Giant Stamens!! - (enlarge)

On June 9th, we visited one of my favorite Garden Centres. When I

walked into the Nursery, the most beautiful Lilies greeted me!!! They

were the vibrant pinks of the Rubrum but their blossoms were so

much larger. The stamens were the biggest I have ever seen. I

posted another Lily a few images ago, and these were much bigger. I

tried to get a number of images of just the Stamens. This Oriental

Lily is called 'After Eight'. I just may go back and purchase one. They

truly were a spectacular showing of color. (Posted under Macro (put

a very light texture on the background) any visits and comments are

always appreciated, many thanks, Gail)

Awesome colors!  

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Many thanks Bill for your visit. I know I need to get over and visit you!! I saw a few new images just before I had to sign off last evening, sincere thanks, Gail

It astonishing! Great details, well seen over soft background! 

Also, thank you for stopping by at my site, Grigoriy.

Many thanks for your encouraging remarks, I do appreciate you dropping by.

Hi Gail,

You are improving on the use of the Canon 100mm F/2.8 macro lens.

The details revealed are as good as the lens can provide, as F/2.8 is the best setting here ,especially for the Canon T4i.

The higher level of available light provided you a shutter speed of 1/800 second which is plenty for a hand held shot with this focal length. The low ISO also helps in the development of the colors obtained.

The result is a beautiful image.

A++ for my student.

Warmest Regards, Mike

I finally feel really good about a Macro. The two Stamens in the front and the were so sharp. I was getting really frustrated that day, if you recall my lower back was very sore, but I was determined not to use my Monopod. Thank you for the encouraging remarks Mike, they do bolster my confidence.

with sincere appreciation, Gail

hi Drew!! Always great to see your SMILE under one of my images, I always know you have liked it!!!

Awesome result ! Bill

Again a really beautiful result with very nice lighting and details, Gail!

With best regards,

Ruud.

Hi Gail,

  Wonderful image with beautiful colors & details.  Take care, Patsy

Gail, great detail on the up close and personal parts of this flower.

Thank you each one for your visits and for taking the time to comment, this support always is encouraging for me. ;-) Gail

Good eye Jack!! I can see the resemblance. Thanks so much for your thoughts on this one!!

Thank you Bill for dropping by, your visits and input are always welcome!

From the thumbnail to large all I can see is a Praying Mantis.  But then, I have a warped eye ;-).  Excellent work...  Mike

I can see where you are 'coming from' Mike, I don't think your eye is all that 'warped'!!

WOW!! How beautiful colors, details and DOF!!

Excellent job, my friend!!

I am so gland you enjoyed this image Alberto, thankyou for those kind words of critique!

Very beautiful and excellent macro, Gail!

Warm regards,

Tina

Hello there, I really enjoyed your latest image Tina, beautiful, one to treasure, many thanks for dropping by!!

Amazing shot - Congrats!