The middle of the blossom was close to dead but the petals themselves were quite soft still. It was pretty much full frame when I shot it and then I just kept cropping until I had this.
Nikon D50
2007/08/23 17:23:42.3
Compressed RAW (12-bit)
Image Size: Large (3008 x 2000)
Lens: 70-300mm F/4-5.6 D
Focal Length: 300mm
Exposure Mode: Manual
Metering Mode: Multi-Pattern
1/500 sec - F/5.6
Exposure Comp.: 0 EV
Sensitivity: ISO 400
Optimize Image: Landscape
White Balance: Flash
AF Mode: AF-S
Flash Sync Mode: Not Attached
Color Mode: Mode IIIa (sRGB)
Tone Comp.: Auto
Hue Adjustment: 0°
Saturation: Normal
Sharpening: Medium high
Image Comment:
Long Exposure NR: Off
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