Purple Mat

gslaten · Post by **gslaten** » Wed Mar 14, 2007 9:44 pm

Well, Ken isn't the only one groveling on the ground to take photos. This is a low lying plant known locally as Purple Mat. They are popping up here in great numbers now that spring is approaching. The flowers are about 1/4" in diameter.

Canon 5D
Canon EF 100mm f2.8 Macro USM, manually focused
ISO 400/f2.8
About 50% crop

MacroLuv · Post by **MacroLuv** » Thu Mar 15, 2007 2:58 am

Very nice!

I'm still waiting for my EF 100mm f2.8 Macro USM.

Hey, you've even captured one small spider!

Ken Ramos · Post by **Ken Ramos** » Thu Mar 15, 2007 3:23 am

Hey these are pretty there Gary. Don't think I have seen them around here but that is not to say they aren't any. Sure enough, looks as though there is a Crab spider in the lower left corner. Very nice image Gary

beetleman · Post by **beetleman** » Thu Mar 15, 2007 10:19 am

Spring has sprung everywhere except here in NH. Do you think I will get any flower photos under maybe a foot of snow this weekend

I will just have to enjoy your beautiful pictures

gslaten · Post by **gslaten** » Fri Mar 16, 2007 7:56 am

Hi guys,

Thanks for the compliments. I haven't had much time to play lately, but with spring coming....

Macroluv, thanks for pointing out the spider. I hadn't noticed it. By the way, you will love the EF 100mm f2.8 Macro. It is a fine lens. Hope it shows up soon.