Bird of Paradise [Contest Pre Finalists April 2016]
Uploaded: April 26, 2016 14:47:57 | Entered: April 26, 2016 14:47:57
Taken at the arboretum green house. I chose to keep the lighting low and loved how that made the colors more bold.
Exif: F Number: 5, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/400 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 800, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 140.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi
Heidi R. Geise April 26, 2016
Lovely photo of a very exotic plant. #1656313
Tammy M. Anderson
April 26, 2016
Candace M. Cleveland April 26, 2016
Gorgeous colors Frank!! Haven't seen one of these for a while. #11466361Carrie M. Groseclose April 26, 2016
Wow, Frank! Such a pretty image with gorgeous color and detail. I really like the lines and lighting as well! #11466374Robert R. Goodman April 26, 2016
Hi Frank,Beautiful capture my friend.A flower I have never seen in real life.Starting to warm up here in the southwest! #11466392
Karen E. Gold
April 26, 2016
Terry Cervi
April 26, 2016
Joy Rector April 27, 2016
gorgeous #11466503
Nancy L. Green
April 27, 2016
Emile Abbott
April 27, 2016
frank w. degenhardt April 27, 2016
Thank you so much Heidi, Tammy, Candace, Carrie, Robert, Karen, Terry, Joy, Nancy, and Emile. Have a wonderful day gang. #11466758Mary K. Robison April 28, 2016
Frank, you made the right choice.The subtle lighting does let this Bird of Paradise display its colors to full advantage. The details and clarity are superb as well. You've inspired me to search again for a perfect Bird of Paradise to photograph. Yours qualifies as the standard to shoot for.
Reynaldo D. Reyes
April 28, 2016
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