SHY ONE
Nikon D70
Sigma Macro Lens 70-300
ISO 200
Fstop F5
Focal length 195mm
Meter Mode: Pattern
Minimal adjustments to curves, sharpening & saturation levels
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Cathy Walker
oh this is stunning,so clear; half open and the colours are gorgeous
Karen Tillotson replied
Thanks so very much for your wonderful comments, my friend…and I’m most grateful for the fave! I love sunflowers…they’re such amazing giants that proudly tower above all else in my garden…several of these beauties are well over 12 feet tall!
nadine henley
what a riot of opening petals! it almost has movement
Karen Tillotson replied
Thanks girlfriend…I could almost watch the entire process of this beauty opening today as the hot sun beat down on (all) our heads…quite incredible!!! Loved the way it was very slowly stretching out its petals right before my eyes!
Melinda Stewar...
Who knew a simple sunflower could pack so much drama. Beautiful capture.
Karen Tillotson replied
Thanks for your great comment Melinda!!! It is sort of dramatic isn’t it!!!
Sharon K. Shubert
I can almost smell it! Great capture Karen. :)
Karen Tillotson replied
Thanks so much, Sharon!
SimplyScene
Wonderful image Karen.
Karen Tillotson replied
Thanks kindly…your comments are greatly appreciated!
JonRussell
Wow Karen! Stunning work!
Karen Tillotson replied
Thank you Jon, for your very encouraging comments and the fave!!!
Belinda Fletcher
Fantastic photo and love the title. I also love sunflowers.
Karen Tillotson replied
Thanks so much Belinda…sunflowers are fabulous, aren’t they!!
Delany Dean
I love this one! It’s an angle seldom seen, and beautifully done! Fave!
Karen Tillotson replied
Hi Delany…thanks for your awesome comments my friend…and the fave!!!
canonman99
Dramatic,color,composition….like the POV
Karen Tillotson replied
Thanks very much for your thoughtful comments, my friend…much appreciated!
Trudy Wilkerson
This is one of the best sunflower pics I’ve seen…the way the petals lay across the flower as if it were hugging it…and so crisp and clear…great job and a fav of mine.
Karen Tillotson replied
Wow Trudy…such a great compliment…thanks so much for your wonderful encouragement, continued support and the fave!
Maureen Maliha
oOO!! Love this, sherrybelindamelodyrose ;-)
The light and comp make me feel the urge of petals. Wonderful!
xo
Karen Tillotson replied
Thanks dearest Angelinabobina…(and for the fave too!)...I just now checked on this beauty and a few more petals have opened up to reveal itself…it’s taking its sweet time…being a bit of a tease, really. (oh good grief, now I’m humanizing the sunflowers…shouldn’t the dogs be enough?? Don’t answer that….LOL)
Maureen Maliha
I say nothing lol xo
Martina Cross
Love it! There is some fantastic texture there!
Karen Tillotson replied
Thanks kindly…great of you to visit and leave such a nice comment!
Tara Turner
fantastic capture :)
Karen Tillotson replied
Thanks so much Tara…and for the fave! Much appreciated!
rodeorose
Incredible shot. Pure magic!
Karen Tillotson replied
Thanks for your wonderful comments and the fave! =)
David Clark
so very very cool—I have seen other images like this (including paintings) but your photo is stunning in it’s clarity and simpleness – congrats – dave
Karen Tillotson replied
I’m honored…thank you very much David!
Kim Calvert
Sunflowers are so beautiful..this is great, I love the way you captured this..such wonderful detail.
Karen Tillotson replied
Thank you my friend. xo
Jane Brack
I just love this! Such movement and amazing detail. Beautiful composition.
Karen Tillotson replied
Thanks very much Jane.
Vicki Ferrari
Beautiful shot Karen and what an apt title!! :)
Karen Tillotson replied
Thanks bunches Vicki…glad you like the title…it truly did seem like it was being a little coy…lol..
Ruth Palmer
This is unbelievable Karen! Brilliant shot!
Karen Tillotson replied
Thanks big bunches Ruth for such a great comment! (and thank you for the watchlist nod…I’m honored..) I will be giving your portfolio a look later today…(pressure-washing my deck today..argh…)
Ruth Palmer
Take your time Karen, I’m off to Vancouver for my daughter’s wedding! See you in a week!
Alice McMahon ...
Aren’t sunflowers just the most amazing things? Just stunning! Reminds me of a teenage girl – ready to bloom!
Karen Tillotson replied
Thanks for your visit and wonderful comments Alice. They are indeed spectacular flowers!
Mila Birger
Cute, beautiful image. Also, the name of the picture makes this flower almost human…
Karen Tillotson replied
Thanks so much Mila for your visit and great comments. I tend to humanize most things I look at and photograph…hence, the titles I choose sometimes. I’m a little odd that way…lol. =)
Wendie
Ooooh I absolutely luv it!
Karen Tillotson replied
Thank you Wendie…I’m so delighted you like this and have chosen to add it to your favourites! Most appreciated! =)
Gili Orr
I love beginnings and you captured a great moment in time in a great way.