Frilly Things

Gallery: FloraPosted May 13, 2012125 views12 comments

Sony A700
Minolta 100mm macro
ISO 200, 1/500 @ f8

Happy Mother's Day to all of you Flora moms out there. I know Chrissy likes frilly things so here is a shot of one of our more prolific and photogenic day lilies. We have really had a great spring bloom and I hope to get some more posts up soon. All comments welcome. >=))>

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12 comments

Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on May 13, 2012 at 10:55 AM

Now that is a crowd of day lilies! Good close framing, Bill.

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Comment posted by Rick Turner on May 13, 2012 at 2:12 PM

A great shot of the group. One of my favorite prime lens Bill.

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Comment posted by Nathan Buck on May 13, 2012 at 5:38 PM

Very nice group shot Bill. I like it. We planted some bare-root day lillies this year, so I am not sure how many blooms to expect out of them - but I am looking forward to seeing. Nice DOF and a nice grouping of blooms.

Nathan

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Comment posted by Albert Darmo on May 13, 2012 at 6:07 PM

Hi Bill

A lovely composition

The patterns of shapes and colors evoke such a gay spring mood

Excellent work

Albert Darmo

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Comment posted by Ramamohan Pai on May 13, 2012 at 7:22 PM

Bill - Thanks for reminding me of these Lilies

- we are at least 2-3 weeks from seeing these bloom. Terrific grouping here - each Lily center almost occupying the thirds position in the frame. The vibrant yellows in the throat are a pleasure to see.

Wish the petal did not obscure the center of the Lily on the left top but that is nature.

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Comment posted by Carolyn Derstine on May 13, 2012 at 9:09 PM

What a great frilly lily gathering!

Wonderful soft colors in this, nice details, and a pleasing frame-filling comp. Nice one, Bill.

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Comment posted by Gary Yeoh on May 13, 2012 at 11:32 PM

BIll:
I am always envious of people with growing their own flowers in their gardens. Virtually all my flowers are taken in public gardens or bought.

The frilly edge reminds me of ruffle cut potato chips and I am feeling hungry now. Might consider cloning the white blemish on the center petal as it is in such a prominent position.

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Comment posted by Ian Wolfenden on May 14, 2012 at 10:58 AM

Nicely composed, Bill - love the swirls radiating through the frame. Looks like you have a lovely collection of lilies in bloom.

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Comment posted by Sally Wood on May 14, 2012 at 7:41 PM

Great composition here. Very pleasing to the eye.

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Comment posted by Lucy Aron on May 14, 2012 at 8:55 PM

Lovely. Colors are great and the whole image feels very balanced.

lucy

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on May 15, 2012 at 2:57 PM

Wall to wall frills. It's nice to see you getting in touch with your feminine side, Bill.

A glorious shot for sure!

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Comment posted by Giuseppe Guadagno on May 15, 2012 at 5:31 PM

A beautiful photo of beautiful flowers. Really splendid your lilies, Bill.
Cheers.

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