Uploaded: July 19, 2012 03:42:27
The radial ribs on the underside of a lotus leaf, struck me like the ribs of an umbrella, blown inside-out.
Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/400 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 160, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 320.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 7D
Jack Gaskin July 19, 2012
Nice macro and a cool description of the look.Jack #1475681
Agnes Fegan July 19, 2012
Really nice details and light shining through! #10235963Shirley Sicurello July 19, 2012
Beautifully done. #10236019Joy Rector July 19, 2012
beautiful shot #10236043Linda D. Lester July 19, 2012
The wind was blowing really hard that what happens to umbrellas! LOL! Wonderful capture! #10236101Carol Quina July 19, 2012
Love it!Dayna Cain July 19, 2012
The color is what caught my eye immediately. Awesome! #10236159Chris Budny July 20, 2012
Many thanks, folks! And thanks to Jeff J. for chiming in on my cropping before. #10237241Lindley Johnson July 20, 2012
It does look like an inside-out umbrella, Chris! Love the light and terrific details. #10237472Chris Budny July 20, 2012
Thanks, Lindley! #10237487Leslie McLain July 20, 2012
Love it, Chris. Beautiful capture, color, and light. #10237687Chris Budny July 20, 2012
Thank you, Leslie! #10237740Ellen Hodges July 20, 2012
Absolutely gorgeous color and light, Chris!! Stunning and eye catching in every way! #10237805Chris Budny July 20, 2012
Thanks, Ellen! I'd forgotten all the good things to shoot in an aquatic garden! #10237821Nick Lagos July 23, 2012
Excellent comp and presentation Christopher #10240700Chris Budny July 23, 2012
Thanks so much, Nick! #10240709Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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