Usually I photograph lotus blossoms in early morning, but yesterday I arrived at the pond around 2 PM. Sunlight was falling almost straight down on top of the flowers. Looking at the results, I thought a monochrome rendering of the images would be appropriate.
White Lotus.
White Lotus.
White Lotus.
Finally, a monochrome dragonfly shot, taken about the same time.
Dragonfly.
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So lovely ! . I ‘ve never seen the white lotus .
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Wonderful b&w compositions Hien!
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Thank you!
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The lotus does not loose any of its beauty in black and white. Are those flowers staying in bloom long?
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Each one lasts only a few days, but the entire blooming season could be more than a month as young buds keep growing up.
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That must be an amazing time to watch them bloom.
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Aw, love the black and white photos. Really makes the subject stand out. Jim
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Thank you Jim!
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These are really lovely, Hien. Luminous!
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Glad you like them, Eliza!
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Magical!
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Thanks, Jessica!
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You are a true artist in your use of light!
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Thank you Jerry!
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Beautiful!!
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Thank you Aletta!
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Beautiful 🙂
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Thanks, Takami!
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Lovely!
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Thank you!
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