Morning Beauties by Carmen Mandel-Cesáreo
Carmen Mandel-Cesáreo

Morning Beauties by

“Every morning my pretty Hibiscus greets me offering a new regal flower unfurling. Almost every day the flower is of a sheer fuchsia colour. Once in a while, a flower blooms in a delicate shade of yellow.

Taking a closer look at this flower, I noticed a visitor quietly sitting in it and embracing it wholy. The long and thin legs touched the petals delicately and remained motionless when I approached. The morning sun rays revealed a Daddy-long-legs comfortably stationed.The breeze made the flower quiver. The light played through the yellow petals; it was warm an inviting. The cosy spot made this delicate visitor remain long, adding its beauty to the morning greeting"

Artist statement
My photographs are not enhanced; they represent the true nature and colours of the subjects as captured by the lens. I never lure my animated subjects to come close to me: spontaneity is the key.

This is an original uncropped image.

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All proceeds from the sales of this image will be donated to:

Massachusetts Natural Heritage and Endangered Species Program

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About Carmen Mandel-Cesáreo

Carmen Mandel is a conservation photographer. She raises awareness on animal welfare through her artwork and blogs. Her avian photography is featured by National Geographic Online.

Carmen supports animal rescue charities with 100% artwork sales proceeds.

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carmen cesareo, carmen mandel, flower, harvester, hibiscus, macro photography, petal, spider, yellow

Comments

  • Elizabeth Burton
    Elizabeth Burtonover 4 years ago

    Beautiful capture!!!

  • Carmen Mandel-Cesáreo
    Carmen Mandel-...over 4 years ago

    Thank you lizard911, how nice you stopped by. Thank you, too, for adding it to your favourites.

  • ozczecho
    ozczechoover 4 years ago

    Using the flower as a light globe..beautiful work…

  • Carmen Mandel-Cesáreo
    Carmen Mandel-...over 4 years ago

    Thank you ozczecho, how nice of you to comment.

  • Gisèle  Bédard
    Gisèle Bédardover 4 years ago

    Fantastic,the transparence is amazing,great light.

  • Carmen Mandel-Cesáreo
    Carmen Mandel-...over 4 years ago

    Thank you, micmac, for your lovely comment.

  • Robert Elliott
    Robert Elliottover 4 years ago

    wow how did I miss this, super capture, great image !!

  • Carmen Mandel-Cesáreo
    Carmen Mandel-...over 4 years ago

    Hello Robert, how nice of you to visit and leave an encouraging comment.

  • Carmen Mandel-Cesáreo
    Carmen Mandel-...over 4 years ago

    And thank you, Robert, for adding me to your watchlist.

  • Gisèle  Bédard
    Gisèle Bédardover 4 years ago

    Gorgeous light and lovely spider,great macro