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Theme- a Lilly  Portrait
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Theme- a Lilly Portrait

by Barb Hansen

Gallery: FloraPosted December 16, 2009148 views13 comments
Sorry I've been a little absent lately....other obligations keep getting in the way. OH Well

Some fantastic stuff you all have been posting!!!:smile:

This is quite probably my all time favorite, but mostly because it is my own and right outside my front door. I was especially pleased by the color of this bloom. Actually I had fogotten all about having planted these until this grouping appeared one day.

Canon 40D, sigma 150

C&C always Welcome.

Comments

13 comments
Comment posted by David Cobb on December 16, 2009 at 10:39 AM
An elegant grouping Barb, and the soft glow on the petals is a nice touch.

David M. Cobb
Registered on December 14, 2007, 312 Posts, 3243 Comments
Comment posted by Ned Fenimore on December 16, 2009 at 12:12 PM
Beautiful Barb.. in fact, all the images of late here in the forum are absolutely exquisite! I wish I could comment on more, but I am fighting a painful ear infection, and having trouble sitting in front of the computer. Everyone should be very proud of the great end of year images they are posting!!!
Registered on November 1, 2003, 467 Posts, 2803 Comments
Comment posted by Ramamohan Pai on December 16, 2009 at 2:25 PM
I love this shade of red, Barb :cool: - it has some ooomph associated with it. Beautiful arrangement and a very nice quality of light :cool:
Registered on November 1, 2003, 550 Posts, 9037 Comments
Comment posted by May Haga on December 16, 2009 at 4:17 PM
Gorgeous, love the lighting.
May
Registered on February 22, 2007, 714 Posts, 8470 Comments
Comment posted by beth summer on December 16, 2009 at 4:45 PM
The colors are great, Barb and a nice arrangement. There seems to be some artifacts/halos going on around the anthers. Nicely done.
Registered on November 1, 2003, 437 Posts, 5220 Comments
Comment posted by Pat Sampson on December 16, 2009 at 7:09 PM
Barb,

Rich and mysterious. Beautiful lighting and processing for my tastes. Superb image.

Pat
Registered on May 19, 2007, 953 Posts, 15989 Comments
Comment posted by Robert Dayton on December 16, 2009 at 10:17 PM
Exquisite, Barb!
Registered on November 11, 2008, 281 Posts, 3958 Comments
Comment posted by Bill Fach on December 16, 2009 at 10:42 PM
Barb: Impressive and striking image that makes me recall your Grand Finale, one of my all time favorite Flora images. Superbly crafted image from capture to presentation. >=))>
Registered on November 1, 2003, 1805 Posts, 26981 Comments
Comment posted by Carrie O'Brien-Sib on December 17, 2009 at 1:24 PM
Simply breathtaking, Barb! Fantastic work!!! :toast: :toast:
Registered on August 4, 2009, 149 Posts, 889 Comments
Comment posted by Patricia Brundage on December 18, 2009 at 11:15 AM
The dramatic lighting sets this above the standard shot. Just exotic colors and light. :toast:
Registered on March 23, 2006, 1111 Posts, 6531 Comments
Comment posted by Ian Wolfenden on December 18, 2009 at 11:59 AM
Brilliant lighting, Barb ! The overall dark cast of the image and the deep purples set a mood of luxuriance which seems to me to capture the qualities of these lilies beautifully.
Registered on May 18, 2007, 1108 Posts, 7647 Comments
Comment posted by Barb Hansen on December 18, 2009 at 1:17 PM
Thank You all.
Ned I hope you are feeling better soon, ear aches are no fun.

:wink:
Registered on May 16, 2005, 380 Posts, 5157 Comments
Comment posted by Catherine Reilly on December 20, 2009 at 2:40 AM
What color! And it glows! Marvelous portrait, Barb. It's luscious.
Registered on August 16, 2006, 603 Posts, 9192 Comments