Inspiring Photo: Lotus Pod #6442641

Lotus Pod

Uploaded: June 24, 2008 11:13:05

Description

Finalist
I applied a slight digital Orton effect to this capture of a lotus pod. The green curve in the background defines a lily pad in the pond where I found this.
Category: Details and Macro

Exif: F Number: 3.2, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 4000/1000000 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 0,0, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 28.00 mm, Model: KODAK DX6490 ZOOM DIGITAL CAMERA

Comments

Colleen Farrell June 24, 2008

This is wonderful, Nikki! Such gorgeous color and detail--and the Orton keeps it from being too "clinical" in detail. I love these lotus pods! #948197

Renata Gusciora June 24, 2008

Wonderful deep colors and lighting,Nikki! #6101724

Daniella Puente June 24, 2008

What a GREAT macro detail Nikki! EXCELLENT photo ++++ #6101762

Susan M. Campbell June 24, 2008

LOL. It reminds me of a shower head. What a neat find Nikki. Love the detail in the center of the pod. #6101904

Anna M. Halasz June 24, 2008

That's really gorgeous. Excellent work. Anna #6101975

Linda D. Lester June 24, 2008

Awesome....great detail and lighting! #6102356

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna June 24, 2008

Superb...it has a wonderful 3-D effect, Nikki!!!!! Great job!!!!! ♫ k #6102515

MELODIE C. ROBERTS June 24, 2008

Awesome NiK!!!
I Too was reminded of a Shower Head
I am a Big Fan of the Lotus Flower and its Pod
Fantastic color and detail
I like what Colleen said about not being too clinical

I Love It!! #6102764

David Phalen June 24, 2008

Excellent light, color, details and effects!! Very well done!! #6102792

Tamara K. Walker June 24, 2008

Fabulous color, light and details. #6102994

William C. Raco June 24, 2008

Very nice light, color and details
Beautifully done, Nikki #6103139

Susan Jane Allen June 24, 2008

Love the sharpness, muted colours and comp! #6103330

Stefania Barbier June 24, 2008

WOW! simple and gorgeous Nikki.... spectacular image.... #6103777

Katarina Mansson June 24, 2008

Wonderful light, colors, DOF, clarity, detail and composition. Looks like a little alien....and a winner...to me! #6103854

Joy Rector June 25, 2008

beautiful shot #6104671

Jean E. Hildebrant June 25, 2008

How cool, Nikki! It does look like a shower head. I can just see the fairies getting a nice refeshing shower, lol. I really like the Orton on this too. #6104878

Corinne M. Thompson June 25, 2008

Wonderful work Nikki and the effects are perfect here. #6105952

June 26, 2008

Beautiful capture Nikki. Love the soft lighting and all the green tones. #6109946

Dr. Harmeet Singh June 26, 2008

Outstanding capture.Loved the details and soft colors.Very well done.. #6111542

Jeana Clark June 28, 2008

Is this nature's shower head??? LOL!!
I see I'm not the only one with that thought!!!!
Awesome color..clarity..details..comp!!!
FANTASTIC NIK!!!
~J~ #6117343

Jean-Pierre Ducondi June 29, 2008
Beautiful work Nikki.
JP #6120921

Carol Teal July 03, 2008
I love these alien-looking plants, and this one just glows! Great capture Nikki! #6134944

MELODIE C. ROBERTS July 03, 2008
Ho Ho Ho #6137752

Datha Y. Thompson July 05, 2008
Beautiful Nikki!! :0) #6144207

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna July 06, 2008
Yippy Skippy for the EFP, Nikki!!!!! ♫ k #6146289

Mitch Spence July 21, 2008
Good for you, Nikki. Congratulations! #6205942

Deb Koskovich July 21, 2008
Way to go, Nikki -- big congrats! #6206132

Judy V. Kennamer July 21, 2008
Sooooooo beautiful Nikki!!!! Congrats on your wonderful Finalist! #6206228

Melissa G. Meiselman July 21, 2008
Congratulations, Nikki on this exquisite finalist!! #6206259

Daniella Puente July 21, 2008
Big congrats Nikki this is a GREAT finalist!!! #6206351

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna July 21, 2008
HUGE congratulations to you too, Nikki!!!! Very well earned finalist in this neat image!!!!! ♫ k #6206398

Nadya Johnson July 21, 2008
Exquisite macro, Nikki! Congratulations on your finalist! #6206591

Lisa J. Boulden July 21, 2008
Mesmerized... and looking for the hot&cold levers... Makes me feel like taking a really refreshing shower! LOL
Seriously, an awesome image!
Congrats on your new silver badge, Nikki!
Smiles, Lisa ☺ #6206716

Michelle L. Frick July 21, 2008
It does resemble a shower head - how funny! Beautiful lighting, details and colors - and the Orton is perfect on this Nikki! Congratulations on your finalist!! #6206913

Leslie J. Morris July 21, 2008
This is so cool! How refreshing. Congrats! Leslie #6207043

Susan M. Campbell July 21, 2008
Woo Hoo!! Way to go Nikki. Congrats and good luck. Well deserved Finalist. #6207213

Rakesh Syal July 21, 2008
Congratulations, Nikki on this amazing finalist!!
#6207723

JO ANN CLEVELAND July 21, 2008
Congratulations on this wonderful finalist Nikki
Go for the Gold!
jo ann c. #6208682

Jeana Clark July 21, 2008

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
NIKKI!!!!! GLAD TO SEE THIS
ONE AGAIN!!!!!
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!
~J~ #6208744

MELODIE C. ROBERTS July 21, 2008
WooooooHooooooooooooooo!!
From Me Too!!!! ;0) #6208956

Kara L. Hendricks July 21, 2008
Ohhhh I am so thrilled to see this among the finalists NIkki... My fav. from you last month!!
Congrats girl, you deserve it!! #6209268

Colleen Farrell July 21, 2008
Me too! I'm so happy to see this in the finalists, Nikki--it's SOOO cool! Big congratulations!! #6209567

Sam Britt July 21, 2008
Congratulations, terrific finalist, Nikki! #6209647

Linda D. Lester July 21, 2008
Congratulations on your awesome finalist! Good luck in the next round! #6209669

Corinne M. Thompson July 21, 2008
Yea, Congrats to you Nikki! #6209892

Jean-Pierre Ducondi July 21, 2008
Congrats Nikki on your finalist. This is such an amazing capture. Am so glad to see it there. Good luck in the next round.
JP #6210134

Kathy L. Clark July 21, 2008
Congrats Nikki on this really cool finalist. Great image. #6210388

Stephanie Frey July 21, 2008
Congrats on your beautiful finalist! #6210640

Carol Teal July 21, 2008
Congrats Nikki! I do love this one! I love the way these pods look so alien! #6210710

Susan Jane Allen July 21, 2008
Congrats Nikki!!!!! #6210768

Dr Silly July 22, 2008
Congratulations Nikki, on your wonderful finalist. :O) #6211417

Donna La Mattino Pagakis July 22, 2008
Congratulations on your finalist Nikki! #6211471

Kristy A. Keene July 22, 2008
Congrats on your Wonderful Finalist!! #6211793

Laurie Daily July 22, 2008
WoW!!!! Congratulations on this fabulous finalist, Nikki! #6212279

Jean E. Hildebrant July 22, 2008
Nikki, what a good eye you have! This is so unique and funny too. It does look just like a shower head! Congrat's!!! #6213643

Elida Gutierrez July 22, 2008
Congratulations, on your finalist! #6213704

Stefania Barbier July 22, 2008
congrats on your gorgeous finalist Nikki!!! #6213810

John Caruso July 22, 2008
Top notch work, and well deserving of the recognition! #6215410

Pat Gamwell July 22, 2008
Exquisite work, Nikki! Well deserved! #6215609

Susana Ms Heide July 22, 2008
My 10 year old says this reminds her of a shower head :o)) I think so too! The detail here is great! Many CONGRATS Nikki on this finalist!! #6215862

Ken Smith July 22, 2008
Excellent find, Nikki and congrats to you!! #6217162

Patrick Rouzes July 22, 2008
CONGRATULATIONS on this amazing finalist, Nikki!!! #6217574

Nancy (Peaches) Harker July 29, 2008
WHOOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOO
HUGE Congrats!!! #6245482

Chris Budny August 11, 2008
Congrats, Nikki! You know I have a think for lotus plants... Tonite I had a free moment, and thought "Why don't I check out BP's most recent Finalists"---and there you are, deservedly! #6301284

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