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21-FEB-2012 Yvonne

'Lady of the Night'

A magnificent bloom that I missed because I didn't know the signs! This is
the night it will open and show all the splendour including the wonderful perfume
but this next picture is all I got to see - the morning afterwards! Sad!

As featured on the "other" Challenge for February with some more of the story.

Canon EOS 5D Mark II ,Tamron SP AF 90mm f/2.8
1/80s f/2.8 at 90.0mm iso2000 hide exif
Full EXIF Info
Date/Time21-Feb-2012 19:10:19
MakeCanon
ModelCanon EOS 5D Mark II
Flash UsedNo
Focal Length90 mm
Exposure Time1/80 sec
Aperturef/2.8
ISO Equivalent2000
Exposure Bias
White Balance
Metering Modematrix (5)
JPEG Quality
Exposure Program
Focus Distance

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wernere0125-Feb-2012 22:09
Beautiful. The drops add a lot.
Mieke WA Minkjan25-Feb-2012 07:16
wonderful capture of an amazing flower
LynnH24-Feb-2012 01:57
Sorry you missed the blooming Cereus, but the before and after photos are great! V
Karen Stuebing23-Feb-2012 22:42
This is exquisite with the soft color and dewdrops. Beautiful. V.
Jackdad23-Feb-2012 21:27
beautiful - the second shot looks a bit like an underwater sea creature.
Janice Dunn23-Feb-2012 19:59
What a shame you missed it Yvonne. Next time you'll have to camp out there under the bush...
Ceya23-Feb-2012 18:34
Even the bud is very beautiful. Better luck next time! Both captures are excellent. V
J. Scott Coile23-Feb-2012 15:43
Like a snake.
Guest 23-Feb-2012 14:11
So soft and beautiful! V
marie-jose wolff23-Feb-2012 11:44
so subtle and delicate... V
Stephanie23-Feb-2012 10:00
What a cool flower! :) Too bad you missed its grand opening.... V
Kathy Thompson23-Feb-2012 09:48
Beautiful even though closed.
joseantonio23-Feb-2012 05:10
They are so beautiful. Excellent details
lou_rozensteins23-Feb-2012 04:03
They are beautiful, but hardly ever seen. Well done.
carol j. phipps23-Feb-2012 04:00
Gorgeous!
Laryl23-Feb-2012 02:44
gorgeous
larose forest photos23-Feb-2012 02:11
Glorious photos! Both the before and the after. V
Coleen Perilloux Landry23-Feb-2012 01:52
Didn't read to the end, sorry you missed the full bloom.
Coleen Perilloux Landry23-Feb-2012 01:50
Ohhhh, how wonderful. The Nightblooming Cereus is such a treasure. Hope you watch it to its full bloom and closure by dawn.
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