The Awakening

Gallery: FloraPosted July 5, 2012144 views14 comments

Nikon D300, 150mm, F/16, 1/40, ISO 200.

Most of the other lilies were fully developed, I found this partially developed lily the most beautiful. The visitor also seemed to go with the scene, comments appreciated.

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14 comments

Comment posted by Patricia Brundage on July 5, 2012 at 8:12 PM

Lovely Albert. Clean, crisp and a dragonfly too.

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Comment posted by Gary Yeoh on July 5, 2012 at 8:38 PM

Albert:
This is a very beautiful lily and perfectly captured! Yes the damselfly is enjoy this as well. Also like the texture on the leaves.

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Comment posted by Ramamohan Pai on July 5, 2012 at 8:40 PM

Albert - This is very pretty. Lily Pads are working in your favour giving you a good composition. While the Damselfly adds another point of interest, the Lily stands on it own proudly.

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Comment posted by scott lanz on July 5, 2012 at 8:51 PM

Excellent, Albert. The lily is beautiful and the damselfly adds interest.

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Comment posted by Angela Classen on July 5, 2012 at 9:58 PM

The square comp works well here. How did you manage to find such clean specimens? Any time I've shot lillies, either the flowers are wilted or the pads are chewed up. Beautiful soft colors. The party crasher definitely adds interest to an already beautiful photo.

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on July 5, 2012 at 10:05 PM

Wonderful color, excellent comp, dof, pov, and the dragonfly is delightful.

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Comment posted by Mark Windom on July 5, 2012 at 10:21 PM

We've all seen many lily images so anything different is welcomed and the "visitor" adds just the right touch particularly in the larger version. Nice stuff.

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Comment posted by Larry Lynch on July 6, 2012 at 10:29 AM

Beautiful capture. Terrific colors and comp.

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Comment posted by Howard Cheek on July 6, 2012 at 12:17 PM

The small damsel accents with good added interest Albert, but then I'm partial to bugs to

Great color and the soft light's perfect

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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on July 6, 2012 at 1:24 PM

Albert, the sharpness throughout really lets this picture shine. Your visitor is a fine addition. Go Lillies!

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Comment posted by Eirini Pajak on July 6, 2012 at 2:26 PM

I love the little damselfly! It made for a great detail! This is really beautiful...almost unreal how perfect the flower & the pads are!

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Comment posted by Bill Fach on July 7, 2012 at 10:13 AM

Albert: This is a fine floral shot but the party crasher raises it up a notch. Gorgeous image.>=))>