Weekly Theme- Water Lily

[Bob Miller]

I took this at Longwood Gardens Pa
Nikon D3s
1/40 sec @f16
ISO 1600
200-400 mm @400 mm
tripod, polarizer
overcast light
processed in LR and perfect Effects

[Dan Brown]

A beautiful capture, Bob! I like the curved element in the bg.

[John Storjohann]

Bob, I'm jealous...MOBOT (Missouri Botanical Gardens) won't be having water lilies in the ponds this year (Chinese Lantern Exhibition pre-empted the planting)...I'm missing the opportunity to shoot these beautiful flowers. Nicely done..the curve adds a nice element....love the perspective.

[Cheryl Slechta]

Bob, I love this image - the dark background contrasting with the greens in the lily and the best part is the curving stem. Beautiful image

[Nancy Bell]

I agree with everyone else, that curving stem in the bkgd is the coup de grace! And you have a great technique for making those greens glow! The composition is elegant.

[denise ippolito]

Bob, Nice job with the curved stem, background and slight glow are perfect!

[Judy Howle]

I agree with all the previous comments! It's a lovely image. The shape of the flower is beautiful and the curving stem really adds to the overall effect.

[Paul Lagasi]

Nicely done and composed, agree with all above.

[Mitch Carucci]

Love the glow. Great light, and as others have said, the curved stem adds just that little extra something...

[Anita Bower]

An unusual color! Nicely done. The curving stem (?) adds nice frame.