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Opening Lotus

© Tommy E. Burgess

Opening Lotus

Uploaded: July 07, 2009

Description

Sacred Lotus capture 7/2/09 at the Missouri botanical Garden in St. Louis. Used polarizer and on len diffusing filter to get the soft focus.

Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/320 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 400, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 180.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XTi

Comments

Maria Warren level-classic July 07, 2009

this is so beautiful!!!!! great details #1150776

Ann Coates level-classic July 07, 2009

Beautiful floral close up Tommy. #7713099

Renee Doyle July 07, 2009

So elegant, sol beautiful!!! Wonderful lighting and work Tommy!! #7713101

Tiia Vissak July 07, 2009

a wonderful macro! #7713114

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer July 07, 2009

This is so soft and lovely, Tommy. #7713127

Laura E. Swan level-classic July 07, 2009

Perfection!

-Laura #7713189

Jyri Vissak July 07, 2009

Wonderful macro! Great tones and clarity. #7713207

Dominick M. Dimacale level-addict July 07, 2009

Great florals and composition, Tommy.


Dominick #7713236

Pat Gamwell July 07, 2009

Gorgeous shot, Tommy! Terrific comp! #7713237

Troy Gallagher July 07, 2009

Beautiful floral Tommy, great work.

Troy #7713246

Karen Engelbreth July 07, 2009

Wonderful image, Tommy... #7713302

Nadya Johnson July 07, 2009

This is absolutely gorgeous! Sheer perfection, Tommy! #7713328

Brett Dolsen July 07, 2009

Very beautifull floral composition Tommy!!Brett #7713339

Kerry Hill July 07, 2009

So very beautiful, Tommy!! Lovely work!! #7713385

Michelle Alton July 07, 2009

Utterly exquisite, Tommy. I agree with Nadya! #7713440

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe July 07, 2009

Stunning capture, Tommy. Love it! #7713782

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe July 07, 2009

Excellent capture Tommy! Jeff #7713824

Ray Clarke July 07, 2009

Beautiful Tommy.!!!!(R) #7713855

Ray Clarke July 07, 2009

Beautiful Tommy.!!!!(R) #7713856

Maria A. Gonzalez July 07, 2009

This is just beautiful,Tommy.Excellent lighting,colors and details..Love the looks of it...Very well captured. #7714054

Ujjwal Mukherjee July 07, 2009

An exquisite floral, Tommy!! #7714073

Julianna J. Collett July 07, 2009

Gorgeous !!!!! #7714676

Shelly A. Van Camp level-classic July 07, 2009

Beautiful.....love the softness! #7714805

A P July 07, 2009

Beautifully composed, lovely macro, Tommy #7714818

Lauren P. Krajenta July 07, 2009

Gorgeous...stunning beautiful shot! The details, pov and comp are exquisite. #7714848

Eugenio Diaz July 07, 2009

Excellent work...WONDERFUL composition !
Superb image and photography!!! WoW!!! #7715008

Mike Clime July 07, 2009

Beautiful capture and like the soft light and focus! #7715086

Courtenay Vanderbilt July 07, 2009

Beautifully framed and gorgeous colors, Tommy! #7715468

Barbara Waldoch July 07, 2009

Beautiful shot, Tommy! #7715643

Kelly S. Cavanaugh July 07, 2009

Excellent lighting, detail and composition, Tommy! #7716043

Teresa Burnett level-classic July 07, 2009

Beautiful, Tommy!! Wonderful lighting and composition!!
And I know the doe will go after my roses eventually, but seeing her is worth losing the roses. And I was right, today while I was at work my husband saw her bring out her fawn. #7716074

Robyn A. Terrell July 07, 2009

Goodness, this is so beautiful, Tommy! Well done! #7716186

Tommy E. Burgess July 07, 2009

Thanks everyone so much. Your kind feedback means a great deal to me. Hope everyone is having a great week and having plenty of chances to take some wonderful photos. :) Tommy #7716390

Robert K. Bemus level-classic July 07, 2009

Outstanding floral, Tommy...comp and softness are awesome!! #7716405

ROLAN NARMAN July 08, 2009

Excellent capture Tommy! Very elegant floral image! #7716489

Tommy E. Burgess July 08, 2009

Thank you Robert and Rolan for the kind words, I appreciate it very much. Happy shooting. :) Tommy #7720312

M.Christine Duncan July 10, 2009

Wow Tommy, this solitary lotus is so very elegant... love the soft light achieved! Bravo! #7724831

Tommy E. Burgess July 11, 2009

Thanks very much for the kind words Christine, I appreciate them so much. Have a fantastic weekend. :) Tommy #7727258

Jean-Pierre Ducondi July 12, 2009

Beautiful macro. Love the softness of it. Great work here Tommy. #7732346

Tommy E. Burgess July 12, 2009

Thanks so much for the kind comments Jean-Pierre, I appreciate them very much. Happy Shooting. :) Tommy #7732887

Patti Coblentz July 20, 2009

This is a wonderful macro, Tommy. The bud is so beautiful...I love the soft focus and composition.
Patti #7759887

Tommy E. Burgess July 20, 2009

Thanks so much for the kind words Patti, I really appreciate it. I hope you have a wonderful week and happy shooting. :) Tommy #7760502

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