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Moonflower

© Nikki McDonald

Moonflower

Uploaded: November 19, 2012 06:56:42

Description

Finalist
For me, this was an unusual find. I have seen these blooming in the very early morning or evening, but this was taken mid-day. Though the day was overcast and rainy, it was not dark. This is another capture from my short photowalk in Wicker Park with John Caruso.
Category: Flowers

Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 3125/1000000 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 100,100, FocalLength: 60.00 mm, Model: DSLR-A350

Comments

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe November 19, 2012

Excellent find/dof and capture! #1499240

Chris Budny level-deluxe November 19, 2012

Wonderful capture, Nikki! #10425318

Carol Flisak level-classic November 19, 2012

Very pretty image, Nikki... wonderful light, composition and details! #10425359

Bob Cournoyer level-classic November 19, 2012

Great dof and drops... :-) #10425460

Joy Rector November 19, 2012

beautiful shot #10425638

MELODIE C. ROBERTS November 19, 2012

WoWzA!!

Beautiful capture NiK
Nice crisp detail and refreshing droplets!! #10425711

Michele Peterson level-classic November 19, 2012

Nikki, this is just fantastic! The water drops are a nice touch! #10425926

Jack Gaskin November 19, 2012

Great Shooting Love the Water droplets

Jack #10425942

David Phalen November 19, 2012

Beautiful!! The light, colors and clarity are excellent!! #10426050

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic November 19, 2012

Love it Nikki, the details and crop is just perfect!

UB. #10426125

Karen Celella November 20, 2012

Beautiful, Nikki! #10426905

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna November 20, 2012

Lovely image, Nikki! Ours bloom and night and if it is cloudy they will stay open all the next day. They are awesome flowers! :-) k #10427305

Sherran Andersen level-classic December 27, 2012

Congrats Nikki... this is my favourite of the 3 finalists for you this month. Love the clarity of the water drops. This would be a nice card. #10481526

Julianne Bradford December 27, 2012

Just gorgeous..congrats Nikki! #10481564

Chris Budny level-deluxe December 28, 2012

Beautiful...! I'm envious of that walkabout! Congratulations! #10482915

Ken Smith level-classic December 28, 2012

Excellent, Nikki...beautiful work! #10483016

Marcel J. Fernandez December 28, 2012

Congratulations, Nikki on another Splendid Finalist. #10483687

Connie J. Bagot December 28, 2012

Very VERY pretty---congratulations yet again! #10483706

Ann H. Belus level-deluxe December 28, 2012

Beautiful! Congratulations, Nikki! #10484054

Sharon Day December 28, 2012

Another beautiful finalist, Nikki! Congratulations! #10484606

Mitch Spence level-classic December 28, 2012

Nothing like those overcast days to capture the gentle beauty of a little dew-bespeckled bloom like this, Nikki. Congratulations. #10484630

Kimber Wallwork-Heineman level-classic December 28, 2012

Lovely and simple - nicely done Nikki
#10484881

Martha R. Mazon level-classic December 28, 2012

Congratulations on this beautiful finalist, Nikki! The light, perspective and mood are superb! #10485163

Linda S. Smith level-classic December 28, 2012

This is so beautiful Nikki! Congrats on a well deserved finalist win! #10485276

Carol Eade level-addict December 28, 2012

Congratulations on your finalist, Nikki, very beautiful! #10485367

Nancy L. Green level-classic December 28, 2012

CONGRATULATIONS Nikki on this wonderful finalist, WTG!!! <>< #10485563

Joannie Bertucci level-classic December 28, 2012

Nikki, don't you love it when it rains on the moon? :-) Stunning finalist! #10486104

Graeme yew Chow December 29, 2012

Huge congratulations Nikki! #10486722

Carol Flisak level-classic December 29, 2012

Congrats on your lovely finalist, Nikki! #10487098

Lindley Johnson level-classic December 30, 2012

Congratulations on another terrific finalist, Nikki. #10490122

Maria Coulson December 30, 2012

Nicely captured Nikki. Congratulations! #10490173

Merna L. Nobile January 12, 2013

January is a month of reflection for me, I remember how privileged I was to observe all the outstanding work and beautiful photographs of the past year. For the last time this year, I would be honored to congratulate you for your spectacular work and willingness to share with all of us, Happy New Year, Merna Nobile #10511820

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