The Rising Sun

[Gus Cobos]

This cheerfull lady, better known to her friends as "The Rising Sun", lives in a coral rock formation with the lillies on the east side of the duck pond. She was painted with a Nikon D200, using a Nikkor 105mm f/2.8D macro lens.

focal length @ 105mm / exposure mode @ aperture priority / matrix metering / 1/350sec. - f/5 / ISO @ 250 /
exposure comp @ 0EV / white balance @ cloudy / AF Mode @ manual / color mode @ sRGB /
tone comp @ 0 degrees / hue adjustment @ +1 degrees / saturation factor @ +2 degrees / no speedlight /
tripod assist / 36" light defuser panel used to tame down the harsh sun light.

Comments greatly appreciated...:cool:

[carole wiley]

I really like the composition and the color. I wish the center part was sharper I think. I love your macros.

[Harold Davis]

another fantastic macro shot, gus!! love the colors and the placement of the center of the flower!!

sorry you couldnt make it tonite. we had a great time. hopefully someone got something worthy of posting!!

[Alfred Forns]

Looks great Gus !!! Strong composition and textures !!! Agree on the extra usm for the center !! Will be trying some today!!!! :)

[Oscar Zangroniz]

You outdid yourself on this one buddy. Excellent composition, very original.