Lily of the Valley

Gallery: FloraPosted July 12, 2012133 views16 comments

I recently re-edited this image I found in searching through my files. These lily-of-the-valley flowers bloom in the spring in my flower bed and have such a pleasing scent.

Canon Rebel T1i. 90mm macro lens. F/32 for 2.5 sec. ISO 400.

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16 comments

Comment posted by Eirini Pajak on July 12, 2012 at 10:01 PM

I think I remember seeing this before...I liked it a lot then, I like it now! How did you change it?

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Comment posted by Carolyn Derstine on July 12, 2012 at 10:13 PM

This is actually a different image, Eirini. I had shot many that day that were similar. I liked the flowers better on this shot but I had the comp too tight (a problem I tend to have.

). I added more room around the image by cloning and did some burning of selected areas of the leaves.

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Comment posted by scott lanz on July 12, 2012 at 10:23 PM

Exceptional LOTV image, Carolyn.

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Comment posted by Mark Windom on July 12, 2012 at 11:48 PM

Pleasing scent, pleasing image. I like everything about it.

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Comment posted by Bill Fach on July 12, 2012 at 11:49 PM

Caroline: One of the finest lily of the valley shots I've seen here in a long time and I have a good memory. Superb shot.>=))>

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Comment posted by Bob&Charly Nelson on July 13, 2012 at 7:00 AM

I like everything about this Carolyn. Color, detail, light. composition..all a "10" in my book.
Bob

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Comment posted by Chad Merrell on July 13, 2012 at 8:38 AM

I like this a lot. Perhaps this will get me out looking at my LOV next spring. Very nice. Thanks.

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Comment posted by Dan Roberts on July 13, 2012 at 9:27 AM

Excellent composition and lighting/colors. Well done.

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Comment posted by Bunn Martin on July 13, 2012 at 11:12 AM

Great image and perfect framing. Congratulations.

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Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on July 13, 2012 at 2:47 PM

Wonderful image - the texture of the leaves, bright flowers, and overall comp are just great.
Nice processing - very undetectable.
Sandy

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Comment posted by Catherine Reilly on July 13, 2012 at 3:57 PM

Lovely, lovely image, Carolyn, with all the flowers nicely detailed. I like the nuances of the light on them and the leaves. Adding area to the comp was a good idea; sure looks good- very pleasing arrangement and not cramped.

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Comment posted by Gary Yeoh on July 14, 2012 at 2:51 AM

Just fabulous, Caroline. Like the image a lot.

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Comment posted by Albert Darmo on July 14, 2012 at 10:10 PM

Hi Carolyn

It can't get better

Perfect in every aspect. The colors and light are magical

Albert Darmo

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Comment posted by May Haga on July 16, 2012 at 5:22 PM

Very nice Carolyn.
May

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on July 16, 2012 at 10:10 PM

That's just outstanding, Carolyn!

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Comment posted by Giuseppe Guadagno on July 18, 2012 at 2:17 PM

Splendid Carolyn!
Cheers.

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