I have many dreams, mostly ones one can hardly convey in spoken language. IÂ want nature and peace around me, yet IÂ do not want to relinquish digital photography. IÂ have a Nikon D200 with a very basic lens. I had a Canon 30D too, but what a disappointment. BIO I am 55, an IT consultant and tried my hand at diamond digging, computer programming, being a network & computer technician, web designer, amateur photographer, etc. I am a man of the bush and appreciate simple things. IÂ do photography assignments from time to time. I am privileged to live where IÂ do, (map), a rural area in South Africa where I can hear the lions roar just 12 miles (20km) from where I live. I love this site and the artists uploading their work and I don't think any other site offers this varied depth in artistic skills. Piet
Comments (68)
Milouv
Beautiful macro. Good centring.
andridg1575
How wonderfull to celebrate a birthday, before the roaring 40's, enjoy the great day and hope your husband spoils you, great picture of this wonderfull flower, clear and crisp, as if I can touch and smell it. PS! Jodie, your birthday is a day after my daughter's, she turned 3 yesterday. CHeers
jinet
Nicely composed, nice subject, beautiful photo !
wonderworld
Stunning photo with such deep wonderful colors! Jodie Girl is an excellent song from Bob Seeger!
babuci
Reminds me of the sun with all the rays around it. Nice dedi! Happy Birthday Jodie!
GiMi53
Very nice flower Oom Piet... just perfect for the B-day of our lovely friend !
Littlejock
Wonderful pic Piet. Great work. Impressive your artistic eye. Big Hugs my friend
carlx
Wonderful Birthday dedication!!! Beautiful macro capture from the amazing flower!!!
rangeriderrichard
This is a wonderful birthday gift.
Janiss
Oh beautifull macro very good centrind and... happy birthday Jodie!
louly
Beautiful! Such gorgeous colours!
odie
Awwww Piet!! That is so sweet! (oooh, it rhymes!) Perfect in its asymmetrical presentation. Who told you that my favorite flower is the daisy? I've never seen a daisy like this in person. It is lovely! Each petal is wrapped in a little hug. What a clever play on words - you're hysterical! Thank you for the Birth-Dai-sy upload and a great start to my day! Jodie :0)
Valerie-Ducom
Oh, so beautiful picture on this flower and excellent composition and color !!! Very nice dedi for Jodie!! Good day and hugs :) Happy b-day to you, Happy b-day to you, Happy b-day to you Jodieeeeeeeeeee, Happy b-day to youuuuu, yeahhhhhhhh !!!
LudyMelltSekher
Beautiful Photography. Excellent!! Congratulations !!Wonderful dedication for Jodie. Happy Birthday Jodie!!
Burpee
Gorgeous and unusual flower!! Happy birthday to Jodie!!
1010
What a unique, beautiful flower. Perfect for a birthday present Piet!
Laelia
Funny daisy !! Sympathic dedi for Jodie
elmurray
What a beautiful flower this is. And what a charming birthday dedication. So lovely!!
MrsLubner
Before I mention your photographic skill, I want to say this daisy is absolutely incredible! Wow. The petals, the center, the colors! It is so unique! And as for the photo? Excellent capture! So much so I am very intrigued and want to see more!
CavalierLady
O M G ! What an incredible blossom! I have never seen anything quite like this before! It is stunning! The petals are so unique (to me) and I love the colors and your composition/placement! Wonderful image for a birthday dedication!
rainbows
Such a beautiful capture, Oom!! A flower full of sunshine, it is gorgeous. Happy Birthday, dear Jodie. May you day be special. Hugs to you both. Di,
frankie96
Really like the colors on this flower..and a wonderful thought to go with it..
Zorg1955
Nice dedicate to your friend ...And an extraordinary flower I've never seen before . . .
Luka_30
Beautiful flower for a nice dedication.
lizzibell
Beuatiful....
BibbyBear
What a lovely dedication and a beautiful flower too. This is so unusual and just perfect in every way. Great shot. xx
kelvinhughes
most excellent image Piet and love the new stuff your turning out most excellent
Hendesse
What a beautiful flower, excellent captured. Gorgeous colors and light, looks fantastic!!
drag
So beautiful in its coloring and unique in the curl of the petal. A little shy to show herself completely. A very lovely gift. Take care Piet:0)bonita
valcali
Nice shot...I love the crop! ;o)