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Some Like It Hot
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Some Like It Hot

by Bill Fach

Gallery: FloraPosted September 2, 2013166 views7 comments
Sony A77
Minolta 200mm macro
ISO 200, 1/80 @ f22

August and early September = +95° temps every afternoon in Houston and today was no exception. However this tropical hibiscus thrives in the heat although the leaves may just be on the verge of igniting. All comments welcome.>=))>

Comments

7 comments
Comment posted by Sanjay Sundaram on September 2, 2013 at 8:58 PM
The colors are outstanding, Bill! The gradual change from dark pink, to pink to orange / yellow is nicely captured. Wonderful composition and details in this abstract.

Sanjay
Registered on April 9, 2013, 107 Posts, 725 Comments
Comment posted by Ian Wolfenden on September 3, 2013 at 9:05 AM
A very sensuous image, Bill - the folds of the upper petal seem as if caressed by a breeze ! Wonderful control of colour and light, and a fine composition.
Registered on May 18, 2007, 1108 Posts, 7647 Comments
Comment posted by Craig Strand on September 3, 2013 at 11:17 AM
I love the comp with this Bill, great vibrant colors as well!
Registered on March 30, 2008, 416 Posts, 2885 Comments
Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on September 3, 2013 at 11:54 AM
Neat colors. I like the concept of venation radiating out from a corner, rather than a third point. Just lovely! :toast:
Registered on July 24, 2006, 2741 Posts, 12349 Comments
Comment posted by Albert Darmo on September 3, 2013 at 3:58 PM
Hi Bill :wavey: Outstanding color and detail :eek: :jump: :eek: This closeup shows the beauty the creator can produce :toast:
Albert Darmo
Registered on November 25, 2008, 1386 Posts, 11978 Comments
Comment posted by Ramamohan Pai on September 3, 2013 at 8:07 PM
Bill - Lovely colors and veins there !!. Particularly love how you isolated two petals to make a striking composition :cool:
Registered on November 1, 2003, 550 Posts, 9037 Comments
Comment posted by Nathan Buck on September 4, 2013 at 4:26 PM
Very nice detail shot Bill. I like the lines and the colors. Nice display of texture too.

Nathan
Registered on November 1, 2003, 1101 Posts, 13589 Comments