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Water Lilies at Denver Botanic Gardens

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Posted by Anne K. Rusk on July 23, 2011 at 9:45 PM
Water Lilies at Denver Botanic Gardens
The water lilies are in full bloom at the botanic gardens if anyone is interested! There are two main pools of them. Today I only had my macro with me, but tomorrow I am going back with the tele to get some intimates. Here's a quick processing job on one from today, just to give you an idea. Even with high contrast, these flowers rock! Happy Hot July! :wavey:
Posted by Morris McClung on July 24, 2011 at 10:11 AM
Oooh, you know I'm gonna like this, Anne! Love that clear reflection. You also handled the strong light rreally well and the colors are great. Hmmm, I must check my schedule for time at the Gardens. :biggrin:
Posted by Brian Schrayer on July 24, 2011 at 1:52 PM
This looks beautiful, Anne. The lilly bloom and reflection are beautiful. Despite the high contrast that you mention the details come through really nicely.
Posted by Anne K. Rusk on July 24, 2011 at 3:51 PM
Morris, they are open until 9pm! I think evening light would be much better so I p,an to head there after work one of these days!
Posted by Morris McClung on July 24, 2011 at 6:16 PM
Wow, thanks for that info, Anne. I'm working horrible long hours right now, but if I catch a break, evening would be a great time to be there!
Posted by Dan Walters on July 24, 2011 at 8:40 PM
Very nice. Really makes for a very clean image with the dark blue water.
Posted by Kurt Bowman on July 25, 2011 at 3:22 PM
Love the light and colors in the shot Anne! I am a member and didn't even realize they were open that late since I always seem to go in the morning. I haven't been for awhile because of the that, but in the evening, it wouldn't be so bad! Thanks for the info :toast:
Posted by Koveh Tavakkol on July 25, 2011 at 6:46 PM
Nice shot Anne. I love the simplicity here. Almost wonder what this would look like in B&W?