lycoris squamigera")- some people refer to them as "surprise" lilies because they just pop out of the ground overnight... as if they're magic or a big surprise. Shot with a 100mm lens against a black velvet backround. Natural light from a skylight and a little flash behind the arrangement to give it some separation. Processed in CS6 with Nik Color Efex filter.
Photo taken August 2013"> lycoris squamigera")- some people refer to them as "surprise" lilies because they just pop out of the ground overnight... as if they're magic or a big surprise. Shot with a 100mm lens against a black velvet backround. Natural light from a skylight and a little flash behind the arrangement to give it some separation. Processed in CS6 with Nik Color Efex filter.
Photo taken August 2013"/>

Over Here, Boys!

© Terry A. Stoa

Over Here, Boys!

Uploaded: August 08, 2013

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Close-up shot of a bouquet of magic lilies ("lycoris squamigera")- some people refer to them as "surprise" lilies because they just pop out of the ground overnight... as if they're magic or a big surprise. Shot with a 100mm lens against a black velvet backround. Natural light from a skylight and a little flash behind the arrangement to give it some separation. Processed in CS6 with Nik Color Efex filter.
Photo taken August 2013

Exif: F Number: 32, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 2/1 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 200, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 100.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark III

Comments

Joy Rector August 09, 2013

simply gorgeous #1539698

Terry A. Stoa August 09, 2013

Well, thank you Joy! #10801861

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