Nikon D60
Nikon D60
Nikon D60
Red tulip, Nikon D60
Nikon D60
Red little carpet flower, Nokon D60
Nikon D60
Just a sweet small white flower on a black background. Enjoy
Nikon D60 + PS CS3
Nikon 60
Nikon D60 + Orton Effect / Sewerby Hall, Bridlington, UK
Nikon D60+Orton Effect
A pink New Guinea Impatiens flower. / Taken at the Winter Gardens, Duthie Park, City of Aberdeen. Camera: / Canon EOS 450D / / Lens: / Canon EF-S55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS Settings / Exposure: 0.003 sec (1/400) / Aperture: f/5.6 / Focal Length: 200 mm / ISO Speed: 100 / Exposure Bias: -4/3 EV / Exposure Program: Aperture-priority
Nikon D60 + Orton Effect / Under the rose bushes in a back garden
Restaurant at George Hotel, Stamford.
Nikon D60
A deserted bouquet of wildflowers left behind on an old white cast iron loveseat bench …
Mahalo e ke Akua, na ‘aumakua, na kini akua, a me na ki’ipuna to all my viewers. Thank you so much for your gifts of Aloha and your kindness. This lovely couple married 01 June 2009 on the beautiful Pa’ako Beach, also well known as Wedding Beach and Makena Secret Cove. I have more images if you are interested in them. Reverend Wedding Officiate Laki Pomaikai Ka’ahumanu Akima (who is a member of our Ohana) sings, plays Ukulele, performs cultural and traditional Hawaiian chant (‘oli) and at the beginning and end of the ceremony he blows the Pu, the conch shell pu in honour of their wedding on Pa’ako Beach 01 June 2009 as the couple stands within the floral circle of Love at sunset. One of the most wonderful things about the lovely beaches on Maui is that they all have public access. There are no private beaches. Here on this evening as this lovely couple were marrying, there were three other weddings taking place simultaneously. You may notice in most of my Pa’ako Beach photographs published on this website, there are no people in my images. Yet often there are weddings taking place all around me. I have decided to publish them now in hopes that the wedding parties will discover their wedding photos. I am certain they would love to have them. I know I would. I have photographs of the Photographers as well and I will be publishing those soon. This photograph was a challenge for, as you can see, I was shooting into the sun as the sun was setting over Molokini and the people were cast in deep shadows. I processed Curves and reset the White Balance, then stretched the Histogram just a bit to pull out details. Using the lasso tool, I then selected each face and their hands and smoothed the skin. Then I applied a digital noise removal application over the entire image. I do hope you enjoy it. It was a perfect evening for this lovely couple to marry at sunset here on Pa’ako. I researched for such a long time to discover the name of this beautiful beach asking many of my husband’s family and friends until I finally discovered the name Pa’ako. Now I see it is all over the internet. For such a long time this beach was called by most everyone on the island Wedding Beach. I am happy to see it now called by it’s true name. If there was a Hawaiian name preceding this one, I have not yet discovered it in my research. The names of beaches, coves, bays and inlets on Maui have been changed, sometimes more than once, mostly by foreigners and developers. I try to promote and publish their true ancient Hawaiian names. When and if I do discover a previous authentic Hawaiian name for Pa’ako, I will update the information. Pastor Laki, as he is called, is the senior pastor of the Harvest Chapel Church of God in Lahaina here on Maui. He is also the author of “Will You Marry Me.” His ceremonies may include the traditional Hawaiian Pu (conch) Shell sounding. He is the great great grandson of Hawai’i’s Queen Ka’amanu’s adopted daughter and is a member of my husband’s Ohana. Copyright © Sharon Mau 2009 / All Rights Reserved Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi / Shooting Date/Time 01 June 2009 18:55:43 / Tv( Shutter Speed ) 1/60 / Av( Aperture Value ) 5.6 / ISO Speed 160 / Lens EF28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM / Focal Length 53.0 mm
FLOWER OF THE GODS / CARNATION / “Dianthus caryophyllus” / This image is best viewed large. / / The beautiful Carnation is one of the world’s oldest flowers, which can be traced back some 2,000 years ago! Scientifically, the Carnation, whose botanical name is known as “Dianthus caryophyllus,” is historically rich and quite meaningful; to the Greeks, Romans, and Christians it has been a significant flower choice, and it has been revered for centuries. / With its scientific name “dianthus,” translated to mean “FLOWER OF THE GODS” or “FLOWER OF LOVE,” this striking flower is one that has been revered for centuries. / One of the world’s oldest cultivated flowers, the Carnation is appreciated for its ruffled appearance, clove-like scent, and extended blooming period, which may last from early Spring to late Summer. / The Carnation’s history dates back to ancient Greek and Roman times, when it was used in art and décor. Christians believe that the first carnation bloomed on earth when Mary wept for Jesus as he carried His cross!! / / Carnations in these early times were predominantly found in shades of pale pink and peach, but over the years the palette of available colors has grown to include red, yellow, white, purple, and even green. / Throughout so many centuries of change, the popularity of the carnation has remained undiminished. The fact that the carnation continues to endure is a testament to its vast appeal. / The meanings of carnations include fascination, distinction, and love. Like many other flowers, different messages can also be expressed with the flower’s different color varieties. In the early part of the 20th century, Carnations became the official flower of Mother’s Day, in addition to finding particular significance in many other cultures worldwide. / To this day, the beauty of the Carnation continues to captivate people everywhere. In fact, in many parts of the world, the popularity of Carnations surpasses that of any other flower, including roses! The powerful sentiments these flowers express are a perfect compliment to their classic beauty and long-lasting freshness. / By retaining its status as a floral mainstay for such a long time, the Carnation has proven itself to be a favorite flower of people all around the globe! / / For more information on CARNATIONS, please go to:FLORAPEDIA Photo is “straight from the camera” with no digital altering of any kind, and this image was shot in natural color and light in RAW format. Taken with my Canon DSLR EOS 40D camera.
Nikon D60 TOP TEN IN THE CHALLENGE Multi-colored Rose
SECOND PLACE in the challenge PERFECT YELLOW FLOWER
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