First to bloom

[asnow]

This flower was the first to bloom

[Matt K.]

Nice tiger lily. What lens did you use for this shot? love how you handled the depth of field....

[asnow]

Thanks Matt. This was my 55-250 zoomed all the way in at 250 and fully opened at f5.6

[vyeko]

Really great textures and deep colors.

[asnow]

Thank you vyeko.

[Marko]

I like the comp on this one.

[asnow]

Thanks Marko.

[Hillbillygirl]

Very nice. Love the rich colour against the dark greenery.

[asnow]

Thanks HBG. It was a bright sunny day so I was surprised that I was able to bring out as much detail and rich colour without it being washed out. No flash used just the light from the bright sun.

[Doug L]

I also love the composition - love the inclusion and the positioning of the unopened buds with the bloomed flower and the deep colours. Thanks for posting.