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25-JUL-2009 Mark A. Krauss

2009-07-25

From Wikipedia - Amaryllis (pronounced /ˌæməˈrɪləs/)[1] is a monotypic genus of plant also known as the Belladonna Lily or naked ladies.
The single species, Amaryllis belladonna, is a native of South Africa, particularly the rocky southwest region near the Cape.
It is often confused with Hippeastrum, a flowering bulb commonly sold in the winter months for its ability to bloom indoors.
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This stem was shot against a white background in bright afternoon sunlight with a 50mm f1.2 lens (closed down to f8).
This Ai-S lens is brilliant on the D3.

Nikon D3 ,Nikkor 50mm f/1.2 Ai-S
1/400s f/8.0 at 50.0mm iso200 full exif

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Guest 29-Jul-2009 16:31
Great shot of those beautiful flowers!
Guest 26-Jul-2009 23:17
Fantastic!
Ed Duverger26-Jul-2009 19:48
Amazing deep colors(a white piece of paper on my desk turns pink)and sharpness but I am a bit puzzled at your"white" background.
Guest 26-Jul-2009 16:01
Nicely done.
Barry Ailetcher26-Jul-2009 15:39
Super shot Mark my 50 is a 1.4 andI love it
Ann Sherba26-Jul-2009 15:32
Very lovely shot!
Tony Rimmer 26-Jul-2009 14:14
Love it Mark. Beautiful.
v c bacon26-Jul-2009 06:44
Lovely! Our Naked Ladies aren't in blossom yet!
Steve Thuman26-Jul-2009 06:17
Wonderfully colorful and sharp!
Guest 26-Jul-2009 06:08
Very nice Mark
Dirck Brinckerhoff26-Jul-2009 05:12
Nice detail. Looks good enough to eat, but don't.
Bea.26-Jul-2009 04:41
Gorgeous shot Mark.
Ruth Voorhis26-Jul-2009 03:33
Simply beautiful!
Ruth
fotabug26-Jul-2009 03:21
Awesome! GMV
marilyn k holmberg26-Jul-2009 02:44
lovely light!! ... beautifully placed in the frame! 'm'
Deborah 26-Jul-2009 01:36
I thought it would be a drink or cocktail. This is much better! I like the light on the pedals.
This is a wonderful flower to photograph.
Pam Haley - FrogHouse Photo26-Jul-2009 01:23
I knew that some of the followers would be disappointed but I'm not! Beautifully done!
I have the 1.4 version but it will not mount on the D50/D80.
Greg W26-Jul-2009 01:09
OK, I must admit it.... I was hoping for the other Naked Ladies! But, you captured her well!