Barbara Hunley
November 2025 - Mayfield Water Lily
About the Image(s)
I took this picture at Mayfield Park in Austin, TX Oct 19th. They still had some water lilies and I captured a few while there.
The picture was taken with my Nikon D850, Nikon 24-70mm lens at f/9, 1/60 sec and ISO 100. I always use a UV filter. No tripod was used.
I liked how the subtle white water ripples showed up in the picture.
8 comments posted
Hi Barbara: Like the soft mood of the image created by likely overcast conditions. Just the single pink Lily flower with a light orange center supported by green leaves laying on the water. This fits the old photography saying "Less is More" very well.
All I can add and this is personal taste of the photographer, is to add a thin border to frame the subject from the black web page of our circuit. Posted: 11/13/2025 21:03:25
All I can add and this is personal taste of the photographer, is to add a thin border to frame the subject from the black web page of our circuit. Posted: 11/13/2025 21:03:25
Thank you Murphy! Posted: 11/19/2025 00:26:47
Great composition, cropping, and colors.
Nice to see a subject without blemishes.
Crisp focus throughout.
Another keeper. No suggestions. Posted: 11/18/2025 16:22:46
Nice to see a subject without blemishes.
Crisp focus throughout.
Another keeper. No suggestions. Posted: 11/18/2025 16:22:46
Without blemishes comes from the spot healing brush tool in Photoshop. The water lily had several very small blemishes and I removed them with that healing brush. SO easy to use!! Posted: 11/19/2025 00:25:29
Very nice. Posted: 11/20/2025 21:33:42
Great simple image of this bloom. I agree with the earlier comment regarding the effectiveness of this presentation. On a processing note, you might consider trying the Photoshop remove tool rather than the spot healing tool. In my experience, it does an even better job consistently. Posted: 11/20/2025 00:54:52
A border on pictures is a difficult decision for me. My photography teacher-mentor for so many years would automatically disqualify a picture if a border was used. He despises borders and says they ruin the quality of a picture so that's my dilemma to I guess being brainwashed!!! I agree that sometimes a photo needs a thin border to enhance the image. Posted: 11/21/2025 23:09:11
Hi Barbara: Regarding the use of a thin border. I learned many years ago in general every day life is not to be adamant that "my way is the only way". Other folks have good ideas also. I have images where a thin border adds that finishing touch, and other pictures where a border does not fit well at all. Posted: 11/22/2025 23:40:03