Ingrid Lockhart
July 2026 - Time for Reflection
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About the Image(s)
I took this image on a recent trip to the Big Island of Hawaii. It was in a large aquatic planter which allowed me to get the flower at eye level without having to get on to my stomach - a big plus. It was taken with my Sony RX10iv with the zoom lens at 45mm, 1/1600 of a second, F4. In post processing, I cropped to eliminate the second flower, and simplified the background to make a more graphic presentation.
12 comments posted
Stunning as usual. For me, I'd like to see a little lightening of the reflected flower so my eye doesn't go back and forth between the two. And maybe a slight ripple in the water? Posted: 07/03/2026 23:50:33
Thanks, Marti. I'm getting mixed messages on this one, but I'll try your suggestions and see what I think. Posted: 07/20/2026 15:44:01
Ingrid, this is a beautiful image. The colors and composition are stunning. If I'm reading Marti's comments correctly, I have to disagree as naturally the reflected image is darker than the original. I believe that you have accomplished that. I do see that your original lets us know how you got such perfect smooth water and no foreign objects floating. I detect the edge of the container. What a great find for a perfect flower and reflection. Posted: 07/09/2026 01:50:00
Thanks, Bob. I was very happy to find this waterlily already against a dark background. I appreciate your comments. Posted: 07/20/2026 15:45:09
Great image & great title. Maybe the reflection could be just a bit darker. Posted: 07/12/2026 18:19:50
Thanks, Doug. Two folks have mentioned darkening the reflection, so I'll try that and see how it looks. Posted: 07/20/2026 15:45:59
Hi Doug. Your suggestion is a good one. thanks! Posted: 07/20/2026 15:46:53
This is so well done. Very creative and love the reflection idea. I have just one thought you might consider - erasing the cutoff pad on the right. This is what I mean - great image. Posted: 07/12/2026 19:08:36
Ingrid as the others have said, a very attractive composition. The contrast of the green and the purple water lily are the one of the best that nature gives us. I really can't see any imperfections that might require modification. Posted: 07/15/2026 11:00:45
Thanks so much, Nadia. I really appreciate your comments. Posted: 07/20/2026 15:47:23
Hi Ingrid,
Greetings my friend.
A lovely image that you shared this edition. I loved the selection of the crop from the main image. The final submission appears to me like a minimalist image. The main subject, the reflection altogether a great image to share with us my friend. Nothing more to add to this.
Thank you again.
Cheers.
Kamal.
Posted: 07/20/2026 12:24:55
Greetings my friend.
A lovely image that you shared this edition. I loved the selection of the crop from the main image. The final submission appears to me like a minimalist image. The main subject, the reflection altogether a great image to share with us my friend. Nothing more to add to this.
Thank you again.
Cheers.
Kamal.
Posted: 07/20/2026 12:24:55
Thanks, Kamal. Minimalism is one of my favorite compositional strategies, so I really appreciate your comments Posted: 07/20/2026 15:48:16