Sizzlin To Burst

© Don Christiana

Sizzlin To Burst

Uploaded: June 25, 2009 10:04:09

Description

With our Texas tempertures in the 100's, my Plumbago plant is fighting the heat and lack of rain to bloom. Aperture 7.1, Shutter 1/125, ISO 200, 18-200mm lens. Photo taken on 6/9/09 at 1:58 PM. Cropped, sharpened, and curves applied.

Exif: F Number: 7.1, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 10/1250 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 200, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 135.00 mm, Model: NIKON D80

Comments

Allen Hughes June 25, 2009

This just pops off the page. Excellent DOF #1146109

Melissa G. Meiselman June 25, 2009

Awesome capture of this Plumbago taken with ultra sharp selective detail, vivid color and great lighting, Donald!! Out Plumbago plants are having a tough time here in Florida, too!! #7678006

Kim Kleinschmidt June 25, 2009

Beautiful floral, Donald!
Gorgeous colors and DOF! #7678112

Don Christiana June 25, 2009

Allen, Melissa, and Kim, I appreciate the very kind comments. I hope you all have a great day. #7678345

Cary Rogers June 25, 2009

Very nice capture, with great colors, DOF, BG bokeh, and image comp, Donald! #7678476

Don Christiana June 26, 2009

Cary, thanks, I apprecaite the comment. I hope you have a great day. #7680915

Sam Britt July 21, 2009

Congratulations, beautiful finalist, Donald! #7765429

Don Christiana July 22, 2009

Samantha, I apprecaite the very kind comment. I hope you have a great day. #7769720

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic July 22, 2009

CONGRATULATIONS Donald, on this beautiful Finalist!

UB. #7772655

Don Christiana July 23, 2009

Usman, thank you. Your comment is truly appreciated. I hope you have a great day. #7773800

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