Lily

Gallery: FloraPosted June 26, 201062 views13 comments

This is another Lily image from a shoot earlier in the week. I like the warm inner flow, like embers from a fire, at the heart of this flower.
"Thanks for correctly identifying this as a LILY, vice the Lotus label I used.

Larger image available, thanks for viewing!

canon 7D
canon 100mm macro 2.8 IS USM
F/16 1/60 ISO 100
tripod, cable release

Comments

13 comments

Comment posted by Bill Fach on June 26, 2010 at 10:12 AM

Craig: I don't recall ever seeing this variety before so this is a real treat. Marvelous light and colors and I like the tight view. 2+ thumbs up! >=))>

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Comment posted by Patricia Brundage on June 26, 2010 at 11:19 AM

What brilliant and unusual color to this waterlily. Love how it mimics the colors of fire and enbers. You've handled the comp, detail, lighting and textures beautifully.

It does not have the seed pod center so I think it is a waterlily.

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Comment posted by Laura Stafford on June 26, 2010 at 12:09 PM

Beautiful composition of this Lotus. I like how you filled the frame with the bloom. The lighting looks good, and the image is nice and sharp, with no distracting objects. Nice job.

Laura Stafford

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Comment posted by Pat Sampson on June 26, 2010 at 12:12 PM

Striking composition and bold colors Craig. Got may attention right away. Very fine for my tastes.

Pat

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Comment posted by Brigitte Lorenz on June 26, 2010 at 12:21 PM

wonderful color, I`ve never seen before...fantastic light and details

Brigitte

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Comment posted by Doug Benner on June 26, 2010 at 8:41 PM

This one seems to burn with it's own inner fire. Very interesting and beautiful presentation.

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Comment posted by Kathy Odiorne on June 26, 2010 at 9:07 PM

Nice image, Craig. Like a burst of sunshine

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on June 26, 2010 at 10:08 PM

A very strong image!

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Comment posted by Ramamohan Pai on June 26, 2010 at 10:29 PM

Craig, This is a Lily IMHO and not a Lotus. Like many others, this coloration is a first for me. Due to the reasonable symmetry, centralization works well here. Lighting is nice too. Good Work

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Comment posted by Bob&Charly Nelson on June 27, 2010 at 4:33 PM

Craig, this looks like it is generating its own light. Wonderful image and display.
Bob