Spring is definitely here, the daffodil’s are on the wane and the tulips are coming forth. To cheer everyone up here is my first tulip of the year, coming out to bloom.
![First of the Tulips](https://meticulousmick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/tulip2014-1-of-1.jpg?w=682&h=1024)
Now as part of a macro exercise I had to put the camera on ‘macro’ mode. All very well and good, but it takes away from one the choice of depth of field, something I think could be improved on the image. The moral of the story is go Priority or Manual mode for me.
Lovely tulip and great photo!
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Thanks Liz, have a great week…🍀
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I kind of like the way the beautiful yellow pops and the background is blurred (makes it seem 3-D)… but that’s just me…
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Blurred background is essential, but the large drop on the right of flower could also be sharp…..being picky again???? 😮
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I will concede to the drop issue, that being said, yes, you are being picky but that’s what perfectionists do, and that’s what makes them get better and better and well, blow us away!
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Thank you so much Dale, made me smile there 😄
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Then I have succeeded for today! My mission is to make at least one person smile per day! 😀
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Think you are managing that without any real effort somehow. 😏
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🎶😽
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Ahhh…spring has finally sprung where you are. Nice to see! And beautiful photo. 🙂
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Cheers Laura, it will be with you soon too…..🌷
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It’s been here for a few months lol. hehe
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Boaster….🌷
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Who me????![o_O](https://s0.wp.com/wp-content/mu-plugins/wpcom-smileys/o_O.svg)
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👍😱
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So very pretty John!
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Thank you Robyn, not as good as had I used manual mode mind…..😟
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Quite, quite nice, indeed.
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Indeed Jots, 🌷
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The dew drops really make this a splendid photo, Mick.
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Yes, but the depth of field is too limited, a result of being forced into using a standard mode. 😟
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I kmow what you mean -it;s a bit disembodied. Beautiful though
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Thanks Anne, part of an exercise for a course I am doing, Helps to underline the problem with automatic camera settings…😮
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Spring is on its way!
have a great day, Mick!
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It sure is…….
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and thank you for this, it is just what i needed ) beautiful pic, mm –
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Very Happy to oblige 😎 🌷 🌷
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Just gorgeous, MM.
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Thanks Vicki, hope the weekend was good to you..MM 💚
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I adore tulips and am checking the ones in my garden daily, so far I have big fat buds not a hint of colour breaking through.
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They suddenly broke through, so just wait for the explosion….might even hear them going off. 🌷🌷🌷
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Best get Bob some ear muffs to go with his snazzy sunglasses
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Tulips are beautiful things, always so happy looking, and such a symbol of spring!
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My wife’s favourites…..🌷
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It’s a wonderful tulip, John. I love tulips, such colourful happymakers, especially on a rainy Sunday like this.
Warm regards from Norfolk, Dina
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Rainy Sunday????? It is not often I can boast over here, but today we were bathed in sunshine….😎
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Lucky you! ☔️☁️
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