054: Capsicum Hues

To me, peppers are not only delicious to eat, but fascinating when cut open. I found this particular pepper of special interest because of its traffic-signal-like distribution of colour.
Settings were f/9, 1/180 sec, ISO 100, 50mm M42, 29mm extension, low flash firing to right with foil and white reflectors.
I took some at a different angle before, with much more seeds visible. These were very nice details, but I preferred this second view as the curves and plump inner skin textures seem much more pleasing.

011: Red Peppers

Yet another quick flash shot, but still a satisfying one. These peppers definitely shout "Italia."
If somehow I thought to shoot them with the stems in view subconsciously - it would almost certainly be because I was painting an Italian-flag-like design today. And yes, there are some very slight dents visible on the fruit, but the arrangement is pleasing, the colours are bright and the in-focus details are suitably sharp. No postprocessing was done with this image, just as was yesterday's.
These peppers are the long, extra sweet variety that you can cut the bottom tip off and pretend it's a pixie hat!
Well I do, anyway.