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Pasque Flower

© Nikki McDonald

Pasque Flower

Uploaded: September 06, 2010 06:17:25

Description

Finalist
Flowering around Easter the Pulsatilla has the alternative native British name of Pasque flower. It is also commonly known as the prairie crocus, wind flower, Easter Flower and meadow anemone. All the plant surfaces are covered in fine, soft hairs.
Category: Flowers

Exif: F Number: 4, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 66667/1000000 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 100,100, FocalLength: 100.00 mm, Model: DSLR-A350

Comments

Gord MacEachern September 06, 2010

Incredible floral Nikki, the detail and colors are excellent.
I captured one of these this spring and it took some time to find out what it was. #1305401

Stephanie Frey September 06, 2010

The light, color, details...everything is so beautiful! #8884467

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe September 06, 2010

Gorgeous details and rich colors, Nikki. #8884483

Monnie Ryan September 06, 2010

Definitely new one to me, Nikki -- you've captured these beautifully! #8884489

Joy Rector September 06, 2010

gorgeous shot #8884608

Donna La Mattino Pagakis September 06, 2010

A very unique and beautiful flower, a lovely image Nikki!! #8884628

Sharon C. Hinze September 06, 2010

Beautiful Nikki! The light in this image is wonderful!
Sharon #8884678

Douglas Pignet September 06, 2010

Wonderful capture with great colors and lighting...Well done #8884838

Jessica Jenney September 06, 2010

Don't believe I've ever seen these flowers! Beautiful color and detail, Nikki! #8884990

MELODIE C. ROBERTS September 06, 2010

Awesome Colors and detail NiK
Very Beautiful Flower #8885145

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna September 06, 2010

Beautiful, Nikki! Wonderful image! :-)k #8885581

Sharon Day September 07, 2010

Beautiful image, Nikki!! Superb details and colors! #8887815

Brad Harding October 15, 2010

Excellent clarity and colors, congrats on the finalist #8968303

Amanda D. Austwick level-classic October 15, 2010

Such pristine clarity Nikki, CONGRATULATIONS on this well deserved Finalist. I see potential gold here!!! #8969485

Stefania Barbier level-classic October 15, 2010

wonderful finalist, congratulations!!! #8969535

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic October 15, 2010

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your very deserving FINALIST! 8o) #8969811

Mitch Spence level-classic October 15, 2010

The thing I like the most about this is exactly those delicate hairs, and their excellent contrast with the deep color of the little blooms. Congratulations. #8969923

Donna La Mattino Pagakis October 15, 2010

Congratulations on your excellent finalist, great details Nikki! #8969976

Patti Coblentz October 15, 2010

Congratulations on this beautiful floral finalist, Nikki...it is unusual in a very pretty way...I hope it continues on up the ladder :) #8970081

Susie Peek-Swint October 15, 2010

Lovely floral capture Nikki ~ many congrats on your finalist :) #8970303

Rona L. Schwarz October 15, 2010

This is so striking and unique, Nikki. I love the hairy, spiky details - so crisp and so colorful against the maroon flowers. CONGRATULATIONS on another outstanding Finalist, and good luck in the next round! #8970597

Carol L. Fowler October 15, 2010

Congrats Nikki! #8971101

Amanda J. Tanner level-classic October 16, 2010

Congratulations Nikki on this beautiful finalist! Very Beautiful and unique! #8972704

Stephanie Frey October 16, 2010

Congratulations on your another beautiful finalist, Nikki! #8972976

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic October 16, 2010

Awesome details and lovely color, Nikki. CONGRATZ on the Finalist award and good luck up next!

UB. #8973193

Susan Jane Allen level-classic October 16, 2010

Nice work, Nikki! Congrats! #8973402

Cesar J. La Rosa October 16, 2010

Another BEAUTIFUL Flower Finalist!!!
Congratulations, Nikki!!!
Cesar #8973871

Lydia Williams level-classic October 16, 2010

These are beauties Nikki! Congratulations on this finalist! #8974285

Debra R. Harder October 16, 2010

This is a gorgeous floral, Nikki! The comp, colors and details are outstanding. Huge congratulations on another superb finalist! Deb #8974301

Merna L. Nobile October 16, 2010

Every month, with our camera in hand, we go out and find what we hope will be the “winning photo.”
Those of us that don’t get recognized, just continue to search for that special image, until one day the Congratulations come pouring in from some of the best artist and friends anyone could image.
So to the Better Photo winners for the month of September, I congratulate you on a job so well done.
My very best to all of you, Merna Nobile
#8974857

Nadia Paul October 16, 2010

What a beautiful flower - congrats on your finalist Nikki! #8975115

Brett Dolsen October 16, 2010

Beautifull Nikki and Congratulations!! #8975371

Daniella Puente October 16, 2010

Hi Nikki, congratulations on this beautiful and unique capture, love the colors and great details on it :) best of luck next! #8975705

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