Monet's Muse

John Edwards, 7 months ago

Delicate and beautiful

AngelArtist, 7 months ago

What a beautiful, beautiful image, and what a lovely title too.

Deborah Parkin, 7 months ago

This is really beautiful – it looks like a painting – beautiful detail and colour and just love that reflection – wonderful work :)

Lumineux in reply to John Edwards’s comment, 7 months ago

Always a pleasure when you stop by John, thank you for your very kind comments.

Lumineux in reply to AngelArtist’s comment, 7 months ago

I am so pleased you like it Angel, always appreciate and value your opinion.

Lumineux in reply to Deborah Parkin’s comment, 7 months ago

Always good to have you stop by Deb, thanks for your great comments. I added nothing to this shot but a little texture, eerily it already had a painterly effect out of camera, especially the reflection.

Helene Kippert, 7 months ago

Gorgeous

dawndavies, 7 months ago

lovely and soft and the reflection look great well done

velveteagle, 7 months ago

Wonderful work of dark and light colors.. beautiful

lianne, 7 months ago

certainly evocative of Monet – and perhaps better done – lol. Stunning piece!

AMHERN0525, 7 months ago

simply gorgeous

Cynthia Adams, 7 months ago

Perfect Marion…so very beautiful my friend…love this!!

Leeo, 7 months ago

How gorgeous is this! Just love that reflection too : )

liak, 7 months ago

What a perfectly well done photo…. Stunning, the image and its reflection, the colors, everything.

Sharon Hammond, 7 months ago

Beautiful Marion. The petals look translucent

Luis Correia, 7 months ago

Beautiful image, love the way it glows.

Lumineux in reply to Helene Kippert’s comment, 7 months ago

Your visits are always most welcome Helene, and thank you for the fav.

Lumineux in reply to dawndavies’s comment, 7 months ago

Thank you Dawn, greatly appreciate your comments.

Lumineux in reply to velveteagle’s comment, 7 months ago

My sincere thanks Velvet Eagle, good of you to drop by.

Lumineux in reply to lianne’s comment, 7 months ago

What a wonderful compliment Lianne…I would give my left arm to be half the artist Monet was. Lol
Many thanks!

dawndavies, 7 months ago

you are welcome

Lumineux in reply to AMHERN0525’s comment, 7 months ago

Thank you so much.

Lumineux in reply to Cynthia Adams’s comment, 7 months ago

Always leaves me in awe what nature gives us to work with Cynthia. Thank you dear friend.

Lumineux in reply to Leeo’s comment, 7 months ago

Many thanks Leeo, very glad you like it.

Lumineux in reply to liak’s comment, 7 months ago

I am so pleased you think so Liak. This image took me a while to know what to do with, yet in the end it was simple. Less is more.
Thank you.

Lumineux in reply to Sharon Hammond’s comment, 7 months ago

I do love it so when the light plays nicely Sharon. Thank you.

Lumineux in reply to Luis Correia’s comment, 7 months ago

Thanks so much Luis.

Kimberly Palmer, 7 months ago

Wow, this is so beautiful… love that lighting, and the coloring… awesome shot!

Rhana Griffin, 7 months ago

Oh bloody hell Marion… This is to die for!!!! The light is so sublime…

thrumyeyes, 7 months ago

Beautiful I have Colorados fixing to bloom thank God.

SofaKingWeird, 7 months ago

Pretty awesome I like it.

Lumineux in reply to Kimberly Palmer’s comment, 7 months ago

Kimberly I’m very pleased you like it. As I mentioned, this one had me stumped for a while so I am very happy to receive the positive feedback.

Lumineux in reply to Rhana Griffin’s comment, 7 months ago

That is the best confirmation anyone can get! Thanks Rhana babe!
))hugs((

Lumineux in reply to thrumyeyes’s comment, 7 months ago

Very much appreciate your comments Jen. You are so lucky to have them. I had to go to our Japanese gardens to shoot this.

Lumineux in reply to SofaKingWeird’s comment, 7 months ago

Thanks a heap Mr SofaKing….Wierd! Lol

Adrian Yang, 7 months ago

Amazing shot, I never cease to be amazed by your work.
I knew monet was inspired by some type of flower.

Lumineux, 7 months ago

What a lovely compliment Adrian, from someone so accomplished themselves. Thank you so much.
And yes, Monet derived much inspiration from the waterlilly…but also many other things in nature. I believe that is what draws me to his art, and indeed, Impressionists in general.

frogster, 7 months ago

Beautiful image

TrEaSuReDiMaGeS, 7 months ago

Beautiful image Lu…... Gorgeous!! :-)

Lumineux in reply to frogster’s comment, 7 months ago

Hi Larry…I am very pleased you like it. Thanks heaps.

Lumineux in reply to TrEaSuReDiMaGeS’s comment, 7 months ago

Thank you Deb, a wonderful compliment!

Silvia Manuela, 7 months ago

Lovely side angle, good showcase of different textures, leaves like plates, and the reflective depth of the water, and of course the crispness of the petals, well done, Marion!

jerry alcantara, 7 months ago

really beautiful shot the reflection and colors is nice

DawsonImages, 7 months ago

Beautiful and luminous

Lumineux in reply to Silvia Manuela’s comment, 7 months ago

Most appreciated Silvia, Your comments are always thoughful and inspiring.

Lumineux in reply to jerry alcantara’s comment, 7 months ago

From the master of color himself! Thank you Jerry.

Lumineux in reply to DawsonImages’s comment, 7 months ago

There you go using my favorite photographic word Mike …luminous! Thank you for the compliment, always a pleasure when you stop by.

Barb Leopold, 7 months ago

superb image, love it. Your flowers are so well seen and captured Lumineux!

Helen Bascom, 7 months ago

Outstanding work! The light and shadows are gorgeous.

Lumineux in reply to Barb Leopold’s comment, 7 months ago

Thank you for saying so Barb. Very happy you find my flowers pleasing. :-))

Lumineux in reply to Helen Bascom’s comment, 7 months ago

Always a pleasure to have you stop by Helen. Really good to see you.

heartco, 7 months ago

Everything about this pic is lovely. Colours, composition, lighting, all working together harmoniously. :)

Lumineux in reply to heartco’s comment, 7 months ago

Many thanks Heidi, very glad you could stop by. Your incredible work is a source of inspiration.

jlynn, 7 months ago

Stunning perfect image!

Peace Mitchell, 7 months ago

what a superb picture, outstanding!

Lumineux in reply to jlynn’s comment, 7 months ago

Many thanks Jlynn

Lumineux in reply to Peace Mitchell’s comment, 7 months ago

Much appreciated thank you…love your Avatar!

anaphotography, 7 months ago

Exquisite!

Corinne Noon, 7 months ago

“Great title” I used to pick these and bring them to my grandmother’s cottage in the summer… A Beautiful picture you have here !

Geraldine Lefoe, 7 months ago

A stunner Marion, I’m a great fan of the Impressionists too and I’m sure they’d invute you to join the clique with this one

maka1967, 6 months ago

great work and title. love the reflection.

Cordelia, 6 months ago

A gorgeous flower and reflection. Like everyone else I love the title too.

Lumineux in reply to Corinne Noon’s comment, 6 months ago

Thank you so much for all your great comments on my work Corinne, they are most appreciated.

Lumineux in reply to Geraldine Lefoe’s comment, 6 months ago

I never tire of the work of the impressionists Geraldine! and what a lovely compliment, thank you!

Lumineux in reply to maka1967’s comment, 6 months ago

Thank you for all your wonderful comments and feedback that you have recently left on my work Maka. I value your input a great deal.

Lumineux in reply to Cordelia’s comment, 6 months ago

I really appreciate you stopping by, thank you very much for your very positive comments Cordelia.

Cynthia Adams, 6 months ago

Beautiful image Marion..love ths immensely..pure beauty.!!

artforsoul, 6 months ago

beautiful photo

Lumineux in reply to Cynthia Adams’s comment, 6 months ago

Thanks so much Cynthia. I really love this little beauty too, fast becoming my own personal fav.

Lumineux in reply to artforsoul’s comment, 6 months ago

Many thanks artforsoul.

Lumineux, 6 months ago

Thanks to all that nominated this image as a contender to the Challenge master 15 Reflection comp, I was thrilled to learn on my arrival back that it had been one of 28 nominated out of so many wonderful entries.

Antanas, 6 months ago

perfect reflection, well done

Lumineux in reply to Antanas’s comment, 6 months ago

Hi Antanas, very good to see you, always a pleasure to have you stop by. Thank you.

Wanda Edwards, 6 months ago

Beautiful image!

kcranmer, 6 months ago

Although very beautiful, the best part is the reflection you captured as well, stunning!

Steven Sandner, 6 months ago

Subtle and masterful, amazingly done. Just brilliant work!

Lumineux in reply to Wanda Edwards’s comment, 6 months ago

Thank you very much, really appreciate your time and comment Amberafternoon.

Lumineux in reply to kcranmer’s comment, 6 months ago

Totally with you there, the reflection makes this. Thanks a bunch.

Lumineux in reply to Steven Sandner’s comment, 6 months ago

What a lovely compliment Steven, many thanks for stopping by & taking the time to appreciate this.

Jonicool, 6 months ago

Amazing clarity and light, just perfect with the reflection!

Lumineux, 6 months ago

Thanks so much for the fav, it still blows me away that others actually like what they see. BTW, your own work is just amazing.

digitalmidge, 6 months ago

Fabulous and stunning, love everything about this, the detail is amazing…

Karin Taylor, 6 months ago

oh wow, i think it’s the best image of a water lily i’ve ever seen….it’s even better than the real thing (even tho it’s taken from the real thing….you can’t do any better than that!) :)

Lumineux in reply to Karin Taylor’s comment, 6 months ago

Your enthusiasm has really brought a huge smile to my face. Thank you for the great comments and the favoriting, such a great compliment.

Lumineux in reply to digitalmidge’s comment, 6 months ago

Many thanks Zoe, always nice to hear when you are doing something right.

Craig Watson, 6 months ago

Absolutely beautiful shot Lumineux… the black backround with the lovely subtle reflectiopn really sets it off!

Well done!

Curtiss Simpson, 6 months ago

Oh my this is beautiful the light color just awesome, love it !

Lumineux in reply to Craig Watson’s comment, 6 months ago

Hi Craig, thank you for your wonderful comment and sharing your thought on this.

Lumineux in reply to Curtiss Simpson’s comment, 6 months ago

Thank you ever so much Curtiss, very happy you think so.

cynthiab, 6 months ago

gorgeous love water lilies

RockyWalley, 6 months ago

Very soft feeling. Love the reflections.

Lumineux in reply to cynthiab’s comment, 6 months ago

My thanks for your kind words Cynthia.

Lumineux in reply to RockyWalley’s comment, 6 months ago

Very happy you like it Rocky, really appreciate your time and comments.

BlaizerB, 6 months ago

wonderful shot looks great with a black border. super light on the subject. cheers

Lumineux in reply to BlaizerB’s comment, 6 months ago

Many thanks, I like this with in the border too.

mjaniceanne, 5 months ago

I’m obsessed with photos of waterlilies and this is one of the very best I’ve seen, everyone has said it all but I have a new adjective for it -its has a pealescent quality to it and the light on the stamens is just amazing…

Lumineux in reply to mjaniceanne’s comment, 5 months ago

They are fascinating to me also Janice. I thank you for your lovely comments, they mean a lot to me. I have to say I was inspired by the great master of waterlilies himself. Perhaps a tiny bit rubbed off. ;-)

michelle123, 5 months ago

Soo gorgeous love it!!!

Mui-Ling Teh, 5 months ago

Beautiful shot!

Lumineux in reply to michelle123’s comment, 5 months ago

Very much value your input Michelle, thank you.

Lumineux in reply to Mui-Ling Teh’s comment, 5 months ago

So glad you like it, thank you. :-)

Geri Bragg, 5 months ago

simply beautiful.

Lumineux in reply to Geri Bragg’s comment, 5 months ago

Sincere thanks Geri, very glad to have you stop by.

Wendella Reeves, 5 months ago

I also love Monet’s work, and you have lovely work too. This is a beautiful photo, well done.

Lumineux in reply to Wendella Reeves’s comment, 5 months ago

Monet is the master and thank you very much for taking the time to look at my gallery Wendella, most appreciated.

Tara Sheffer-A..., 5 months ago

Beautiful image!

Lumineux in reply to Tara Sheffer-Archie’s comment, 5 months ago

Very pleased you like it, and very much value the time and effort you have taken Tara.

ajax, 5 months ago

Stunning you got reflection as well great work

Lumineux in reply to ajax’s comment, 5 months ago

Thank you very much for your comment Ajax and for the fav. Most appreciated!

sweetscent62, 5 months ago

This is truly breathtaking : ) .. once in a while I just see something and sigh.. this is one of those moments : ) well done.. Wen x

Marinella Owens, 4 months ago

very beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

NATURELENS, 4 months ago

Great light, reflection comp.

bertspix, 4 months ago

truly a magnificient image of a beautiful flower..Bert

earthangel, 4 months ago

This is magnificent! Congratulations, the translucency, the depth, reflection just stunning.

Lumineux in reply to earthangel’s comment, 4 months ago

Thank you ever so much Lynne for your wonderful comments. They are very much appreciated…those gardens provide the magic.

Elana Bailey, 2 months ago

Stunning lighting, reflection and colour. Beautiful work, Marion.

Lumineux in reply to Elana Bailey’s comment, 2 months ago

Glad you think so Elana, thank you very much.

Kathie Nichols, 2 months ago

Stunning capture Lumineaux, I so agree with you on Monet, just adore his work! :)

Lumineux in reply to Kathie Nichols’s comment, 2 months ago

Thank you for your lovely comment and the fav Kathie. Monet was the master, no doubt…I sometimes wonder if he’d approve of my little effort. LOL

Eyeleen, 2 months ago

Such a stunning artistic creation!

GerryMac, 2 months ago

fantastic! beautiful colouring and lighting!

Lumineux in reply to Eyeleen’s comment, 2 months ago

Many thanks Eyeleen, love your beautiful macro work also.

Lumineux in reply to GerryMac’s comment, 2 months ago

Cheers Gerry, thank you for stopping by, and for your lovely comments.

SerenityChase, about 1 month ago

Beautiful image – love the colours and light. Great reflection.

coffeetea, about 1 month ago

soooooooo beautiful ! well done.

Lumineux in reply to SerenityChase’s comment, about 1 month ago

Thank you, really appreciate your time and comment SerenityChase.

Lumineux in reply to coffeetea’s comment, about 1 month ago

Very please you like it, thank you!

liliana, about 1 month ago

This is such an amazing shot! Love the reflection.

Jen Wahl, about 1 month ago

gorgeous… brilliant reflection.

sweetscent62, about 1 month ago

This is perfection… exquisite! well done. Wen x

Lumineux in reply to liliana’s comment, about 1 month ago

Many thanks Liliana, (what a beautiful name you have).

Lumineux in reply to Jen Wahl’s comment, about 1 month ago

Pleased you like it Jen, appreciate your comment and time immensely.

Lumineux in reply to sweetscent62’s comment, about 1 month ago

How lovely of you to say so, there is no higher compliment. Thank you!