<< Previous Next >>

Water Lily


Water Lily
Photo Information
Copyright: MY Wong (Seabird) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 193 W: 0 N: 357] (1375)
Genre: Plants
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-03-30
Categories: Flowers
Camera: Canon EOS 10D, Tamron 90mm macro
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-03-31 2:02
Viewed: 655
Points: 24
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Dear all,

I hope you'd like this photo of an elegant water lily (Nymphaeaceae). This photo was taken last Sunday.

I look forward to any comments or pointers for improvement. many thanks!

Cheers,
Man Yee



from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nymphaeaceae

Nymphaeaceae is a family of flowering plants. Members of this family are commonly called water lilies and live in freshwater areas in temperate and tropical climates around the world. The family Nyhmpaeaceae contains 8 genera. There are about 70 species of water lilies around the world[1]. The genus Nymphaea contains about 35 species across the Northern Hemisphere[1]. The genus Victoria contains two species of giant water lilies and can be found in South America[1]. Water lilies are rooted in soil in bodies of water, with leaves and flowers floating on the water surface. The leaves are round, with a radial notch in Nymphaea and Nuphar, but fully circular in Victoria.

Water lilies are divided into two main categories: hardy and tropical. Hardy water lilies bloom only during the day, but tropical water lilies can bloom either day or night, and are the only group to contain blue-flowered plants.

Water lilies can be fragrant, such as Nymphaea odorata.
Mikolaj, MMM, nglen, CeltickRanger, jusninasirun, anel, Pitoncle has marked this note useful
Only registered TrekNature members may rate photo notes.
Add Critique [Critiquing Guidelines] 
Only registered TrekNature members may write critiques.
Discussions
None
You must be logged in to start a discussion.

Critiques [Translate]

Hello My Wong,

Great capture of this water lily with its reflection very clearly appearing. Good work.

Thanks,
Prasad

Hello SeaBird! Amazing waterlily. Nice light and colours. Good sharpness. Well done!

  • Great 
  • MMM Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 921 W: 0 N: 1985] (8905)
  • [2009-03-31 5:54]

Hello My Wong
Nice presentation.Good POV .Sharp image with nice natural colors.i like the flower reflextion.
TFS Michel

Nice light and colours. Good sharpness.

  • Great 
  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1978 W: 6 N: 5527] (19673)
  • [2009-03-31 12:37]

Hi MY,this is a pic taken from a great photographer!!! The best point of view to have the best reflection as possible! You manage very well the light,details and colors at the top!!!My best compliments,have a nice day,Luciano

  • Great 
  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2908 W: 34 N: 8623] (32138)
  • [2009-03-31 13:03]

Hi MY Wong. This is a simple picture but it works well. With the reflection of the flower in the water. With good pastle colours . Well done TFS. Interesting notes too.
Nick..

hello Man Yee

beautiful composition of this Water Lily, shot with fine POV, DOF
and i love the vertical framing you gived, excellent sharpness
and details, i also love the flower's reflectionon the water, TFS

Asbed

Hi Man Yee,

You have a pretty good shot at this lily. I like the sharpness and details of the white petals. Shallow focus is pleasing and TFS.

Best regards,
Jusni

Ciao Man Yee, great composition with lovely floer, splendid reflection and excellent sharpness, very well done, ciao Silvio

  • Great 
  • foozi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1339 W: 0 N: 2573] (9077)
  • [2009-04-02 0:39]

Hi Man Yee,
the reflection is very lovely and the white lotus is pleasant too. sometimes I found that shooting a white flower is difficult. The colour and lighting is difficult to balance. But you did very well here.
Beautiful presentation and lovely composition.

regards,
Foozi

  • Great 
  • anel Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1723 W: 0 N: 3903] (15686)
  • [2009-04-02 1:04]

Hello My,
Nice to see that you are back and Congratulations for your successful end of studies!
Nympheas are of my favourite flowers. I like here the vertical composition and the certain distance to the flower you have taken. Ideal also the reflection in the water on the litttle space left bare. The whole looks like a little lamp in the water.
Thanks a lot and take care
Anne

Bonjour Man Yee,
Publication minimaliste et très artistique avec cette superbe réflexion judicieusement exploité sous une bonne lumière et un excellent angle de prise de vue.
A bientôt sur TN pour de nouvelles aventures.
Gérard

Calibration Check
















0123456789ABCDEF