Last of Asiatics

Gallery: FloraPosted December 22, 2009346 views15 comments

This is the last of the Asiatics for the 09 summer season. I have no shortage of lilies in my garden and they are gorgeous so next year rather than picking the bloom, bringing it to my deck, black background, using my reflector to bounce light back onto the lily I am going to try something different. Don't know yet, am open to suggestions. When I try to take them in the garden they are so large it is difficult to isolate the blooms. Last year was a difficult year for me due to the death of my husband so I am looking forward to putting 2009 behind me.

Nikon D300, 200 macro, tripod, shutter release, f14, 1/200

Seasons Greetings and a great Floral 2010 to everyone.
May

Comments

15 comments

Comment posted by Ramamohan Pai on December 22, 2009 at 11:31 AM

Tastefully done like all the Lilies in this series. Beautiful handling of the whites. Colors rule supreme here

Thanks for the wishes and you have a great 2010 too

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Comment posted by Jeffrey Mitchell on December 22, 2009 at 12:04 PM

This is spetacular IMHO May. Your lighting is perfect, details terrific and the composition compliments this lily wonderfully. I have never seen colors like these on lilies, is spring here yet?

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Comment posted by Bill Leggett on December 22, 2009 at 4:18 PM

May, you're Rule of Thirds comp is perfect, as is the attention to detail as it's sharp throughout. Super color, fine image and quite excellent presentation. Print it big, but with one caveat, better be sure you have plenty of black ink.

Registered on July 21, 2004, 706 Posts, 3233 Comments

Comment posted by Pat Sampson on December 22, 2009 at 8:24 PM

May,

This is gorgeous. I think each of these is better than the last and I've liked the series. Your composition and lighting in this superb IMO.

I'm sorry to hear of your husband's death. I hope 2010 holds nothing but good things for you.

Pat

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Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on December 22, 2009 at 11:15 PM

Very beautiful, as always with your wonderful shots! I wish i had your garden and expertise with flowers. The colors here, and your framing, are just perfect.
Wishing you healing and peace for 2010 -

Sandy r

Registered on November 24, 2003, 3937 Posts, 12909 Comments

Comment posted by Rohn B. McKee on December 23, 2009 at 8:37 PM

May this is beautiful. Great focus edge to edge top to bottom. Beautiful colors. Please share one of your native Tiger Lilies found all over SK. I found them in abundance along the Quapell River Valley.

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Comment posted by Ellen deBoer on December 24, 2009 at 11:15 AM

Lovely image, May! I love the colors and patterns on the petals!
Thanks for your wishes, I hope 2010 will be a better year for you! i am looking forward to more Lily shots!

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Comment posted by Bill Fach on December 24, 2009 at 2:01 PM

May: Perhaps my favorite of your recent series. Wonderful colors and lighting. May 2010 be full of hope and possibilities. >=))>

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on December 25, 2009 at 11:15 AM

Hate to see these end. They have all been great. This one is just as stunning.
Merry Christmas

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Comment posted by Catherine Reilly on December 28, 2009 at 4:21 AM

Just brilliant, May! Impressive control of the lighting. I'll be eager to see how you handle the flowers next year if you shoot them in the garden, as I have the same difficulty you mention.

I sure hope your New Year brings better times for you.

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

Comment posted by Larry Lynch on January 5, 2010 at 6:15 AM

Beautiful light, beautiful color and beautiful comp against that contrasting bg. Congrats on your EP.

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

Comment posted by David Cobb on January 5, 2010 at 8:13 PM

Congrats on the EP May! The soft reds on the stamens are wonderful - excellent image.

David M. Cobb

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Comment posted by Michael Lowe on January 7, 2010 at 4:40 AM

Congrats on the EP.

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Comment posted by Angela Classen on January 18, 2010 at 6:07 PM

Beautiful image! Sorry to hear of your loss, and best wishes to you for a better year in 2010. Congrats on the EP!

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Comment posted by Lorna Taylor on January 24, 2011 at 5:35 PM

Fantastic image May! Hey we are practically neighbors, I am in Alberta.Cheers

Registered on November 12, 2010, 254 Posts, 3083 Comments