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Awakening

© Monica Mermoz

Awakening

Uploaded: January 08, 2008 15:13:18

Description

Lens: Sigma 17-70mm at 70 mm
Natural light. I used a tripod and lock up the mirror to prevent any camera movement.
Tv (shutter speed): 0.5 sec
Av (aperture value): 22
ISO speed: 100


Exif: F Number: 22, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 5/10 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 100, FocalLength: 70.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 40D

Comments

Mike Clime January 08, 2008

Nice capture, I like the lighting! #825123

Odeth Mizuno January 08, 2008

Beautiful capture, Monica! Great details and nice vivid colors:D #5311232

Steven W. Lepak January 08, 2008

Bravo Monica! Terrific detail and color. I have never tried the mirror lock up technique, but you have inspired me to do so. Keep up the great work. Best Regards, Steven #5311238

Mary Clarke January 08, 2008

Wonderful clarity and fabulous colours #5311278

January 08, 2008

Beautiful image Monica. Terry #5311343

Michelle Alton January 08, 2008

It's very very beautiful, Monica.
Michelle #5311493

Cheryl E. Molennor January 08, 2008

Wow Stunning! #5311804

Debra K. Thomas January 08, 2008

This is outstanding #5311884

Kathy Shogren January 08, 2008

Beautiful lighting and colors Monica. #5312306

Monica Mermoz level-classic January 09, 2008

Many thanks to you all for your wonderful comments! #5315974

Carolyn M. DAlessandro January 25, 2008

Hi Monica, Your image here is absolutely lovely,outstanding. I have never seen growth around the flower like this making it very special to me. I like your perspective too. Bravo! #5395212

Roger Fry February 05, 2008

Fabulous detail Monica ! #5450605

Monica Mermoz level-classic February 08, 2008

Thank you very much, Carolyn and Roger! I appreciate your comments. #5465641

Shawn Jennings February 22, 2008

This is beautiful, Monica! Congratulations on your finalist! #5534181

Steven W. Lepak February 22, 2008

BRAVO MONICA! Big congrats. It's on to winner for this one. Keep it going. Best Regards, Steven #5535189

Debra K. Thomas February 22, 2008

WTG........new this was a winner :) #5535590

Dr. Harmeet Singh February 22, 2008

Congrats.. #5535935

Susan Heath February 23, 2008

Gorgeous, Monica! So happy to see it awarded finalist! It's a favorite. #5541190

Cheryl E. Molennor February 24, 2008

Love this!! Congratulations!! #5544292

Monika Sapek February 24, 2008

Congratulations on your Finalist, Monica!
Monika
#5545200

Monica Mermoz level-classic February 24, 2008

Thank you so much, everyone, for your congrats and encouraging words!! #5545743

Donna La Mattino Pagakis February 25, 2008

Congratulations Monica, this is very unique! #5549760

Laurie Daily level-deluxe April 07, 2008

Beautiful, Monica! Your comp, color and detail are incredible...a belated congrats on this wonderful finalist! #5757731

Monica Mermoz level-classic April 07, 2008

Thank you very much, Donna and Laurie, for your encouraging words. Thanks Laurie for stopping at my gallery. #5758977

Vladan D. Djordjevic May 08, 2008

Fantastic photo! Love the color, details, clarity, comp. #5900552

Monica Mermoz level-classic May 08, 2008

Many thanks, Vladan! #5900651

Liz blahh July 27, 2008

Beautiful! Love your gallery! #6236404

Monica Mermoz level-classic August 03, 2008

Thank you Liz for the encouraging words and for visiting! #6266030

Mitch Spence level-classic August 28, 2008

I've so enjoyed your gallery, Monica. The colors here of the flowers against that silvery foliage are just spectacular, as are the wonderful tiny details. #6381197

Monica Mermoz level-classic August 31, 2008

Thank you so much, Mitch, for visiting and taking the time to comment! #6392012

Stacy Lankford level-addict September 02, 2008

Amazing color and composition! #6402310

Monica Mermoz level-classic September 05, 2008

Thank you Stacey for visiting and commenting! #6416720

Courtenay Vanderbilt September 12, 2008

You have a wonderful eye, Monica. I have thoroughly enjoyed your gallery!! Kindly, C #6447428

Monica Mermoz level-classic September 13, 2008

Thank you very much, Courtenay, for visiting my gallery, and for taking the time to comment! #6451032

Lisa M. Throgmorton August 09, 2009

Absolutely gorgeous! #7832984

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