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Life of a Lily

© frank w. degenhardt

Life of a Lily

Uploaded: May 26, 2015 | Entered: May 26, 2015 02:08:38

Description

One of the various kinds of lilies at the Arboretum. I enjoy presenting my flowers with a darkened background to make the flower stand out. Just a look I love.

Exif: F Number: 5, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/640 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 200, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 150.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi

Comments

Douglas Pignet May 26, 2015

beautiful capture with a wonderful pov & comp...nicely done #1618994

Mary K. Robison May 26, 2015

Frank, you're right about the dark background ~ it gives flowers a chance to "shine". And shine it does on this gorgeous lily. The light is wonderful, and I love how the flower is half in light, and half in shade. Your use of vertical composition emphasizes the long stalk supporting the flower. Really graceful look. You outdid yourself on this one, my friend.
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Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe May 26, 2015

Gorgeous lily and capture. Love the color and light. #11308589

Debbie Bray May 26, 2015

I also love a dark background to bring the subject forward, Frank, and to take away anything that may disturb the view of the composition. These lillies are beautiful, and always a pleasure to have in the garden, such a lovely capture! #11308590

Joy Rector May 26, 2015

gorgeous capture #11308627

Tiia Vissak May 26, 2015

a beautiful shot! #11308773

Reynaldo D. Reyes level-classic May 26, 2015

You sure came to the right place to find all the gorgeous Lilies as in this capture Frank. This is so elegantly shown against a dark backdrop and the lighting shows off the vibrant details so beautifully. Well done. #11308831

Michelle Alton May 26, 2015

I might like to call it "Fire Flower! Outstanding capture, Frank. #11308967

Nancy L. Green level-classic May 26, 2015

This is SO BEAUTIFUL Frank, I love the wonderful colors and lighting!! I agree with Mary in her comment about the darker BG, WTG!! <>< #11308999

Carol L. Fowler May 26, 2015

Beautiful capture! #11309047

frank w. degenhardt May 27, 2015

Thank you so much Doug, Mary, Tammy, Debbie, Joy, Tiia, Reynaldo, Michelle, Nancy, and Carol. #11309426

Nadia Paul May 27, 2015

The colour really pops against the dark background Frank - beautiful light and great detail! #11309534

Kathy Salerni level-classic May 27, 2015

Gorgeous capture, Frank, with outstanding color, details and light! #11309595

Patrick Rouzes level-classic May 28, 2015

Colors, contrasys, lighting & capture are spectacular, Frank. WTG.
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Patrick Rouzes level-classic May 28, 2015

'contrasts' #11309865

Kim Strausbaugh level-classic May 29, 2015

Beautiful! Love the color and detail. #11310129

JO ANN CLEVELAND May 30, 2015

You are so right Frank and what a beautiful Life! And I too love the black bg because it puts the focus beautifully! #11310486

Ellen Hodges May 30, 2015

Beautiful colors in this gorgeous capture, Frank!! Details are so perfect and lovely, too!! Hope that you and Annie have a most wonderful day!! #11310511

frank w. degenhardt May 30, 2015

Thank you so much Nadia, Kathy, Patrick, Kim, Jo Ann and Ellen.. Have a great day. #11310514

Jeff Sielski May 30, 2015

Beautiful capture Frank!! #11310616

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe May 31, 2015

Outstanding color and detail - You captured this Beautifully Frank! #11310720

Emile Abbott level-deluxe May 31, 2015

It glows from within and really pops off that BG. Excellent work Frank. #11310951

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