Hardy Water Lily

by Michael Lowe

Gallery: FloraPosted April 21, 2011199 views16 comments

Taken @ Longwood Gardens, PA
Canon 5d2, 70-200 f/4L @ 200, b&W polariser

Comments

16 comments

Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on April 21, 2011 at 7:42 PM

Lovely!
Great colours, very fine detail, nice comp - and the bug and water drops add interest.
Very nice!
Sandy

Registered on November 24, 2003, 3937 Posts, 12909 Comments

Comment posted by Pat Sampson on April 21, 2011 at 7:57 PM

This sings Michael. Great color, comp and light. Beautiful presentation as well. The image is such a classic beauty, I'd be inclined to remove the ant in this case. The shapes and colors should be enough to hold anyones interest. Exceptional image for my tastes.

pat

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Comment posted by scott lanz on April 21, 2011 at 9:09 PM

Very nice image. I like the frame filling detail throughout the image.

Registered on November 14, 2003, 840 Posts, 12902 Comments

Comment posted by Carolyn Derstine on April 21, 2011 at 10:50 PM

Great picture of water lilies! Wonderful comp and detail on this picture, Michael. Longwood Gardens is a great place; been there quite a few times.

Registered on February 16, 2011, 610 Posts, 3684 Comments

Comment posted by Mark Windom on April 22, 2011 at 12:24 AM

Great color and detail....perfect "specimens". I'm with Pat, I think the ant should probably go. I also might be inclined to brighten the greens a bit??

Registered on November 1, 2003, 176 Posts, 2302 Comments

Comment posted by Charlie Baugh on April 22, 2011 at 12:37 AM

You like bugs now, Sandy?

Registered on April 18, 2011, 329 Posts, 1985 Comments

Comment posted by Charlie Baugh on April 22, 2011 at 12:39 AM

Beautiful Michael. Wish I could keep mine so algai free..

Registered on April 18, 2011, 329 Posts, 1985 Comments

Comment posted by Rick Lundh on April 22, 2011 at 1:47 AM

Awesome! I love water lily images, and this is a sweet comp! Not sure about the fly though... it takes a little beauty away imho...

Registered on April 28, 2004, 774 Posts, 4351 Comments

Comment posted by Howard Cheek on April 22, 2011 at 9:51 AM

Beautiful work Michael, I've got to get me one

I think it's about perfect, with the tiny hover-fly adding a real nice touch

Happy Easter

Registered on July 24, 2008, 1201 Posts, 10758 Comments

Comment posted by Bob Duff on April 22, 2011 at 10:14 AM

Excellent. I really like the comp and processing. Ditto to send the ant to greener pastures. Pretty special to have all those oerfect specimens at Longwood Gardens to click over

Registered on April 21, 2010, 160 Posts, 1675 Comments

Comment posted by Ian Wolfenden on April 22, 2011 at 11:33 AM

Wonderful clarity, lighting and composition, Michael ! The array of droplets really sings in the larger version - first rate image !

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Comment posted by Reed Bowman on April 22, 2011 at 7:47 PM

classic subject and compostion. The open soft light works well really bringing out the colors

Registered on March 2, 2009, 166 Posts, 1058 Comments

Comment posted by Craig Strand on April 22, 2011 at 8:41 PM

Exceptional image with wonderful artistic qualities, love the colors

Registered on March 30, 2008, 416 Posts, 2885 Comments

Comment posted by Bob&Charly Nelson on April 23, 2011 at 1:42 AM

You really nailed this Michael. Nice party crasher included.
Bob

Registered on October 27, 2005, 289 Posts, 4202 Comments

Comment posted by Patricia Brundage on April 23, 2011 at 7:03 AM

Very nice Michael. Your choice of composition, the dof and surrounding leaves make for a striking image. The leaf standing up between the flowers gives the image more depth and interest. You should print this and hang it proudly in a prominent place.

Registered on March 23, 2006, 1111 Posts, 6531 Comments

Comment posted by Ed Lowe on April 23, 2011 at 4:25 PM

Exceptional image, Mike! You filled up the frame beautifully and the water drops are an added bonus to this exquisite scene. I would be curious to see the lily without the insect just for comparision.

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