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"Waterlilies" (Rachel S. - 10/20/03)
"Waterlilies" (Rachel S. - 10/20/03)
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Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Challenge: The Username Challenge (Advanced Editing IV)
Camera: Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT
Lens: Sigma 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Compact Aspherical Hyperzoom for Sigma
Location: san francisco
Date: Dec 20, 2005
Aperture: 5.6
ISO: 100
Shutter: 1/250
Galleries: Nature, Floral
Date Uploaded: Dec 21, 2005

 San Francisco Conservatory of Flowers to the rescue on this one. The reflections from the greenhouse ceiling provided the satin-like water.

Slight levels, contrast, curves. Little bit of dodging on the petals and reflection. Smart sharpen.

Statistics
Place: 17 out of 153
Avg (all users): 6.6143
Avg (commenters): 7.2778
Avg (participants): 6.4316
Avg (non-participants): 6.7500
Views since voting: 2365
Views during voting: 348
Votes: 223
Comments: 29
Favorites: 6 (view)

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 03/21/2011 03:50:18 PM
Nicely composed. I like the reflection it gives it a dreamy feeling.
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 08/07/2010 11:51:51 PM
Beautiful reflection and silky water. WD!
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 07/20/2006 02:55:41 PM
love the soft background and the unusual "profile" of the lily.
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 05/04/2006 02:35:14 PM
Great shot! I go to the conservatory quite often myself and adore the waterlilies there. :)
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 04/04/2006 03:33:17 PM
Stunning, I love this shot. It makes me feel peacefull and at ease. Thanks for making my day at the sight of it! 10/10
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 01/29/2006 08:28:55 AM
love the reflection
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 01/29/2006 07:06:41 AM
This is such an elegant shot. I like the water ripples around the petals. Very nice!
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 01/06/2006 01:35:30 PM
I was curious to see whether anyone would manage to use my name on this challenge. Lovely shot. :)
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 01/01/2006 08:46:47 PM
Nice use of color on a monochromatic background to really add emphasis. Nice reflection as well. Congrats on your top 20 finish, it's going in my favorites.
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 01/01/2006 08:01:28 PM
Tender and beautiful. Congratulations on your top 20 finish.
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
01/01/2006 04:58:30 AM
nice pic with good central focus
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 12/31/2005 05:06:51 PM
Photo fits the challenge and I like the softness of it. Bumping up a point after second look.
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 12/31/2005 01:03:35 PM
but ... I only see one water lily...
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 12/30/2005 11:15:29 AM
I like the light reflecting off the water. I think I would rather see the front of the Lilly though. Still the composition is fairly good and the focus is good.
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 12/29/2005 01:56:49 PM
lovely soft lines and interesting composition -- one of my ribbon picks
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 12/29/2005 11:27:20 AM
HOW PRETTY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You did this just beautifully. The selective desat is beautiful on this one. One of my favorites, and it takes a lot for a flower picture to wow me. This one does tho.
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 12/29/2005 04:05:27 AM
Very pretty. I like the tilt of the flower and it's reflection. The silvery tones of the water make it appear to be an undulating mirror. Nice! 8
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 12/29/2005 01:32:49 AM
Love the water on this one.
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 12/28/2005 02:49:02 PM
Good work!
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 12/27/2005 04:04:02 PM
Nice, love the circular movement of the water, and the shadow of the lilies.........
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 12/27/2005 01:33:31 PM
Beautiful image!
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 12/26/2005 01:37:33 PM
Nice shot. Wish I could see the other side though.
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 12/26/2005 09:47:39 AM
great tones
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 12/26/2005 07:21:29 AM
Simplistic yet elegant. 9
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 12/26/2005 03:27:15 AM
lovely, really nice shot, 9
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 12/25/2005 11:13:22 PM
nice reflection - just wish there was a little more light on the front side
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 12/25/2005 10:13:56 PM
First impressions...WOW! Second look, the lily seems slightly washed out, but hey, 10.
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 12/25/2005 07:40:06 PM
nice detail captured in the reflection
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 12/25/2005 07:36:01 PM
pretty
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