Fading but still beautiful by Helen Betts

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23-Jul-2023

Fading but still beautiful

These lotus flowers are such a delight to see, even when they’re past their prime. We’ll have to wait until next July to see them again.

Queenie’s secret pleasure a secret no longer, posted earlier:

Nikon Z 7 ,Nikkor AF-S 300/4E PF ED VR with FTZ adapter
1/500s f/8.0 at 300.0mm iso200 full exif

other sizes: small medium large original auto

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Zoltán Balogh		16-Aug-2023 04:12
I agree: it's still bautiful! V

Julie Oldfield		06-Aug-2023 23:04
Still so lovely and I like the peek of the center. V

Pierre		06-Aug-2023 11:00
Une splendide photo de cette magnifique fleur de lotus en fin de vie! V

Nirvan Hope		06-Aug-2023 05:01
A lovely pale lotus, still dancing until the end of its time.

hayl		05-Aug-2023 20:28
I love the way the petals have moved in all directions like arms waving in a dance.

Nick Paoni		05-Aug-2023 20:19
As you know I really like "past their prime" floral shots and this is a winner!

Tom LeRoy		05-Aug-2023 14:37
So beautiful and still charming ! V

bill friedlander		05-Aug-2023 14:29
Nice soft light to enhance the beauty, V

larose forest photos		05-Aug-2023 13:56
Exquisite shot, the fading beauty is appealing. V

Jeff Real		05-Aug-2023 13:08
Those curling petals tell a very powerful and lovely story! V

Pierre Martin		05-Aug-2023 12:09
especialy in that low light, great work!

Jean-Claude Billonneau		05-Aug-2023 09:40
Une belle fleur de lotus. V

Fong Lam		05-Aug-2023 09:02
Still pretty and so well captured under the soft light.....V

Danad		05-Aug-2023 08:24
Yes, beautiful and I like the movement in the petals. V

joseantonio		05-Aug-2023 05:04
lovely contrast of colors.V.