, Mar 29, 2005
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  6. Chris101

    Chris101

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    Feb 2, 2005
    Arizona
    Nice!!! :!: :!: :!:
     
    Chris101, Mar 29, 2005
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  7. Panos Kazanelis

    Panos Kazanelis

    4,657
    Feb 22, 2005
    Athens Greece
    Yes it is an interesting plant, don't ask me what it is... Maybe Harry knows...
    Harryyyy... what kinda plant is that? Here's another shot to help you out...
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    Panos Kazanelis, Mar 29, 2005
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  8. Harry S.

    Harry S.

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    Mar 20, 2005
    Vienna, AUSTRIA
    I'm here!!

    This look like some kind of Echium but it is definitely not Echium vulgare (Viper's Bugloss) which is common here in Central Europe and has blue flowers.

    As soon as I'm back in the museum tomorrow I'll have a look in my book of the plants of Crete. Maybe it's there as well.

    Where may I send the bill for the expertise :wink: ?
     
    Harry S., Mar 29, 2005
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  9. Harry S.

    Harry S.

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    Mar 20, 2005
    Vienna, AUSTRIA
    I think I found it without my book. It might be Echium angustifolium (Hispid Viper's Bugloss).
     
    Harry S., Mar 29, 2005
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  10. celia bule

    celia bule Guest

    Panos, I prefer the second one. Good example of Spring time arrival.
     
    celia bule, Mar 30, 2005
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  11. MontyDog

    MontyDog

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    Jan 30, 2005
    #1064 - You have an error in your SQL syntax;
     
    MontyDog, Mar 30, 2005
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  12. Panos Kazanelis

    Panos Kazanelis

    4,657
    Feb 22, 2005
    Athens Greece
    I tried it but the missing bottom part becomes more ...obvious, so... :?
    Thanks for the suggestion Dao :wink:
     
    Panos Kazanelis, Apr 2, 2005
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  13. TOLady

    TOLady

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    Mar 31, 2005
    Toronto Canada
    I really like these, Panos. Love the contrast of the second, love the bokeh of the first. I'm wondering how the 500D would turn out on the 70-200VR, any ideas? Wondering how different that setup would be compared to an actual macro lens.... Anyone?
     
    TOLady, Apr 4, 2005
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  14. Flew

    Flew

    994
    Jan 25, 2005
    Alabama
    Sandi,

    I have this combo, but have only taken a few shots with it. I'm still so hooked on getting some decent birdie shots that every other area of picture taking has taken a back seat. :? What I have taken looks pretty good though.

    I hope to get out with this set-up soon though, and I'll post some shots.

    Frank
     
    Flew, Apr 4, 2005
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  15. Harry S.

    Harry S.

    3,624
    Mar 20, 2005
    Vienna, AUSTRIA
    This combo is perfect! That means - if you are not into ample DOF, but it makes the exceptional bokeh of the 70-200 really shine.
    I have not shot much with this combo either, but what I have done so far, and what I have seen from others is very pleasing, especially the very smooth transition to the OOF areas.
    It's also worth while to try it in combination with the 85/1.4.
     
    Harry S., Apr 5, 2005
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  16. GeeJay

    GeeJay

    3,479
    Jan 26, 2005
    Florida
    Hi Panos,
    Wow, love your shots!
    You're an inspiration to me to get out there and start shooting the pretty flowers around here.

    Thanks,
    Gaye
     
    GeeJay, Apr 5, 2005
    #18
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