Lotus beard

© Kelvin S. Murphy

Lotus beard

Uploaded: August 02, 2010 07:44:42

Description

Lotus in the Kenilworth Aquatic Garden, Washington DC on the verge of passing it's prime blooming stage.
200mm macro

Exif: F Number: 32, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/15 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 400, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 200.00 mm, Model: NIKON D300

Comments

Annette Carr August 02, 2010

My oh my, this is exquisite! #1294085

Bonnie C. Lackey level-classic August 02, 2010

The pastels are just gorgeous, Kelvin! I love all the curves and details. #8801671

Kelvin S. Murphy August 02, 2010

Thanks Annette and Bonnie for your kind words. They are truly remarkable flowers.

Kelvin #8802102

Donna La Mattino Pagakis September 15, 2010

Congratulations on your finalist award Kelvin, awesome! #8903978

Kelvin S. Murphy September 16, 2010

Thanks, Donna. They are beautiful flowers.

Kelvin #8907289

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic September 17, 2010

Glad to see this get Golden. CONGRATZ.

UB. #8913175

Edward J. Vatza September 17, 2010

Fabulous image, Kelvin! Big congrats! #8913228

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic September 17, 2010

WOW!
GORGEOUS!!!
~♥~Lisa #8913252

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic September 17, 2010

On your Second Place WINNER! 8o) #8913530

Jeana Clark September 18, 2010


WOW!!!!!
Outstanding capture!!!
A huge Congrats for
your Awesome Winner!!!


~J~ #8915665

Kelvin S. Murphy September 18, 2010

Thank you all for your kind comments. I'm very pleased to have been awarded the Second place Medal for this image.

Kelvin #8916365

Donna La Mattino Pagakis October 13, 2010

Congratulations on your win!!! So beautiful Kelvin!!! #8964698

Dominick M. Dimacale level-addict November 09, 2010

Kelvin, belated congratulations on your Win!!!!


Dominick #9022453


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