Water lily

Gallery: FloraPosted February 8, 2012110 views10 comments

Water lilies can look so stunning floating on water with their striking colors and the lily pads all around. This was taken in fairly bright sunlight but I sort of liked the sunny feel the bright light gave to the photo. What do you think? Taken several years ago.

Panasonic DMC-FZ28. 86mm at F/8 for 1/500 sec. ISO 100.

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10 comments

Comment posted by Nancy Lea Sandy on February 8, 2012 at 3:58 PM

I think this is simply stunning. I love the scallop of ripples around the upper pad. Beautiful colors, too

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Comment posted by Bob Duff on February 8, 2012 at 6:10 PM

I like it alot.you pretty much have to water lilies in full sun or they will have closed up. Love the colours and scalloped edge around the pad.

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Comment posted by John Kerr on February 8, 2012 at 9:33 PM

Wonderful Carolyn, I like the comp and color.

John Kerr

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Comment posted by Michael Lowe on February 9, 2012 at 9:06 AM

Good shot. Nice comp. The strong lighting is fine in this instance.

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Comment posted by Gary Yeoh on February 10, 2012 at 4:57 AM

Carolyn:
Nice. Like the placement of the bloom in the frame and the petals fanning out. Colors and saturation are good even in bright sun. The scallop reflection of the sky is very interesting.

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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on February 10, 2012 at 11:44 AM

The bright light emphasizes the colors and this picture seems to be all about colors. The lily is great, but I especially like the reflections below the rim of the upper pad. Those are a great addition.

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Comment posted by Lorna Taylor on February 10, 2012 at 10:55 PM

A wonderful capture Carolyn, you really used the bright light to your advantage here, wonderful rich saturated colours, love your placement and contrast.

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Comment posted by Bill Fach on February 11, 2012 at 10:59 AM

Carolyn: One of my favorite varieties. I like your POV and the inclusion of the pad in the LUC. Since these guys don't open until the sun hits them bright light has to be part of the equation and I think you did great. Well done.>=))>

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Comment posted by Chris Grabski on February 12, 2012 at 10:29 AM

Carolyn, it's a fantastic shot.

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Comment posted by Albert Darmo on February 12, 2012 at 6:23 PM

Hi Carolyn

I like how you managed the strong lighting .....Love how the bloom is placed, in this composition. the green triangle, and the scalloped ripples make this a very interesting capture

Albert Darmo Canada

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