Mexican Sunflower

© frank w. degenhardt

Mexican Sunflower

Uploaded: March 21, 2017 09:22:28 | Entered: March 21, 2017 09:23:14

Description

The only place I have seen these is at the arboretum.

Exif: F Number: 5, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/640 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 400, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 180.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi

Comments

Ann H. Belus level-deluxe March 21, 2017

Simplicity at its most beautiful! I love this comp, color against the black background, and light and detail. This is an extraordinary capture, Frank; would frame it and hang it on my wall! #1682182

Candace M. Cleveland March 21, 2017

Oh how gorgeous. Outstanding details and colors.The black really brings out the flower. #11573922

Amalia Sylvia Arriaga Salinas level-classic March 21, 2017

Wonderful details, colors and BG Frank!,
Amalia #11573926

Shirley D. Freeman March 21, 2017

Perfect comes to mind as I view this beautifully composed and captured image, Frank! We will be seeing this one again, most likely! <>< #11573930

frank w. degenhardt March 21, 2017

Thank you Ann, Candace, Amalia, and Shirley. Have a wonderful day. #11574049

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe March 21, 2017

Gorgeous flower, Frank. Never seen one. Love the light, comp. and framing. Great work. #11574051

frank w. degenhardt March 21, 2017

Thank you Tammy #11574093

Nancy L. Green level-classic March 22, 2017

BEAUTIFULLY captured and presented my friend, VERY well done!! <>< #11574378

frank w. degenhardt March 24, 2017

Thank you Nancy. Have a Blessed Day. #11575020

Terry Cervi level-deluxe March 24, 2017

What a beautiful shot, Frank! And I love your framing which really compliments that beautiful flower! #11575149

Patrick Rouzes level-classic March 26, 2017

You definitely nailed the lighting on this, Frank. Colors, clarity & b/g are also exceptional. Hope to see this again! #11575754

Emile Abbott level-deluxe April 02, 2017

I have never seen this Mexican flower, thanks for sharing Frank. Really pops off the dark BG and nice presentation. #11578938

Patrick Rouzes level-classic April 29, 2017

Good to see this again, Frank. Congrats on the beautiful finalist! #11588305

Joanna Kovalcsik level-classic April 29, 2017

"Finalist" looks fab on this image... congratulations! #11588369

Ann H. Belus level-deluxe April 29, 2017

Congrats on this beautiful finalist, Frank! #11588486

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe April 29, 2017

Outstanding finalist, Frank. Congrats! #11588616

Emile Abbott level-deluxe April 30, 2017

No doubt about it. Outstanding finalist and congrats Frank. #11589563

Candace M. Cleveland April 30, 2017

Fantastic finalist Frank!!! #11589570

Nancy L. Green level-classic April 30, 2017

SO BEAUTIFUL Frank, CONGRATULATIONS again!!! <>< #11589765

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