Hibiscus flower in transition: As the light and warmth of the sun stirred the Hibiscus bud to open, I caught this bloom about half way from bud to open flower. I really like the shape.

gregoryd45 Loc: Fakahatchee Strand

As the light and warmth of the sun stirred the Hibiscus bud to open, I caught this bloom about half way from bud to open flower. I really like the shape. Please try the download.

Canon T2i, canon 400mm 5.6 L Lens, M mode, f/5.6, 1/500, ISO200

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Jim Carter Loc: Momence, Il.

Great capture Greg. Quite elegant. Why are you out in that heat. LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Corolyn Loc: Live in TN

gregoryd45 wrote:

As the light and warmth of the sun stirred the Hibiscus bud to open, I caught this bloom about half way from bud to open flower. I really like the shape. Please try the download.

Canon T2i, canon 400mm 5.6 L Lens, M mode, f/5.6, 1/500, ISO200

Soft and sweet. :-D Like orange sherbet. Nicely done!

gregoryd45 Loc: Fakahatchee Strand

Jim Carter wrote:

Great capture Greg. Quite elegant. Why are you out in that heat. LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Early morning only Jim, before the flowers and I wilt. So glad you enjoyed, always appreciate your looking and kind comment, and thanks for the exclamation points

pixbyjnjphotos Loc: Apache Junction,AZ

gregoryd45 wrote:

As the light and warmth of the sun stirred the Hibiscus bud to open, I caught this bloom about half way from bud to open flower. I really like the shape. Please try the download.

Canon T2i, canon 400mm 5.6 L Lens, M mode, f/5.6, 1/500, ISO200

Very nice shot. You have captured the softness of the bud while maintaining the details and color. Only the bud is in focus. Beautiful shot. The download tells all. Really strikes my fancy if you know what I mean. Keep up the great work, have fun, and have a GREAT DAY

gregoryd45 Loc: Fakahatchee Strand

Corolyn wrote:

Soft and sweet. :-D Like orange sherbet. Nicely done!

So glad you enjoyed Corolyn, always appreciate your looking and kind comment, thanks

pgr Loc: Alabama

Beautiful shot. :thumbup:

gregoryd45 Loc: Fakahatchee Strand

pixbyjnjphotos wrote:

Very nice shot. You have captured the softness of the bud while maintaining the details and color. Only the bud is in focus. Beautiful shot. The download tells all. Really strikes my fancy if you know what I mean. Keep up the great work, have fun, and have a GREAT DAY

Thanks so much pixbyjnjphotos, so glad you enjoyed, really appreciate your looking and kind comment

ebbote Loc: Hockley, Texas

Beautiful shot Gregory.

gregoryd45 Loc: Fakahatchee Strand

pgr wrote:

Beautiful shot. :thumbup:

So glad you enjoyed pgr, really appreciate your looking and kind comment, and thanks for the thumb up

gregoryd45 Loc: Fakahatchee Strand

ebbote wrote:

Beautiful shot Gregory.

Thanks you very much ebbote, always appreciate your looking and kind comment, so glad you enjoyed

angela k Loc: Long Island

Beautiful shot Greg!! Gorgeous color and light!!
:)

FrodoBaggins Loc: Texas

gregoryd45 wrote:

As the light and warmth of the sun stirred the Hibiscus bud to open, I caught this bloom about half way from bud to open flower. I really like the shape. Please try the download.

Canon T2i, canon 400mm 5.6 L Lens, M mode, f/5.6, 1/500, ISO200

I agree with Jim Carter..... Elegant! I like the subtle heart at the end of the bloom!

angler Loc: StHelens England

Beautiful Gregory,i loved the download.

John Lawrence

Delicate and beautiful, Gregory. It has the elegance of a rose.