Mystery flower #11 (A hydrangea, perhaps?) by goodoleboy
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Captured 5/3/07, in the Pavilion of Wings, located on the lovely premises of the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, which, incidentally, is adjacent to the University of Southern California and the LA Coliseum.
My main objective on this trip was to snap butterflies, but, always on the alert for targets of opportunity (I love military parlance), I couldn't pass up this beauty, so, putting my new Pentax SLR to the test, I caught this one in all its glory.
Sorry about the half shade-half light effect, but the leaf was too high off the ground for me to manipulate, plus the pavilion personnel were eyeing me suspiciously anyway.
Thanks for coming by, and your kind and uncritical comments are always welcome.
Comments (14)
BibbyBear
Well, I have no idea what this is (a flower... yes!!) but I do know that it is beautiful. I actually love the way it is half in shadow, it adds depth and character. The DOF is fantastic and the delicate textures on the petals and wonderful. You certainly have an eye for beauty. Excellent capture my friend. xx
lilbiscuit
Very beautiful shot!
Margana
LOL it is definately NOT a Hydrangea, although I can't say for certain exactly what it is. But that's no matter. I think it's great. I love the light in this, and the white part of the flower looks so beautiful. Well done, GOB!
mark.spooner
Excellent work, lovely colour!
Flannelman
Delightful capture. The pentax did well. u2 ;-)
TwoPynts
With butterflies MIA (military parlance) this aquired target made a great substitute. Operation flower capture is a success! A real CO among noncoms.
Richardphotos
a beautiful flower and no idea as to the name but I do not think hydrangea is it.course if it is not among my favorite 5 flowers I do not remember the names
MrsLubner
beautiful capture. Flower unknown...some of the most beautiful are unknown. Great job!
babuci
5 petaled beauty in a nice color combination. I like your frame, looks like a tile would suite on my bathroom wall!
jocko500
a flower that a bee loves to see that all I know about this one. cool looking
auntietk
It's very beautiful, and the stamen is QUITE festive! I like a flower shot with some shade and some sun (this is absolutely personal preference!), because it gives me an opportunity to notice different things about the flower's texture and color. This is a wonderful capture! (I would imagine "capture" could be military parlance, or just the standard photography term.)
RobyHermida
Very nice !!!!! Bravo!!!!!!!!!! Roby ;O)
Valerie-Ducom
Oh yes, so beautiful flower ! Excellent ! Good day and hugs :)
tizjezzme
Whatever it is, its beautiful!!! I have a friend here at work who knows her flowers, etc.. I'll see if she knows this one. I'll let u know :)