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ANTHURIUM, UMBRA & SUBUMBRA

The umbra (Latin for "shadow"), penumbra and antumbra are the names given to three distinct parts of a shadow, created by any light source.

 

A MUST LARGE and View On Black

 

The ANTHURIUM flowers are hermaphrodite, containing male and female flowers.

 

This was another 'exercise' in light, flowers are the perfect subjects, I love dramatic light on dramatic flowers, this reminds me of the Symphony Espagnole by Lalo...

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dt77d1UVJhM&feature=related

 

THANX for your time and comments, M, (*_*)

 

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Uploaded on October 15, 2009