Nymphea cerulea

Uploaded: January 30, 2016 | Entered: January 30, 2016 10:11:27

Description

The Egyptian water lily reflected. Used a circular polarizer.

Exif: F Number: 7.1, Exposure Bias Value: 0.33, ExposureTime: 1/800 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 200, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 400.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark III

Comments

Susan M. Campbell January 30, 2016

Very pretty. #1648394

JO ANN CLEVELAND January 30, 2016

My oh my Mary! That is total beauty, a fave for me girl! #11428336

John Connolly January 30, 2016

WOW! What a beautiful flower and capture Mary! I love your filter work! #11428366

Mary L. Olson level-deluxe January 30, 2016

Thanks, Susan, Jo Ann, and John! I do so appreciate hearing from you. #11428888

Ray level-classic January 30, 2016

Superb work here, Mary! #11428942

Mary L. Olson level-deluxe January 31, 2016


Thank you, Ray! #11429033

Evy Johansen level-classic January 31, 2016

Very beautiful image, Mary!!! Wonderful work! #11429410

Amalia Sylvia Arriaga Salinas level-classic February 01, 2016

Very beautiful image Mary!,
Amalia #11430005

frank w. degenhardt February 01, 2016

This will bring home the gold. Absolutely gorgeous in colors, that amazing reflection, beautiful details. What I love is how there is no pads or other things around it. Just the beauty of that flower. #11430363

Debbie Bray February 01, 2016

What a delightful image, Mary! Love the reflection and the detail is superb! Gorgeous work! #11430376

Marilyn K. Lincecum level-classic February 01, 2016

Beautiful light, color and reflections. Love it. #11430412

Mary L. Olson level-deluxe February 01, 2016

Thanks to all. I admire your work, so your comments are especially nice. #11430416

Terry Cervi level-deluxe February 01, 2016

What stunning work, Mary! #11430453

Patrick Rouzes level-classic February 01, 2016

All the above, Mary! Phenomenal capture of this beautiful flower. All the elements of a winner. #11430467

Gord MacEachern February 02, 2016

Have to agree with Patrick Mary, so beautiful! #11430502

Douglas Pignet February 02, 2016

lovely floral capture #11430524

Mary L. Olson level-deluxe February 02, 2016

Thanks, Terry, Patrick, Gord and Doug! Your comments are greatly appreciated. #11430526

John Benway February 02, 2016

Gorgeous Mary, beautiful light, color, reflections and composition. Very well done. #11430729

Gail Sullivan level-classic February 03, 2016

Mary...this is gorgeous! #11430968

Carol Flisak level-classic February 03, 2016

Gorgeous image, Mary... lovely light and composition... love the details in the reflection! An elegant presentation! #11430996

Wendy A. Blanchard February 06, 2016

Beautiful shot! Love the color and reflection! Nice work Mary! #11432112

Lindley Johnson level-classic February 07, 2016

Beautiful reflections, Mary - such an elegant image! #11432486

Emile Abbott level-deluxe February 08, 2016

Stunning capture and reflection. Just gorgeous, Mary. #11432827

Mary L. Olson level-deluxe February 11, 2016

Thanks to all. #11434407

Guy D. Biechele level-classic February 14, 2016

Simply stunning! #11435233

Leslie McLain level-classic February 26, 2016

Stunning capture and reflection, Mary. #11439163

frank w. degenhardt February 28, 2016

Such beautiful work you do. Congratulations on this being a Staff Favorite. #11439913

Emile Abbott level-deluxe February 29, 2016

Congratulations Mary on this awesome finalist. #11440280

Mary L. Olson level-deluxe February 29, 2016

Thanks to Leslie, Frank and Emile. I am happy you liked this image. #11440284

Patrick Rouzes level-classic February 29, 2016

Congrats on the well-deserved finalist, Mary! #11440403

Mary L. Olson level-deluxe February 29, 2016

Thanks, Patrick! #11440410

frank w. degenhardt February 29, 2016

Gorgeous work. Congratulations on the Finalist. #11440771

Ray level-classic February 29, 2016

Congratulations, Mary! Beautiful work! #11440882

Mary L. Olson level-deluxe February 29, 2016

Thanks, Frank and Ray. #11440899

Ellen Hodges February 29, 2016

Huge congrats on a fab Finalist, Mary! #11441101

Martha R. Mazon level-classic March 01, 2016

Congratulations on this gorgeous finalist, Mary! #11441420

Mario Rocafuerte level-classic March 28, 2016

Congratulations on your beautiful finalist. #11452794

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