Simplicity

Uploaded: August 10, 2007 11:54:38

Description

EF100, f/2.8, 1/800th Second, -2/3ev, ISO100, RAW, tripod
A few droplets adorn a lotus bud ready to bloom. Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens.
11-07 Finalist, D&M

Comments

Donna La Mattino Pagakis August 10, 2007

A gorgeous bloom with nice comp and clarity! #711237

Michelle L. Frick August 10, 2007

Amazing colors, DOF and the few drops are the perfect topper! #4629238

Dolly L. Davis August 10, 2007

I ditto Michelle! She said it good! Beautiful, Christopher! Happy Theme Day! #4629247

Cheryl E. Davis August 10, 2007

Excellent Detail in the colorful bud! Happy Theme Day! #4629297

Kara L. Hendricks August 10, 2007

Gorgeous COlor Chris... Wow.. Love your comp. too..

Happy Theme Day!!! #4629347

Carol Teal August 10, 2007

Simply beautiful Christopher! I love the color and blk bg, along with the few glistening drops. Happy Theme Day! #4629352

Joy Rector August 10, 2007

wow, awesome #4629387

Dr Silly level-classic August 10, 2007

Beautiful. :O)
#4629447

Cesar J. La Rosa August 10, 2007

WOW, Chris!!! What a beautiful photograph!!! A great Theme entry!!!
Happy Theme Day!!!
Cesar #4629931

Janine Russell level-deluxe August 10, 2007

Chris, excellent color, detail, clarity and lighting. #4630156

Nikki McDonald level-classic August 10, 2007

Terrific clarity and detail in this bud, Chris. This is an awesome entry--and fine for our theme, too :)
Nikki #4630193

Susan Fox August 10, 2007

You are becoming quite the flower photographer :-) Love the composition and how that dew drop is so sharp, pulls my eye right there. #4630305

Datha Y. Thompson August 10, 2007

Gorgeous!! LOVE the color!! Happy Theme Day Chris :0) #4630360

Susana Ms Heide August 10, 2007

What a BEAUTY!!!! GORGEOUS!!! You captured the detail very well!! I like your comp! #4631097

Les Rhoades level-classic August 11, 2007

Excellent entry for this theme day, Perfect title!
Les, from the PG101 Underground
#4631281

Susie Peek-Swint August 11, 2007

Very beautiful image Chris ~ love the droplet :) #4632188

Mary N C. Taitt August 11, 2007

WOW! DITTO above, super! #4633502

Mary N C. Taitt August 11, 2007

FAR OUT! #4634725

Jenny Bosmans August 12, 2007

Very beautiful floral presentation, Chris! Gorgeous colors and droplets! :) #4635377

Chris Budny level-deluxe August 12, 2007

Thank you very much; I appreciate it! #4635847

Kara L. Hendricks September 09, 2007

Woohooo... EFP on this one too... Maybe the re-subbing will do it for ya!!

Good luck!! #4769158

Chris Budny level-deluxe September 10, 2007

I've got my fingers crossed again, this time around! Thanks, Kara! #4771036

Sherry Sturgis September 14, 2007

Wow!!! You've captured a winner here, Chris! The clarity, color and simplicity is absolutely wonderful!!! #4789780

Chris Budny level-deluxe September 14, 2007

Thanks so much, Sherry--I hope you're right! #4790205

Jennifer L. Alder December 03, 2007

FANTASTIC!!!!!!!!!! #5163899

Chris Budny level-deluxe December 04, 2007

Thank you Jennifer; one of my favorites in my flower shots! #5168036

Cheryl E. Molennor December 19, 2007

Congratulations on your terrific finalist! #5232134

Chris Budny level-deluxe December 20, 2007

Thanks so much, Cheryl! One I felt deserved another re-entry chance in the contest... glad I did! #5235784

Corinne M. Thompson December 22, 2007

Gorgeous capture Chris, Congrats on your Finalist! #5244320

Chris Budny level-deluxe December 22, 2007

Thank you, Corinne! #5244535

Susan M. Hembree December 30, 2007

This is a beautiful macro, Chris! Congratulations on the finalist! #5267883

Chris Budny level-deluxe December 30, 2007

Many thanks, Sue! And a Happy New Year to you! #5270439

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