Assorted Flowers

Some close-ups and macro shots of flowers. It’s only a phone camera, so the results are not fantastic. But for a phone camera, I think it is all right. I am more of a point and shoot guy. But I am discovering the beauty of a close up shot and/or a macro shot – especially of flowers.

However, these can be difficult if they are outdoors. There is bound to be some breeze and movement of the subjects. One has to be very patient and quick on the draw. You have to fire off a shot before the next breeze come along. Things are a lot easier when indoors.

Kopsia fruticosa or Pink kopsia is an evergreen shrubs in the family Apocynaceae

Combretum indicum, also known as the Rangoon creeper, is a vine with red flower clusters which is native to tropical Asia. - Wikipedia

Erythrina crista-galli, also known as the Common Coral Tree

Dellenia flower

Cat’s claw vine flowering

"Composition in photography is almost as varied as composition in music or words – melodic or atonal, safe or daring – and can enhance subject, theme, and style. Every photograph you take involves you in some compositional decision, even if this is simply where to set up the camera or when to press the button." - Michael Langford

Dragon fruit flowers

Ipomoea

This is the flower of a cactus plant. But I don’t know the name of the cactus.

Bougainvillea flower

“If you want the flowers in your garden to be glorious and to smell good, you must risk an occasional stink.” - Unknown

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