The Lilly and the Giant Lily Pads..

© JO ANN CLEVELAND

The Lilly and the Giant Lily Pads..

Uploaded: September 07, 2010 13:16:32

Description

Huntsville, Alabama Botanical Gardens

Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 10/4000 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 200, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 220.00 mm, Model: NIKON D80

Comments

Carol Eade level-addict September 07, 2010

So pretty, Jo Ann, I love the lily pads just as much as the beautiful lilies! #1305860

Shelly A. Van Camp level-classic September 07, 2010

Beautiful capture, Jo Ann!! #8887257

Robert R. Goodman September 07, 2010

Hi Jo Ann,Now this is something I would like to see.Never get see Lilies here.Beautiful capture indeed!!!! #8887433

Ron McEwan September 07, 2010

Beautiful composition Jo Ann, even got some reflection too. Love it #8887468

Kim Lund level-classic September 07, 2010

Love, love, love it! How pretty and unusual the white one is! #8887486

Candice C. Calhoun level-deluxe September 07, 2010

Gorgeous, love your low angle...absolutely fantastic floral photo! Stunning!

ccc #8887575

Val Feldman level-deluxe September 07, 2010

Beautiful! I've never seen lily pads with stand up edges before nor have I seen a pristine white lily - I need to get to Alabama! :) Excellent capture of both! #8887627

Gail Vitikacs level-classic September 07, 2010

Delightful...so lovely! #8887632

William C. Raco level-classic September 07, 2010

Such lovely light, color, shapes and perspective
Beautifully taken, Jo Ann #8887658

Debra R. Harder September 07, 2010

Ohhhhhh...this is soooooo GORGEOUS, Jo Ann!! I love the composition and lighting. Wonderful tones, textures and details too. BEAUTIFUL! Deb #8887717

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna September 07, 2010

Beautiful with the most incredible lighting, Jo Ann! Outstanding image! :-) k #8887720

Amalia Sylvia Arriaga Salinas level-classic September 07, 2010

Wonderful image JO ANN!,
Amalia #8887851

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic September 07, 2010

What a beautiful waterlily capture. Like the composition, lighting, and textures! Beautiful presentation! 8o) #8887868

Tiia Vissak September 07, 2010

a lovely shot! #8887971

Anita Hogue September 08, 2010

I love it, Jo Ann! A beautiful capture! #8888268

Joy Rector September 08, 2010

beautiful #8888334

Judy V. Kennamer level-classic September 08, 2010

Gorgeous Jo Ann!!! I haven't seen this big guy blooming before -- love it! #8888846

Mike Clime September 08, 2010

Really pretty capture, great lighting and wonderful reflection! #8889089

Patrick Rouzes level-classic September 08, 2010

Exceptional textures, lighting, tones, colors, perspective, comp, & beauty captured here, Jo Ann! Masterful work, winner in my book & hope to see this again! WTG! #8889454

JO ANN CLEVELAND September 08, 2010

Gee thanks gang...your comments are most kind, thank you all very much!

jo ann c. #8889608

Phyllis H. Burchett September 09, 2010

So lovely Jo Ann, the light is gorgeous! #8890547

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic September 09, 2010

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your very deserving EFP! 8o) #8890605

Judy V. Kennamer level-classic October 15, 2010

Congrats on your beautiful Finalit JoAnn!!! I love this shot! #8968230

Carla Capra Anderson October 15, 2010

Congratulations on your Finalist Award!
;) CC #8968359

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) #8968378

Tiia Vissak October 15, 2010

Congratulations! #8968903

Linda Blair October 15, 2010

Congratulations on your beautiful finalist!!!!!! #8969056

Stefania Barbier level-classic October 15, 2010

wonderful finalist, congratulations!!! #8969515

Nancy (Peaches) Harker October 15, 2010

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WOOOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
HUGE CONGRATS on your finalist!
Best of luck in the next round!

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Carol Eade level-addict October 15, 2010

Another beauty, Jo Ann, congrats again! #8969961

JO ANN CLEVELAND October 15, 2010

Thanks sooo very much for your sweet comments..

jo ann c. #8969970

Stan Kwasniowski October 15, 2010

Jo Ann, congratulations #8970585

Danny B. Head October 15, 2010

.....and again! Congrats! #8971145

Cathy Barrows October 15, 2010

Congrats on your finalist....very pretty #8971189

Robert R. Goodman October 15, 2010

Hi Jo Ann,a big Congratulations on this beautiful finalist!!!! #8971324

Merna L. Nobile October 15, 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
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Bojan Bencic level-classic October 16, 2010

This is a great finalist, Jo Ann. Well done. #8973877

Debra R. Harder October 16, 2010

Another BEAUTIFUL finalist, Jo Ann!! WTG!! Huge congratulations on this gorgeous image!! Deb #8974293

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe October 16, 2010

Congrats Jo Ann on your Terrific Finalist!! Jeff #8975014

Tamara K. Walker level-classic October 16, 2010

CONGRATULATIONS! #8975170

Anita Hogue October 17, 2010

So absolutely beautiful!

(I heard you were one classy lady!!!) #8977478

ALLEN O. HOWARD October 20, 2010

An excellent image Jo Ann! Congratulations!!! #8986461

Shawn Jennings October 21, 2010

WTG Jo Ann! Congratuations on your finalist! #8987727

Kathy Cline October 24, 2010

Congratulations JoAnn on a wonderful month of awards. Have a blessed weekend.
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