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The Light in the Lily


 
BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest Finalist   The Light in the Lily
The Light in the Lily
1/10th second @ f-16, spot metered and custom white balance, iso 160

Uncropped, and unedited. I was amazed to find myself going back to the original in-camera shot again and again as I went thru my post processing motions only to find that it struck me the best. I don't know when the last time was I posted a photo like that. I settled on removing some fine noise and sharpening it a bit in Neat Image, other than that this is an original shot. And if I must say so, arguably my favorite flower shot to date. Sorry if I sound self endulgent, just proud of this one!

The late sunlight was hitting this flower from the side and I just loved the way it looked in camera, the erie orange glow of energy that seemed to penetrate thru and dominate the scene. So I took several shots and liked this one the best. Hope you like it too.

Carl

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Michele Jarvis 		 

Carl - you should be proud of this photo! It is absolutely awesome. I love the lighting, color, composition, detail, heck everything! Looks like a winner to me!


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May 29, 2006

 

Carl D. Garrard 		  Michele,

BIG thanks for the kudos here. I really appreciate that! I am proud of this one actually and I don't say that often either ( scared too!!!). Serendipity has funny timing i've found when shooting, just when you think you can't produce anything to be proud of, bang. I don't know if im the only one who experiences that or not.

Thank you for stopping by. AND I love your Gecko!!!

Carl


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May 29, 2006

 
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Janine Russell's Gallery 		  Carl, very nice color, detail, lighting and composition.


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May 29, 2006

 

Leanne M.E. Boyd 		  I love the fire, excellent shot Carl!


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May 30, 2006

 

Carl D. Garrard 		  Thank you both, i'm glad you like it.

:)

Carl


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May 30, 2006

 

Mary Timman 		  Wow..fantastic, awesome image.
You did a beautiful job capturing this beautiful colorful flower. Great clarity, light and composition.


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May 30, 2006

 

Carl D. Garrard 		  Mary,

Very generous of you. I appreciate reading that first thing in the am (just now had time to respond, arghhh corporate work life is for the birds!)
I'm glad you like my photo!
Thank you,

Carl


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May 30, 2006

 
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Judy V. Kennamer's Gallery 		  OH MY GOSH CARL!! This is wonderful - you have every right to be proud of this one! Congrats! Judy


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June 21, 2006

 

Leanne M.E. Boyd 		  Gorgeous shot, Carl - congratulations!


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June 22, 2006

 

Sherrye Nozaki 		  Wow, you should be proud. I would hang this one on my walls! Beautiful:)


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June 23, 2006

 

Bill Wyatt 		  Belated congratulations on the beautiful macro! It good to have you back Carl!


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July 26, 2006

 
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