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February 2013 GOTM

Gallery: Gallery of the MonthPosted January 20, 20131,210 views20 comments

Seen at Dawn

Hidden among the pads the waterlily is discovered by the first ray of sun. The dark fades away leaving all types of shades, from very stark to very delicate.

D700, Nikkor 200mm macro - f/32 and ISO 560 - Polarize filter

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20 comments

Comment posted by Skip Layman on January 20, 2013 at 2:45 PM

It reminds me of a Georgia O'Keefe painting. Very nice.

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Comment posted by Charlie Baugh on January 20, 2013 at 2:54 PM

Very nicely done and you are right IMO to describe this in terms of varying shades. Outstanding!

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Comment posted by Mark Stahlke on January 20, 2013 at 3:07 PM

Just beautiful! Sublime lighting and nice whites.

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Comment posted by William Gillis on January 20, 2013 at 3:14 PM

Giuseppe,

A superb and beautiful image. Very well done.

William Gillis

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Comment posted by John Clulow on January 20, 2013 at 3:41 PM

"Hidden among the pads the waterlily is discovered by the first ray of sun. The dark fades away leaving all types of shades, from very stark to very delicate." - Giuseppe Guadagno

Lovely image, and I certainly would not want to attempt to add anything to your own lovely, poetic description of it.

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Comment posted by Lucy VanSwearingen on January 20, 2013 at 4:00 PM

very subtle and lovely. I also like the underside (TR) of the pads. Didn't know there was such a cool curved pattern under there

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Comment posted by Eirini Pajak on January 20, 2013 at 4:44 PM

The quality of light is lovely! It looks like a sculpture... Beautiful job!

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Comment posted by David E Lester on January 20, 2013 at 8:07 PM

One could look at this all day!! Well Done!!

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Comment posted by Ken Smith on January 21, 2013 at 1:21 AM

Beautifully shown. Like an architectural photo showing the lines and angles plus materials and texture.... clean and pure. Loaded with DOF and detail brought out by the lighting.

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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on January 21, 2013 at 9:35 AM

Spectacular! I love the lighting and how there are contours of brightness and color.

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Comment posted by Bill Fach on January 21, 2013 at 10:59 AM

Gigi: What a GREAT POV! The liight isn't bad either. Exceptional shot.>=))>

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Comment posted by Ramamohan Pai on January 21, 2013 at 5:16 PM

Gigi - Echo what others have already said. Just a terrific shot. What Light and what Composition. F/32 did its job

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Comment posted by Ian Wolfenden on January 22, 2013 at 7:42 AM

Just wonderful, Gigi ! It has your signature all over it - crisp, beautifully lit, almost surreal in feeling. A superb image.

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Comment posted by Gary Yeoh on January 22, 2013 at 7:56 PM

Gigi:

FABULOUS! The petals are like silk screen where the light and shadow come to play.

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Comment posted by Albert Darmo on January 25, 2013 at 7:20 PM

Hi Gigi

A magical capture of the delicate tones of light and color

Alberto Darmo

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Comment posted by Mike Ramy on January 31, 2013 at 10:21 AM

Simple Stunning, well seen and captured,
Congrats on the WP . . .

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Comment posted by Ian Wolfenden on February 3, 2013 at 11:05 AM

Many congratulations, Gigi, on the so well deserved EP !!

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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on February 11, 2013 at 3:04 PM

Congrats on getting chosen for GOTM. Your pictures are simply stunning and very creative.

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Comment posted by Lorna Taylor on February 11, 2013 at 4:38 PM

Lovely , congrats on the GOTM !

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Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on November 5, 2013 at 9:38 PM

Gigi, a truly stunning image. The shades of colour and light are outstanding.
Congrats on the Feb GOTM!
Sandy

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