Nature

Taken 8-Jun-13

Visitors 18

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Category:Scenic

Subcategory:Flowers

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Photo Info

Dimensions2806 x 1984

Original file size4.53 MB

Image typeJPEG

Color spaceAdobe RGB (1998)

Date taken8-Jun-13 15:46

Date modified30-Jun-13 18:00

Shooting Conditions

Camera makeNIKON CORPORATION

Camera modelNIKON D200

Focal length60 mm

Focal length (35mm)90 mm

Max lens aperturef/3.6

Exposure1/90 at f/11

FlashNot fired

Exposure bias+1 EV

Exposure modeAuto

Exposure prog.Aperture priority

ISO speedISO 400

Metering modeCenter-weighted average

Digital zoom1x

A close-up photograph of a Common Bluebell (Hyacinthoides non-scripta) flower with vibrant blue petals curving and flaring. The background is blurred with shades of green and yellow.

English Bluebell, Hyacinthoides non-scripta.

This photograph captures the delicate beauty of a Common Bluebell (Hyacinthoides non-scripta) flower in close-up detail. The image showcases the vibrant blue hue of the bell-shaped petals, their graceful curve and gentle flare, and the subtle texture of the stem and leaves. The blurred background, with its soft shades of green and yellow, emphasizes the flower's fragility and elegance. The composition focuses on the bluebell's form, highlighting its natural grace and its unique charm. The photograph evokes a sense of tranquility, peace, and the ephemeral beauty of springtime.
English Bluebell, Hyacinthoides non-scripta, (formerly Endymion non-scriptus). It is particularly associated with ancient woodland where it may dominate the understorey to produce carpets of violet–blue flowers in "bluebell woods", but also occurs in more open habitats in western regions. It is protected under UK law, and in some other parts of its range.