Lurking in the Shadows by barbarahirst

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Description

Saw these little flowers desperately trying to get some sunlight.

Brand:	NIKON CORPORATION
Camera:	Nikon D80 Check out Nikon Nation!
Lens:	28-300mm f/3.5-5.6 G VR
Recording media:	JPEG (digital)
Date Taken:	15 Jul 2012 - 3:47 PM
Focal Length:	300mm
Lens Max Aperture:	f/5.7
Aperture:	f/5.6
Shutter Speed:	1/1000sec
Exposure Comp:	-1.0
ISO:	100
Exposure Mode:	Aperture-priority AE
Metering Mode:	Multi-segment
Flash:	No Flash

Title:	Lurking in the Shadows
Username:	barbarahirst
Uploaded:	18 Jul 2012 - 7:55 AM
Tags:	Close-up / macro, Flowers & plants, General, Wildlife / nature
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andylea (e2 Member)

18 Jul 2012 - 7:59 AM

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think we all would like some sunlight barbara it's chucking it down here again Sad brilliant colour and detail love the comp a cracker nice one Wink
andy

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lifesnapper (e2 Member)

18 Jul 2012 - 8:20 AM

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I love the feel of the undergrowth and the depth of colour here Barbara.

John

WhiteRose1 (e2 Member)

18 Jul 2012 - 8:25 AM

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Looks like they succeeded.... at least where you are. Hoping for some sun by Friday here!!

Dave

Jekaro (e2 Member)

18 Jul 2012 - 8:47 AM

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Wonderful colours and shadows, Barbara, a very well captured shot.
Roy

Richsr (e2 Member)

18 Jul 2012 - 8:50 AM

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Like the mood tones in this Barbara
R.

alsoppdigitalart (e2 Member)

18 Jul 2012 - 9:15 AM

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Nice effect with good lighting and colour, lovely tones. good capture Barbara.

John

morpheus1955 (e2 Member)

18 Jul 2012 - 9:18 AM

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Fabulous image Barbara,gorgeous light and great colours.

Hugh

SlowSong (e2 Member)

18 Jul 2012 - 9:20 AM

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What a wonderful glow in the darkness.

lostnspace2011 (e2 Member)

18 Jul 2012 - 9:20 AM

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I love this shot Barbara, great DOF.

Mark

achieverswales (e2 Member)

18 Jul 2012 - 9:30 AM

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This weather is so depressing Barbara, thanks for uploading some colour.

Regards

Trev.

woolybill1 (e2 Member)

18 Jul 2012 - 9:31 AM

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Gorgeous colour!
Bill

gingerdelight (e2 Member)

18 Jul 2012 - 10:09 AM

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Love the light and shade here Barbara!
Carol

AnnChown (e2 Member)

18 Jul 2012 - 10:29 AM

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The light and composition work so well Barbara! Love the colours too with the green frame.
Ann

RonnieAG (e2 Member)

18 Jul 2012 - 10:41 AM

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Beautiful floral work with a mixture of light and deep shade.
Ronnie.

NDODS (e2 Member)

18 Jul 2012 - 10:53 AM

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A stunningly beautiful example of your photographic magic, which for me ticks all the right boxes, and so many more.

Regards Nathan

jdinne (e2 Member)

18 Jul 2012 - 11:23 AM

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Wonderful colour and light. Presented superbly.

John

tommyld (e2 Member)

18 Jul 2012 - 11:39 AM

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Lovely colour and detail, great use of light and lovely dof.
Tom

mikbee (e2 Member)

18 Jul 2012 - 11:55 AM

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I think we are all a bit desperate like this trying to get a bit of sunshine.
But the first person to call me ''flower'' will get a punch on the nose !!
Mick.

digital_boi

18 Jul 2012 - 12:19 PM

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has to be one of your very best here Barbara love the light the colour and the contrasting od the saturated colours

Graham ...so Tongue

gary_d (e2 Member)

18 Jul 2012 - 12:30 PM

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I know the feeling about the sunshine but you have captured some nice light and colour in this. - gary

paskinmj

18 Jul 2012 - 12:50 PM

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Nice POV.
Matt

mrswoolybill (Critique Team)

18 Jul 2012 - 12:54 PM

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This really is special. The petals seem to be dancing in and out f the shadows. Beautifully, thoughtfully composed.
Moira

Fefe (e2 Member)

18 Jul 2012 - 1:19 PM

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Love the orange colour in this Barbara, We have some sun today Grin Grin Grin ................... between the black clouds and showers Sad
Diane

Rolepics (e2 Member)

18 Jul 2012 - 1:35 PM

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Love the light and comp Barbara. Very dainty little flowers such a lovely colour.
Carole

CarolG (e2 Member)

18 Jul 2012 - 3:08 PM

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A wonderful composition, Barbs, one of your best, imo. Carol

sweetpea62 (e2 Member)

18 Jul 2012 - 3:11 PM

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A really stunning image Barbs,love the colour and light,well done..Lin

Last Modified By sweetpea62 at 18 Jul 2012 - 3:12 PM

moiral (e2 Member)

18 Jul 2012 - 3:13 PM

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Seems no one is getting any sunlight today Barbara. Great colour. Moira

Chinga (e2 Member)

18 Jul 2012 - 3:26 PM

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Lovely image... I had in mind to go out with the camera today but the grey light here is just so bad I couldn't be bothered... IB

SUE118 (e2 Member)

18 Jul 2012 - 4:13 PM

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A beautiful capture, the sun has now gone and we now have wait for it RAIN again.

TrevBatWCC (e2 Member)

18 Jul 2012 - 4:48 PM

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What a lovely capture, Barbs...I'm sure it'll be getting plenty of sunlight today! Wink
Trev

Scottishlandscapes (e2 Member)

18 Jul 2012 - 5:56 PM

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Spreading their petals into the light and heat.

Dougie

Cor

18 Jul 2012 - 6:31 PM

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Warm and beautiful *****
Cor.

Ray42 (e2 Member)

18 Jul 2012 - 6:47 PM

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A lovely shot - sunshine in the shadows!!

xwang (e2 Member)

18 Jul 2012 - 6:53 PM

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Wonderful, Barbara. Hat off to you. I always love the colour and tone on your image.

canonfan (e2 Member)

18 Jul 2012 - 7:00 PM

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Excellent capture Barbara
Jim

Billyray (e2 Member)

18 Jul 2012 - 8:26 PM

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Cracking composition,colour and detail Barbara.
Ray

marktc (e2 Member)

18 Jul 2012 - 9:21 PM

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Just perfect

Canonshots

18 Jul 2012 - 10:06 PM

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Very pretty floral image. Cheered me up no end on this miserable wet evening.

PaulLiley

19 Jul 2012 - 7:44 AM

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We are all desperately trying to get some sun including these. well snapped Barb. Is the Jet Stream changing direction? We will wait and see. Paul

Last Modified By PaulLiley at 19 Jul 2012 - 7:45 AM

LynneJoyce (e2 Member)

19 Jul 2012 - 9:12 PM

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Beautiful.

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