Inspiring Photo: Hosta #11959050

Hosta

Uploaded: July 12, 2011 05:28:26

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Finally got a decent shot of one of our hosta flowers.

Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/1600 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 800, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 135.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 50D

Comments

Mary Beth Aiello July 12, 2011

You gotta love that light, Dave. A beautiful capture. #1392453

Linda D. Lester July 12, 2011

Beautiful light....well seen! #9524396

Monnie Ryan July 12, 2011

It's gorgeous, David - inspires me to keep trying! #9524522

Agnes Fegan July 12, 2011

Beautiful against the dark background! #9524621

Patti Coblentz July 12, 2011

I'll say! It is beautiful the way it looks like a dancer...so pretty against the dark bg showing off the beautiful color and detail. These flowers are next to impossible to shoot...yours is a beauty, Dave! Mighty purty :) #9524667

Wanda Judd July 12, 2011

Has to be the absolutely best-est Hosta photo I've ever seen... #9524727

Mary Timman July 12, 2011

Wow...beautiful David! Love this against the dark background! #9524818

Jeana Clark July 12, 2011

Oh so beautiful Davey!!!
Mine didn't make it through our
hail storm so it's delightful to be able to see yours!!! Wonderful light and looks awesome against the black b/g!!
Wonderful shot!!
~J~ #9524871

Renata Gusciora July 12, 2011
Beautiful floral,David!Wonderful lighting,great pov and focus! #9524878

David Phalen July 12, 2011
Thank you Mary Beth, Linda, Monnie, Sabrina, Agnes, Patti, Wanda, Mary, Jeana and Renata!!
This shot is the culmination of a seventeen year quest to get a decent capture of one of our Hostas. I'm quiting while I'm ahead.LOL
#9524956

Ron McEwan July 12, 2011
You nailed this one Dave, great spot light on the subject BEAUTIFUL #9524997

Mike Clime July 12, 2011
Beautiful capture, wonderful light and it pops against the black, David! #9525071

Tiia Vissak July 12, 2011
a cool close-up! #9525248

Phyllis H. Burchett July 12, 2011
Beautiful. #9525305

Marijana Fajgl July 12, 2011
What a beautiful capture, David! Fantastic light! #9525326

John Connolly July 12, 2011
Beautiful light and excellent composition David! You nailed this one, that's for sure! #9525346

Claudia Kuhn July 12, 2011
Beautiful light and details David! This one really is in the spotlight! #9525479

Lorna Shutter July 12, 2011
Yes, David ... Your quest is finally over! You can't improve on perfection! This image is so beautiful! I love the play of the lighting and shadows! ... and the colours are gorgeous! Absolutely stunning! A favourite for me! Excellent work, King Davey Pooh! :) #9525629

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna July 12, 2011
OH MY OH MY...how beautiful is this! Incredible! :-) Ma k #9525645

David Phalen July 12, 2011
Thank you Ron, Mike, Tiia, Phyllis, Marijana, John, Claudia, Lorna and Kitty!! #9525709

Rony Sagy July 12, 2011
Fantastic presentation. #9525720

Tammy M. Anderson July 12, 2011
Beautiful light and details, David. Great BG too. #9525770

Jack Gaskin July 12, 2011
That a GREAT LOOKING HOSTA BLACK Background brings out the colors perfectly.
Happy Shooting
JAck #9525861

Patrick Rouzes July 12, 2011
The tones, colors, lighting, clarity, focus & b/g are exceptional, Dave! Hope you have a winner, my friend! #9525874

Amalia Sylvia Arriaga Salinas July 12, 2011
Beautiful details, colors and lighting David!,
Amalia #9526015

Christine Lobsinger July 12, 2011
A lovely presentation Dave!!
Superb lighting!
Smiling Christine #9526076

Joy Rector July 13, 2011
beautiful #9526738

David Phalen July 13, 2011
Thank you Rony, Tammy, Jack, Patrick, Amalia, Christine and Joy!! #9527056

Jill Odice July 13, 2011
The black BG really makes these delicet flowers stand out! Nice detail and clarity! #9528020

Mitch Spence July 14, 2011
Hosta blooms are so delicate and lovely. Beautiful light on this, Dave. #9529967

Emile Abbott July 14, 2011
Love the light on these delicate blooms. #9530007

David Phalen July 15, 2011
Thank you Jill, Mitch and Emile!! #9531661

Heather Loewenhardt July 23, 2011
The lighting mixed with a darker background showcases this hosta bloom beautifully. #9549268

David Phalen July 26, 2011
Thanks Heather!! #9555492

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna August 25, 2011
ANOTHER WTG on this wonderful finalist, Davey Pooh! :-) k #9628275

Tammy M. Anderson August 25, 2011
Congrats David on your beautiful finalist. #9628813

Stefania Barbier August 25, 2011
it's a beauty... huge congrats!!! #9628993

Carol Eade August 25, 2011
Beautiful light, congratulations on your finalist! #9629682

Christine Lobsinger August 25, 2011
A big congratulations David...
Smiling CHRIS #9630066

Mary Timman August 25, 2011
Congratulations again! #9630275

Lorna Shutter August 25, 2011
Woo Hoo!!! So glad this one got a Finalist Award, David!!! CONGRATULATIONS, my friend!!!!! :) #9630323

Tammy Espino August 25, 2011
A huge congrats on your finalist!!!! :) #9630505

Stan Kwasniowski August 25, 2011
David, congratulations #9631251

Marijana Fajgl August 26, 2011
Big congratulations, David! Good luck! #9632362

Emile Abbott August 26, 2011
WTG Dave and big congratulations on this beautiful finalist. #9633067

Patti Coblentz August 26, 2011
Congratulations on this lovely finalist, Dave!! WTG! #9633651

Michele Peterson August 26, 2011
Wonderful POV and light! Congratulations on both of your finalists this month!! #9633954

Claudine Grove August 26, 2011
Congrats on your finalist, Dave. Lovely capture of a hosta flower. #9635125

David Phalen August 26, 2011
Thank you all very much!! #9635376

Patrick Rouzes August 26, 2011
Don't know how I missed this, Dave! Congratulations on this exceptional finalist, my friend! WTG! #9635381

JO ANN CLEVELAND August 26, 2011
Congratulations on this outstanding finalist Dave!
Totally gorgeous!

jo ann c. #9635572

Mitch Spence August 27, 2011
Yeah, I'd say that's decent, Dave. :) The light here is just marvelous. Congratulations on the finalist. #9637124

Chris Budny August 27, 2011
Love how it comes out of the black. Congratulations! #9637228

Merna L. Nobile August 28, 2011

Great photographers are not great because of their technique; they are great because of their passion.
Congratulations for your achievement, August, 25, 2011. Merna
#9639558

Linda Blair August 29, 2011
Beautiful finalist...congratulations!! #9640446

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