20 April 2009

Take A Closer Look

Red Hibiscus

One of my favorite places to take photos would be my parent in law's complex. They have a lot of beautiful flowers around the place and I like to take my time walking along the streets with my husband's KYOCERA on my neck. We visit them almost every week and it has become my new routine to go on these morning strolls.

I would like to thank my friends who have been giving me so many wonderful tips on photography. Please, bear with me as I am in the process of exploring this new hobby :). Last Sunday, I have been trying to apply some of the given advice on the macro (close up) shots and the red hibiscus here was one of the results. It is my first entry on Macro Monday and I also would like to submit it for this week's Mellow Yellow Monday and Ruby Tuesday. Have a great week, everybody :)!

Photo Properties
Location: My Parent In Law's Complex (Indonesia)
Camera Model: KYOCERA Finecam 410R
Date: 19 April 2009
Flash: Not used
Focal Length: 5.7mm
Exposure Time: 0.033s
Aperture: f/6.3
ISO: 100

Thanks to Lisa

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Thanks to Drowsey Moneky


Thanks to Mary




38 comments:

  1. MaRApril 20, 2009 at 3:06 PM

    That's a wonderful hibiscus and a wonderful multi-purpose shot :)
    My MM is up, happy Monday!

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  2. AnonymousApril 20, 2009 at 3:22 PM

    beautiful! reds and yellows compliment each other!

    have a great week ahead!

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  3. bobbieApril 20, 2009 at 4:41 PM

    Your lovely hibiscus is perfect for all of these memes.

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  4. HuzharApril 20, 2009 at 4:56 PM

    That was a wonderful macro shot. Good work. You learn fast.. Have a nice day..

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  5. JientjeApril 20, 2009 at 5:13 PM

    Multi tasking eh? ;-)
    Well done, lovely shot!

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  6. Regina April 20, 2009 at 5:40 PM

    I like this flower too. This is really good. Same with me one shot for the memes.

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  7. VALKYRIENApril 20, 2009 at 6:28 PM

    Rosidah - that is a great first attempt on macro! It is all about practice, focus on the camera and a steady hand! My first attempt wasn't nearly as good as this!

    Very nice first entry on Macro Monday! And hibiscus is a wonderful flower, isn't it? :)

    Best wishes!

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  8. margieApril 20, 2009 at 6:39 PM

    not to worry, we are all learning as we go. that is the fun thing about photography!! you can learn just through doing. good shot!

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  9. Trish ~ ♥ ~April 20, 2009 at 7:40 PM

    Says summer and sunshine

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  10. BlossomApril 20, 2009 at 7:50 PM

    So red. Very bright!

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  11. maryt/theteachApril 20, 2009 at 7:55 PM

    Covered all three memes, Rosidah! Wow! Great work! :) :)

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  12. TessApril 20, 2009 at 8:35 PM

    Spectacular! multi-purpose photo for your three meme, you are very good Rosidah. I am so please to learned that you are into photography. You have a natural talent in that field. Click here and click there! you will definitely be one of the best photography in the world.

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  13. Kahshe CottagerApril 20, 2009 at 9:32 PM

    A lovely macro Rosidah! I love the vibrant red of the Hibiscus!

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  14. JulieApril 20, 2009 at 9:48 PM

    The colors are beautiful, I love that type of flower.

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  15. AnonymousApril 20, 2009 at 10:13 PM

    You're doing great! Close up shots are the hardest for me - I can't get my camera to cooperate! hehehe
    That's definitely a burst of red & very pretty!

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  16. BryanApril 21, 2009 at 12:12 AM

    Very nice flower macro! You're learning fast and well. Keep it up!

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  17. HorseartistApril 21, 2009 at 2:10 AM

    Nice composition. I prefer shots with a dynamic, off center layout to the straight on, more common ones. My tip: look for the unusual angles that others may not see.

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  18. UnknownApril 21, 2009 at 2:16 AM

    How fun to tie it into several memes. :) My mom has some red hibiscus in her yard and I always enjoy it! Lovely pic!

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  19. Suzanne CasamentoApril 21, 2009 at 5:21 AM

    I have no idea what a macro shot is but I think the hibiscus photo is lovely!

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  20. RalphApril 21, 2009 at 6:29 AM

    You have captured so well this delicate detailing of this pretty flower. A beautiful view of warm weather that I hope happens here soon!

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  21. AnonymousApril 21, 2009 at 7:44 AM

    Beautiful red.

    Paz

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  22. dotApril 21, 2009 at 8:14 AM

    You are doing good. That's a beautiful shot of the hibiscus.

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  23. AnonymousApril 21, 2009 at 8:39 AM

    A lovely red hibiscus for Ruby Tuesday! :)

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  24. Ann, Chen Jie Xue 陈洁雪April 21, 2009 at 8:59 AM

    Apa kapah Rosidah,
    These are the few Bahasa Indo words I know. I tell people I am from Borneo, because most people know Borneo rather than sarawak or malaysia. I was born in sarawak before it was Malaysia, we did not have to speak BM. The local Sarawak malay is slightly different from BM or B Indo.

    I like the hibiscus flower. I just bought a hisbicus flower drink, which I was going to blog. You ever had this drink before?

    terima Kaseh for visiting my blog. Let's be kawan, OK. You understand my Sarawak Malay. I also lived in 16 years in Singapore where I kawan many maids from Indonesia. I chacap with everyone lah. I also got bagus friends from Indonesia.

    De Mana you tingal in Indonesia? I only been to Bali.

    Cheers,

    Ann :)

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  25. Jeri ~April 21, 2009 at 9:11 AM

    What a beautiful Hibiscus - perfect for all the memes!

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  26. MYMApril 21, 2009 at 9:36 AM

    Very lovely! :)

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  27. Speedcat HollydaleApril 21, 2009 at 12:04 PM

    Very clever ... and a SUPER photo!

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  28. IvonApril 21, 2009 at 1:55 PM

    Great photo. Macros are my favorite. Thanks for sharing.

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  29. RobinApril 21, 2009 at 5:00 PM

    Very pretty, and good for you for expanding your photography horizons too.

    I love hibiscus flowers, they're blooming all over my neighborhood now as well.

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  30. JamaApril 21, 2009 at 5:20 PM

    This is a great macro, you sure learn fast!

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  31. BeckyApril 21, 2009 at 7:05 PM

    Gorgeous. I love how velvety the center looks.

    My choice for Ruby Tuesday is posted here.

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  32. LinneaApril 21, 2009 at 8:37 PM

    Hibiscus are beautiful, graceful flowers. You shot this one well for your first Macro Monday post. It seems to be so tropical where you are with all those lovely plants. Thanks for you comment on my RT post. Enjoy the day...

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  33. floretaApril 21, 2009 at 8:53 PM

    great flower shot. nicely done!

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  34. Amanda GuthrieApril 21, 2009 at 10:17 PM

    Goregeous Hibiscus gotta love it! Have you seen the blue variety? They are smaller but just lovely!

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  35. PattiApril 21, 2009 at 10:45 PM

    I like how you got the yellow in the foreground. Pretty red hibiscus for Ruby Tuesday!

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  36. DianneApril 22, 2009 at 3:39 AM

    so beautiful! love all the detail

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  37. NancyApril 23, 2009 at 8:32 AM

    I think your picture is very well done. I'm just learning too, I'm having a really good time in the process. Keep up the wonderful work!!!

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  38. RosamariaApril 27, 2009 at 7:37 AM

    Sorry about your cameras.

    The shot is just wonderful!

    Good week for you, Rosidah!

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Rosidah