Morning Glory

Gallery: FloraPosted June 9, 2010159 views24 comments

Sony A700
Minolta 200mm macro
ISO 200, 1/30 @ f16

No, I haven't made an ID mistake, rather the title reflects the conditions and the subject. I think these are my favorite day lilies and the way the light hits them at dawn always gives me opportunities. All comments welcome.>=))>

Comments

24 comments

Comment posted by Timothy F. Hale on June 10, 2010 at 12:17 AM

Love that light. Great shot Bill!
Tim

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Comment posted by Paul Duval on June 10, 2010 at 12:35 AM

Gereat shallow depth of field Bill, and you have to love that backlight's glow.

Paul

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Comment posted by Bruce King on June 10, 2010 at 1:05 AM

Spectacular Bill. Great dof choice.

Registered on January 14, 2010, 276 Posts, 2212 Comments

Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on June 10, 2010 at 2:08 AM

Beautiful soft light and muted colors.
Sandy r

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Comment posted by Miro Susta on June 10, 2010 at 2:21 AM

As usuall excellent detail work. I like the perfect DOF. Very well done Bill.

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Comment posted by John&Patty Benway on June 10, 2010 at 5:48 AM

Soft and sweet Bill, I like this very much. Love the color and light. Excellent work as always.
John

Registered on May 12, 2006, 626 Posts, 8700 Comments

Comment posted by Patricia Brundage on June 10, 2010 at 6:27 AM

The jaw dropped when I opened this one. The soothing color and pov do this lily proud.

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Comment posted by Bob Duff on June 10, 2010 at 6:57 AM

I can see why you like this one Bill. Wonderfully done.

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Comment posted by Cheryl Molennor on June 10, 2010 at 6:59 AM

Soft and delightful. Nice detail in the pistils

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Comment posted by Keith Tate on June 10, 2010 at 7:39 AM

This is a beauty Bill

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Comment posted by beth summer on June 10, 2010 at 8:47 AM

I think this shot is one of the best I've seen of the pistens/stamens, Bill. You're right....the morning light is glory for sure! Lovely lighting and great detail on the stamens. This is wonderful.

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Comment posted by Ramamohan Pai on June 10, 2010 at 9:49 AM

Can't wait for these to bloom here. Great use of the sunlight here, Bill which has provided a certain radiance to the frame. Beautiful photo

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Comment posted by Larry Lynch on June 10, 2010 at 10:29 AM

Terrific exposure and light. Love the colors and comp.

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Comment posted by Mike Gallo on June 10, 2010 at 10:45 AM

Beautiful soft light and great POF on those stamens Bill......it just glows

Registered on September 14, 2005, 182 Posts, 1471 Comments

Comment posted by Nathan Buck on June 10, 2010 at 12:50 PM

Fabulous light Bill. The focus and glow is amazing. What a beautiful shot! Excellent in every way.

Nathan

Registered on November 1, 2003, 1101 Posts, 13589 Comments

Comment posted by Kathy Odiorne on June 10, 2010 at 5:06 PM

Sweet light, and great choice of dof. I love the soft glow. Very well presented, Bill

Registered on November 1, 2003, 211 Posts, 1471 Comments

Comment posted by Pat Sampson on June 10, 2010 at 10:31 PM

Great comp and beautiful light Bill. Perfect dof and sharp as a tack at focus point. You must have been close though to get that softness in the petals at f/16. I think I'm impressed with the lens and the operator of course.
(smile)

Pat

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Comment posted by Philip Southard on June 10, 2010 at 11:05 PM

Sweet image Bill. Perfect DOF/POF with gorgeous color and lighting.

Registered on July 15, 2007, 258 Posts, 3892 Comments

Comment posted by Dean Sauskojus on June 11, 2010 at 3:18 AM

Love the detail Bill. Nice work.

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Comment posted by Giuseppe Guadagno on June 11, 2010 at 5:25 PM

The first thing I thought looking at your beautiful photo is the dress of a bride. It's so filmy and romantic with the mix of warm pink and orange.Photographically, the best prise of the photo is, for me, the great depth, the space created by the lines running away diagonally from all the four angles. An emotive, beautiful image, Bill.
A lot of excellent photos this week!
Cheers.

Registered on February 3, 2007, 827 Posts, 5052 Comments

Comment posted by Gary Yeoh on June 11, 2010 at 8:16 PM

Beautiful Bill. Love the sharp anthers with soft pastel petals.

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Comment posted by Doug Benner on June 12, 2010 at 8:06 AM

The soft play of the light in the background make this a very beautiful composition.

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on June 12, 2010 at 10:07 AM

Wonderful backlighting through the petals, Bill. Acting just like a diffusing panel. Wonderful shot!

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Comment posted by Albert Darmo on June 12, 2010 at 7:08 PM

Hi Bill

Cant wait for my day Lilies to bloom and capture. This shot sets a very high standard, which will be difficult to match. The light and color are delightful

Albert Darmo Canada

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