Rousing beauties

© Monica Mermoz

Rousing beauties

Uploaded: September 06, 2009 15:41:19

Description

I used a diffuser to soften the harsh direct sun light. It was windy, so I had to use a high ISO get an adequate shutter speed- aperture combination.
Lens: Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 USM @ 116 mm
Tv (shutter speed): 1/200 sec
Av (aperture value): 11
ISO speed: 800


Exif: F Number: 11, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/200 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 800, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 116.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 40D

Comments

Sheila D. Robertson September 06, 2009

Wow....this really pops! Beautiful colors. #1177293

Ellen Hodges September 06, 2009

Outstanding color and detail, Monica! Just beautiful!! #7921058

Mitzie Loland September 07, 2009

WoW - great photo I love the colors Monica :) #7921368

Monica Mermoz level-classic September 07, 2009

Thank you very much, Sheila, Ellen and Mitzie for your the nice comments. I really appreciate them! #7923223

Monica Mermoz level-classic September 13, 2009

Thank you for stopping by, Sabrina, and for the nice comment! #7939501

Kathleen Brennan September 14, 2009

Beautiful comp and color! #7942168

Monica Mermoz level-classic September 14, 2009

Thank you very much Kathleen for your kind words! #7943007

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic October 22, 2009

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your well deserving FINALIST!!! 8o) #8061086

Tess L. Yee October 23, 2009

Congrats on this pretty finalist, Monica! #8065484

Monica Mermoz level-classic October 23, 2009

Thank you Nancy and Tess! You are really very kind. #8065602

Courtenay Vanderbilt October 23, 2009

Really beautiful Monica! Congratulations! #8066983

Monica Mermoz level-classic October 25, 2009

Thank you Courtenay! I appreciatte very much your support. #8072468

Songbird Cline level-classic June 30, 2010

wow! awesome color! #8726299

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