Tequila Sunrise

Gallery: FloraPosted June 6, 2010139 views14 comments

Sony A700
Minolta 200mm macro
ISO 200, 1/60 @ f22

Going to take a short break from the day lilies to show off this Tequila Sunrise hibiscus. This is a pretty prolific bloomer but the plant is close to the wall of our house and a really pristine subject is rarely positioned to shoot easily. Got lucky with this one yesterday so thought I might share. All comments welcome.>=))>

Comments

14 comments

Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on June 6, 2010 at 11:26 PM

Bill, you nailed this one! Absolutely lovely! I've seen a lot of hibiscus before, but never this variety. It is really stunning.

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Comment posted by Ramamohan Pai on June 6, 2010 at 11:36 PM

Bill, This is excellent - both the flower and the photography. This looks like one of those "double" Hibiscuses. Like the colors and the slanted composition

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Comment posted by Brigitte Lorenz on June 7, 2010 at 2:12 AM

fantastic shot of this wonderful flower....I like your composition very much

Brigitte

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Comment posted by Miro Susta on June 7, 2010 at 7:01 AM

Bill last Sunday I was trying to take some hibiskus photos, but I was not as successful as you are with this image. You managed to capture all the details very well and you have also mastered the light. Well done indeed.

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Comment posted by John&Patty Benway on June 7, 2010 at 9:55 AM

Gorgeous shot Bill, color, comp, detail, everything picture perfect, I like this alot. Beautifully done.
John

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Comment posted by Mike Gallo on June 7, 2010 at 10:52 AM

What a beauty, I love how you composed this........everything is just right

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Comment posted by Bob Duff on June 7, 2010 at 2:06 PM

Love the colours of this one. Also have never seen this type of hibiscus. Just the standard florists one so that's a bonus as well. Thanks for sharing.

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Comment posted by Nathan Buck on June 7, 2010 at 5:24 PM

Wow Bill, what an interesting looking bloom! I love the comp, and the DOF works well. Nice job on the BG, especially at f22!

Nathan

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Comment posted by Pat Sampson on June 7, 2010 at 9:01 PM

Great name, subject and image Bill. This one makes me think it's growing as I watch. Lots of energy in the image.

Pat

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Comment posted by Bruce Palla on June 7, 2010 at 9:03 PM

Wow! Great light, softness and detail. The larger image really shows up well.

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Comment posted by Ken Smith on June 7, 2010 at 9:15 PM

Nice how the b/g contrasts the pistils and stamens. Great orange/peach colors. Tight dof w/200mm and you did well to capture the important contributors. Might have tried a square sided frame...as the red throated petals are nice...but tend to peel a bit of attention away from the main flower head. Beautiful light and details.

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Comment posted by Philip Southard on June 7, 2010 at 10:33 PM

What a gorgeous flower Bill. You've captured its beauty superbly. Great light, color, DOF.

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Comment posted by Catherine Reilly on June 9, 2010 at 3:33 AM

How gorgeous! Wow, Bill. I think your garden should be a national register of all-time greatest gardens! Color and comp is just superb!

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Comment posted by Cheryl Molennor on June 10, 2010 at 7:14 AM

Bill, I really like the angle you shot this at. It really shows off the layers of beauty.

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