A Lily Opens

Spring has arrived, with blue skies, warmer weather, and so many flowers. Couldn't decide which one to post -- I ended up choosing this one because (at least on my computer) the reds are so deep and I liked the curves & veins.

4/15/13 Update. Thank you all so much for viewing and fav'ing. I just saw this on the PP!!

[kklickr]

gorgeous rich red - love this :)

[colie (Nichole Stewart)]

Stunning color and detail, love the curves!

[scott/scotthardingphotography]

love the lighting on this. i caught this while browsing latest and was not surprised that it was yours. it's funny how someones work draws you in. another beauty

[Lisa Stein]

Beautiful! Love the lighting and your composition. We can really appreciate the lovely form of the lily.

[KWind]

Wow...gorgeous and dramatic! Love the light and colour!

[jayn]

Gorgeous shot, taffy. The black background makes it more dramatic and shows off that rich red perfectly.

[Elisabeth Sæter]

So pretty!

[Ness Santvoort]

beautiful shot, love the colour against the dark background, fav for me :)

[Gerry]

beautiful red against the black background fav

[Kazzy]

I love that you have this on black. Awesome :)

[lunaksi]

Wow, this is beautiful! Love how the black background makes it more dramatic! Fantastic focus as well!

[Richard]

this is fantastic. wonderful lighting, detail and colour

[Daryl O'Hare]

Really draws the eye right to it. Very nicely done!

[carol white]

Beautiful low light shot!!

[Danielle]

Stunning light - works so well against the dark background. Love the choice of crop.

[Arefin]

marvelous shot! love the lighting and colors! very beautiful!

[Paula]

Fabulous!

[joey d.Muli]

Fantastic image--love the colors--very artsy !!

[Kevin]

Gorgeous colours and composition.Fav

[Vee]

Really pretty! Great choice!

[DreaMaTrix]

Beautiful light

[Elaine]

Wow this is striking, the colour is so rich and vivid.

[John Newman]

Excellent capture, great lighting and lovely vivd colours.

[LisaY]

Wow, this is a FAV for me. It looks like a painting! Great job!!

[Kim]

The red is beautiful. Great lighting and textures.

[Kerri]

Beautiful

[Chris Johnson]

Indeed, the red color is so vibrant! Plus gorgeous lighting!

[Jan K]

Very beautiful capture love the color and lighting.

[Taffy]

@photodude Thank you so much for your comment! I actually read it aloud to my husband -- it made me feel very special. Thanks!!

[Taffy]

Thank you for your wonderful comments about the lighting and the background. I did like this photo a lot and it feels good to know you did as well.

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[colie (Nichole Stewart)]

PP Girl!

[Marloes]

Love your lighting!

[Al Bailey]

Beautiful shot :)

[SIMMY]

Oh very beautiful, Lovely lighting

[Nelly]

Beautiful shot and lighting. Fav!

[Paul Hart]

Such a beautiful picture and flower. Well done!

[Taffy]

@cnlane Thank you for the fav Nelly!

[Taffy]

@colie Thanks -- it is fun to see it there!

[Taffy]

@stimuloog @willowdragon @willowdragon Many thanks!

[judith deacon]

Gorgeous lighting and detail and what a wonderful saturated red...fav & follow!

[Kazzy]

Congrats on the PP...awesome!

[Dem Mie]

wow...FAV from me too

[Taffy]

@judithdeacon @kazlamont @demmie Many thanks Judith, Kazzy, and Dem -- I appreciate the visit to my album and the comment.

[J. Voorberg]

gorgeous red and great lighting

[Taffy]

@jayberg Thank you!

[Boxplayer]

Adore this, the rich colour and the composition.

[Taffy]

@boxplayer Thank you -- for commenting and for the fav!

[Jo]

Beautifully done. fav

[Taffy]

@jo13 Thanks for the fav, Jo!