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Lilly Illusion
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Lilly Illusion

by SandyRichardsBrown

Gallery: FloraPosted December 9, 2016464 views9 comments
Please view LARGE to appreciate detail
2011:04:15 10:39:17
D300s
18-200mm @ 60mm
Subject dist: 0.60m
0.6 sec, f/22
Mode: Av
Metering: Multi-segment
Exp comp: -2/3
ISO: 200
White balance: Auto
Flash: Off
"Levels"  and "shadow"  adjustments to reduce leaves to little shreds,
and a couple Topaz filters until I was happy with it!

Comments

9 comments
Comment posted by Dennis Plank on December 9, 2016 at 8:29 AM
Beautiful, Sandy.  I really like the lighting and exposure that almost suggests the essence of foliage rather than explicitly displaying it.

devil
Registered on January 28, 2008, 1767 Posts, 23192 Comments
Comment posted by Jim Gavin on December 9, 2016 at 1:12 PM
What an artful image. Fine art at its finest. I certainly echo Dennis' comments. It hints at a slight use of your Fractalius Filter, but I note that it was not used. Love it.
Registered on August 14, 2008, 293 Posts, 1250 Comments
Comment posted by Barb Pflaum on December 9, 2016 at 10:52 PM
Very beautiful and artistic image, Sandy!  I love what you did with the leaves!devil
Registered on January 14, 2009, 316 Posts, 2724 Comments
Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on December 10, 2016 at 8:06 PM
Sandy, a really well made and artistic image.devil
Registered on July 24, 2006, 2741 Posts, 12349 Comments
Comment posted by scott lanz on December 11, 2016 at 8:17 AM
Beautiful, Sandy. Excellent floral subject; well shot and processed. 
Registered on November 14, 2003, 840 Posts, 12902 Comments
Comment posted by Giuseppe Guadagno on December 11, 2016 at 12:25 PM
One must look at the larger view for admiring the strength of the leaves edges. An excellent creative work Sandy.
Registered on February 3, 2007, 827 Posts, 5052 Comments
Comment posted by Bill Fach on December 11, 2016 at 3:32 PM
Sandy: Large indeed is required! What a beautiful flower superbly captured and presented. 2+ thumbs up!devil>=))>
Registered on November 1, 2003, 1805 Posts, 26981 Comments
Comment posted by Dennis Plank on December 19, 2016 at 1:39 PM
Congrats, Sandy.  This is a beauty.

devil
Registered on January 28, 2008, 1767 Posts, 23192 Comments
Comment posted by Lori Lafargue on December 26, 2016 at 8:29 PM

This took my breath away, Sandy!  The white Easter lily is one flower that has escaped my little triumphs. This is so stunning.
I have no negative comments...you have taken a beautiful flower and elevated it. 
Hope your Holiday season continues in peace and love.
Lori

Registered on September 30, 2016, 54 Posts, 59 Comments