Peace of Mind by Alessandro Zocchi

Tuesday, 14th April 2009

Peace of Mind

by Alessandro Zocchi

This group of flowers was harshly lit by the midday sun, inspiring me to create an image with strong color effect. Setting the camera with the shallowest aperture produced beautiful patches of blurred flowers in the foreground. In a tight window I set two distant focused flowers and whenever a butterfly was approaching them I started to shoot. This picture, I find, communicates a tremendous sense of wellbeing.

Equipment: Nikn D300, MicroNikkor 200 mm

Alessandro Zocchi

Ph.D. in Natural Sciences, Main job as Research Scientist. Photographer specialized in nature macrophotography.

www.naturemacrophotography.com

31 Comments

Rastello Says:
April 14th, 2009 at 1:34 am
thats a once in a lifetime shot
Davey Says:
April 14th, 2009 at 1:45 am
Simply Splendid. Thanks.
ziggy Says:
April 14th, 2009 at 2:53 am
Perfect Easter pic – colourwise and philsopphy-wise. Beautiful
Kirk Jordan Says:
April 14th, 2009 at 4:21 am
Thanks, I’ve been waiting for a dose of Spring with Earthshots. And I am enjoying looking at your website. Such potent color.
Anurag Says:
April 14th, 2009 at 6:39 am
That’s a superlative shot. The flowers are perfectly placed – in the frame and relative to each other. The placement of the butterfly amongst the outof focus flowers is really very ingenious and beautiful.
Su Says:
April 14th, 2009 at 7:43 am
Any other colour other than purple here I dont think would have worked so well. This is a gorgeous shot, so restful. Congrats
Malta Photography Says:
April 14th, 2009 at 8:30 am
This is a great shot indeed. I have never seen something similar. its just perfectly wonderful. I will not ask how long did you wait to get this shot.
kometa Says:
April 14th, 2009 at 8:52 am
fantastic picture…and bokeh
Petra Says:
April 14th, 2009 at 8:58 am
Absolutely amazing, it is truly peaceful picture. Well done and thank you for that.
Pauline Jones Says:
April 14th, 2009 at 9:50 am
Just lovely.
ann Says:
April 14th, 2009 at 11:00 am
SOUL FOOD……..A very uplifting image, with perfect composition and beautiful colour. The butterfly looks like a fairy which adds a magical element.
Igor Lukanovic Says:
April 14th, 2009 at 11:10 am
Beautiful!!
Wanda Krack Says:
April 14th, 2009 at 11:22 am
Beautiful and lucky shot. Lucky to have them all three in focus at the same time, and beautiful because of how it was executed.
Sarah Says:
April 14th, 2009 at 12:09 pm
What an amazing shot – it’s utterly captivating.
planet lover Says:
April 14th, 2009 at 12:59 pm
Very beautiful composition and color. You must have had a good time setting things up and playing with the camera to get this fun shot. Congratulations!
Madeleine Calaido Weber Says:
April 14th, 2009 at 1:05 pm
I think this is one of the best photographs for presenting a visual summer feeling and kind of ease. Your concept works perfect and the image has such a strong and “healthy” message for the stressed mind of human beings….it should hang on the walls of workaholics to remember. Compliment!

Best Wishes from Ireland
Madeleine
Syed Hamde Ali Says:
April 14th, 2009 at 1:16 pm
Dazzlingly Beautiful. Many thanks.
Ellie Says:
April 14th, 2009 at 2:09 pm
Masterful creativity! It DOES give a wonderful sense of well being. Beautiful image.
Katherine Lee Strassburg Says:
April 14th, 2009 at 4:02 pm
Beautiful shot that puts the viewer right into the meadow! Thanks for the breath of spring.
Marie Dunphy Harding Says:
April 14th, 2009 at 4:30 pm
I feel the butterfly is overcoming obstacles, & flying to serenity.
I love it!
Mandy Kilpatrick Says:
April 14th, 2009 at 5:38 pm
What a lovely springtime shot, and I am so happy to see spring being represented! The colors and delicate detail are just beautiful. Love that little butterfly!!
Su Says:
April 14th, 2009 at 6:05 pm
Just logged on again to show hubby, this gorgeous shot and he loves it also. You website is really awesome many potential potd shots hiding in there!
Bill McFall Says:
April 14th, 2009 at 6:57 pm
What an amazing image you captured. Fantastic composition, exposure, and subject. I love this shot!
Renee Says:
April 14th, 2009 at 6:58 pm
Beautiful it is! Great colors, well done.
Herman Says:
April 14th, 2009 at 8:21 pm
A megnificent piece of art. Thank you
Annie Says:
April 15th, 2009 at 1:44 am
This is so beautiful. It gives me a feeling of tranquility when I look at it. Thank you for sharing it.
Laurie Says:
April 15th, 2009 at 6:13 am
My favorite color–purple! The little white butterfly is a perfect finishing touch. Thanks for such a joyful celebration of spring.
Derek Dobbie Says:
April 16th, 2009 at 8:29 am
Once in a liftime shot right enough. Excellent capture, great colour and patience no doubt. Well done.
Isaac Says:
April 17th, 2009 at 8:29 am
Absolutely Gorgeous
Saurabh Says:
April 29th, 2009 at 4:43 am
great work…!
the colours r amazing..!!
mike Says:
December 8th, 2009 at 12:39 am
They are a beautiful purple color. Very nice.