Blue
Plants from the Osteospermum genus are some of my favourite to photograph. This is the “brother” image of Beauty and grace. 
Fujifilm Finepix S7000, 18 – 55mm lens plus macro converter @ 8mm, 1/630 sec, F/7, ISO 400. Processing in CS3.
Blue belongs to the following groups:
Fabulous Flowers, Gaia - The Living Planet and Out of the Blue (75%+ Blue artwork)Available for sale as Greeting Cards, Matted Prints, Laminated Prints, Canvas Prints, Framed Prints and Posters
Paul Tupman
Simply stunning! What more could anyone want to say.. I’m on my knees!
Claire Armistead
Interesting you should be the first to comment Paul. This was inspired by your “capturing the moment” shot. I loved the movement and thought i’d have a go. It’s a much simpler subject but i will advance onto humans one day! Thanks for the inspiration x
Antanas
Perfect…
dairygirl
stunning shot. love it
Nicole Goggins
wow! this is stunning!!! love the effect and the colours – beautiful work!
GabrielK
stunning shot, magnificent colours
Danielle Bailey
Love the treatment you’ve given this.
Ross Krambergar
Very vibrant and beautiful
CanDuCreations
Beautiful and awesome work
Geri Bragg
beautiful.
Sharon Stafford
Wow. The petals look like they are moving away from the center of the flower. Very cool!
pmistric
Beautiful.
stephen jones
Great image fab colours.
Claire Armistead
WOW! Thank you everyone who’s been on and commented on this piece. I liked it but didn’t realise it would have this impact – it got featured aswell : ) xx
studiofascino
stunning!!!!!!!!
Deborah Fuller
this is the Wow Factor.
Claire Armistead
Oh Deborah…this is what it must feel like on X factor when Simon Cowell tells someone they have it! haha You’ve made my day! Glad you like x
Shane Walker
A beautiful photo, I love what you have done here, great stuff.
Claire Armistead
Thanks Shane x
Emma Anderson
What a beautiful composition.
Claire Armistead
Thanks Emma x
EmmaLeigh
Wow! Incredible shot! Are you willing to divulge how you did it, or are you going to keep it a trade secret?
Anselmo Pelembe
Fantastic
TenzinTynan
whoa.
Claire Armistead
Emmaleigh, i’ve sent you a BM on the trade secrets… you are one of the chosen few haha! x
Claire Armistead
Thanks Anselmo and Tenzin x
TrEaSuReDiMaGeS
Oh this is absolutely AWESOME!!!!! It just jumped right out and got a hold of me. Very Beauty Piece.
Claire Armistead
Thanks TrEaSuReDiMaGeS, i hoped it would have that sort of effect!!!! x
petelangman
wow… beautiful
Claire Armistead
Thanks Pete x
Joyce Dickens,...
Exquisite; just superb capture!!!
countryboyintx
wow love the color here great job
Johanna Rutter
love the vivid colors! this is fabulous!
Claire Armistead
Thank you again to everybody who is loving this picture : ) Your comments are great and fully appreciated x
janik
Gorgeous.
Kimberly Palmer
This is magnificent!
Claire Armistead
Thanks Janik and Kimberly x
webgrrl
gorgeous blue/indigo :)
Jeff Burns
breathtaking color this is actually mesmerizing. I love this
Jacky
Truly gorgeous !!
cynthiab
very beautiful
Lorraine Deroon
This photo jumped out and grabbed me. I love it! Well done.
Christophe Testi
WOW! I’m voiceless.
Helen Bascom
Beautiful! I love the way it fades out.
Jennifer Resemius
amazing. the color is outstanding.
Andy Gibb
stunning effect. beautiful image
Katseyes
Wow, this really is…......outstanding. I love the darkness of the background and the blue is just…..well, love it x
wanda lechene
oh wow i love it this is amazing bright blue color love it ooops i said that already .
Holly Werner
Wonderful image! Looks like it is exploding color. Great job.
liak
superb
John Edwards
Superb image
Dave Lloyd
Stunning !!
Leonard Flagg
My Favorite color and the middle of it looks like berries to be picked. I also say yes this is Stunning. Wow
Claire Armistead
Thanks everyone for your continued interest in this shot; one of my most popular by far : ) x
Paul Tupman
Congratulations on the sale of this one… it makes me smile every time I see it!
Claire Armistead
Thanks paul x
David McAuley
stunning effect, congrats on the sale.
Claire Armistead
Thanks David x
Discaciate
Superb piece of art work.
micmac
It’s glowing,fantastic .
Judith Oppenhe...
absolutely beautiful
Claire Armistead
Thanks Discaciate and micmac. It’s just sold as a large framed print. Hurrah!! x
Ian James
Stunning colour….great shot
LocoCow
Love the Blue Definition…. so eye catching
Claire Armistead
Thanks Ian and Loco x
Rasendyll
Great image
Michelle Boyer
Striking image- great work
Claire Armistead
Thanks Rasendyll amd Michelle x
Sean Farragher
beautiful image
Christopher E...
now this one rocks!! love that blue, great detail on the center
SamJackson
beautiful, it really does draw you into the middle of the flower, the blues working into the black with the blur and then the stunning center with lovely detail
Fiona MacNab
Fabulous image.
Claire Armistead
Thanks Sean, Chris, Sam and Fiona, your comments are always appreciated x
Jeremy Harrington
stunning work Claire, this is absolutely gorgeous.. well done!!
Claire Armistead in reply to Jeremy Harrington’s comment
Thanks Jeremy : ) x
AnaBanana
incredible pic!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Lis29
Beautiful…... :)
nonentia
This is screwing with my eyes – it has the quality of an optical illusion, and a most impressive one at that! thumbs up!
Claire Armistead in reply to nonentia’s comment
haha thanks nonentia! Sorry to mess with your eyes, just kind of draws you in doesn’t it?!!!! Thanks for the lovely comment x
Clayton Turner
Wow!, I love the sense of movement in this shot.
Claire Armistead in reply to Clayton Turner’s comment
Thanks so much clayton x
Sophie Watson
Beautiful!
rhinohawk
simple subject, good composition,good lighting=great photo
Katja Klages
Incredible work!!!!!!
Jacqueline Bar...
this is a really beautiful capture.
Claire Armistead in reply to Jacqueline Barreto’s comment
Thanks Jacqueline x
JaneAParis
This is extremely striking. When I first looked at your page, it caught my eye immediately. It is very intense and beautiful. I can see I am not the only one that liked it. Smiles from Jane:-)
Graham Schofield
Claire, everything about this photograph is brilliant.
Brett Earl
Claire, love the simplicity and clarity of all your flower marcos! I couldn’t pick a favourite, but this one hit my eye out of them all :D Lovely work…might have to get a macro lense myself now :P
Steve Chapple
Amazing…bold and vibrant image!
shalayne
Stunning photo, i love the intense colour
Mark Peterson
Beautiful blue, love the color…very appealing!
JuliaWright
Beautiful, love the brilliant blue!
Ryan Carter
I love how this almost blurs the lines between photography and painting. Its a wonderful image, and the depth of field is used very creatively. Well done!
Elana Bailey
I agree with everything that Ryan said…lol. What a great image. An instant fav. Well done.