Snow Lotus

Gallery: FloraPosted May 24, 2011136 views14 comments

This peony is called Snow Lotus. Was pleasantly surprised to have six blooms on a new planting from last fall. Unfortunately the rainy weather has ruined the quality of bloom and shortened the length of time they stay around. Taken with Canon 7D using 100-400 IS lens.

Comments are always appreciated.

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14 comments

Comment posted by David W. Kelly on May 24, 2011 at 11:14 PM

Beautiful image and comp.

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Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on May 24, 2011 at 11:31 PM

Just beautiful - this looks like a fine art plate in a botany referecne book.
Perfect DOF and great contrsting colours.
The green leaves against the green BG are just lovely.

Sandy

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Comment posted by Pat Sampson on May 25, 2011 at 8:21 AM

Beautiful bloom Pat but it's the leaves that I find most interesting and appealing in this image. If I imagine them gone and the bloom left against the soft green bg I still have a strong image but nothing anywhere near as interesting to me. Thanks to your dof decision and focus control they add depth and a strong accompanying pattern to the main bloom. The bloom may be the star but I'd argue it's the leaves that make it so impressive. Exceptional image and photography for my tastes. Love the mood as well.

pat

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Comment posted by scott lanz on May 25, 2011 at 8:29 AM

Very artistic presentation. I like the the BG, the framing leaves, the water drops, etc. Really fine image.

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Comment posted by Ian Wolfenden on May 25, 2011 at 8:47 AM

Very beautiful image, Patricia ! The flower is perfectly rendered, but I especially like the varying depths, tones and rhythms of the leaves - which seem to me scarcely background, rather a vital element of the composition.

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Comment posted by Gary Yeoh on May 25, 2011 at 10:50 AM

Pat:
Beautiful. Like the soft green in the bg.

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Comment posted by Ramamohan Pai on May 25, 2011 at 11:03 AM

Peony Master strikes - was about time

- looks lovely from here

- love the pinkish whites and of course the drops of rain on the petals

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Comment posted by Derek Yow on May 25, 2011 at 1:25 PM

Wow...! I love the flower with all it's color surrounded by the soft green BG with just enough leaves and details as to not detract.
The bloom may not be in prime condition, but one hardly notices!

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Comment posted by Anne K. Rusk on May 25, 2011 at 10:47 PM

I really love the damask feeling of the bg with the monotone green and differing textures. It really makes the flower stand out even more! Great focus and a wonderful comp!
I know what you mean about the rain! I was so excited about my irises until they were beaten down

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Comment posted by Bill Fach on May 26, 2011 at 12:10 AM

Patricia: Oh this is FINE! I love the coloring and the BG. The drops are icing on a really nice cake.

>=))>

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on May 26, 2011 at 10:18 AM

Beautiful portrait, Patricia. And a gorgeous flower.

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Comment posted by Albert Darmo on May 28, 2011 at 10:14 PM

Hi Patricia

Beautifully composed. This extraordinary flower against the leafy BG is a treat to behold.
Albert Darmo

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on May 30, 2011 at 9:54 AM

Beautiful. This is wonderful work.

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

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Comment posted by May Haga on May 30, 2011 at 1:54 PM

Simply Gorgeous Patricia. I knew it was yours before I even opened it up to look at the photographer.
May

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