(M) Water Lily

© Christie R. Bielss

(M) Water Lily

Uploaded: July 30, 2008

Description

Taken at one of our local ponds. This lily was nearly 6' tall. I had to stand up on an embankment to even get a bit of the flower's center.

Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/125 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 200, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 280.00 mm, Model: NIKON D80

Comments

Heidi Knight July 30, 2008

Oh Christie, my friend, you hit a home-run on this floral macro... Just beautiful!!! #970459

Janet McNeil level-classic July 31, 2008

Beautiful floral!! Lovely color, comp and detail! (nearly 6' tall-Wow!) #6252640

July 31, 2008

I saw this one last night after you enetered in the contest. Good Luck on it. I really like this one. #6253903

Dawn M. Schneider July 31, 2008

wow is this fantastic or what. I can almost feel the texture of the leaves, very very good job!!! #6254295

Vladan D. Djordjevic July 31, 2008

Lovely floral image! fantastic colors and pov. #6254301

Dawn M. Schneider July 31, 2008

oh my, what a wonderful capture!! I can almost feel the texture of the leaves, congrats on the EP I hope it goes far! #6254333

Adam CD Caron July 31, 2008

Great shot the pink really pops #6254411

Stephanie Frey August 02, 2008

Beautiful floral with great colors and details! #6260556

Candice L. Carter August 02, 2008

Stunning capture! I love lilies and the color is breathtaking! #6262159

Joannie Bertucci level-classic August 08, 2008

Your capture makes for a unique composition Christie! Love the bright summer colors and exposure! #6289398

Janet McNeil level-classic August 09, 2008

Congrats on EFP!! THis is lovely!! #6292230

Janet McNeil level-classic August 09, 2008

Congrats on EFP!! THis is lovely!! #6292231

Susan Fox August 09, 2008

Beautiful floral! #6292679

August 11, 2008

congrats on the EP! #6299207

Patricia Seidler August 13, 2008

Congratulations on the EP. Beautiful floral. Love the color combination Christie. #6307696

Jean Lechleiter September 01, 2008

Congrats. on this EP Christie. Superb image! #6398156

Christie R. Bielss September 05, 2008

Thank you all so much! Your kind comments are so kind! #6414590

Nikki McDonald level-classic September 28, 2008

LOVELY EP, Christie. I think the POV is fantastic! #6525595

Christie R. Bielss September 29, 2008

Thank you, Nikki. I very much appreciate your kind comments. #6527220

December 08, 2008

Beautiful shot!!! #6868548

Brian Smyer January 31, 2009

I love the tight crop and the colors are to die for. #7111904

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