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Sacred Lotus


Sacred Lotus
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Copyright: Hans Spruijt (GreenBaron) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3205 W: 959 N: 11553] (49239)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-11-08
Categories: Nature
Camera: Nikon D70s, SIGMA 28-70mm F2.8-4, Hitachi4GBMicrodrive
Exposure: f/11, 1/90 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Travelogue: My Trip Through south east Asia
Theme(s): Green Baron's most recent pictures on TL, Round trip through Indochina, TEXAS EXCELLENCE AWARD, Lens Lover's Award II [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2007-12-04 1:08
Viewed: 1056
Favorites: 1 [view]
Points: 76
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Sacred Lotus

In Asia the lotus flower or Nelumbo nucifera is very popular and is seen as a sacred flower. (See note below). This flower I captured in a pond in Hoi An in Vietnam. Just an impression of a wonderful and special flower...I would say for you my dear note reader :-)

NB: In the WS you find a picture of a lotus but.

PP-work:
Shot in RAW small adjustments of brightness and a slight crop. Resized and sharpened, add frame and text.

Camera settings:

ISO: 200ASA
White balance: auto
Meetering: pattern
Shutter speed: 1/90
Aperture: f/11
Exposure compensation: -0.5
Focal length: 34 mm


Lotus flower

Nelumbo nucifera is known by a number of common names, including blue lotus, Indian lotus, sacred lotus, bean of India, and sacred water-lily. Botanically, Nelumbo nucifera (Gaertn.) may also be referred to by its former names, Nelumbium speciosum (Wild.) or Nymphaea nelumbo. This plant is an aquatic perennial, but if its seeds are preserved under favorable circumstances, they may remain viable for many years.

In Ancient Egypt, Nelumbo nucifera was unknown, being introduced only at the time of the Persian invasions, late in ancient Egyptian history. The ancient Egyptians venerated the blue water-lily, Nymphaea caerulea, which was sometimes known as the "blue lotus" or "sacred lotus".

N. nucifera was native to a huge area from modern Vietnam to Afghanistan, being spread widely as an ornamental and food plant. In 1787 it was first brought into horticulture in Western Europe as a stove-house water-lily under the patronage of Joseph Banks and can be seen in botanical garden collections where heating is provided. Today it is rare or extinct in the wild in Africa but widely naturalized in southern Asia and Australia, where it is commonly cultivated in water gardens. It is the National Flower of India and Vietnam.

The roots of Nelumbo nucifera are planted in the soil of the pond or river bottom, while the leaves float on top of the water surface. The flowers are usually found on thick stems rising several centimeters above the water. The plant normally grows up to a height of about 150 cm and a horizontal spread of up to 3 meters, but some unverified reports place the height as high as over 5 meters. The leaves may be as large as 60 cm in diameter, while the showy flowers can be up to 20 cm in diameter. (Source: Wikipedia.com)
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Excellent work!

Morning Hansie

Just beautiful ;-) I love the colours here and the framing is so well suited it enhances the image perfectly.

Lovely work

TFs regards Helen

Good morning Hans,
Very beautiful and interesting flower. Amazing detail especially of the center which looks like a button. Lovely colors and very nicely framed.
TFS
Regards,
Lurdes
Came back to say:
:D Again :D Simultaneously commenting :D

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  • Janice Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3277 W: 268 N: 7781] (33204)
  • [2007-12-04 1:26]

Oh Hans, I saw my first Lotus only this year, and I can't wait until Feb when they should be growing again.

This is beautiful - I love it - I wish I could have been there with you to see them... It's a lovely composition

Well done
Janice

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  • pozaru Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3579 W: 737 N: 2415] (19132)
  • [2007-12-04 1:49]

Superb piece of work !

thanks,
v

This is a splendid close up of the Lotus Hans.
Your macro work is very good indeed.
Excellent exposure with wonderful detail and sharpness.
A really awesome shot.
Very well taken.
Cheers
Steve

Hi Hans

Nice shots and you took it at different prespective...congrats

Amri HMS

Hi Hans,
Nooit geweten hoe mooi de lotus aan de binnenkant eruit ziet.
Heel mooie opname.
TFS
Els

Hi Hans,
Great shot, well presented in a nice border, the colours are good with nice detail and sharpness, an interestin note too.
Well done
Regards Andy

Beatiful ,this presentation.
very good conceeption . colors are super . framing too. great Réal.

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  • jawa Gold Star Critiquer [C: 1372 W: 0 N: 1] (12003)
  • [2007-12-04 5:07]

Hallo Hans
Zondermeer een mooie gave macro.
Gr Jos

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  • Silke Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2846 W: 263 N: 5948] (23590)
  • [2007-12-04 5:41]
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Hans -- this is truly outstanding!
The colours, details, composition and framing are simply perfect. This would be a fabulous calendar shot
Hope you don't mind if I add it to my favourites
TFs
silke

Wow! what beautiful colors Hans. An amazing composition. Really lovely. Congratulations. Vincent.

Schitterende foto, Hans.
Perfect in beeld gebracht met deze border. Genieten om naar te kijken. Gefeliciteerd.
Groeten.
Jan

lovely capture of the flower Hans, nicely presented with the frame and ppworks done.Good job my friend.Good to see more of your travel photos.
regards from Dubai....andres

I don't think I've EVER seen a more sharp, perfect photo here Hans! You get an award for this one! Superb details, colors! Nice offcenter shot, with great framing!!
Calamity!
B-)

Hello Hans.
Very lovely flower this is lotus. Excellent macro with perfect sharpness and detail.Well done My Friend.TFS.
Greetings
H.Ayhan

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  • Loon Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 105 W: 11 N: 91] (1163)
  • [2007-12-04 9:39]

Thank you my friend for this stunningly gorgeous flower...been a long time since I got a flower from a man (in fact, last time it was also you who gave me the flower lol). The Lotus is one of my favorite flowers.

Now about your photograph..... ;)
The color contrast makes it very vivid. The compo is very well chosen (cropped). I'm in doubt about the POV, maybe a slight tilt would make it more spectacular. Then again, does this awesome flower need to be more spectacular?
The border makes it all complete. Your usual black frames wouldn't make it as complete as it does now. You did good thinking with your creative brain halve lol ;)
TFS
X
Loon

hello hans!
wonderful lotus shot, excellent angle and beautiful colors.
tfs
zoran

Excellent colors, impressive details and clarity. Superb exotic flower.

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  • deains Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 189 W: 33 N: 1172] (5041)
  • [2007-12-04 11:16]

Beautiful flower & photo Hans! Great color, detail, especially the whites. I like the frame too it kinda draws you into the photo. Well done! :} Don

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  • Ejtaan Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 981 W: 101 N: 2260] (11423)
  • [2007-12-04 12:04]

Fantastische kleuren en scherpte Hans.. echt een prachtige bloem! Veel details, vooral in de bloemblaadjes...
Zo kennen wij ze hier niet he?

Gr.,
Anneke

Nou Hans, die bloem staat er fantastisch op. Prachtige kleuren en erg veel details. Het frame mag er ook weer zijn, net als de note. Goed werk.
groeten,
Joop!

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  • limba3 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1053 W: 434 N: 421] (13350)
  • [2007-12-04 14:42]

Hi Hans
You demonstrated it really beautifully. Now I am already knowing exactly how this flower looks.
Well done. TFS
Anna

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  • stery Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 299 W: 20 N: 70] (2048)
  • [2007-12-04 15:06]

Hy Hans!
Nice picture with very nice color
Congrats
STEFAN

Very good sharpness! I love the colors and POV. Those are very interesting flowers they almost look fake they are so pretty.
well done,
Shelby

hi hans

oh what a beutiful shot, perfect dov, like you point of view, superb colors, stunning details of the flower, like it a lot

well taken

cheers

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  • Tomek Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1283 W: 47 N: 2927] (16846)
  • [2007-12-04 22:42]

Hello Hans:)
This is shame that I had no idea Lotus car has been named after this beautiful flower... or may be I just knew that name with wrong spelling - Lotos? - well what ever - now I know because of you and this is great, thank you.
Photo and frame is excellent - I really like it:)))
Tom:)

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  • juyona Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 2646 W: 1 N: 1268] (15457)
  • [2007-12-05 4:07]

Hola Hans,
perfecto trabajo,
color, foco y composición,
presentación excelente...
saludos

Hello Hans!
You have captured very good this flower...nice perspective!
Beautiful colours, clarity and detail!
I like how you do the frame!
Excellent done!
Best regards!
Lili

...I return... :)

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  • WMcK Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor [C: 663 W: 11 N: 1718] (6837)
  • [2007-12-05 5:08]

This is a beautiful capture. Your presentation is just supper. The image is sharp, yet the softness of the flower is captured. Beautiful colour, composition and presentation. Great notes.
Regards
Wanda

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  • AJ786 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 743 W: 57 N: 1045] (6681)
  • [2007-12-05 5:35]

Hi my friend,

This is really a very sharp and detailed picture. Fantastic POV, composition and colours. This really takes my breath away..

TFS

Cheers
AJ786
:-)

Great colors, details, and nicely framed. Good artistic touch, Hans!
Cheers
otto

Hi Hans,
Lovely capture of this flower nicely framed and composed, excellent macro picture with beautiful colors and sharp picture, very well done.
Michel

Hello Hans,

Beautiful lotus flower.
Sharp, nice colors and good composition.

Yes, we use lotus flowers in lot of rituals, and have sacred importance in Hindu culture too. TFS

Vandana
later

Dear Hans,
Just one word: excellent! One of Your best images. Lotus magic.
Big congrats. Cheerz, László

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  • c_rapp Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 958 W: 20 N: 1285] (7294)
  • [2007-12-09 11:27]

Beautiful details on both bud and flower. Great color and love the framing. Beautifully done. TFS
Christan

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  • eMBeer Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 266 W: 58 N: 221] (1420)
  • [2007-12-13 17:15]

Hi Hans,
beautiful macro with fantastic light and marvellous details. I like the placement of the flower within the flower. Fantastic tonal range. tfs

Marek

I ove it. Beautiful art work. good pp work.

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