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Stars for All Seasons

© Reynaldo D. Reyes

Stars for All Seasons

Uploaded: December 13, 2012 00:07:14

Description

Huntington Gardens capture.

Exif: F Number: 4, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/125 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 200, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 105.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II

Comments

Laura E. Swan level-classic December 13, 2012 0

Gosh, this is so striking. I love how perfectly in focus the center "Star" is. It's hard to know if we are under water seeing this or in a beautiful garden.

Love it, Rey!

-Laura :D #1503276

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe December 13, 2012 0

Beautiful colors and capture. Have never seen a flower like this. So beautiful! #10462293

Robert R. Goodman December 13, 2012 0

Hi Reynaldo,We see a few of them out here in Az.Mostly in gardens.Beautiful capture my friend!!! #10462337

Wm Nosal December 13, 2012 0

Beautiful, Reynaldo! #10462342

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic December 13, 2012 0

Nice capture, Reynaldo. Beautiful colors. #10462345

Rona L. Schwarz December 13, 2012 0

These are spectacular, Rey! And what a perfect capture - that center flower is strikingly sharp and detailed! And the green cacti almost look like little stars themselves! Wonderful capture! #10462385

Colette M. Metcalf December 13, 2012 0

So pretty!!! #10462666

Tammy Espino December 13, 2012 0

Different plant and awesome capture!! :) #10463056

John Connolly December 13, 2012 0

A wonderfully detailed capture of this unusual plant, Reynaldo! Nice work! #10463156

Nancy L. Green level-classic December 14, 2012 0

SO BEAUTIFUL Rey, I love the wonderful color ans clarity, WTG!! <>< #10464077

Amalia Sylvia Arriaga Salinas level-classic December 14, 2012 0

Fantastic details and colors Reynaldo!,
Amalia #10464384

Tiia Vissak December 15, 2012 0

a cool close-up! #10465183

Mary K. Robison December 20, 2012 0

Sheesh, Rey... I take a break for a few days, and suddenly all these terrific photos from Huntington Gardens pop up, begging to be commented on!
And it's easy to describe my reaction to this flower: LOVE it!
Everything Laura said is right on the money. Love the main flower's 3-D look. To sum it up:
WINNER!! #10471624

isabel C. Zepeda level-classic December 20, 2012 0

Reynaldo

Wow,never seen that kind of flower before and you did a perfect job in capturing the beauti,im like Mary this one is a WINNER.

Ysa... #10472145

Patrick Rouzes level-classic December 22, 2012 0

New to me too, Rey, and expertly captured, my friend! WTG!
#10474851

Phyllis A. Houghton January 02, 2013 0

I never saw any plant like that. Looks like sea stars. Great image, Rey! #10495701

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe January 24, 2013 0

Beautiful finalist, Congrats, Reynaldo. #10530214

Reynaldo D. Reyes level-classic January 24, 2013 0

Thank you so much Tammy, I'm currently out of the country and will be sidelined for a while. Good luck to you all on the wonderful finalists! See you all in February. #10530594

Ellen Hodges January 24, 2013 0

Huge congrats and very best luck with this beautiful finalist, Rey!!! Have a great trip!!! #10530729

Heather Loewenhardt level-classic January 24, 2013 0

What an unusual flower Reynaldo and beautifully presented. Congrats on your finalist award. #10531325

Stefania Barbier level-classic January 24, 2013 0

wonderful finalist, congratulations!!! #10531492

isabel C. Zepeda level-classic January 24, 2013 0

Reynaldo

Big Congratulations my friend

YSA... #10532380

Colette M. Metcalf January 24, 2013 0

WTG! Congrats!!! #10533034

Wm Nosal January 24, 2013 0

Congratulations Reynaldo! #10533070

Tammy Espino January 24, 2013 0

Congrats on your awesome silver win! :) #10534080

Deborah Lewinson level-addict January 24, 2013 0

Congrats on this very beautiful finalist, Rey!

Debby #10534230

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic January 24, 2013 0

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your very deserving FINALIST! 8o) #10534478

Rona L. Schwarz January 25, 2013 0

So happy to see this one again, Rey! A very special and unique floral! Huge Congrats on the Finalist! #10535548

Patrick Rouzes level-classic January 25, 2013 0

Not surprised, my friend! CONGRATS! #10535644

Lydia Williams level-classic January 26, 2013 0

Yay, Rey! This is very unique image...well done...Love it..Congratulations! #10538604

Phyllis H. Burchett January 28, 2013 0

Congrats on this wonderful winner Reynaldo! #10540542

Deborah Lewinson level-addict January 28, 2013 0

Congrats on your win, Rey!

Debby #10540574

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic January 28, 2013 0

CONGRATZ on the terrific Gold Winner!!!!

UB. #10540919

Tammy Espino January 28, 2013 0

Congrats on your win :) #10540953

Rona L. Schwarz January 28, 2013 0

Am so happy to see GOLD on these stars, Rey! HUGE CONGRATS on this marvelous Winner!!! #10540972

Wm Nosal January 28, 2013 0

Congratulations Again Reynaldo! #10540973

Ellen Hodges January 28, 2013 0

Huge congrats on your fabulous Gold winner, Rey!!! #10540999

Stefania Barbier level-classic January 28, 2013 0

congratulations on your gorgeous win!!! #10541169

Colette M. Metcalf January 28, 2013 0

BIG congrats on your GOLD!!!! #10541338

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe January 28, 2013 0

Beautiful winner. Congrats, Reynaldo. #10541404

Reynaldo D. Reyes level-classic January 28, 2013 0

This was totally unexpected, thank you so much for the distinction and honor. Thanks BetterPhoto judges, it's quite a wonderful surprise.

I'm still out of the country dear friends but I'll be back soon to give you my thanks. Take care! Here's a wink of approval for all your Congratulations and kind words! #10541491

isabel C. Zepeda level-classic January 28, 2013 0

Reynaldo

CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR WIN.

YSA #10541827

Val Feldman level-classic January 28, 2013 0

I thoroughly enjoyed "the wink", Rey - thanks for the smile AND congratulations on your excellent Gold Win - a gorgeous, finely detailed capture of flowers I would love to have in my garden! Gorgeous work and a wonderful Win, my friend! #10542013

Lydia Williams level-classic January 28, 2013 0

Yay, Rey...this is awesome to see the golden win...and I love your little guy with the wink! Congratulations! #10542311

Patrick Rouzes level-classic January 29, 2013 0

Glad to see in the WINNERS circle, Rey!
CONGRATS!
#10543211

Mary K. Robison January 29, 2013 0

You certainly earned your Second Place Gold for this beautiful capture, Rey!
CONGRATULATIONS to you!
So happy to see it in the Winners' Circle! #10543576

Cindy Bendush level-classic January 29, 2013 0

Huge congratulations on your exceptional gold win! #10544650

Carol Eade level-classic January 30, 2013 0

This is beautiful, congratulations on your gold! #10544825

John Connolly February 04, 2013 0

Congratulation on your gold badge Reynaldo! A delightful find and capture! #10553461

Merna L. Nobile February 07, 2013 0

Are you amazed at the vivid colors, sharpness and composition of your photographs? Well the judges are, CONGRATULATIONS you are a winner for the month of December, 2012!
Merna #10557837

Amanda J. Tanner level-classic February 09, 2013 0

Congratulations on this wonderful winner Reynaldo! #10560343

Mary Lemley October 03, 2013 0

Wow, I just saw this on the opening page...I posted several of the Star plant 2 yrs ago...mine must have been awful. Makes me feel sooooooo bad. very nice photo. #10860630

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