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08-SEP-2012

The Lily Pond in Balboa Park



The image above was taken for the Weekly Informal Challenge (Week 126): "My Special Place"

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Nikon D700 ,Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED
1/200s f/11.0 at 24.0mm iso200 hide exif
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Date/Time08-Sep-2012 08:07:30
MakeNikon
ModelNIKON D700
Flash UsedNo
Focal Length24 mm
Exposure Time1/200 sec
Aperturef/11
ISO Equivalent200
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Zoltán Balogh28-Oct-2012 09:44
Absolutely superb! V
Jola Dziubinska17-Sep-2012 18:59
Yes, one of the wonders in San Diego, stunning photo, Walter. V.
Guest 16-Sep-2012 17:19
Beautiful. That reflection is like a mirror. I can see why it's your special place.
Brenda14-Sep-2012 17:01
So clear. Beautiful.
Mieke WA Minkjan14-Sep-2012 06:33
I can imagine Walter why you like this place ( I got some associations with the Alhambra in Granada)
Guest 11-Sep-2012 03:22
Wonderful place and amazing reflections Walter!!!
Timothy Guenther11-Sep-2012 00:52
Beautiful reflections.
Cindi Smith10-Sep-2012 19:12
Perfect reflection.....beautiful!!! V
Janet Donnelly10-Sep-2012 12:32
I can definitely see why this is a special place....... I love all the reflections and shadows. ~V~
Alain Boussac10-Sep-2012 11:16
Yes, a special place, a little like in Wonderland with this multiplication of palm trees, and superbly taken for the challenge, Walter. V.
sue anne10-Sep-2012 02:42
Lovely reflections and looks like a beautiful place to be.
carol j. phipps10-Sep-2012 02:32
Beautiful and scerene.
Laryl10-Sep-2012 02:23
I enjoy that place as well, have never taken such a beautiful photo of it though
J. Scott Coile09-Sep-2012 21:10
A place so full of photographic jewels.
J S Quesada09-Sep-2012 12:56
Beautiful and mirror-like reflections in the pond. V
borisalex09-Sep-2012 07:03
Truly beautiful and so peaceful water, love the reflections!
Guest 09-Sep-2012 00:34
Looks like a great place... peaceful and there would be reflections...
Mike H.08-Sep-2012 23:49
Excellent reflections; just-right perspective.
Stephanie08-Sep-2012 23:45
Gorgeous, simply gorgeous! Love this peaceful, reflective scene! V
Frank Brault08-Sep-2012 23:39
A marvelous point of view. Beautiful sharp reflections. V
wernere0108-Sep-2012 23:22
Looks like a good place to relax and a superb place for pictures. Great reflections.
Karen Stuebing08-Sep-2012 22:55
I can see why you like this place. It's quite a large pond. Great point of view and image. I like the reflections. V.
Jim Coffman08-Sep-2012 22:54
Wow,what a pretty scene! Beautiful image,Walter...
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