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Begonia

Posted by Anita (West Nottingham, United States) on 18 August 2008 in Plant & Nature.

Friday was a lightly overcast day, perfect for taking outdoor photos of flowers. I took myself to Longwood Gardens, where I discovered I was not the only photographer with the same idea.
I was enchanted by the beauty of this little Begonia. Taken in the Annuals section of the Idea Gardens. Outdoors, tripod.

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Comments (13)

Mandy B from San Diego, United States

this is beautiful. The colors are so vivid!

18 Aug 2008 5:25am

Erik from Amersfoort, Netherlands

Very nice and fresh colors, great focus...

18 Aug 2008 7:43am

António Pires from Lisbon, Portugal

Not your best photo, Anita. Did you forget to sharpen it a bit?

18 Aug 2008 9:36am

@António Pires: After reading your comment, I sharpened it again, but, I don't see a big difference. Thanks for your comment--I trully value honest feedback. :-)

António Pires from Lisbon, Portugal

Anita, there is quite a difference. Sharper, more saturated colours (yellow, in particular), darker background. I'm glad you improved it.

18 Aug 2008 1:41pm

@António Pires: Antonio: I'm a bit puzzled by the big improvement you saw, as I didn't see much improvement on this end. Anyway, I'm so glad you let me know of the problem. :-)

António Pires from Lisbon, Portugal

Anita, there is quite a difference. Sharper, more saturated colours (yellow, in particular), darker background. I'm glad you improved it.

18 Aug 2008 1:43pm

António Pires from Lisbon, Portugal

Addendum: may be not more saturation, but more contrast, rather. Excuse me the repetition of previous comment, I sometimes click the wrong button.

18 Aug 2008 1:46pm

Paul Michko from Exton, PA, United States

Very beautiful, Anita

18 Aug 2008 2:21pm

Laurie from New Jersey, United States

I've not been to Longwood gardens and it is not terribly far from me so I should take the trip.

My parents were regulars there.

This is pretty. I love the yellow.

18 Aug 2008 4:09pm

Marcie from United States

Don't think I've ever seen a yellow begonia.
Lovely!

18 Aug 2008 4:52pm

Betty from New Jersey, United States

Just beautiful, Anita. MJ and are going to Longwood Gardens this coming Saturday!

18 Aug 2008 10:20pm

Stefan from Thiersee, Austria

Beautiful flower with great details!

19 Aug 2008 3:37am

David Ross from United States

Another one of your "painterly" displays. The color and play of the delicate petals made me think of the dresses of Civil War-era or Victorian ladies

20 Aug 2008 8:34pm

Earnest from Oklahoma, United States

I like the hue of yellow in this one and your background...

20 Aug 2008 11:39pm

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