As luck would have it, on my way to the garden I passed the pond, and there before my eyes a beautiful water lily had opened - probably in response to the bit of sun. Its siren song beckoned me to come have a closer look. I knew then that the peas would have to wait their turn as I got my camera so I could share the lilies with you. It was a good thing that I acted when I did, because I just got the peas picked after my little pond-side photo shoot when the heavens opened with a downpour that lasted most of the afternoon - when I went to check the lilies after the rain had finally stopped, they were closed up tight. Another little photography rule reinforced - the moment may not return!
(70-200mm f7.1 1/400 sec ISO200)
(70-200mm f7.1 1/320 sec ISO200)
(70-200mm f7.1 1/160 sec ISO200)
28 comments:
Fotos maravilhosas! As gotículas de água dão um frescor à sequência.
Beijos.
@teca - obrigado teca.
Beijos
Wow, your picking peas already! It's going to be at least a month until we get to pick ours... they have to grow first! lol
I LOVE your lilies, magnificent photos once again Rick. I am in awe of your talent for taking photos, I have yet to see ones which I didn't like!
Have a wonderful Sunday!
@darlin - yes, I got them planted back in April - peas prefer cool weather, and they're now over 5' tall; I staked them on 4' high chicken wire - will need taller wire next year!
Thanks for your compliment Darlene *blush*.
Have a Super Sunday and don't forget Sunset Sunday ;-)
Now, aren't you glad you went out on this gloomy day! These are divine shots!
nice post!
Act while the iron is hot lol, and you did Rick, what beauty, love the last shot best, shows the rain drops on a beautiful lily.
The third photo is really good - U should present it to some magazine :-)
Greetz,
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Awesome photo taken on-time. Happy you did take the photo when you could. I love drops of water on it. Gave it a lovely tint.
That is a beauty. My favorite shot is the last one, though I don't know why I have to have a favorite. Nice work.
Good choice,first the photos and then the peas.LOL Not everyone would agree with me,but that certainly resulted in some good pictures for you.Hey,you got the peas picked,so that is all that counts.
Blessings,Ruth
It's amazing how quickly things can change ... the lily is lovely.
Beautify shot, and such true words for any artist.
@Carolyn Ford - yes; and thankful that a window of opportunity opened up. Thanks Carolyn.
@Jesson And Rey Ann - thank you, and thanks for visiting. Look forward to your return.
@imac - it's a lesson I'm learning constantly mac; thank you for your comments.
@CarreraCaballo - thanks Joseph (Der Spiegel ?).
@M. Hassan - thanks M! The rain was useful for more than just watering everything. again.
@Scott - thanks Scott; sometimes beauty can be obtained even on dull days.
@Ruth's Photo Blog - LOL - I have my priorities straight (my wife may not agree !). All's well that ends well ;-)
@S. Etole - absolutely, and I'm learning to take advantage of the opportunities before they slip away. Thank you Susan!
@Jeanne Klaver - thanks Jeanne. Have a great week.
Such beautfiul blooms ... they are really pretty water lillies. Thanks for sharing them with us and your capture of them is marvilous! Worthy of being framed and hung for all to see. I think I would go nuts taking photos on your property...so much natural beauty to behold.
Those are gorgeous lily pictures!!! Are you sure that isn't a fake one from Walmart or something?
@Katherine - thank you. I looked again today and counted at least a dozen or more that have yet to open (I hope I don't go nuts! ;-)
Thanks for coming by.
@Julia - no, they're the real deal! Thanks Julia.
Stellar, stunning, and SPECtacular! :o)
@Krista - thank you Krista!
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