Coming out of the water

© Kim Kleinschmidt

Coming out of the water

Uploaded: September 14, 2009

Description

This beautiful waterlily was just opening when we visited the Restoration Gardens. I had never seen their water pond before and will certainly be going back :)

Taken at 135mm at 2 pm in full sun. Handheld.

I wish each of you a marvelous Monday. I will hopefully get back to viewing and commenting on all your wonderful work today ;)

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Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/1000 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 400, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 135.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XTi

Comments

Robert R. Goodman September 14, 2009

Hi Kim,Wish we had them here.Then that would be a rare sight for us,water liies in the desert.Beautiful capture!!!! #1180338

Monnie Ryan September 14, 2009

Beautiful, Kim -- I'd love to see the gardens too! #7941880

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe September 14, 2009

Beautiful light and capture, Kim. I'll join you and Monnie at those gardens. LOL. #7941953

Val Feldman level-deluxe September 14, 2009

Oh, I love it when they finally poke their heads out and begin to unfurl...you've captured this beauty at just that point - Now, you have to go back and give us the full-blown presentation!! Beautiful capture, Kim! #7942215

Margaret R. Barry September 14, 2009

Beautiful detail and composition, Kim! #7942223

Ron McEwan September 14, 2009

Awesome close up Kim, well done as usual #7942329

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