A Ray of Sunshine

© Ken Smith

A Ray of Sunshine

Uploaded: April 22, 2013 03:50:48

Description

It's been a cold and wet Spring for us…10-15 degrees below normal with rain/storms today changing to snow tonight. This is from yesterday, in our yard. I'm hoping it can deliver a little sunshine and warmth for our area!

F5.6, 1/800th sec, ISO 800, 180mm macro lens.

Exif: F Number: 8, Exposure Bias Value: 0.33, ExposureTime: 1/800 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 2000, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 180.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II

Comments

Claudia Kuhn level-classic April 22, 2013

Welcome Spring! Lovely Ken, so glad to see that you are starting to see spring, even if you see some snowflakes as well. #1525054

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe April 22, 2013

Beautiful Spring capture, Ken. We have had frost the last two nights. #10662816

Colette M. Metcalf April 22, 2013

This is a beauty, Ken!!! #10662830

Agnes Fegan level-deluxe April 22, 2013

So pretty! It's sunny here but temps were in the 30's this morning! #10662857

John Connolly April 22, 2013

It looks like you found spring Ken! A beautiful floral capture! #10663367

Renee Doyle April 23, 2013

Perfect title for this beauty Ken!!! Thanks for sending a ray of sunshine down under :) #10663874

Cindy Bendush level-classic May 26, 2013

Congratulations Ken! #10707488

Debra R. Harder May 27, 2013

This is a real beauty, Ken! Love the vivid yellow color against the dark background. So striking. Huge congratulations on your gorgeous finalist! #10708892

JO ANN CLEVELAND May 27, 2013

Love that dark background, and the clarity and colors!

Congratulations on all your finalists friend!

jo ann c. #10709001

Patrick Rouzes level-classic May 27, 2013

Congrats, Ken! WTG
#10709648

Linda D. Lester level-classic May 27, 2013

WTG! Congratulations on your finalist! #10709651

Eivor Kuchta May 27, 2013

Very nice! Congratulations on your finalist, Ken! #10709787

Nancy Marie Ricketts May 27, 2013

Congratulations on your superb finalist, and good luck in the next round! #10710534

Chris Budny level-deluxe May 28, 2013

Love that pale color popping off the black. Congratulations, Ken! #10711984

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