After the Glory

Uploaded: July 17, 2012 03:49:37

Description

The seed head of a spent lotus, from behind. For such lovely, delicate-seeming flowers, I'm always surprised by the heavy-duty structure.

Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/200 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 100, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 400.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 7D

Comments

Joy Rector July 17, 2012

beautiful shot #1475324

Terry A. Stoa July 17, 2012

Nice POV from the side we don't generally see. I like the crisp details, including the little bumps on the stem. #10233094

Julianne Bradford July 17, 2012

That is an interesting side of this flower. No wonder it's known for it's persistant perserverance thrrough the dregs of muck and mire up to the surface and then to blossom. I guess that's why the hindus used it as a meditation symbol. Nice work Chris! #10233196

JO ANN CLEVELAND July 17, 2012

Wowee! Fantastic comp and clarity Chris!!

jo ann c. #10233218

Bob Cournoyer level-classic July 17, 2012

Certainly a different pov...well done!! #10233353

Nikki McDonald level-classic July 17, 2012

Wonderful colors, lines and especially textures, Chris. Beautiful shot. #10233479

Renee Doyle July 17, 2012

Well seen and captured Chris!! I like the greens on green! #10233615

Melinda F. Schneider level-classic July 17, 2012

Until reading your description, I thought I was looking at a metal art piece; what fine work! #10233819

Marcie A. Fowler July 17, 2012

Well done capture of a unique perspective of this flower. #10233957

Chris Budny level-deluxe July 18, 2012

Thanks so much, folks! I like the "final stage" of the lotus cycle almost as much as the beautiful blooming stage; these seed heads are so strongly graphical and structural.
And thanks, Renee, for the lens loaner! #10234362

Cynthia M. Wiles level-deluxe July 25, 2012

Awesome Green (my favorite color) shot!
Cindy #10243986

Chris Budny level-deluxe July 25, 2012

Thank you very much, Cynthia! #10244249

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