Brunch with Battutah
Drenched by droplets
Posted by Michael Skorulski (Cigel, Slovakia) on 6 July 2008 in Plant & Nature and Portfolio.
A soaked lily after a rain storm.
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Saeed from Tehran, Iran
very very nice shot , great details with vivid & beautiful colors . . . Lovely
6 Jul 2008 5:10am
@Saeed: Thanks so much, Saeed.
Behrooz Sangani from Tehran, Iran
Very crisp and great quality! Lovely shot, Michael.
6 Jul 2008 5:15am
@Behrooz Sangani: Many thanks, Behrooz.
Michael Rawluk from Prince George, Canada
Sexy. The colours and composition are terrific.
6 Jul 2008 5:16am
@Michael Rawluk: For a flower shot to be called "sexy"is a compliment indeed. Thanks, Michael.
@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 6:00am
@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 7:28am
@Calusarus: Thank you, Calusarus.
Lorraine from Gatineau, Canada
Stunning macro Michael, the details, the beauty...wow you did it again ;)
6 Jul 2008 8:03am
@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 10:44am
@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 10:50am
@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 10:51am
@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 10:53am
@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 11:00am
@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 11:39am
@Mirko Herzner: Thank you, Mirko. I really appreciate that.
Betty from New Jersey, United States
Beautiful macro, Michael. Love the composition!
6 Jul 2008 12:22pm
@Betty: Thanks so much, Betty.
Judy from Brooksville-Florida,, United States
This is GORGEOUS ......... a wonderful shot, with lots of feeling!
6 Jul 2008 12:42pm
@Judy: Many thanks, Judy.
@Observing: thank you very much, Mike.
@Eleftheria!: Many thanks, E 9 1/2.
@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 2:08pm
@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 2:51pm
@dj.tigersprout: Thanks, Jaycee. I appreciate that.
@shahab: Thank you, Shahab.
Jennifer Radio from Statesville, United States
Fantastic framing for a fantastic image! Nicely done.
6 Jul 2008 4:52pm
@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 6:16pm
@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 6:19pm
@standley: Thank you, Richard. Much appreciated.
@alex centrella: Many thanks, Alex.
amy from Nanaimo, BC, Canada
Plain and simple... OMG!! This is my image of the day.
7 Jul 2008 1:43am
@amy: that's so kind. thank you, Amy.
@Ras: Thank you, Ras.
@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 3:16pm
@sherri: Thanks so much, Sherri.
Pentax Optio A30
1/60 second
F/2.8
ISO 100
38 mm (35mm equiv.)