Nature Fog Droplets On Mallow

Fog Droplets On Mallow · **2 Likes**

Not a hibiscus, but a relative--a mallow, I'm told.
Native to Europe, but becoming an invasive specie in the Americas.
Very pretty simple small flowers.

The background here has been darkened a fair amount to allow the bloom to be in attention.
The bloom has had a bit of contrast and sharpening, but minimal.
Angky

Oops! I didn't notice white blemish on the lower petal! Should have cleaned that one off.
The 10:00 o-clock petal has some kind of aberration too. I don't know what it was, or what caused it, but it's part of the interest of the flower--there when I took the shot.

**ProfessorBuzz** · 11-11-2021, 06:37 AM

The flower looks like it's UV fluorescent - it's so intense.

**MikeNArk** · 11-11-2021, 06:43 AM

Very nice image. The flower does stand out with its rich color against the background. Minor imperfections in nature occur. They don't detract from this image. Thanks for sharing.

**ToddK** · 11-11-2021, 06:47 AM

Very nice image Angky! I really like how you darkened the background to allow the beautiful colors to really pop. Thanks for identifying this flower. I have an image of one from a few years ago and didn't know what it is.

**eaglem** · 11-11-2021, 07:56 AM

This really stands out against the dark background

maucard · 11-11-2021, 03:23 PM

Originally posted by angkymac

Not a hibiscus, but a relative--a mallow, I'm told.
Native to Europe, but becoming an invasive specie in the Americas.
Very pretty simple small flowers.

The background here has been darkened a fair amount to allow the bloom to be in attention.
The bloom has had a bit of contrast and sharpening, but minimal.
Angky

Oops! I didn't notice white blemish on the lower petal! Should have cleaned that one off.
The 10:00 o-clock petal has some kind of aberration too. I don't know what it was, or what caused it, but it's part of the interest of the flower--there when I took the shot.

Wonderful image, Angky! The colour of the flower against the darker background, as already noted, is incredible, and also the composition works very well.

**angkymac** · 11-11-2021, 03:43 PM

Originally posted by ProfessorBuzz

The flower looks like it's UV fluorescent - it's so intense.

Yes, now that you mention it!
It looked pretty intensely colored, which is a major reason why I took so many shots of it.
Perhaps, though, the intense coloration was increased a bit by adding a little bit of contrast.
Thanks for the observation!

Angky

---------- Post added 11-11-21 at 04:45 PM ----------

Originally posted by MikeNArk

Very nice image. The flower does stand out with its rich color against the background. Minor imperfections in nature occur. They don't detract from this image. Thanks for sharing.

It did stand out; it really had a brilliant color. But darkening the background enhanced that a lot.
Thanks for the note!
Angky.

---------- Post added 11-11-21 at 04:49 PM ----------

Originally posted by ToddK

Very nice image Angky! I really like how you darkened the background to allow the beautiful colors to really pop. Thanks for identifying this flower. I have an image of one from a few years ago and didn't know what it is.

I was told its identity by somebody on this forum who very kindly identified a similar plant that I had posted. So thanks to you folks here on this site who helped me!

This particular plant, however, really blazed colors! Glad I stumbled across it!
Angky.

---------- Post added 11-11-21 at 04:51 PM ----------

Originally posted by eaglem

This really stands out against the dark background

Thanks for your note of appreciation, EM!

Angky.

---------- Post added 11-11-21 at 04:53 PM ----------

Originally posted by maucard

Wonderful image, Angky! The colour of the flower against the darker background, as already noted, is incredible, and also the composition works very well.

Thanks for your note on the composition. I puzzled for quite a few minutes trying to decide the best way to present it. Glad you like it.

Angky.

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11-11-2021, 06:37 AM	#2
ProfessorBuzz Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2018 Posts: 1,903	The flower looks like it's UV fluorescent - it's so intense.

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MikeNArk Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Conway, Arkansas Posts: 15,222	Very nice image. The flower does stand out with its rich color against the background. Minor imperfections in nature occur. They don't detract from this image. Thanks for sharing.

11-11-2021, 06:47 AM	#4
ToddK Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Texas Hill Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,566	Very nice image Angky! I really like how you darkened the background to allow the beautiful colors to really pop. Thanks for identifying this flower. I have an image of one from a few years ago and didn't know what it is.

11-11-2021, 07:56 AM	#5
eaglem Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 43,160	This really stands out against the dark background

11-11-2021, 03:23 PM	#6
maucard Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Photos: Gallery Posts: 155	Originally posted by angkymac Not a hibiscus, but a relative--a mallow, I'm told. Native to Europe, but becoming an invasive specie in the Americas. Very pretty simple small flowers. The background here has been darkened a fair amount to allow the bloom to be in attention. The bloom has had a bit of contrast and sharpening, but minimal. Angky Oops! I didn't notice white blemish on the lower petal! Should have cleaned that one off. The 10:00 o-clock petal has some kind of aberration too. I don't know what it was, or what caused it, but it's part of the interest of the flower--there when I took the shot. Wonderful image, Angky! The colour of the flower against the darker background, as already noted, is incredible, and also the composition works very well.

11-11-2021, 03:43 PM	#7
angkymac Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2019 Photos: Albums Posts: 8,981 Original Poster	Originally posted by ProfessorBuzz The flower looks like it's UV fluorescent - it's so intense. Yes, now that you mention it! It looked pretty intensely colored, which is a major reason why I took so many shots of it. Perhaps, though, the intense coloration was increased a bit by adding a little bit of contrast. Thanks for the observation! Angky ---------- Post added 11-11-21 at 04:45 PM ---------- Originally posted by MikeNArk Very nice image. The flower does stand out with its rich color against the background. Minor imperfections in nature occur. They don't detract from this image. Thanks for sharing. It did stand out; it really had a brilliant color. But darkening the background enhanced that a lot. Thanks for the note! Angky. ---------- Post added 11-11-21 at 04:49 PM ---------- Originally posted by ToddK Very nice image Angky! I really like how you darkened the background to allow the beautiful colors to really pop. Thanks for identifying this flower. I have an image of one from a few years ago and didn't know what it is. I was told its identity by somebody on this forum who very kindly identified a similar plant that I had posted. So thanks to you folks here on this site who helped me! This particular plant, however, really blazed colors! Glad I stumbled across it! Angky. ---------- Post added 11-11-21 at 04:51 PM ---------- Originally posted by eaglem This really stands out against the dark background Thanks for your note of appreciation, EM! Angky. ---------- Post added 11-11-21 at 04:53 PM ---------- Originally posted by maucard Wonderful image, Angky! The colour of the flower against the darker background, as already noted, is incredible, and also the composition works very well. Thanks for your note on the composition. I puzzled for quite a few minutes trying to decide the best way to present it. Glad you like it. Angky.