Uploaded: January 08, 2008 15:13:18
Lens: Sigma 17-70mm at 70 mm
Natural light. I used a tripod and lock up the mirror to prevent any camera movement.
Tv (shutter speed): 0.5 sec
Av (aperture value): 22
ISO speed: 100
Exif: F Number: 22, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 5/10 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 100, FocalLength: 70.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 40D
Mike Clime January 08, 2008
Nice capture, I like the lighting! #825123Odeth Mizuno January 08, 2008
Beautiful capture, Monica! Great details and nice vivid colors:D #5311232Steven W. Lepak January 08, 2008
Bravo Monica! Terrific detail and color. I have never tried the mirror lock up technique, but you have inspired me to do so. Keep up the great work. Best Regards, Steven #5311238Mary Clarke January 08, 2008
Wonderful clarity and fabulous colours #5311278Michelle Alton January 08, 2008
It's very very beautiful, Monica.Cheryl E. Molennor January 08, 2008
Wow Stunning! #5311804Debra K. Thomas January 08, 2008
This is outstanding #5311884Kathy Shogren January 08, 2008
Beautiful lighting and colors Monica. #5312306Monica Mermoz January 09, 2008
Many thanks to you all for your wonderful comments! #5315974Carolyn M. DAlessandro January 25, 2008
Hi Monica, Your image here is absolutely lovely,outstanding. I have never seen growth around the flower like this making it very special to me. I like your perspective too. Bravo! #5395212Roger Fry February 05, 2008
Fabulous detail Monica ! #5450605Monica Mermoz February 08, 2008
Thank you very much, Carolyn and Roger! I appreciate your comments. #5465641Shawn Jennings February 22, 2008
This is beautiful, Monica! Congratulations on your finalist! #5534181Steven W. Lepak February 22, 2008
BRAVO MONICA! Big congrats. It's on to winner for this one. Keep it going. Best Regards, Steven #5535189Debra K. Thomas February 22, 2008
WTG........new this was a winner :) #5535590Dr. Harmeet Singh February 22, 2008
Congrats.. #5535935Susan Heath February 23, 2008
Gorgeous, Monica! So happy to see it awarded finalist! It's a favorite. #5541190Cheryl E. Molennor February 24, 2008
Love this!! Congratulations!! #5544292Monika Sapek February 24, 2008
Congratulations on your Finalist, Monica!Monica Mermoz February 24, 2008
Thank you so much, everyone, for your congrats and encouraging words!! #5545743Donna La Mattino Pagakis February 25, 2008
Congratulations Monica, this is very unique! #5549760Laurie Daily April 07, 2008
Beautiful, Monica! Your comp, color and detail are incredible...a belated congrats on this wonderful finalist! #5757731Monica Mermoz April 07, 2008
Thank you very much, Donna and Laurie, for your encouraging words. Thanks Laurie for stopping at my gallery. #5758977Vladan D. Djordjevic May 08, 2008
Fantastic photo! Love the color, details, clarity, comp. #5900552Monica Mermoz May 08, 2008
Many thanks, Vladan! #5900651Liz blahh July 27, 2008
Beautiful! Love your gallery! #6236404Monica Mermoz August 03, 2008
Thank you Liz for the encouraging words and for visiting! #6266030Mitch Spence August 28, 2008
I've so enjoyed your gallery, Monica. The colors here of the flowers against that silvery foliage are just spectacular, as are the wonderful tiny details. #6381197Monica Mermoz August 31, 2008
Thank you so much, Mitch, for visiting and taking the time to comment! #6392012Stacy Lankford September 02, 2008
Amazing color and composition! #6402310Monica Mermoz September 05, 2008
Thank you Stacey for visiting and commenting! #6416720Courtenay Vanderbilt September 12, 2008
You have a wonderful eye, Monica. I have thoroughly enjoyed your gallery!! Kindly, C #6447428Monica Mermoz September 13, 2008
Thank you very much, Courtenay, for visiting my gallery, and for taking the time to comment! #6451032Lisa M. Throgmorton August 09, 2009
Absolutely gorgeous! #7832984Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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