Water Lily Study, bw

© Nikki McDonald

Water Lily Study, bw

Uploaded: December 27, 2009

Description

Here's one more from the Powell Gardens outside Kansas City, taken on a rainy day in August 2008. I was just beginning to shoot in RAW at this time and didn't really know how to adjust for problems when I converted -- which is probably why I passed right by several shots I now consider quite nice. I put the color version in the discussion.
Resubmitted June 7, 2010
Category: Flowers

Exif: F Number: 8, Exposure Bias Value: 4294.67, ExposureTime: 12500/1000000 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 200,200, FocalLength: 70.00 mm, Model: DSLR-A350

Comments

Nikki McDonald level-classic December 27, 2009

Color version #1220049

Cathy Barrows December 27, 2009

gorgeous...love what you did to this #8248912

Jeana Clark December 27, 2009


The color version is beautiful Nikki...
But...the B&W image is remarkable!!!!
Outstanding work!!!

~J~ #8249007

Melinda F. Schneider level-classic December 27, 2009

What an outstanding and lovely study! Really great work!! #8249049

Daniella Puente December 27, 2009

I like very much how you converted this Nikki, the BW tones has so much details and great light, beautiful work! #8249050

Mitch Spence level-classic December 27, 2009

I thoroughly enjoy this in black and white, and I like it better this way than in color. The black and white emphasizes the excellent lines so well. #8249083

Dianna Murphy December 27, 2009

Both are quite nice but I love the B/W. Well done and beautiful. #8249334

Nancy J. Locke December 27, 2009

Nikki, totally breathtaking!!! Awesome. Looove both photos.

Happy New Year :D

Nancy J Locke #8249483

Stefania Barbier level-classic December 27, 2009

I LOVE the B&W high key treatment.... wonderful capture and Happy New Year! #8249587

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna December 27, 2009

WOWEEEE, Nikki!!! This is incredible!!! Awesome DDR work!!! Gorgeous high key image!!! :-) k #8250203

Laurie Daily level-deluxe December 27, 2009

Love what you have done with this Nikki..I think the B&W tones add so much more detail without the distractions of color. A fav for me! #8250228

Janet McNeil level-classic December 28, 2009

Beautiful capture with lovely tones and detail!! #8251267

Bonnie C. Lackey level-classic December 29, 2009

Talk about popping right off the page! Wonderful conversion, Nikki!

You are lucky to have the Powell Gardens near by. When I lived in Lenexa, it was a treat to visit the gardens. #8253600

Susie Peek-Swint January 05, 2010

I love both versions Nikki but the b&w stands out for me ~ I love how the lines and shadows are accentuated .. also find it more restful on the eyes that the bright pinks ~ if that makes sense! Both beautiful though! #8270883

Jean E. Hildebrant January 06, 2010

Gorgeous, Nikki! I love what you did with it! #8276446

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