A lilly that I ended up calling Triffid

Set it up as a table top shot, but left it for two days, and when I came back to it, it was the triffid, lol

Very nice job here Grumpy! Excellent sharpness and a perfect exposure on a difficult white subject. I like the reflected light on the darker edges. I love flowers and strive to photograph them against a dark background to increase color saturation and separation. You've done that well in this photograph.

Thanks Bob. Please call me Dave.

I enjoy shooting flowers. I'll post a few more up as time goes by

Sure thing Dave, we have something in common then. When asked what my specialty is however I just admit to photographing everything in sight. I'm the sort of photographer that goes to the Grand Canyon and comes back with a memory card full of corn flowers growing on the side of a cliff.

lol, I'd kill for shots of the Grand Canyon....

I've got an ol thread telling all about my upcoming 9 day trips to the Canyons Of The West. They include: Bryce National Park, Zion National Park, Arches National Park, Monument Valley & two whole days in the Grand Canyon. This is happening July 21-31 this year. I'm a bit excited! http://www.greentortoise.com/adventu...rand.zion.html

lol, you don't say........

Lovely shot Dave

As Bob said - great exposure.

It's somehow dark, bold and moody yet still delicate.

Thanks Phil, much appreciated!

Fantastic Dave, all I can say is I wish I had taken it

Also this make me want to have a play with my lights and do a bit of table top photography.