Lotus beard
Uploaded: August 02, 2010
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
Annette Carr August 02, 2010
My oh my, this is exquisite! #1294085Bonnie C. Lackey August 02, 2010
The pastels are just gorgeous, Kelvin! I love all the curves and details. #8801671Kelvin 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! #8903978Kelvin S. Murphy September 16, 2010
Thanks, Donna. They are beautiful flowers.Kelvin #8907289
Usman M. Bajwa September 17, 2010
Glad to see this get Golden. CONGRATZ.UB. #8913175
Edward J. Vatza September 17, 2010
Fabulous image, Kelvin! Big congrats! #8913228Lisa J. Boulden September 17, 2010
WOW!Nancyj E. Hovey September 17, 2010
On your Second Place WINNER! 8o) #8913530
Jeana Clark September 18, 2010
~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!!! #8964698Dominick M. Dimacale November 09, 2010
Kelvin, belated congratulations on your Win!!!!
Dominick #9022453
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