Rest: A dandelion fluff with drops by Marjolijn van den Berg

About "Rest: A dandelion fluff with drops"

by Marjolijn van den Berg

About the artwork

"A dandelion fluff with drops" is an (extreme) macro photo of a dandelion fluff, with a beige - gray background / ground. Water droplets hang from the fluff.

The depth of field is small, (only a few millimeters from the fluffy hairs) this creates, in addition to a quiet, dreamy atmosphere, a sense of depth in the work. The focal point is at the part where the stalk turns into the lint.The drops also help to create this dreamy atmosphere, they reflect the light and this creates sparkles on the drops.

Nice detail: If you zoom in on the large droplet just below the point where the stalk turns into hairs, you can see that the water droplets can also magnify the behind. Here you can see the underlying fluffy hairs extremely magnified!

This photo was taken with a more extreme macro lens than is normally used. This magnifies the subject even more and you start to see elements you had probably never seen before: "The wonderful world of extreme macro photography." For example, do you see the "little hooks" attached to the hairs of the lint?
This sounds easier than it is, because you are only photographing such a small piece, any movement you make is immediately visible in your photo. In addition, the light and very limited sharpness are also a challenge! But after a lot of patience, practice, trial and error and keep going, you also get something unique!

Great as a wall decoration for the waiting room, bedroom, hallway or just above the couch in the living room!
Also beautiful on the wall in a meeting room ( business)
©Marjolijn van den Berg