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Shy Gal
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Shy Gal

by Bill Fach

Gallery: FloraPosted June 22, 2012152 views9 comments
Sony A700
Minolta 200mm macro
ISO 400, 1/250 @ f9

This little beauty is hiding under a cleome with just a little light filtering down from above. All comments welcome.>=))>

Comments

9 comments
Comment posted by Ian Wolfenden on June 22, 2012 at 6:35 AM
A very beautiful play of light and shadow, Bill, and the way the two central anthers glisten is especially nice. The overall effect suggests a peaceful spot in a garden you'd love to wander in.
Registered on May 18, 2007, 1108 Posts, 7647 Comments
Comment posted by Mark Seaver on June 22, 2012 at 8:26 AM
The filtered light is really nice and having a full bloom and a nearly full bud together works very well. Interestingly, the 720 pix version seems dark, but the larger version glows wonderfully.
Registered on January 23, 2011, 1103 Posts, 17270 Comments
Comment posted by Howard Cheek on June 22, 2012 at 6:44 PM
Interesting light here Bill, like that title. Nicely done!
I've been getting up very early and trying shots at first light.
The day lily I've posted seems a bit dark in thumbnail, but when viewed large it seems to glow..
Have a great weekend! :wavey:
Registered on July 24, 2008, 1201 Posts, 10758 Comments
Comment posted by Ramamohan Pai on June 22, 2012 at 10:24 PM
Bill - Nice lighting there :cool: and I like the lighted background as well. Nice portrait and setting for the Daylily. I am waiting for ours to bloom.
Registered on November 1, 2003, 550 Posts, 9037 Comments
Comment posted by scott lanz on June 22, 2012 at 11:04 PM
I like the filtered light and the soft pink against the contrasting green BG. Very nice, Bill. You might consider cloning the small flower nub on the stem in the LLC.
Registered on November 14, 2003, 840 Posts, 12902 Comments
Comment posted by Luke Ormand on June 23, 2012 at 3:02 PM
Very nice looking flower and I like the un-bloomed version next to it. The lighting is a little flat - but that may be partially due to the dark greens soaking it up.
Registered on February 4, 2009, 1093 Posts, 7035 Comments
Comment posted by Catherine Reilly on June 23, 2012 at 6:58 PM
Love the lighting on this lily! Bud accompaniment adds, but that's one of my favorite things to do, too. Your usual fine comp out of what could be difficult. You make it look easy. :cool:
Registered on August 16, 2006, 603 Posts, 9192 Comments
Comment posted by Larry Lynch on June 24, 2012 at 9:35 PM
Love the comp and play of light! Beautiful work.
Registered on September 16, 2006, 773 Posts, 9940 Comments
Comment posted by Craig Myers on June 25, 2012 at 7:01 PM
You can really appreciate the lighting and textures in the larger version. Very pretty image.
Registered on September 1, 2008, 85 Posts, 757 Comments