Confederate Rose 1.0

Confederate Rose 1.0, originally uploaded by RMStringer.

Confederate rose (Hibiscus mutabilis)is known for its beautiful flowers that change color as they age. The flowers usually open white or pale pink and turn a darker pink to crimson as they age. They can have 3 distinct colors on the bush at the same time; usually white, pale pink and deep pink . Taken with the Quantaray 70-300mm Tele-Macro Lens.

The bloom is a very pretty and delicate. The start out white and as the day progresses, they turn a deep pink color. The Bokeh in this photo is just amazing and the Quantaray does a very good job at it.

Exposure: 0.002 sec (1/640)
Aperture: f/5.0
Focal Length: 230 mm
ISO Speed: 100

Pampas Grass 1.0

Pampas Grass 1.0, originally uploaded by RMStringer.

Andean Pampas Grass: The silky, feathery plumes of pampas grass add a nice texture to the home landscape. The plant flowers for a long time in late summer and fall, then as a bonus the plumes can be cut and dried for use indoors.

The photo was taken with the Quantaray 70-300mm Tele-Macro lens. IT has amazing Bokeh and brings out the Fall colors in this photo well. The light and dark make this photo very nice.

Exposure: 0.003 sec (1/320)
Aperture: f/4.0
Focal Length: 75 mm
ISO Speed: 100

Confederate Rose

Taken With My 3.2 Megapixel Lg Dare.

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Rose 3.2

Rose 3.2, originally uploaded by RMStringer.

Roses in the evening taken with the Quantaray 70-300mm Tele-Macro lens using the Built-In Flash. These roses are clippings from roses that were my Grandmother's Mother's roses, so they are about 75+ years old.

Exposure: 0.017 sec (1/60)
Aperture: f/8.0
Focal Length: 300 mm
ISO Speed: 100

Rose 3.0

Rose 3.0, originally uploaded by RMStringer.

Roses in the evening taken with the Quantaray 70-300mm Tele-Macro lens using the Built-In Flash. These roses are clippings from roses that were my Grandmother's Mother's roses, so they are about 75+ years old.

It is a wonderful Fall afternoon and the Bees were all over the last remaining blooms left. Here is one in the center of the Rose.

Exposure: 0.006 sec (1/160)
Aperture: f/8.0
Focal Length: 300 mm
ISO Speed: 100

Evening Rose 1.11

Evening Rose 1.11, originally uploaded by RMStringer.

Roses in the evening taken with the Quantaray 70-300mm Tele-Macro lens using the Built-In Flash. These roses are clippings from roses that were my Grandmother's Mother's roses, so they are about 75+ years old.

Exposure: 0.008 sec (1/125)
Aperture: f/5.6
Focal Length: 300 mm
ISO Speed: 100