I am the rose of Sharon, the Lily of the Valley [Flowers]
Uploaded: March 29, 2010 04:40:00
(Re-entered for the August Monthly theme *Center*) ExposureTime : 1/125Sec
FNumber : F5.6
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Spot Focus
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Edited from RAW, minor adjustments in Photoshop
Details and Macro~
I am the rose of Sharon, the Lily of the valley (The Bible (Song of Songs 2:1) Shot at noon in the shade at the Hunter Valley Gardens in Broke NSW. Such a delicate bloom standing up to such a hot humid muggy day. Sorry don't know the name, will get it next week when we go there again, Graham took out an dual annual membership as it's cheaper after visiting the Gardens three times this week barely making any headway there is so much lol! Have a nice day! ~Pat and Graham
Patti Coblentz April 03, 2010
Good idea to get a season ticket...so much to take in, I'm sure. This is so beautiful Pat...the lighting, close focus, white on white, and soft perfect details are all superb!!!!Patti #1254856
Graham Robards April 03, 2010
nkyou so very much for your kind words Patti!
We are up at the Gardens now but the flowers were damaged by the rain.
~Pat #8508769
John Connolly April 06, 2010
A delicate rose, beautifully captured, Pat! I must be due for another visit to the gardens shortly! #8515308Carolyn J. Connolly April 09, 2010
Gorgeous floral capture, Pat - VERY lovely indeed!! :o) #8521698Nancyj E. Hovey May 24, 2010
C O N G R A T U L A T I O N SSam Britt May 24, 2010
Congratulations on this beautiful finalist!! #8636885Patti Coblentz May 24, 2010
Congratulations on this very beautiful finalist, Pat!Graham Robards May 24, 2010
Thankyou Nancy Sam and Patti! ~Pat #8637384Ann Coates May 24, 2010
Congratulations Pat. This is stunning. #8637702Stefania Barbier May 25, 2010
huge congrats P&G! #8638345Leslie McLain May 25, 2010
Lovely. Congrats on another finalist. #8639212Usman M. Bajwa May 25, 2010
Extraordinary beauty...Wow. CONGRATZ on the fantastic floral capture and Finalist Award and good luck in the next round!!UB.
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Renata Gusciora May 25, 2010
Huge congratulations on this beautiful finalist!!!:-) #8639602Amy M. Wilson May 25, 2010
Beautiful - big congratulations!!! #8640053Daniella Puente May 25, 2010
Congratulations again on this beauty! #8640165Elida Gutierrez May 25, 2010
Chris Budny May 25, 2010
Congratulations, Pat! Love that hint of color in the center. #8642047Renee Doyle May 25, 2010
This is beautiful!!!! Congratulations!! #8642106Wm Nosal May 25, 2010
Wonderful Shot!Phillip R. Connolly May 25, 2010
Congrats on another excellent finalist, Pat & Graham!!Phil #8643170
Graham Robards May 26, 2010
thankyou so much phil, am typing bypat #8644132
Mary K. Robison May 26, 2010
Congratulations on another superb finalist, Pat! What a beauty! #8646847Graham Robards May 27, 2010
Thankyou for your kinds words dear Mary! ~Pat #8647016Dianna Murphy May 28, 2010
I would have bet$ that this would be a gold! Super work! #8649242Graham Robards May 28, 2010
So lovely of you to say this Dianna, I'll enter it again at another time as it is a favorite of my husband Graham as he took the shot.Thankyou again, your words make me feel so very proud!!!
~Pat #8649516
Laura E. Swan May 29, 2010
Stunning Finalist, Sis! So very beautiful!!!-Lala xxx xxx #8651720
Graham Robards May 29, 2010
Thankyou little Lala!xxxxx #8651749
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