Anita's Photoblog
Easter Lily
Posted by Anita (West Nottingham, United States) on 20 April 2009 in Plant & Nature.
The conservatory at Longwood Gardens was filled with hundreds of Easter Lilies. I enjoyed their beauty and sweet aroma.
Taken indoors, natural light, macro 105 lens, tripod.
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A few words about the EXIF data, beginning in April when I began using Nikon D300 and the Sigma 105mm macro: My new camera and macro lens record the relative or effective f stop, not the one seen on the lens. For an explanation of this, go to the next to the last question at this site.
Thomas from Bangalore, India
Stunning macro shot. The colors and composition is awesome.
20 Apr 2009 6:11am
"Marie" :-) from perth, Australia
Beautiful once again, I have never seen the easter lily, but this tremendous looking flower will make me look out for them in the future.
20 Apr 2009 8:12am
Paul Michko from Exton, PA, United States
Very beautiful, Anita. I like the vertical treatment.
20 Apr 2009 10:48am
Sue from Paducah, United States
f 45.0.....didn't know that existed. I'll have to look to see if my new camera will go there. The results are fantastic. Love the way you composed this one.
20 Apr 2009 11:03am
zOOm from Paris, France
Anita, you're definitely the Queen of Flowers ! :-) Excellent work indeed. As usual.
20 Apr 2009 11:05am
manel from Girona, Spain
Excelente el primer plano con el justo desenfoque de fondo.
20 Apr 2009 11:09am
Chris Parr from Jefferson City, United States
The subtle colors really add to the delicate look of the flower. Beautiful macro.
20 Apr 2009 11:51am
Ronnie 2¢ from London, United Kingdom
You sure kniw how to deliver beauty from these images . . this is wonderful.
20 Apr 2009 12:53pm
@Moridi: Thank you for visiting and commenting.
Jen from St. George, United States
This is perfect in every way! Tight crop, light, lines, dof... I love it! :)
20 Apr 2009 8:21pm
observing from North West, United Kingdom
Fabulous......!! The angle is excellent, and perfect focus.
20 Apr 2009 8:42pm
@Nataly: Thank you for visiting and commenting.
Bill Jennings from Los Altos (Bay Area Calif), United States
I like this composition - drawing me from top left to bottom right so skillfully. The soft petals with the sharp pistils are fabulous. Well done.
20 Apr 2009 10:38pm
@Bill Jennings: Thank you for commenting and visiting!
Vert Pomme from Montreuil Sous Bois, France
Vraiment magnifique cette macro avec ses étamines arrogantes.
21 Apr 2009 4:25am
@Vert Pomme: Thank you. I'm glad you like it!
Laurie from New Jersey, United States
Very lovely. There is elegance and grace in this wonderful composition.
21 Apr 2009 4:51pm
@Sergei Z: Thank you for your comment and for visiting my site!
Mark from United States
I love all the soft, flowing lines that occur in the background here Anita. It creates such a nice rhythm.
25 Apr 2009 10:22am
Nikon D300
5/2 seconds
F/45.0
ISO 200
157 mm (35mm equiv.)