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Drenched by droplets

Posted by Michael Skorulski (Cigel, Slovakia) on 6 July 2008 in Plants & Nature and Portfolio.

A soaked lily after a rain storm.

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Comments (29)

Saeed from Tehran, Iran

very very nice shot , great details with vivid & beautiful colors . . . Lovely

6 Jul 2008 12:10am

@Saeed: Thanks so much, Saeed.

Behrooz Sangani from Tehran, Iran

Very crisp and great quality! Lovely shot, Michael.

6 Jul 2008 12:15am

@Behrooz Sangani: Many thanks, Behrooz.

Michael Rawluk from Prince George, Canada

Sexy. The colours and composition are terrific.

6 Jul 2008 12:16am

@Michael Rawluk: For a flower shot to be called "sexy"is a compliment indeed. Thanks, Michael.

rem_la from Villiers, France

vraiment superbe !!

6 Jul 2008 12:30am

@rem_la: Merci, rem_la.

Japanalia from Yokohama, Japan

This is like when lilies were dreaming to be queens of the night! Superb!

6 Jul 2008 1:00am

@Japanalia: Very poetically put. Many thanks, Gabriela.

Calusarus from St Sorlin en Valloire, France

Delicate details (drops) and a nice light : a beautiful shot.

6 Jul 2008 2:28am

@Calusarus: Thank you, Calusarus.

Lorraine from Gatineau, Canada

Stunning macro Michael, the details, the beauty...wow you did it again ;)

6 Jul 2008 3:03am

@Lorraine: a wonderful comment. Thank you, Lorraine.

MaryB from Staffordshire, United Kingdom

This is georgous, and the details and colours are incredible. Wow!

6 Jul 2008 5:44am

@MaryB: Thanks so much, Mary.

António Pires from Lisbon, Portugal

At first, we may be stunned by the technical achievement. After a while is the beauty of the image that impresses.

6 Jul 2008 5:50am

@António Pires: That's a great comment. Thank you, António.

Ron from Saint Louis, United States

Beautiful detail and color, Michael ... there's nothing quite like a little rain to add some interest to many subjects (perhaps not an outdoor wedding!).

6 Jul 2008 5:51am

@Ron: I agree completely about the rain. Thank you, Ron.

Koushiro~光子郎 from Singapore, Singapore

Wonderful lighting and amazing detail! A really great shot as always!

6 Jul 2008 5:53am

@Koushiro~光子郎: Thank you so much, Koushiro.

saeed from ahwaz, Iran

i live the composition and the contrast! lovely and fresh lily! the droplets made this lily so nice! lovely macro!
well done!

6 Jul 2008 6:00am

@saeed: Thank you very much, Saeed.

Mirko Herzner from Mühlheim am Main, Germany

What an impressive flower marco. The composition and crop are very interesting.

6 Jul 2008 6:39am

@Mirko Herzner: Thank you, Mirko. I really appreciate that.

Betty from New Jersey, United States

Beautiful macro, Michael. Love the composition!

6 Jul 2008 7:22am

@Betty: Thanks so much, Betty.

Judy from Brooksville-Florida,, United States

This is GORGEOUS ......... a wonderful shot, with lots of feeling!

6 Jul 2008 7:42am

@Judy: Many thanks, Judy.

Observing from Local, United Kingdom

Simply beautiful, loaded with mellow colors.

6 Jul 2008 8:10am

@Observing: thank you very much, Mike.

Eleftheria! from Athens, Greece

I love it!

6 Jul 2008 8:21am

@Eleftheria!: Many thanks, E 9 1/2.

Craig from Vacaville, California, United States

Wonderful light Michael!

6 Jul 2008 8:41am

@Craig: Thank you, Craig.

Eric Fry from Houston, TX, United States

Absolutely gorgeous! The soft lighting and colors make the flower and the water drops seem almost surreal.

6 Jul 2008 9:08am

@Eric Fry: Thank you, Eric. I appreciate your comment.

dj.tigersprout from San Bruno, United States

what amazing detail! so much moisture! love the soft tonality too! marvelous!

6 Jul 2008 9:51am

@dj.tigersprout: Thanks, Jaycee. I appreciate that.

shahab from Qazvin, Iran

Brilliant close-up of a fantastic wet flower!Great job!

6 Jul 2008 10:34am

@shahab: Thank you, Shahab.

Jennifer Radio from Statesville, United States

Fantastic framing for a fantastic image! Nicely done.

6 Jul 2008 11:52am

@Jennifer Radio: Such a kind comment. Thank you, Jennifer.

Mindy from United States

Gorgeous...I've been thinking of trying flower photography. Not sure if I find your exquisite photo encouraging or intimidating. Perhaps I ought to leave the flower pix to the experts like you. This image really rocks.

6 Jul 2008 1:16pm

@Mindy: Thanks, Mindy. That's a great comment.

standley from brou-sur-chantereine, France

This is gorgeous Michael! The subtle tones are superb.

6 Jul 2008 1:19pm

@standley: Thank you, Richard. Much appreciated.

alex centrella from California, United States

love the colors and the contrast..

6 Jul 2008 4:10pm

@alex centrella: Many thanks, Alex.

amy from Nanaimo, BC, Canada

Plain and simple... OMG!! This is my image of the day.

6 Jul 2008 8:43pm

@amy: that's so kind. thank you, Amy.

Ras from Plano, United States

Love the light in this, beautiful. amazing work.

7 Jul 2008 7:23pm

@Ras: Thank you, Ras.

Marie from FRESNES, France

wouaw, magnifique détail ! C'est vraiment très beau !

8 Jul 2008 2:27pm

@Marie: Merci, Marie.

sherri from Little Rock, Arkansas, United States

Beautiful capture made all the more superb by the droplets of moisture.

23 Jul 2008 10:16am

@sherri: Thanks so much, Sherri.

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