First Blush

Gallery: FloraPosted May 9, 2009517 views22 comments

Sony A700
Minolta 200mm macro
ISO 200 1/20 @ f22

We must have over a hundred day lilies of various types in our garden and while this is still early in the flowering season the blooms so far have been spectacular and prolific. Shot this one about 15 feet out the front door at dawn this morning with some sweet soft backlighting. Its also the first bud to flower on this plant so I'm anticipating many more opportunities in the weeks ahead. All comments welcome.>=))>

Comments

22 comments

Comment posted by Pat Sampson on May 9, 2009 at 12:40 PM

As fine a lily image as I've seen Bill. Perfect in every respect for my tastes and then there's the light.

Pat

Registered on May 19, 2007, 953 Posts, 15989 Comments

Comment posted by Pete D on May 9, 2009 at 12:41 PM

This is very nice. I am arrested by the sharp center, but supported by the grand, sweeping lines of the rest. I admire your composition.

Pete D.

Registered on November 1, 2003, 590 Posts, 1794 Comments

Comment posted by Mark Windom on May 9, 2009 at 1:11 PM

Excellent color, composition and detail. But, it's the lighting that puts this over the top. Nice stuff!

Registered on November 1, 2003, 176 Posts, 2302 Comments

Comment posted by Doug Benner on May 9, 2009 at 2:07 PM

The backlighting really makes this shot, Bill. Terrific capture.

Registered on December 8, 2003, 482 Posts, 1868 Comments

Comment posted by Albert Darmo on May 9, 2009 at 6:18 PM

Oh those color tones and lighting Bill

This is picture candy for me, and i cant get enough of this beauty

Albert Darmo Que. Canada

Registered on November 25, 2008, 1386 Posts, 11978 Comments

Comment posted by jamie pringle on May 9, 2009 at 6:52 PM

Soft light, colors, and sharpness of the anthers and stigma make this a very attractive image

Registered on August 10, 2005, 323 Posts, 1216 Comments

Comment posted by Elisabeth Czwikla on May 9, 2009 at 8:43 PM

gorgeous light!

Registered on December 9, 2007, 145 Posts, 852 Comments

Comment posted by John Williams on May 9, 2009 at 9:00 PM

Ditto on all of the above!

Registered on September 6, 2007, 221 Posts, 5985 Comments

Comment posted by Robert Dayton on May 9, 2009 at 9:31 PM

I've come to expect beautiful macro flower work from you, Bill, and once again
you have not disappointed me.

Registered on November 11, 2008, 281 Posts, 3958 Comments

Comment posted by Philip Southard on May 9, 2009 at 10:04 PM

Gorgeous shot Bill. Fantastic lighting, color, detail, comp, and DOF. Very well seen and captured. Your garden must look great.

Registered on July 15, 2007, 258 Posts, 3892 Comments

Comment posted by Ramamohan Pai on May 9, 2009 at 11:07 PM

Super as always

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Comment posted by Amy Hopp on May 10, 2009 at 12:05 AM

Absolutely stunning, Bill!

Registered on October 18, 2007, 234 Posts, 655 Comments

Comment posted by Nathan Buck on May 10, 2009 at 12:48 AM

Wow Bill, sweet backlighting is for sure! I love the DOF and the lines. Wonderful, fantastic, excellent shot!

Nathan

Registered on November 1, 2003, 1101 Posts, 13589 Comments

Comment posted by Catherine Reilly on May 10, 2009 at 5:18 AM

Lordy, Bill! I don't know whether to stand up and salute this flower or bow down in homage to it! What a glorious image. I think it deserves both a salute and a bow!

Registered on August 16, 2006, 603 Posts, 9192 Comments

Comment posted by Larry Lynch on May 10, 2009 at 10:01 AM

What a spectular image with this beautiful lighting. I too am looking forward to seeing more of these.

Registered on September 16, 2006, 773 Posts, 9940 Comments

Comment posted by Sachin Sajnani on May 10, 2009 at 10:14 AM

Love the pic, every aspect of it seems spot on i'm just wondering what it would look like not stopped down to f22. As in the petals being OOF and make an interesting BG....Just a thought.

Registered on December 31, 2008, 12 Posts, 90 Comments

Comment posted by David Cobb on May 10, 2009 at 10:20 AM

Beautiful lines, comp, detail, and color Bill. I also love that soft glow from the backlighting. This lily image tops anything you've done before and you have some stunners.

David M. Cobb

Registered on December 14, 2007, 312 Posts, 3243 Comments

Comment posted by Bernie Kasper on May 10, 2009 at 1:09 PM

This may be my all time favorite of yours Bill, the light and color in this is amazing !!

What variety of Lily is this ?

Registered on June 5, 2005, 251 Posts, 3734 Comments

Comment posted by Brigitte Lorenz on May 12, 2009 at 2:30 PM

gorgeous colors and light...wonderful presented

Brigitte

Registered on January 10, 2009, 187 Posts, 1507 Comments

Comment posted by Ian Wolfenden on May 12, 2009 at 3:38 PM

Just SO beautiful, Bill ! The light and the yellows are wonderful - altogether a superb image.

Registered on May 18, 2007, 1108 Posts, 7647 Comments

Comment posted by Giuseppe Guadagno on May 12, 2009 at 5:43 PM

The light, the light, divine! The ray of sun warmth the colors, shapes the stems and anhence the texture of the petals. How a common subject becomes a unique and beautiful photo, Bill.
Cheers.

Registered on February 3, 2007, 827 Posts, 5052 Comments

Comment posted by Morris McClung on May 12, 2009 at 6:17 PM

Ruddy Brilliant!

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