Images of the Month

Each competition month one of our members selects a digital image to be designated as Image of the Month. They will be choosing one that has a particular appeal to them, not necessarily the image that received the highest score. Each month’s image is chosen by a different member.

Image of the Month - March 2025

“Dandelion Seed Head”

Photographer: James Zeman
Selected by: Della Landheer

About my image.

On a warm and calm wind May Day in 2021 some dandelions were out in the yard. I picked a dandelion seed head and put it in a clamp in front of my background. I got in close to photograph the fine hairs of the papus, which is the parachute-like structure of the dandelion. I used my Nikon Z6 and favorite Nikon 105mm f/2.8 macro lens. The exposure was at 1/50 of a second, F stop f/11 and the ISO at 200. - James

Why I liked the image.

This stunning image caught my eye immediately because of the glimpse into nature that it provides. The composition shows a perfect pattern which is often found in nature. Who would have thought that an ordinary white dandelion head has such beautiful color inside? The depth of field is perfect with the center being tack sharp and flowing to the blurred edges giving warmth and softness to the image. Kudos to the maker with the foresight to show us the beauty in a simple dandelion. - Della

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