Christmas flower

[Hilary Hann]

Because I can't remember its name! Playing around with my BIL's macro lens and ring flash after our Christmas lunch, I photographed a few of his collector's plants. I haven't done much macro but thought it would be fun to post something. Processed in with Color Efex 4 Tonal contrast with 2 textures over the top. The flower is about 2 inches long. Hope everyone had a wonderful day.

[Steve Adkins]

Beautiful capture and processing, Hilary. Good job with this macro and lighting. Love the warmth and textures. :S3:

[Jay Sheinfield]

Hillary, I like this a lot. Nicely framed, with warm textured colors. The off-center leaning green "whatcha-ma-call-it" adds interest. Nicely done.

[Maureen Allen]

Simple and beautiful, Hilary. :S3:

[Dave Woeller]

Very nice work. The darker edges keep my eyes right where they need to be and highlight the flower. Glad you shared.

[denise ippolito]

Hilary, The way you chose to present this is lovely. It looks like a Calla Lily but then again it doesn't.:S3: Nice work with the textured background and mood.

[Hilary Hann]

Thank you everyone for your comments, I'm glad that you liked it.

For your information, it is an Arisaema candidissimum, and is very small. My brother in law has an amazing collection of rare bulbs, some of which he collected himself in China.

[denise ippolito]

That's it! a cobra lily!! I've only seen pictures of these. Very cool.

[Brendan Dozier]

Very interesting shape to this, nice details, Hilary. Lighting and textures with dark vignette give some drama & mood to it. For some reason the outline shape reminds me a little bit of someone crossing their arms, and the stamen does add interest. Keeps you curious & wondering, which I like.

[Hilary Hann]

Brendan, I hadn't thought about the crossed arms until you mentioned something. But you are right! Thanks.

[Indranil Sircar]

Hilary, very interesting! I too saw this as a sculpture of a man in robe and crossed hand! I like the colors and the bg. Excellent composition as usual!

[Andrew McLachlan]

Very nice work Hilary. I love the aged look for this one.