This being my first Hibiscus, I was surprised to find that the blooms only last for one day. Unless my cat gets to them...then they last much less.
I couldn't get the stamen and petals in acceptable focus simultaneously so this is a composite of 2 pictures, one focused on each element.
Nikon D70
2007/05/07 21:32:27
JPEG (8-bit) Fine
Image Size: Large (3008 x 2000)
Lens: 17-55mm F/2.8 G
Focal Length: 55mm
Exposure Mode: Aperture Priority
Metering Mode: Multi-Pattern
1/60 sec - F/8
Exposure Comp.: 0 EV
Sensitivity: ISO 200
Optimize Image: Custom
White Balance: Auto
AF Mode: AF-S
Flash Sync Mode: Front Curtain
Auto Flash Mode: Balanced i-TTL
Auto Flash Comp: 0 EV
Color Mode: Mode IIIa (sRGB)
Tone Comp: User-Defined Custom Curve
Hue Adjustment: 0°
Saturation: Normal
Sharpening: Medium high
Image Comment: c.Benjamin Snyder 2007
Noise Reduction: OFF
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