This week with your a7x/a9, 6/17/2017

SLN001 · Jun 20, 2017

Thank you.

richj20 · Jun 20, 2017

When I create plant lists, I like to include photographs of parts of the plant other than just the flowers.

Hairs are one of the parts. They are fascinating to observe, and compare from plant to plant.

Hairs on a plant are often protective, discouraging insects from feeding on the plant. Sometimes hairs help retain moisture by breaking up the air flow, thus reducing evaporation.

Hairs can be flexible, firm, or stiff, the latter being quite irritating if you brush against them, for they can easily detach and adhere to clothing and skin.

Often the hairs are too tiny to be seen with the unaided eye. (I carry a 30x loupe with me).

Here are a few on plants (and a couple of critters) .

1. Hairs attached to the edges of a leaf. (Lantana)

2. Hairs on a stem (Lantana)

3. Hairs attached to the principal plant stalk (Hollyhock)

4. Hairs attached to flower buds (Hollyhock)

5. Hairs surrounding a cactus flower bud. These hairs emerge from the skin (epidermis) of the plant, and are not attached to the flower parts.

5a. As the flower bud elongates, the surrounding hairs begin to fall away. The purple-green sepals have strengthened enough to provide protection for the delicate white petals forming inside.

5b. A flower on this cactus from a few weeks ago. It is a night bloomer, and the sepals have lowered to act as a base for the white petals.

6. Hairs on a cactus bloom

7. Hairs on a floral tube (Scarlet Sage)

8. Hairs on spiders and insects can be protective, and sensorial. (Green Lynx Spider)

9. Unusual pose for a fly, giving a nice view of the front legs. The tiny hairs on the end segments (tarsal) function as taste buds!

The various types and functions of hairs illustrate the marvelous complexity of our natural world.

- Richard

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richj20 · Jun 20, 2017

Always nice,Roger, to see interesting expression in your portraits!

- Richard

richj20 · Jun 20, 2017

Michael L NYC 99 said:
It's been a few years since Dale Chihuly had an exhibit at New York Botanical Garden.

Most of the pieces look better after dark.

Beautiful photography of fascinating art; gorgeous colors you've captured, Michael.

Michael L NYC 99 said:
Sol del Citron

I read about this work: "1,300 pieces, with each twisted curl of glass sunshine individually wired to a steel inner structure. "

What an intriguing piece.

Thanks for posting,

- Richard

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richj20 · Jun 20, 2017

These bring back memories of my road trips through the south many years ago.

Churches is one of my on-going photographic interests. This is an appealing perspective. Any detailed photographs of the steeple or windows?

- Richard

Church in Apalachee, GA

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format_c · Jun 20, 2017

Well... Yes and no. There is quite a bit of haze even when you cannot see it from the ground, especially on a hot day with little or no wind. Also colors tend to shift to blues the higher you go. You stop noticing it after a while and start getting used to it the longer you fly. Then you look at pictures on the screen and they look not even close to what you remember them. It is almost like camera is playing tricks.

Here is what camera think it was...

tommiejeep · Jun 20, 2017

Part of on going PJ project

and Dining alone, just playing with Batis 135 f2.8

pretty much out of camera

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rogerjosem · Jun 21, 2017

richj20 said:
Always nice,Roger, to see interesting expression in your portraits!

- Richard

N N Nikmat · Jun 22, 2017

format_c said:
Well... Yes and no. There is quite a bit of haze even when you cannot see it from the ground, especially on a hot day with little or no wind. Also colors tend to shift to blues the higher you go. You stop noticing it after a while and start getting used to it the longer you fly. Then you look at pictures on the screen and they look not even close to what you remember them. It is almost like camera is playing tricks.

Here is what camera think it was...

I see what you mean! The image out of the camera was pretty flat.

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Neurad1 · Jun 22, 2017

richj20 said:
These bring back memories of my road trips through the south many years ago.

Churches is one of my on-going photographic interests. This is an appealing perspective. Any detailed photographs of the steeple or windows?

- Richard

Church in Apalachee, GA

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I didn't get any detailed shots of this church....That would have been a good idea. This church was where I parked to go and shoot an old schoolhouse on the adjoining property. The shot was almost an afterthought and it was beginning to rain, so I guess I rushed. Thanks for your comments.

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Phillip Waterton · Jun 22, 2017

A7R & 70-200 F4. Focus on the eyes is a fraction off but I was pretty happy with this full speed head-on shot!

biza43 · Jun 22, 2017

First one is really good.

samtheman2014 · Jun 22, 2017

A7rII + 55mm F/1.8

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tommiejeep · Jun 23, 2017

When I pulled up on the dirt track there was an Indian Great Grey Heron on the upright stump and a big frog on the forward log. As soon as I turned the Diesel engine off the Heron took flight and when the bird moved the frog dove into the water so....left with empty frame

Was out with the Nkon D500 for birds . I had the a7rii along for people but with the big bird in a reasonable setting I decided to see how the 42MP handled it. The frog was the bonus

. Also 420mm was a bit long for the scene.