When I discovered that my curry tree is flowering for the first time, I
could not help but to take a picture of it. With my Nikon and close up
lens attached in hand, I started clicking away and have forgotten that
it is hard to take a sharp picture especially when the wind is strong
and the sky is dark and the bunch of flowers were dancing to the wind
BUT to me it is a CHALLENGE . Though the picture is not a perfect one, I
am pleased with it. Shutter speed setting is important and Aperture
and ISO all must be taken into consideration to capture a great shot. I
will not give up...one day I will be good :p My husband , my 2 sons
and my 2 daughters are my encouragement . Even if the picture is far
from good, they are still supportive :) I thank God for giving me a
supportive family. It means the world to me .
My curry tree also known as Murraya koenigii has its first flowers. These white flowers can self pollinate to produce small shiny black berries containing a single large viable seed. Though the berry pulp is edible - with a sweet but medicinal flavor, in general neither the pulp or the seed is used in culinary purposes. Its leaves are used in many dishes in India, Sri Langka and neighbouring countries. Often used in curries and other dishes. The leaves are generally called curry leaves or sweet neem leaves as in the Indian language. Seeds must be ripe and fresh to plant; dried or shriveled fruits are
not viable. One can plant the whole fruit, but it is best to remove the
pulp before planting in potting mix that is kept moist but not wet. Stem cuttings can be also used for propagation.
taken with Sigma 30mm 1:1.4 DC Lens
with close up lens attached
Condition :Dark Cloud, Strong Wind
Setting :ISO400, 1/400 sec
f 3.2 - natural lighting
Maybe I should increase the shutter speed to 1/800
since the wind is strong and the object is
dancing vigorously :p
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