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Wind Blown Lotus

© Melissa G. Meiselman

Wind Blown Lotus

Uploaded: October 28, 2009 00:52:46

Description

Taken from beneath an umbrella during a pouring rain storm with my Canon 100mm Macro Lens closed down for more detail.

Entered into Flowers.

Exif: F Number: 10, Exposure Bias Value: -0.33, ExposureTime: 1/400 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 400, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 100.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II

Comments

Tiia Vissak October 28, 2009

wonderful colors, details & framing! #1197528

Renata Gusciora October 28, 2009

Beautiful floral with wonderful details and delicate color,Melissa! #8081062

Paul E. Earl October 28, 2009

Very beautiful and the raindrops just top it off perfectly! #8081084

Melissa G. Meiselman October 28, 2009

Thanks so much, Tiia, Renata and Paul for looking and leaving these terrific comments!! #8081098

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer October 28, 2009

WOW!!! Amazingly beautiful floral image, Melissa. The colors are so gorgeous and the details are fantastic. #8081148

Douglas Pignet October 28, 2009

Wow!!! What wonderful clarityu and colors...Love the rain drops. #8081163

Melissa G. Meiselman October 28, 2009

Thanks so much, Kirsten and Douglas for looking and leaving these great comments!! #8081233

Tess L. Yee October 28, 2009

Gorgeous color and detail, Melissa! This is a real beauty! #8081352

Linda M. Walker October 28, 2009

Beautifully captured...love the rain drops #8081386

Nikki McDonald level-classic October 28, 2009

Beautiful lines, color and detail, Melissa. #8081412

Leslie McLain level-classic October 28, 2009

BEautiful colors, comp and background, Melissa. That's dedication to your art to stand in the rain to get the shot. #8081542

Annie Booth October 28, 2009

Melissa- These are such beutiful flowers. Love the pink and the rain drops really give it a special look. So pretty.

Have a wonderful day my friend. #8081564

frank w. degenhardt October 28, 2009

Melissa- I love the side by side view you gave us with the one open, the one here about to open. These are such beaitful flowers and I love the pink color of them. Gorgeous lighting and beautiful clarity, the rain drops gives it that special look.
Fantastic work my friend.
Have a wonderful day, do enjoy. #8081653

Robert R. Goodman October 28, 2009

Hi Melissa,That is stunning macro.Beautiful color and detail!!!! #8081665

Amy M. Wilson October 28, 2009

Gorgeous colors and details, Melissa!!! #8081688

Linda D. Lester level-classic October 28, 2009

What a beauty...love the waterdrops! #8081830

Julie Burnett October 28, 2009

How beautiful, Melissa!! The colors, lighting, and composition are really wonderful! #8081876

Monnie Ryan October 28, 2009

Just gorgeous, Melissa -- your perspective really adds to the interest and gives that beautiful flower even more pizzazz! #8082019

Eugenio Diaz October 28, 2009

Absolutely amazing and beautiful shot !
Love the raindrops on it and the wonderful colours!!!
Well done, Melissa!
Fabulous work! #8082049

Marty Straub October 28, 2009

Ha, I'd like to see a picture of you walking the gardens under an umbrella taking rain-drenched flower shots. This is a real beauty, Melissa. It does look like it's wind-blown and certainly water-laden. You show with fine macro detail how beautiful and resilient life can be. #8082210

Jack Ryan October 28, 2009

Another real beauty, Melissa...outstanding detail and wonderful color. Those raindrops are awesome!!! Excellent work as always. #8082247

Val Feldman level-deluxe October 28, 2009

Oh, I love the deep saturated color on this, Melissa...and the curve of the bloom petals does give a windblown appearance - add the finely detailed raindrops and...perfect! #8082350

ROLAN NARMAN October 28, 2009

Wonderful composition, colors and framing Melissa! #8082360

Margaret R. Barry October 28, 2009

Gorgeous, Melissa. Fantastic clarity, composition, color and detail! #8082417

Sam Britt October 28, 2009

Beautiful color, light & fine detail, Melissa. #8082486

Ann Coates level-classic October 28, 2009

Great shot which I imagine couldn't have been the easiest to get in those conditions. Beautiful work Melissa. #8082687

Graham Robards October 28, 2009

Beautil word in not the best of conditions!~Pat #8082710

Marilyn K. Lincecum level-classic October 28, 2009

Beautiful comp and sense of motion. Fantastis lighting, colors and I love the water drops. #8083056

Carol Sawyer October 28, 2009

Beautiful capture, color and detail, Melissa!! #8083130

Julianna J. Collett October 28, 2009

Gorgeous - perfectly framed! #8083195

Randy D. Dinkins level-classic October 28, 2009

Great job getting this shot!! Beautiful details and color. #8083252

Gina Cormier October 28, 2009

WOW.....simply stunning Melissa!!!! #8083393

Patrick Rouzes level-classic October 28, 2009

Fantastic colors, detail, clarity, dof & presentation here, Melissa! #8083562

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna October 28, 2009

Oh, Melissa...this is GORGEOUS!!! :-) k #8083713

Carol L. Fowler October 28, 2009

Gorgeous transverse composition and color #8083948

Stefania Barbier level-classic October 29, 2009

exquisite!!!! #8084425

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic October 29, 2009

Awesome, perfect, and an instant fav! 8o) #8085554

Carolyn Morgan October 29, 2009

Really special! #8087082

Ray Thoms October 30, 2009

Not really sure how I missed this one Melissa.....very nicely done and kudos for being out in the rain...... #8087951

ALLEN O. HOWARD October 30, 2009

The colors are so vivid and the details are extra sharp, Melissa. The background frames the flower perfectly! Well done! #8088111

Robyn A. Terrell November 01, 2009

Goodness Melissa, this is a stunning macro capture! Exceptional detail, color and movement...just beautiful! #8093673

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic November 02, 2009

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your very deserving EFP! 8o) #8098074

Mitch Spence level-classic November 05, 2009

Love the sweep of the petals and that single one standing apart. #8106196

Ruth Grimm November 23, 2009

Congratulations on this wonderful finalist image, Melissa! #8154759

Jessica Jenney November 23, 2009

Congratulations, Melissa on your beautiful finalist! #8154903

Bojan Bencic level-classic November 23, 2009

Congratulations on your finalist, Melissa. Beautiful. #8154990

Jack Ryan November 23, 2009

Congratulations, Melissa...very deserving!!! #8154991

Deborah C. Lewinson level-addict November 23, 2009

Stunning finalist, Melissa!

Congratulations,
Debby #8155001

Amy M. Wilson November 23, 2009

Congratulations on your fantastic Finalist, Melissa!!! #8155126

M.Christine Duncan November 23, 2009

Congratulations Melissa!!! I'm so excited to see this gorgeous capture make finalist... and maybe more!!! Bravo m'dear, this is stunning to say the least! #8155183

Gina Cormier November 23, 2009

CONGRATS ON THIS BEAUTIFUL IMAGE!! #8155324

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic November 23, 2009

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your very deserving FINALIST

on this outstanding gorgeous flower! 8o) #8155375

anonymous November 23, 2009

Congratulations Melissa on your fabulous finalist. #8155483

Graham Robards November 23, 2009

Congratulations Melissa, I KNEW I would see this one again! ~Pat #8155513

Heidi Knight November 23, 2009

I always LOVED this! So I am happy that it went on to the finals. I am sure it will win aswell! Congratulations Melissa! ;) #8155562

Margaret R. Barry November 23, 2009

Congratulations on an outstanding finalist, Melissa! #8155700

Tiia Vissak November 23, 2009

Congratulations! #8156059

Karen Bacon November 23, 2009

Congrats on this gorgeous finalist Melissa! #8156118

ALLEN O. HOWARD November 23, 2009

Congratulations to you on your most excellent finalist, Melissa! #8156188

Marcel J. Fernandez November 23, 2009

Congratulations Meliss on your most beautiful Finalist. #8156493

Carrie M. Groseclose November 23, 2009

Congratulations Melissa on your gorgeous Finalist! #8156534

Christine Czernin level-classic November 23, 2009

Many congrats on this fantastic finalist,Melissa. A beautiful floral with great color and clarity. #8156581

Kelly S. Cavanaugh November 23, 2009

Gorgeous, Melissa! Congratulations!! :) #8156672

Betsy Labuschagne November 23, 2009

Congratulations on your Finalist, Melissa!! Gorgeous!! #8156954

Ellen Hodges November 23, 2009

Congrats on your awesome finalists!! Melissa, best luck!! #8157038

Stefania Barbier level-classic November 23, 2009

gorgeous finalist, congratulations!!! #8157044

Monika Sapek November 23, 2009

Congratulations on your finalist, Melissa!
Monika #8157047

Ellen Hodges November 23, 2009

Congrats on your awesome finalists!! Melissa, best luck!! #8157050

Courtenay Vanderbilt November 23, 2009

CONGRATULATIONS, Melissa!!! #8157381

Renee Doyle November 23, 2009

Congratulations on this wonderful finalist Melissa!! #8157396

Linda M. Walker November 23, 2009

A big congrats,Melissa! #8157524

Sharon Sawyer November 23, 2009

Melissa, HUGE congratulations on your beautiful finalist and all the best in the next round!!!! #8157549

Kathy Coombs November 23, 2009

Cogratulations on a beautiful picture! #8157606

Sharon Day November 23, 2009

#8157804

Sam Britt November 23, 2009

Congratulations, terrific finalist, Melissa! #8157917

Tammy Espino November 23, 2009

Congratulations on a great capture! :) #8158063

Carol Sawyer November 23, 2009

Congratulations, Melissa!! #8158225

Wendy Stevenson November 23, 2009

Gorgeous macro Melissa! Congratulations on your finalist! #8158358

Judy V. Kennamer level-classic November 23, 2009

Beautiful Melissa! Congrats on your wonderful Finalist! #8158596

Janet McNeil level-classic November 23, 2009

Congratulations on this beautiful Finalist!!! #8158696

Mary K. Robison November 23, 2009

Gorgeous macro, Melissa!
Congratulations on its selection as a finalist, and best of luck next level! #8158727

Melissa G. Meiselman November 23, 2009

Thanks so much for all of these wonderful congratulatory remarks!! I appreciate each and every one very much!!! #8158729

Randy D. Dinkins level-classic November 23, 2009

As commented previously, beautiful floral image. Congratulations. #8158791

frank w. degenhardt November 23, 2009

Beautiful floral my friend. Gorgeous. Congratulations on being a Finalist with your amazing work here. #8158865

Melissa G. Meiselman November 23, 2009

Thanks so much, Randy and Frank for these wonderful comments!!! #8158937

Patrick Rouzes level-classic November 23, 2009

CONGRATULATIONS on this amazing finalist, Melissa! WTG! #8159492

Nikki McDonald level-classic November 23, 2009

I was sure we would see this again, Melissa. Beautiful! Congratulations on the finalist and good luck in the next round. #8159621

Lois Adomite November 23, 2009

So lovely, congratulations on a beautiful finalist. #8160287

Julianna J. Collett November 23, 2009

Congratulations Melissa! #8160777

Carol L. Fowler November 23, 2009

Congrats! #8160782

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic November 23, 2009

CONGRATZ on this stunning Finalist, Melissa.

UB. #8160894

Robyn A. Terrell November 23, 2009

Congratulations on this lovely finalist, Melissa! #8161033

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer November 24, 2009

Huge congrats on your awesome finalist, Melissa. #8161405

Marilyn Cornwell November 24, 2009

Congratulations Melissa - a beautiful Finalist! #8161602

Terri L. Scribner November 24, 2009

Beautiful, Melissa! Congratulations on your finalists! #8161644

Nadya Johnson November 24, 2009

I have always loved this one! Congratulations on your gorgeous finalist, Melissa! #8161686

MELODIE C. ROBERTS November 24, 2009

Sensational Melissa!!
Congratulations!! #8161806

Karen Celella November 24, 2009

Congratualtions on your fantastic finalist Melissa. The details, sense of movement, raindrops and color are all wonderful. Good luck in the next round. #8161917

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe November 24, 2009

Congrats Melissa on your Fantastic Finalist!! Jeff #8162049

Carol Eade level-addict November 24, 2009

So beautiful, Melissa! Congratulations! #8162535

Ujjwal Mukherjee November 24, 2009

Such a beautiful finalist,Melissa! Congratulations!!! #8162848

Melissa G. Meiselman November 24, 2009

Thanks so much for all these wonderful congratulatory remarks!! I have read each and every one and appreciate them all!! #8162855

Debbie E. Payne November 24, 2009

Just beautiful, Melissa. So vivid, and refreshing! Good luck with Round Two! #8162954

Debra R. Harder November 24, 2009

I always love your florals, Melissa! The details and lighting are perfect. CONGRATULATIONS on your BEAUTIFUL finalist!! Deb #8163418

Susan M. Campbell November 24, 2009

Stunning image Melissa. Congrats on your well deserved finalist. #8163685

Val Feldman level-deluxe November 24, 2009

I KNEW we would see this one again, Melissa and so glad we did! Let's hope we see it yet again!! Beautiful work - beautiful Finalist - Congratulations!! #8164085

Joannie Bertucci level-classic November 24, 2009

Melissa, the things you can do with your macro lens is breath-taking! Congratulations on this wonderful Finalist! #8164204

Gail Vitikacs level-classic November 24, 2009

Outstanding...best of luck!! #8164511

Jean-Pierre Ducondi November 24, 2009

Congratulations on this wonderful finalist Melissa. Great work.
JP #8164825

Izabela Zagaja-Florek November 24, 2009

Congratulations on your Finalist, Melissa!
Your work is beautiful! #8164997

Nancy L. Green level-classic November 24, 2009

CONGRATULATIONS Melissa, a true masterpiece!!! <>< #8165103

Karacan Salkuci (Kalacay) November 25, 2009

Congratulations.Beautiful image. #8167641

AEK November 30, 2009

melissa,
congratulations on this beautiful finalist. a wonderful image! -a. #8179287

Dianna Murphy November 30, 2009

Congratulations on your outstanding work!!! Happy belated Thanksgiving! #8180519

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