The Last Lotus
I was out feeding the Koi and Goldfish before the rain came in. The day was overcast and the winds were blowing upon my face. I could smell the rain.. As I was standing near one of the Koi ponds feeding the excited Koi I looked across the Lotus area and there was a beautiful Lotus Flower. I was surprised at its glow and shape. This I knew was the last Lotus Flower that I would see this year.. I must get the camera.. Oh but the rains are moving in.. Must move fast.. When the rains start it will be too late and the storms which are showering rain down now will change everything. I ran and grabbed the digital SLR and came back in a rush.. No time to set up a Tripod.. Nor time for the Mono pod.. Hold still now Chuck.. Exhale slow.. Squeeze ever so smooth.. again , again , again, The rain is starting to come harder.. The winds are picking up… Back in the house .. load the memory on the computer.. I had one capture that I was happy with.. I will share it with the people I care for on RB.. This is my token of friendship .. Please except it as is.. I except you..
Chuck
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Deborah Parkin
so beautiful – i love the freshness of the colour and the way it is holding onto the light – thanks for sharing Chuck :)
velveteagle replied
Thank you Deborah.. Sorry for the delay.. I was on the computer doing some edit work and pow.. The power went out. Now I am connected at half the slow speed I was.. LOL.. I will not surrender…
Yool
So very beautyful …..wow!!!!
velveteagle replied
Hiya Yool.. back again.. Had some weird weather second time knocked off the computer.. Thanks for you visit and comment..
coppertrees
Fantastic Photography,beautiful
velveteagle replied
So happy you like it .. Thank you ..
Deborah H. Benoit
Beautiful flower and capture!!!! I never use the tripod if i can help it. It`s always hand held for me.
velveteagle replied
Some times or some places make it hard to set up a tripod.. I still would prefer to use one for those sharper images.. Not as sturdy as I was LOL.. Thank you Deb for looking in..
LindaR
worth every drop of rain, breeze and blow and holding of breath ~ beautiful it is ~ thank you :) xx
velveteagle replied
So glad you think so Linda.. That makes it worth it for sure..
jdmphotography
Beautiful capture ! ........ (-:
velveteagle replied
Thank you very much…
robpixaday
Gorgeous shot—!
velveteagle replied
Well thank you for your comment..
WayoftheWarrior
Awesome color
velveteagle replied
I just love this Lotus.. The overcast clouds with the sunshine behind making things glow a bit.. Thanks for the look..
George Lenz
thx for sharing your garden… this is magical and the colors are awesome….
velveteagle replied
I hope to share many things as the years go by.. or should I just start out with days.. LOL.. Thanks George…Anytime..
RavenSoul
Beautiful!
velveteagle replied
Well thank you so much…
Joyce Dickens,...
Beautiful gesture, thank you! The crispness in this image is impeccable; beautiful glowing color and perfect exposure!!!! Very magical indeed!
velveteagle replied
Joyce I just love to hear your kindness.. Feels good.. Thanks…
coffeetea
wow like a lit lantern!! gorgeous :)
velveteagle replied
Yes.. So pretty that is why I took off on a run for the camera before the storm.. Thank you..
Torfinn Johann...
What a beauty. Great colours, details, dof, and lightning.
velveteagle replied
Torfinn glad to see you stopped in.. Thank you kind Sir…
jadeast
That’s pretty much the way I shoot too, but I try to keep the mono on the camera when it’s resting, just having it attached offers a degree of stability and add about a stop of light I can handle hand held. sure I get some crap but I also get some great shots that I wouldn’t get otherwise. Just as you have done here chuck, Iove the transucence you’ve captured, Great image!
velveteagle replied
Thank you my friend .. Always glad to welcome you here.. Love your comments..
DottieDees
One of my Favs! Gorgeous! I found myself holding my breath after reading your little tale and then the flower ….WOW
velveteagle replied
You are so kind.. Today is good.. Thank you ..
Kate Adams
Hello Chuck you have made this one of my favourate flowers, so delicate and beautiful!!!
velveteagle replied
Well Kate I feel I have my reward now.. Thank you for such Kindness..
eaglewatcher
Stunning!!
velveteagle replied
Hey Thanks Michael…
Michael Rucci
such great color
mike
velveteagle replied
Glad you like it Mike.. Thank you very much…
Sensiworld
Beautiful shot !!
velveteagle replied
Thank you so much Sylvia…
tuffcookie
Beautiful shot. love the colors :)
velveteagle replied
Well thank you for the kind words..
mmills3080
really great work, I love your lotus images! Glad you were able to beat the rain, or get a great image despite the rain! :>)
velveteagle replied
Thank you so much.. I was a happy guy to get this.. The rains have changed everything.. We need rain always.. The plants and trees and animals are enjoying it…
artisandelimage
gorgeous image and beautiful clarity…
my best, francis.
velveteagle replied
So kind of you.. Much thanks..
cdwork
Beautiful light- Lovely crisp shot
velveteagle replied
Well good to see you.. thanks for your kind comment.. Glad you like it…
jacqi
Supremely beautiful Chuck and thanks for sharing it with us, I’ve never seen a lotus blossom
velveteagle replied
Oh there is so many stages of the bloom.. Thank you Jacqi.. So glad I can share this with you..
flyingdisc
Beautiful shot, colors.
velveteagle replied
Thank you Phil..
Kimberly Palmer
I saw this early, meant to comment, and got distracted…. This is intensely gorgeous with that pink light. Well done Chuck!
velveteagle replied
Thank you so much Kim.. So happy you like it..
Clive
The perfect capture…well done
velveteagle replied
Clive.. You are so kind.. Thank you…
micmac
You know I love that lotus flower,it’s MAGNIFICIENT.
velveteagle replied
Perhaps some day I will send you a seed to grow and cover in the winter with a wooden board and straw.. Then remove it when the snow is done. I will also help you figure out how to plant it and keep it fed well.. Thanks Gigi..
Clive
Your most welcome
Geir Floede
So very beautiful. The touch of glossy feelings and lovely pink.
Amazing shot.
velveteagle replied
Much thanks to you Geir…
micmac
Are you serious,I would love it,I didn’t know we could do that,it’s so cold here but I took a few shot of them at Le Jardin botanique de Montreal,I guess I could make them grow here…you’re such an angel…thanks Chuck…tendresse Gigi
velveteagle replied
So don’t go away Gigi.. Will get you set up just fine.. My pleasure..
helmutk
Beautiful Chuck !!!!!
velveteagle replied
Thanks for looking helmutk.. Love your work..
turtlepath
My very favorite flower and you captured it superbly!!!
velveteagle replied
That is great news to me.. Thank you..
Luann Ryan
What a gorgeous flower, I love the pink highlights, it almost looks 3d…..WTG !!!
velveteagle replied
Well thank you so much.. So glad you stopped in to comment..
mikrin
Very pretty Chuck!
velveteagle replied
Glad you stopped in.. Thanks Mike..
Holly Werner
Beautiful light. Excellent.
velveteagle replied
Thanks so much Holly.. Glad you stopped in..
Dennis Rubin IPA
nice lighting, Chuck!
velveteagle replied
It worked this time.. Thanks for stopping in to peek around Dennis..
jo beerens
Great shot Chuck. Wonderful light. Didn’t you have time to swim over for a closer shot…....
velveteagle replied
Oh yea.. But I was not wearing the proper shorts.. But thanks so much for thinking of me.. LOL.. You are funny Jo..
owlspook
oh it’s so lovely the way the light shines through it’s petals (smile) thank you for sharing Chuck (big smile)
velveteagle replied
Well thank you for such kind words..
tkrosevear
Gorgeous color and lotus ;)
velveteagle replied
Thank you for your visit..
Al Neaimi
beautiful , wow
velveteagle replied
Glad you liked it Al.. thanks..
BigD
It’s a lovely lily
velveteagle replied
I really thank you for your comments..
terezadelpilar
The light inside is Magnificent! Congratulations!
velveteagle replied
It was a special light and fresh opening of the Lotus. Thank you for the comment and visit..
Antanas
Great capture
velveteagle replied
Thank you Antanas..
AnaCBStudio
Beautiful work…great comp!
velveteagle replied
So happy you like it Ana.. Thank you..
LYN EVANS
Very beautiful, it looks illuminated.
velveteagle replied
Thank you Lyn.. It did to me also.. that is why I had to run for the camera. Rare light indeed.. Thanks again..
Angel Gold
very pretty…
velveteagle replied
Well thank you…
claudiu
This looks so beautiful and vivid, splendid!
velveteagle replied
So very glad that you like it.. Thanks for the comment…
ashroc
lovely lotus
Aritheeagle
Delightful experience that like the radiance and glow of this last lotus of the year – will warm your memory with delightful flahbacks ….... priceless moments.
So well captured – amazing light!
Thanks for sharing.
~Ari
velveteagle replied
You are so kind with your comments.. Thank you..
SueAnne
Oh my this is mesmerizing, the colors are just beautiful
velveteagle replied
Thanks so much.. Glad you liked it and made the visit..
FAIRIEWOMAN1
This image glows, its a precious jewel. Youve a good eye and timeing.
velveteagle replied
Now that is a nice thing to say.. Thank you very much Helena..
brian pendrey
brilliant
velveteagle replied
So glad you like it Brian.. Thanks..
dawndavies
stunning picture, absolutly stunning,dawnx
velveteagle
Thanks so much for stopping by and saying kind things…
StuartR
Beautiful. Looks like a Lalique glasswork.
velveteagle replied
Thank you so much.. Glad you like it..
Louise Cooke
wow, so crisp, clear and beautifully illuminated! Gorgeous capture:)
velveteagle replied
So glad you stopped in to look Louise.. Thanks a bunch..
Michelle Barlo...
BRAVO
velveteagle replied
Well thank you so..
Brian Carey
Beautiful shot, the colors are exquisite!
velveteagle replied
Thank you so much Brian.. Glad you liked it..
Sheryl Kasper
This is so beautiful.
velveteagle replied
Well thank you Sheryl.. So glad you like it.. Chuck
Steven Sandner
Brilliant work! love the framing of this, nice work!
=)
velveteagle replied
Thank you very much Steven.. I am happy it came out so… Chuck
Holly Kempe
Wow Chuck – this is beautiful – love the luminance! :)
velveteagle replied
Well thank you Holly.. So happy you do like this..
Chuck..
Steven de Siow
This is really lovely. Lotus is always my favorite flower.
velveteagle replied
You are a good fellow Steven.. Thanks for your visit and comment..
Chuck..
David Clark
this is exquisite Chuck – can’t believe I missed it before
- the lotus actually glows -one of my favorite flowers/plants as it has so much meaning is so many cultures—really well done – davevelveteagle replied
So very happy you found a favorite of mine. I feel that someday this work will pass to many more for wall hangers etc.. Thanks for your kind words David and comment..
Chuck..
Andrea Rapisarda
stunning beauty
velveteagle replied
Well thank you so for stopping in and being so kind…
Chuck..
Margaret Barry
Gorgeous Lotus capture. Beautiful colors and light!
velveteagle replied
So glad you do like this Margaret.. Thanks for saying so..
Chuck..
CynLynn
Very beautiful!! love the light here, it seems to glow, super work, cindy
velveteagle replied
Indeed.. I could not believe it either.. Thank you for stopping in to comment Cyn..
Chuck..
Brian Haslam
Bright one, lucky you for having this.
velveteagle replied
So very true Brian. I felt full of joy to be so lucky.. Thank you for your kind words..
Chuck..
valzart
O This is a gorgeous capture sweetheART ;} hugglez
velveteagle replied
I am so very happy that it put a little more joy into your day.. I will make more for you next summer…
Chuck…
roselotus
Exquisite image here . . so pristine.
Cheers,
Roselotus
velveteagle replied
Thank you so much Roselotus.. So glad you liked it..
Chuck…
Richard VanWart
Beautiful image, and wonderful story of your experience. I’m a total freak for lotus and water lilies. This is a lovely portrait of these amazing flowers. And thank you, Roselotus, for leading me here. Regards, Rich
velveteagle replied
Such a kind visit from you … I will gather more as the seasons pass..
Chuck…
David Clark
Hi Chuck
- great to see that you have moved this back to the front page in a place of prominence -happy that everyone appreciates the image – davevelveteagle replied
I try to move the front page items.. I must get out to gather new.. Will make time soon.. So glad to please you..
Chuck..
Torfinn Johann...
Perfect!!!
velveteagle replied
Many thanks to you..
Chuck..
Von McKnelly
Chuck this lighting is absolutely stunning in this image. WOW!
velveteagle replied
It was a magic moment for sure Von… No time to waste no time to wait .. Thanks..
Chuck..
khosie
Such beautiful colours. An absolute delight Chuck!
velveteagle replied
So happy you like it Khosie.. Thank you ..
Chuck..
Darren Stones
My god, what a great thread you have here, Chuck. lol. Very eye-catching image you have here. Beautiful work.
velveteagle replied
Many thanks to you Darren for everything..
Chuck..
mc27
wonderful shining light through the petals … great picture!!
velveteagle replied
So glad you had a chance to view.. Thanks for your close look too..
Chuck..
louisegreen
A very beautiful photo.
velveteagle replied
Well thank you very much Louise… So glad you liked this and stopped in to comment…
Chuck…
carol edwards
stunning photo…love it
velveteagle replied
Thank you Carol.. Glad you stopped by and made such a kind comment…
Chuck..