Mature Lotus Blossom

© Joseph T. Pilonero

Mature Lotus Blossom

Uploaded: August 13, 2009 04:00:03

Description

This photo was taken early morning at Kenilworth Gardens in Washington, DC. As the lotus blossom matures the showerhead shaped seed pod develops inside and eventually the petals fall away. (Taken with a Canon 28-135mm IS lens with polarizer on tripod. Processed using Photoshop CS3.)

Comments

Colette M. Metcalf August 13, 2009

Gorgeous!!!! #1167620

Gina Cormier August 13, 2009

Stunning capture!!!! #7844158

Nikki McDonald level-classic August 13, 2009

The light and detail are lovely, Ted. #7844329

Dawn M. Schneider August 13, 2009

your detail and clarity on this is outstanding!!!! thank you for sharing this flower with us #7845474

Clyde Smith level-deluxe August 13, 2009

Nice clarity, color and detail Ted #7845542

Debra K. Johnson August 13, 2009

STUNNING! #7845682

Mary K. Robison September 19, 2009

Exceptional lighting and colors in this lovely floral, Joseph!
Congratulations on its selection as a finalist, and best of luck next level! #7957470

Kim Andelkovic September 20, 2009

Congrats big time on a wonderful finalist Ted. #7958490

Michelle Alton September 20, 2009

Congratulations on this exquisite finalist, Ted. Congratulations, and best of luck in the next round! #7958645

Nikki McDonald level-classic September 20, 2009

Beautiful job, Ted. Congratulations on the finalist badge and good luck in the next round. #7958657

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic September 20, 2009

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your very deserving FINALIST! 8o) #7959721

Jean-Pierre Ducondi September 20, 2009

Congrats Ted on this great finalist. Well done.
JP #7962615

Melissa G. Meiselman September 20, 2009

Congratulations on this fantastic finalist, Ted!!! #7962754

Carol L. Fowler September 21, 2009

WTG, Joe! #7967669

Amanda D. Austwick level-classic September 21, 2009

CONGRATULATIONS on this BEAUTIFUL Finalist TED. #7968194

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