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Peace of Mind by Alessandro Zocchi

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.
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Peace of Mind by Alessandro Zocchi was Photo of the Day on Tuesday, April 14th, 2009. It is tagged Butterflies, Flight, Flowers, Macro. You can leave a comment, or trackback from your own site.

31 Comments

  1. Rastello Says:

    thats a once in a lifetime shot

  2. Davey Says:

    Simply Splendid. Thanks.

  3. ziggy Says:

    Perfect Easter pic – colourwise and philsopphy-wise. Beautiful

  4. Kirk Jordan Says:

    Thanks, I’ve been waiting for a dose of Spring with Earthshots. And I am enjoying looking at your website. Such potent color.

  5. Anurag Anurag Says:

    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.
    :-)

  6. Su Su Says:

    Any other colour other than purple here I dont think would have worked so well. This is a gorgeous shot, so restful. Congrats

  7. Malta Photography Malta Photography Says:

    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.

  8. kometa Says:

    fantastic picture…and bokeh

  9. Petra Says:

    Absolutely amazing, it is truly peaceful picture. Well done and thank you for that.

  10. Pauline Jones Pauline Jones Says:

    Just lovely.

  11. ann Says:

    SOUL FOOD……..A very uplifting image, with perfect composition and beautiful colour. The butterfly looks like a fairy which adds a magical element.

  12. Igor Lukanovic Says:

    Beautiful!!

  13. Wanda Krack Wanda Krack Says:

    Beautiful and lucky shot. Lucky to have them all three in focus at the same time, and beautiful because of how it was executed.

  14. Sarah Says:

    What an amazing shot – it’s utterly captivating.

  15. planet lover Says:

    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!

  16. Madeleine Calaido Weber Madeleine Calaido Weber Says:

    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

  17. Syed Hamde Ali Says:

    Dazzlingly Beautiful. Many thanks.

  18. Ellie Ellie Says:

    Masterful creativity! It DOES give a wonderful sense of well being. Beautiful image.

  19. Katherine Lee Strassburg Says:

    Beautiful shot that puts the viewer right into the meadow! Thanks for the breath of spring.

  20. Marie Dunphy Harding Says:

    I feel the butterfly is overcoming obstacles, & flying to serenity.
    I love it!

  21. Mandy Kilpatrick Mandy Kilpatrick Says:

    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!!

  22. Su Su Says:

    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!

  23. Bill McFall Bill McFall Says:

    What an amazing image you captured. Fantastic composition, exposure, and subject. I love this shot!

  24. Renee Renee Says:

    Beautiful it is! Great colors, well done.

  25. Herman Says:

    A megnificent piece of art. Thank you

  26. Annie Says:

    This is so beautiful. It gives me a feeling of tranquility when I look at it. Thank you for sharing it.

  27. Laurie Laurie Says:

    My favorite color–purple! The little white butterfly is a perfect finishing touch. Thanks for such a joyful celebration of spring.

  28. Derek Dobbie Says:

    Once in a liftime shot right enough. Excellent capture, great colour and patience no doubt. Well done.

  29. Isaac Says:

    Absolutely Gorgeous

  30. Saurabh Says:

    great work…!
    the colours r amazing..!!

  31. mike mike Says:

    They are a beautiful purple color. Very nice.

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