Maria Mazo, PPSA
October 2025 - Patterns
About the Image(s)
For this month’s image, I chose one that I took recently, taking advantage of the morning dew. The patterns in the grasses and the sparkling dew caught my attention, and I wanted to capture them in an image. I knew I would need a lot of depth of field to get all the leaves in focus, so I did an in-camera focus stack of ten images, which produced this result.
Exif data:
Shutter speed: 1/2000 sec
Aperture: f/6.3
ISO: 2000
Shot with Canon R6 II and a 100mm macro lens
10 comments posted
This is such a unique looking plant that I had to look it up. My search shows it's a Drummond woodsorrel - a plant native to the U.S. I've never seen one before. I like the way you captured it with dew drops. So many interesting patterns. Good eye and excellent composition. Posted: 10/05/2025 20:29:40
Hi David,
Thank you for your nice comment. I was walking in the field early in the morning, hoping to capture some insects with dew still on their bodies, when these plants caught my attention because of their patterns and the water drops. Posted: 10/21/2025 12:38:00
Thank you for your nice comment. I was walking in the field early in the morning, hoping to capture some insects with dew still on their bodies, when these plants caught my attention because of their patterns and the water drops. Posted: 10/21/2025 12:38:00
Yes, this is woodsorrel a common weed in our area also called oxalis. I love the patterns reminds me of a bunch of pinwheels. Nice capture with the dew drops which add interest to the image. Like the blue cast against the green. Fun to study this one. Posted: 10/05/2025 20:43:51
Thanks, Dick,
for letting me know the name of this weed. It's very common here at certain times of the year, and about a month ago it was their peak season. I'm glad that you like it.
Posted: 10/21/2025 12:41:04
for letting me know the name of this weed. It's very common here at certain times of the year, and about a month ago it was their peak season. I'm glad that you like it.
Posted: 10/21/2025 12:41:04
Very interesting capture. I like the shapes and all of the dewdrops in your composition. It keeps your eye moving through the image to take it all in. Nicely seen. Posted: 10/06/2025 18:40:32
Hi Denise,
Thank you for your nice comment. I'm happy to hear that you find the image interesting. Posted: 10/21/2025 12:42:38
Thank you for your nice comment. I'm happy to hear that you find the image interesting. Posted: 10/21/2025 12:42:38
Great job capturing the texture, shapes, pattern, and color on the plant. Love the tack sharp details on the dew drops. Good depth of field. You have a good eye spotting this image. Nicely done, Maria.
Posted: 10/09/2025 15:30:28
Posted: 10/09/2025 15:30:28
Hi Barbara,
Thank you for your comment. This image is the result of ten in-camera focus-stacked images, which made it possible to capture all the details from the tallest leaves to the shortest ones. Posted: 10/21/2025 12:45:59
Thank you for your comment. This image is the result of ten in-camera focus-stacked images, which made it possible to capture all the details from the tallest leaves to the shortest ones. Posted: 10/21/2025 12:45:59
The dew drops really make this photo! Highlighting the edges and shapes of the plant. Posted: 10/17/2025 12:03:06
Hi Mark,
Thank you for your comment. I agree with you, the dew drops add the detail that makes this image truly beautiful. Posted: 10/21/2025 12:51:02
Thank you for your comment. I agree with you, the dew drops add the detail that makes this image truly beautiful. Posted: 10/21/2025 12:51:02