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15-JUL-2013 Vern Rogers (fotabug fotos)

Ghosts in the graveyard

Genus Yucca - known in the Midwest United States as "ghosts in the graveyard".
It is commonly found growing in rural graveyards and when in bloom the flowers appear as floating apparitions.
For information see - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yucca

Nikon D200 ,Nikkor 70-210mm f/4.5-5.6D AF
1/320s f/10.0 at 180.0mm iso100 full exif

other sizes: small medium large original auto
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Julie Oldfield20-Jul-2013 21:35
Beautiful.
Walt 17-Jul-2013 00:40
superb detail, delicate colors
John Ewing16-Jul-2013 20:49
A lot of plants re-radiate UV light in a visible wavelength - it makes them appear to glow slightly in the twilight. I wonder if that didn't help the Yucca's reputation.
Barry Ailetcher16-Jul-2013 17:13
I like this one
Guest 16-Jul-2013 16:33
Nice light and a nice comp of this image...
Walter Otto Koenig16-Jul-2013 15:28
Beautiful work. Very nicely done. "V"
Judith Barnett16-Jul-2013 14:57
Beautiful capture of the ghostly lighting Vern.
Stephanie16-Jul-2013 14:14
I'm not familiar with this particular flower; however, I love it! Gorgeous capture Vern! V
Milan Vogrin16-Jul-2013 13:33
Very nice image!V!
Guest 16-Jul-2013 13:11
Very nicely composed.
Steve Thuman16-Jul-2013 12:55
Wonderfully lit and with great detail. Pretty little flowers. That D200 has amazing tonal qualities
Ruth Voorhis16-Jul-2013 11:13
Neat name and shot, Vern.
Ed Duverger16-Jul-2013 09:47
How nice is this.
Bea.16-Jul-2013 09:40
Wonderful light.
Yvonne16-Jul-2013 07:39
I can imagine they would shine in the moonlight.. v
Mike H.16-Jul-2013 06:11
Lovely image, fine processing, and good info.. Superb!
shatterbug16-Jul-2013 05:57
Beautiful...lovely light!
Chris Cochems 16-Jul-2013 05:34
Nice capture. Great detail.
joseantonio16-Jul-2013 05:31
Nice name for the Yucca. Had never heard of it.V.
Anitta16-Jul-2013 05:31
Very nice, Vern! Excellent light and sharpness. V
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