Inspiring Photo: Calla Lily #8310046

Calla Lily

Uploaded: May 10, 2009 | Entered: February 20, 2016 14:36:31

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Here's wishing all the moms a Happy Mother's Day! I shot this yeserday afternoon, after my wife replanted it.

F7.1, 1/100th sec, ISO 400, 105mm macro lens.

Exif: F Number: 7.1, Exposure Bias Value: -0.33, ExposureTime: 1/100 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 400, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 105.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II

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Max Aureli May 10, 2009 0

Fantastic flower closeup, Ken With gorgeous colors and lovely BG!!!

Happy Birthday!!! #1125897

Linda D. Lester May 10, 2009 0

Beautiful....Thank you!

Happy Birthday to you
Happy Birthday to you
Happy Birthday dear Ken
Happy Birthday to you!!!

Now just be happy I didn't sing that
in person! :)

Have a great day! #7505289

Max Aureli May 10, 2009 0

Oh... so, the BD it's you!!! I didn't make mistake!! LOL

Happy Birthday again, Ken!! #7505295

Tammy M. Anderson May 10, 2009 0

This is gorgeous, Ken. Have a great Birthday. #7505321

Gina Cormier May 10, 2009 0

Ok...here goes...Happy Birthday to you!!!! Happy Birthday to you!!!! Happy Birthday To YYYYOOOUUUUUUU!!!!
happy birhday to you!! WHew!!
Ok..I'm done. So how does it feel to be 21 again??? Have a great day!!!

Oh...lovely image!! #7505323

Claudia Kuhn May 10, 2009 0

Gorgeous calla Ken!
Happy Birthday to you!!!!! #7505346

Agnes Fegan May 10, 2009 0

Beautiful calla lily, colors and background! You wouldn't want me to sing so I'll just say Happy Birthday! Enjoy the day!!! #7505356

Lynne Morris May 10, 2009 0

Absolutely gorgeous floral Ken, Happy Birthday hope you are having a good one :) #7505416

Debra R. Harder May 10, 2009 0

Good Morning, Ken...and a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! This is a very gorgeous floral. Perfect in every way!!! Wishing you a wonderful day!!! Deb #7505493

Melissa G. Meiselman May 10, 2009 0

Stunning flower and beautifully taken with fine detail, terrific DOF, vivid color and wonderful composition, Ken!!

I see it is your birthday!! I wish you a happy birthday, too!! #7505498

Dr Silly May 10, 2009 0

Beautiful.

Happy Birthday Ken. :O) #7505576

Cathy Barrows May 10, 2009 0

gorgeous...happy birthday to you #7505691

Corinne M. Thompson May 10, 2009 0

Happy Birthday Ken, I hope you have a most wonderful day! This capture is exquisite! #7505735

Usman M. Bajwa May 10, 2009 0

Wonderful curves and colors here, Ken. Happy Birthday too!

Usman. #7505832

A P May 10, 2009 0

Gorgeous capture Ken and.....

You say it's your birthday
Well it's my birthday too yeah
They say it's your birthday
We're gonna have a good time
I'm glad it's your birthday
Happy birthday to you

Yes we're going to a party party
Yes we're going to a party party
Yes we're going to a party party

I would like you to dance (birthday)
Take a cha-cha-cha-chance (birthday)
I would like you to dance (birthday)
Dance

You say it's your birthday
Well it's my birthday too yeah
You say it's your birthday
We're gonna have a good time
I'm glad it's your birthday
Happy birthday to you #7505921

Donna La Mattino Pagakis May 10, 2009 0

I hear it's your birthday Ken! I hope it is extra special!!!

Your image is gorgeous. WTG!!!

Thanks for the Mother's Day dedication!

Your friend,

Donna #7505974

May 10, 2009 0

Beautiful photo. Love the soft focus effect. #7506199

Tamera S. Phillips May 10, 2009 0

Your birthday? Happy B-day to you Ken. This is a lovely image. Great job. #7506255

Renee Doyle May 10, 2009 0

Is it your birthday ????? LOL!!

Hope you have a wonderful day Ken!! Gorgeous work on this Cala! Wonderful comp, colour and dof! #7506323

Melissa Olsen May 10, 2009 0

Happy Birthday Ken!
What a beautiful capture and lovely sentiment for all mothers. #7506374

John Connolly May 10, 2009 0

HAPPY BIRTHDAY KEN!
This is a wonderful floral image, th e color and floral textures are amazing! #7506462

Jessica Jenney May 10, 2009 0

Happy Birthday, Ken!!! Gorgeous calla capture, colors and soft light! #7506765

Patrick Rouzes May 11, 2009 0

Happy Birthday, Ken!!!
Fantastic colors, detail, focus, b/g & beauty captured here,Ken!!! Beautiful work here!!!

A beautiful way to wish all Mothers a Happy Mother's Day!!! #7506819

Linda Blair May 11, 2009 0

Beautiful image...and I see from all the post today that it's your birthday....Happy Birthday!!!!!!!! #7506839

Jeana Clark May 11, 2009 0

I think too many people have
"Sang" HAPPY BIRTHDAY to you...
So, I'm going to spare you with
my singing....I haven't had enough beers to do that anyway...LOL!!!
Happy Birthday Ken....
Hope it was as great as last years!!!
CHEERS!!!!
~J~ #7507099

Stefania Barbier May 11, 2009 0
soft and sensual...
gorgeous colors...
SPECTACULAR! #7507681

Stefania Barbier May 11, 2009 0
and don't hide...... HAPPY BDAY TOOOO YOUUUUUU
HAPPY BDAYYYYY TOOO YOUUUUUU!!!!
#7507711

Shelly A. Van Camp May 11, 2009 0
I love calla lilies!! (and Purple) Great capture and Happy B'day! #7508364

Carla Metzler May 11, 2009 0
Gorgesous! I hope you had a happy birthday! #7508368

Judy V. Kennamer May 11, 2009 0
Totally gorgeous Ken!!! Happy Birthday! #7509790

Shawn Jennings May 12, 2009 0
Beautiful! One of the best calla lily shots I've seen!
Happy Birthday again, Ken! Hope it was a great day! #7512827

Nikki McDonald May 13, 2009 0
Beautiful color and lines, Ken. I'm with Shawn -- this is an excellent calla lily shot. #7514226

Lisa J. Boulden May 14, 2009 0
Gorgeous, Ken!
Deserves a badge!
~♥~lisa #7520502

Shelly A. Van Camp September 05, 2014 0
Happy Birthday!!!!! Have a wonderful day and many more. :) Beautiful image. #11126387

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