Lotus Craters

Uploaded: June 26, 2016 | Entered: December 31, 2016 23:53:04

Description


A lotus seed pod from Zilker Botanical Gardens in Austin on what seemed to be the hottest day ever. Looking forward to cooler weather already and the summer season has just begun. lol!

Have a happy Sunday!

12/16 Resub D&M



Comments

Anita J. Luellen level-classic June 26, 2016

Amazing detail! #1661607

Amalia Sylvia Arriaga Salinas level-classic June 26, 2016 1

Fantastic details and lighting Val!,
Amalia #11488640

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe June 26, 2016

Outstanding details, light and textures. Couldn't be any better. Hope to see this a winner. #11488651

Frederick P. Brown level-classic June 26, 2016

Beautifully done! #11488660

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic June 26, 2016

Nice capture, Val. I love these lotus pods. Love seeing all the different colors of them. #11488663

Natasha Pliss level-classic June 26, 2016

Wow, this is one of the most amazing macros I've ever seen, Val! It's really outstanding. I can't take my eyes of it. There is so much to see here. The clarity and details are impeccable and the colors are amazing. In my book it's a WINNER. Absolutely love it. #11488694

Leslie McLain level-classic June 26, 2016

Beautiful macro and light, Val. #11488711

Gord MacEachern June 26, 2016

Hi Val, yes I have to agree with the above, hope this is gold bound!!
Very fine photography as always !!! #11488749

Karen Bacon June 26, 2016

Stunning light and details,Val! I think it's a winner too! #11488759

Terry Cervi level-deluxe June 26, 2016

Outstanding macro work, Ms.V!! You never fail to please! #11488821

Kathy Salerni level-classic June 27, 2016

Love the title! What an outstanding macro image, Val! Great light and details! #11488915

Lana Arcemont June 27, 2016

I've never seen a lotus seed pod. This is an amazing capture. Beautiful light and clarity! #11489089

Carol L. Fowler June 27, 2016

Great detail and light #11489127

Nadia Paul June 28, 2016

Love how the light picks out every tiny detail in this beautiful capture Val - stunning work as always my friend! #11489474

Reynaldo D. Reyes level-classic June 29, 2016

Oh wow! This is an amazing close-p Val. Love the glow and those remaining seeds inside the sacs waiting for the next stage. Great find. #11489737

Emile Abbott level-deluxe June 29, 2016

Stunning details Val. #11489816

Dalne M. Dola June 30, 2016

Love it! Stunning details, Val. #11490072

Patrick Rouzes level-classic July 07, 2016

All the elements of a winner, Val. Haven't seen one of those before. #11493100

Patrick Rouzes level-classic January 31, 2017

Congrats on this beautiful finalist, Val! #11558612

Ed Lauderdale level-classic January 31, 2017

Congratulations on your Gold, Val!! #11558652

Peggy Pfister level-classic January 31, 2017

Amazing detail, Val ... looks like I could reach out and touch it. Congrats on the Gold! #11558695

Teresa Burnett level-classic January 31, 2017

Absolutely gorgeous, Val!! Huge Congratulations on winning the Gold!! #11558718

Leslie McLain level-classic January 31, 2017

Congrats on a beautiful winner, Val. #11558735

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe January 31, 2017

Gorgeous winner. Congrats, Val. #11558768

John Koepfer @PresentPleasures January 31, 2017

Such detailand light, huge congratulations Val!!! #11558829

Cindy Bendush level-classic January 31, 2017

Awesome lighting and detail - congratulations! #11558896

Natasha Pliss level-classic February 01, 2017

Finally, it got the Judges recognition it deserved from the very start. I am happy now. Huge congrats on this spectacular winner, Val! #11559043

Patrick Rouzes level-classic February 01, 2017

Congrats on this well-deserved Winner, Val! WTG! #11559098

Amanda D. Austwick level-classic February 01, 2017

Love this, and congratulations on your gold winner! #11559113

Bojan Bencic level-classic February 01, 2017

Great light, Val. Congratulations! #11559138

Gord MacEachern February 01, 2017

No surprise here Val, deserves the gold for sure!! #11559240

Emile Abbott level-deluxe February 01, 2017

Congrats on Gold Winner Val. #11559269

Joanna Kovalcsik level-classic February 01, 2017

Well, Val, it's not summer, but this image is still hot and poppin'! Congratulations on your fab winner! :o) #11559356

Nikki McDonald level-classic February 01, 2017

I love these pods - so very interesting. Great perspective, focus, and detail. Congratulations on the win. #11559440

Janet Daniel February 02, 2017

Spectacular in every way, Val...! Congratulatons! #11559493

Karen Bacon February 02, 2017

Excellent light,detail,and composition,Val! Congratulations on a this stunning winner! #11559533

Terry Cervi level-deluxe February 02, 2017

Congrats on your excellent win, Ms.V!! Detail is fantastic! #11559683

Nadia Paul February 02, 2017

Congrats on this beautiful winner Val! #11559714

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