Giant Blue Flag Iris

Gallery: FloraPosted March 31, 2012126 views6 comments

This beauty (Iris giganticaerulea) once grew in abundance in and around Jean Lafitte NP, but since Katrina the numbers have dropped significantly. I found this one on the fringes of the park this morning. 84% crop of original. Larger image included.

E-5 ZD50-200 Manfrotto 322RC2 carbon tripod, ISO 100 1/80 f4.0 0.0EV

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6 comments

Comment posted by Richard Teller on March 31, 2012 at 11:53 PM

I really like this image. The colors are very good and the flower really pops from the background. Nice comp.

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Comment posted by Daniel & Loana on April 1, 2012 at 5:51 AM

Wonderful image, Bill. I like the colour combination and the lines in the BG.

D&L

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Comment posted by Sally Wood on April 1, 2012 at 8:29 AM

Beautiful,, great colors overall, and I like the slant to the bloom and leaves in the background.

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Comment posted by Albert Darmo on April 1, 2012 at 2:43 PM

Hi Bill

I have nothing but compliments for this capture

marvelous detail, color, and well composed

Albert Darmo

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Comment posted by Miro Susta on April 1, 2012 at 8:50 PM

Very nice blue-green combination. Excellent details, very good light. Well done Bill.

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Comment posted by Lorna Taylor on April 2, 2012 at 9:33 PM

Lovely Iris Shot. Great detail and focus.

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