Last Of The Water Lilies: I had been meaning to go out to this little park and shoot the lilies but I kept putting it off. Glad I finally went because they were all just about gone. I...

kenievans Loc: Dallas

I had been meaning to go out to this little park and shoot the lilies but I kept putting it off. Glad I finally went because they were all just about gone. I shot this just before sunset. The water was perfectly still and the last golden light was still visible. I can't quite put my finger on why I like this so much. It has a quality I can't describe. I would like to hear your thoughts on it.

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TriX Loc: Raleigh, NC

Excellent work - I love the perspective.

RichardTaylor Loc: Sydney, Australia

I like the colours (green & gold) and that the leaf is elevated above the water.

JD750 Loc: SoCal

It has all the elements of a classic composition, and you nailed the exposure. And your had golden light and still water. What’s not to like?

I love the reflection in the shadow under the Lilly.

So is that going to be a print on your wall? 🤔

dpullum Loc: Tampa Florida

The angle is very low, did you get into the water to capture this shot?

artBob Loc: Near Chicago

kenievans wrote:

I had been meaning to go out to this little park and shoot the lilies but I kept putting it off. Glad I finally went because they were all just about gone. I shot this just before sunset. The water was perfectly still and the last golden light was still visible. I can't quite put my finger on why I like this so much. It has a quality I can't describe. I would like to hear your thoughts on it.

It is beautiful. The yellow flower really stands out against the lovely, subtle complementary color of the water. The leaves are a very pleasant shape. Psychologically, we like water, and the "rising" yellow flower represents hope for many. You put us up close, a unique surprise view.

Well worth your efforts.

NJFrank Loc: New Jersey

Good eye, and nice composition. You will have this image long after those water lilies are gone.

AzPicLady Loc: Behind the camera!

It's quite lovely. Every element points toward the "hero," the bud that stands so proudly. really nice.

Rathyatra Loc: Southport, United Kingdom

Excellent shot.

NikonGal Loc: Central Oregon

I really enjoyed this image Keni. Most of the water lilies I've seen are floating with just the green leave. I love the little yellow bud and like that the lilies are raised out of the water somewhat. Thanks for the interesting view. Bev

UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

Beautiful capture, but what does an old man from San Antonio know?

kenievans Loc: Dallas

TriX wrote:

Excellent work - I love the perspective.

Thank you Trix. It takes me awhile to get back up but I can still get down on the ground.

kenievans Loc: Dallas

RichardTaylor wrote:

I like the colours (green & gold) and that the leaf is elevated above the water.

Thank you Richard. Green is my favorite color and I loved the color of these leaves.

kenievans Loc: Dallas

JD750 wrote:

It has all the elements of a classic composition, and you nailed the exposure. And your had golden light and still water. What’s not to like?

I love the reflection in the shadow under the Lilly.

So is that going to be a print on your wall? 🤔

Thank you so much! I don't print many but I think this will be one. I will also enter it in my camera club competition. I think it will do well there.

kenievans Loc: Dallas

dpullum wrote:

The angle is very low, did you get into the water to capture this shot?

Thankfully this one was on the shore edge and the water level was down but I would have waded in if I had to.