Water jewels adorn the lily.

Posted by Maxine (Rangiora, New Zealand) on 18 October 2008 in Plant & Nature and Portfolio.

I love this one, the reflection in one of the droplets of the stamen just gives the slightest hint of yellow to the waxy white of the arum.

I do not always get to check my site every day , so i apologise for not commenting immediately,but i do generally check in 3-5 times a week so your comments are always viewed and appreciated. Thank you for checking out my photos, please give constructive criticism as i want to learn from you wonderful people.

Comments (10)

Linerberry from Sumner, Christchurch, New Zealand

OK Max thats it...you have totally excelled yourself here mate! We are talking professional work here!!! Outstanding!!! You should be very proud of this one and the whole series mate, its been incredible!!!!

18 Oct 2008 6:46am

@Linerberry: wow many thanks C, i must admit i have been waiting patiently for this one and the next one to come up. I loved them but it neat to get the feedback.

Kylie Greenan from Richmond, Australia

You should love this one Max it is awesome. What amazing detail and steady hand girl, the refelction in the droplet is superb. I think this is your finest... be proud, it is brilliant. Bravo!

18 Oct 2008 10:04am

@Kylie Greenan: A special comment , Thanks Kylie- wait till you see tomorrows i cant decide which i like best!

MaryP from Aberdeenshire, United Kingdom

I 'take my hat off' to you Maxine. This is an incredibly beautiful and very artistic image. This has been a wonderful series. Is there more i wonder??

18 Oct 2008 11:06am

@MaryP: Yes one more tomorrow. The Arums reside at our entranceway and because they are under cover are far more advanced than the outside ones, they have not died back at all over the winter and i have totally fallen in love with them. Thankyou for your lovely comment - much appreciated!

Namaki from Bordeaux, France

This is a beautiful picture Maxine ! so clear !

18 Oct 2008 12:36pm

@Namaki: thank you Namaki , my husband has been quietly teaching me how to use the camers properly! I have always been a very impulsive point and shoot girl! Here i used the tripod and correct settins and filter.

Calusarus from St Sorlin en Valloire, France

An impressive macro. Congratulations for these drops.

18 Oct 2008 4:12pm

@Calusarus: Merci Calusarus! I am learning and finally starting to get what i want from a photo.

Charles from New York, United States

Nice shot. Great droplets and love the reflection.

18 Oct 2008 9:49pm

@Charles: Thanks Charles , I could not resist taking more shots as soon as i noticed how the droplets were sitting so proud of the lily.

jamesy from christchurch, New Zealand

I have to agree with what has been said max this series has been outstanding of the highest quality

18 Oct 2008 11:14pm

@jamesy: Thankyou so much D, i am blown away.

dj.tigersprout from San Bruno, CA, United States

and aren't they just precious! a beautiful macro -- abstracting the flower itself in place for the jewels that adorn the surface -- beautifully done, and an excellent eye for detail! this whole series is truly fantastic work Max!! bravo!!

19 Oct 2008 4:57am

@dj.tigersprout: wow i have been so excited and pleased by the response to this series, thankyou DJ for your fab comment!

Eleftheria! from Athens, Greece

It's beautiful, i agree!

19 Oct 2008 12:54pm

@Eleftheria!: Hi there Elefteria, thanks !

willow from Chelsea, United States

the reflection in the drop is awesome! I love playing with water droplets, too. It's kind of addicting!

19 Oct 2008 2:22pm

@willow: Yes, I still haven't succeeded with the water crown look but will keep persevering, addictive indeed!

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