Waterlily up close

[Bob Miller]

Nikon D3
1/20 sec at f16
Iso 800
200-400 mm
Taken at Longwood gardens last july
overcast light
Comments welcome!

[Roman Kurywczak]

Hey Bob,
I thought it had to be longwood.....this is one of my favorites there! I like how you isolated against the leaf. Exposure looks dead on. I have debated having more room (yeah...believe that!) to get the whole pad.....but mostly top and bottom.....but I do realize may not have been possible. All in all.....this turned out very nicely!

[Jonathan Ashton]

The dull light is optimal for this kind of subject, the DOF, sharpness and exposure are all excellent. You have shown thought in composition and cropping, I think this image is excellent!!

[bhavya joshi]

I love this composition, Just thoughts its good to have more room in left side.. BTW, flowers totally spark my eyes... great exposure maintain... Really Great image it is...

[Bob Miller]

Thanks everyone!

[Steve Maxson]

Hi Bob. Very nice lighting on the flower - which brings out all the beautiful colors! Excellent overall sharpness and the green pad background works well. I'm wondering how this would look with a bit more room at the bottom such that the edge of the pad wasn't clipped - a minor point. Very well done!

[Jerry amEnde]

Bob,

Wonderful shot. The Lily Pond at the Longwood's Conservatory is a special place. One can spend hours there. I'm really, really looking forward to the spring re-opening.

...Jerry