Drenched Hibiscus [Photography Contest Flower Photos]
Uploaded: September 08, 2009 00:07:25
This was taken last week in my neighborhood after a light rainfall using my Canon 100mm Macro Lens with the aperture closed down to obtain sharp detail.
Entered into Flowers.
Exif: F Number: 8, Exposure Bias Value: -2.00, ExposureTime: 1/400 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 400, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 105.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Nancyj E. Hovey September 08, 2009
WOW, yes we are both up late? early? and look at this stunning outstanding perfect detailed and presented flower - in every way...what a winner in my book... It takes my breath away!!! and LOOK at the huge water droplet on that leaf! awesome work here Melissa..8o) #1177845Melissa G. Meiselman September 08, 2009
Thanks so much, Nancy!! I appreciate your comment very much and am so glad you like this shot!! I think I am going to bed, now. #7924071Jyri Vissak September 08, 2009
Beautiful floral image here! Great colours. #7924072Tiia Vissak September 08, 2009
great colors, light, clarity & framing! #7924083Stefania Barbier September 08, 2009
beautiful floral and details Melissa! #7924126Kerry Hill September 08, 2009
Just beautiful Melissa, the colour, detail and clarity are fantastic!! #7924152Karen Engelbreth September 08, 2009
Wonderful floral, Melissa.... #7924153Ray Clarke September 08, 2009
Wonderful colours, composition and details Melissa.!!!(R) #7924172Dr Silly September 08, 2009
Super capture of this Hibiscus with the rain drops. :O) #7924261Jeff Robinson September 08, 2009
Outstanding color and lighting Melissa - a beautiful macro! Jeff #7924433Natasa Mikuz September 08, 2009
Wonderful! #7924473Lynn M. Whitt September 08, 2009
FANTASTIC, this is gorgeous!!!! #7924475Leslie McLain September 08, 2009
Stunning capture, great colors, light and details, Melissa. #7924618Amy M. Wilson September 08, 2009
Beautiful comp, colors and excellent clarity, Melissa! #7924685Ellen Hodges September 08, 2009
Gorgeous detail and comp, Melissa!! #7924730Linda D. Lester September 08, 2009
Just beautiful!!!!!!!! #7924742Tess L. Yee September 08, 2009
This is incredibly gorgeous, Melissa! Spectacular capture! #7924788Kim Kleinschmidt September 08, 2009
Exquisite capture, Melissa! Truly stunning in everyway! #7924895Nancy L. Green September 08, 2009
Beautiful colors, wonderful lighting, and AMAZING DOF Melissa, SUPERBLY done!!! <>< #7924898Joy Rector September 08, 2009
excellent shot #7924904Eivor Kuchta September 08, 2009
Amazing details, perfect lighting and exposure! #7924996Ray Thoms September 08, 2009
Simply beautiful Melissa.....colour, light, details #7925003Ron McEwan September 08, 2009
And the sharp detail you did get. Love the color tone of this flower. Very well composed and the lighting is perfect here Melissa WTG #7925140Jean-Pierre Ducondi September 08, 2009
Beautiful colors and details. Awesome image.Robert R. Goodman September 08, 2009
Hi Melissa,your flowers are always gorgeous.Absolutely stunning!!!!! #7925203Monnie Ryan September 08, 2009
It's a real stunner, Melissa! Fantastic detail and gorgeous color! #7925204Tarun Bose September 08, 2009
Outstanding floral with super clarity and colours. Well done Melissa. #7925340Janet Daniel September 08, 2009
Exquisite close up, Melissa!Jack Ryan September 08, 2009
Outstanding detail...really beautiful...excellent work as always. #7925420Melissa G. Meiselman September 08, 2009
Thanks so much for all of these wonderful comments!! I really appreciate them all and am so glad you all like this photo!! #7925509David Phalen September 08, 2009
WOWZA!! Terrific light, vivid colors, crisp details and excellent DOF all combine for a fantastic macro!! #7925597Marty Straub September 08, 2009
A beautiful capture, Melissa. Love the black bg; it really makes the orange pop. Extraordinary detail! #7925673Melissa G. Meiselman September 08, 2009
Thanks David and Marty!! I really appreciate your comments and am so glad you like this photo!! #7925693Judy A. Lawhon September 08, 2009
Oh, I love the color of this well taken hibiscus, Melissa. Sharp detail and light....very well done!! #7925798Jessica Jenney September 08, 2009
What a gorgeous color, amazing detail and presentation, Melissa! #7925873Carrie M. Groseclose September 08, 2009
Beautifully captured and presented, Melissa! Such gorgeous color and detail! #7925957Nadya Johnson September 08, 2009
Gorgeous shot of this lovely hibiscus, Melissa! The droplets are like little jewels. Just exquisite! #7926003Melissa G. Meiselman September 08, 2009
Thanks so much Judy, Jessica, Carrie and Nadya!! I really appreciate all of your comments and am glad you like this shot!! #7926102Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna September 08, 2009
Melissa, this is totally spectacular!!! Absolutely EVERYTHING about this has winner written all over it!!! :-) k #7926131Carol Sawyer September 08, 2009
Beautiful floral capture, color, detail and lighting, Melissa!! #7926223John Connolly September 08, 2009
Beautiful color and incredible detail here Melissa! I think we will see this one again! #7926238Melissa G. Meiselman September 08, 2009
Thanks Kitty, Carol and John!! I appreciate your comments very much!! Kitty and John thanks for your predictions!! #7926284Carol L. Fowler September 08, 2009
Beautiful flower against the dark BG #7926468Melissa G. Meiselman September 08, 2009
Thanks so much Sabrina and Carol!! I really appreciate your comments!!! #7926577Kelly S. Cavanaugh September 08, 2009
Wow! Excellent colors, clarity and presentation, Melissa! #7926651Melissa G. Meiselman September 08, 2009
Thanks, Kelly!! I appreciate your wonderful comment!! #7926720Howard B. Cheek September 08, 2009
Beautiful work Melissa!Tammy Espino September 08, 2009
WOW!! :) Gorgeous, you are the master at flowers for sure~ #7926898Melissa G. Meiselman September 08, 2009
Thanks Howard and Tammy for your wonderful comments!! I appreciate them very much!! #7926989R. J. Laudenbacher September 08, 2009
Such a beautiful floral capture with sharp detail and stunning colors. Just gorgeous Melissa. #7927037Melissa G. Meiselman September 08, 2009
Thanks Becky for this wonderful comment!! I really appreciate it and am glad you like this shot!! #7927058Reynaldo D. Reyes September 08, 2009
Fantastic macro shot and this hibiscus has some really engaging color that is presented very well against the dark background. Very delightful details captured here! #7927084Valentin M. Armianu September 08, 2009
Beautiful colors,lighting and details, Melissa!!Outstanding!! #7927142
Margaret R. Barry September 08, 2009
Gorgeous details, light, clarity, color and comp., Melissa! #7927234Warren Ishii September 08, 2009
Melissa, superb detail and background control. I really like the clarity and color of the hibiscus. #7927239Nancyj E. Hovey September 09, 2009
8o) Just had to have another look...this flower is sooo beautiful!=^o^= #7928323a2o akmal aini othman September 09, 2009
love the colour contrast, Melissa. beautifully composed! #7928662ALLEN O. HOWARD September 09, 2009
The black is so intense it magnifies an allready beautiful image. The details are exceptional! #7930234Melissa G. Meiselman September 09, 2009
Thanks so much Reynaldo, Valentin, Margaret, Warren, NandyJ, a2o and Allen for taking a look and leaving these terrific comments!!! #7930330Kathy Cline September 10, 2009
SOOOOOOO PRETTY!!!!!!!!!! #7931814Melissa G. Meiselman September 10, 2009
Thanks so much, Kathy!! Very glad you like this shot!! #7932304Karacan Salkuci (Kalacay) September 11, 2009
Beautiful flower image.Great color,compositin and detail. #7934504Melissa G. Meiselman September 11, 2009
Thanks so much, Karacan!! Very glad you like this and thanks for your feedback!! #7934989Ruth Grimm October 22, 2009
Congratulations on this STUNNINGLY beautifal floral finalist, Melissa! #8059566Nancyj E. Hovey October 22, 2009
C O N G R A T U L A T I O N SSusan Fox October 22, 2009
Beautiful detail! Congrats Melissa! #8060197Sam Britt October 22, 2009
Congratulations, beautiful finalist, Melissa! #8060335Amy M. Wilson October 22, 2009
Congratulations on this beautiful Finalist, Melissa!!! #8060589Cesar J. La Rosa October 22, 2009
I love the composition, the dark background and those beautiful colors, Melissa. Congratulations on your Finalist!!!Carrie M. Groseclose October 22, 2009
Congratulations on this gorgeous Finalist Melissa! Way to go!! #8061970Heidi Knight October 22, 2009
Congratulations Melissa ;) This finalistr is fantastic and I hope it wins!!! #8062173Marilyn Cornwell October 23, 2009
Congratulations, Melissa on a wonderful Finalist!! #8063051Leslie McLain October 23, 2009
Congrats on your beautiful finalist, Melissa. #8063636Jessica Jenney October 23, 2009
Congratulations, Melissa on your gorgeous finalist! #8063792Linda M. Walker October 23, 2009
Just beautiful....congratulations #8063848Eugenio Diaz October 23, 2009
Really Wonderful, Finalist!!!Stefania Barbier October 23, 2009
a beauty! congratulations!!! #8064046Tarun Bose October 23, 2009
Congrats for your finalist, Melissa. #8064126Melissa G. Meiselman October 23, 2009
Thanks so much for all of these wonderful congratulatory comments!! I appreciate each and every one!! #8064242Kelly S. Cavanaugh October 23, 2009
Congratulations on your gorgeous finalist, Melissa!!! :) #8064327Alan Hurite October 23, 2009
Congrats Melissa. I really love the detail you were able to capture. #8064388Renata Gusciora October 23, 2009
Congratulations on this wonderful finalist,Melissa! #8064672Gina Cormier October 23, 2009
Outstanding!! Congrats!!!! #8064747Karacan Salkuci (Kalacay) October 23, 2009
Congatulations on this stunning,unique flower image Melissa. #8064974Debra R. Harder October 23, 2009
Your florals are truly BEAUTIFUL, Melissa! Congratulations on another outstanding finalist!! Deb #8065048Tess L. Yee October 23, 2009
Congrats on this awesome finalist, Melissa! This is definitely one of my favorites!! #8065474Susie Peek-Swint October 23, 2009
Very beautiful Melissa ~ WTG on your finalists! #8065733Michael Kroth October 23, 2009
Congratulations on this beautiful Finalist, Melissa! #8065874Melissa G. Meiselman October 23, 2009
Thanks so much for all of your wonderful congratulatory remarks!! I appreciate them very much!!! #8065992M.Christine Duncan October 23, 2009
Wow Melissa, this takes my breath away girl! Congrats on such a stellar finalist image... I'm cheering this on to the next round!!! #8066144Nancy L. Green October 23, 2009
And again!!! WOW, FANTASTIC and very well deserved!!! <>< #8066964Courtenay Vanderbilt October 23, 2009
Awesome, Melissa! Congratulations!!! #8066979Patricia White October 24, 2009
Congratulations to you also this is beautiful. Color and clarity are superb. I have this same lense and it is great. Best of luck. #8068279Janet Daniel October 24, 2009
Congratulations on your gorgeous finalist, Melissa! #8069361Patrick Rouzes October 24, 2009
CONGRATULATIONS on this amazing finalist,Melissa! #8069651Erica Murphy October 25, 2009
Beautiful finalist Melissa! Congratulations! #8071266frank w. degenhardt October 27, 2009
Beautiful colors and details my friend. Congratulations on the Finalist. Way to go girl. #8078582Tammy Espino October 27, 2009
Congrats!!! :))))) #8079753Tammy Espino October 27, 2009
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