Sundown

I was in the backyard at sundown when this gleaming iris caught my eye and I grabbed the camera.

I hope you enjoyed the viewing... Have a great day!

That's one heck of a shot, the flower is amazing, and the translucent light through the leaves is superb. I'd say it's a master shot.

2 May 2008 5:36am

Beautiful iris.Nice lighting.Good job!

2 May 2008 8:36am

Fantastic light

2 May 2008 11:36am

A great photo captured at just the right time, lovely

2 May 2008 12:04pm

An absolutely beautiful iris, Earnest! The light on it is amazing, wonderful capture!

2 May 2008 12:05pm

Very good :transparence and colors and I like the way you compose your photo with some leaves and a great background

2 May 2008 12:16pm

@Marie-Hélène Ammor: Thank you.

I love the lighting it makes parts so light and other so deep... nice composition

2 May 2008 3:37pm

On my my; the texture, detail, contrasting colors, and the capture of diaphanous petals--wow wow. I am blown away. Absolutely stunning!

2 May 2008 6:45pm

@Kelela: Thanks for the great compliment.

This is exquisite. The light is amazing. Great shot!

2 May 2008 9:09pm

What a beautiful plant and great colors. As I was scrolling down the page I was like..."oh wow!"

3 May 2008 1:11am

@Brittney: Thanks very much, Brittney.

beautiful shot (bji kurd ) :)

3 May 2008 6:41am