Sweet sixteen lotus

Gallery: FloraPosted July 25, 2010217 views25 comments

Following the post on lotus pods, I am going backward to showcase the lotus flower in its prime.

D90 300mmF4 iso400 1/124 F5.6 tripod cable release. Thanks for looking and C&C appreciated.

Comments

25 comments

Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on July 25, 2010 at 6:57 AM

Excellent of its kind. I am not sure of the turquoise leaves as natural, but it complements the pink blossom well.

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Comment posted by Patricia Brundage on July 25, 2010 at 7:02 AM

Beautiful specimen, expertly taken. Pristine!

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Comment posted by Doug Benner on July 25, 2010 at 8:11 AM

Wow, Gary. The bloom is transcendent. The only thing I don't care for is the leaf immediately below it. I wonder if you could selectively blur the leaf a little bit. I find that it draws my eye from the magnificent bloom.

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Comment posted by Steven M Kahn on July 25, 2010 at 8:52 AM

The lotus blossom glows Gary! The bg shimmers. And I'm with Doug, th fg leaf takes away from th overall beauty of this capture. Other than that, stunning.

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Comment posted by Mauro Pasquero on July 25, 2010 at 9:03 AM

Beautiful light, Gary. I love the tenders colors of this shot.
Mauro

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Comment posted by Ian Wolfenden on July 25, 2010 at 9:12 AM

Beautifully presented, Gary. A sharp, graphic-like rendering of the flower and a wonderfully coloured background. I like especially the way the flow of the fg leaf outline contrasts with the pointed petals

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Comment posted by Mike Gallo on July 25, 2010 at 9:18 AM

Light is exceptional Gary, perfect comp and details....great work

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on July 25, 2010 at 9:28 AM

This has a glowing luminosity to it. Gorgeous color and light. I like the comp as well, and I agree about blurring the bottom leaf. Another exceptionally beautiful shot.

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Comment posted by Angela McCain on July 25, 2010 at 9:37 AM

Love the pink against the blue. The leaf is not as pristine as the flower. I think I would have removed it.

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Comment posted by Bob Duff on July 25, 2010 at 9:40 AM

Outstanding capture Gary. Love the colours, detail and comp.

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Comment posted by Wayne Willison on July 25, 2010 at 9:45 AM

Nice job with that 300mm, Gary. The colors are superb, petal detail great.

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Comment posted by Bob&Charly Nelson on July 25, 2010 at 11:25 AM

Fantastic Gary, all the elements and settings are spot on in my humble opinion. SUPER.

Bob

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Comment posted by John&Patty Benway on July 25, 2010 at 2:53 PM

Gary, beautiful light, detail and color, and beautifully done.
John

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Comment posted by Pat Sampson on July 25, 2010 at 3:40 PM

Superb Gary. Perfect dof and separation from bg. Really fine work.

Pat

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Comment posted by Albert Darmo on July 25, 2010 at 6:37 PM

Hi Gary

Your the Lotus king

Your work on these lovely flowers is phenominal!! Detail, light and color are remarkable

Albert Darmo. Canada

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Comment posted by Ramamohan Pai on July 25, 2010 at 11:03 PM

Gary, Sorry for being a bit late to the party. This may be a new favourite for me from your Lotus Series. Very Special - lighting and details are both excellent.

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Comment posted by Kathy Odiorne on July 26, 2010 at 12:01 AM

Sweet colors and composition, Gary. I like the detail in the petals

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Comment posted by Bill Fach on July 26, 2010 at 12:30 AM

Gary: 4+ terrific. I can go either way on the leaf but the bloom itself is the undisputed star and a spectacular subject. 2+ thumbs up! >=))>

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Comment posted by Muhammad Zaid Wani on July 26, 2010 at 6:17 AM

Beautiful shot!

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Comment posted by jamie pringle on July 26, 2010 at 11:28 AM

One of your best Gary. Lovely light and color

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Comment posted by May Haga on July 26, 2010 at 1:09 PM

Gorgeous presentation Gary.
May

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Comment posted by Philip Southard on July 26, 2010 at 10:30 PM

Sweet image Gary. I like how the flower "glows". I'm fine with the lower leaf; its part of the natural setting.

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Comment posted by Brigitte Lorenz on July 29, 2010 at 6:13 AM

wonderful light and colors...very nice

Brigitte

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Comment posted by Giuseppe Guadagno on July 29, 2010 at 1:03 PM

Gary, I am fallen in love with this beauty! I go on staring at the perfect petals and their transparencies. Bravo!
Take care.

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Comment posted by Wayne Rhodus on August 6, 2010 at 9:25 AM

Wow, I don't know how I missed this one Gary. Absolutely beautiful light on the lotus and I really like the blue/green tones in the bg pads. Beautiful rendition!

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