Elysium

Elysium by Lumineux

Elysium

Image copyright © Marion Cullen. All rights reserved.

Considered & Constructive critique invited and welcome.

Elysium belongs to the following groups:

A Single flower. 2 per day only and All About Flowers
  • RoughDiamond

    RoughDiamond, 9 months ago

    ooooo this is noiiiice!!!!
    love the little lens in the center there … very flashy! :) x

  • Cynthia Adams

    Cynthia Adams, 9 months ago

    Cool…this is gorgeous Marion..love the central glow…!! Perfection..

  • Craig Watson

    Craig Watson, 9 months ago

    Good shot indeed!!!

  • Lumineux

    Lumineux in reply to RoughDiamond’s comment, 9 months ago

    Thought I’d try something a little different RD, (not too risky is it? LOL).

  • John Edwards

    John Edwards, 9 months ago

    Simply stunning

  • Lumineux

    Lumineux in reply to Cynthia Adams’s comment, 9 months ago

    Huge thanks dear friend…must say I’m a little fond of this one myself.

  • Lumineux

    Lumineux in reply to Craig Watson’s comment, 9 months ago

    Thanks so much Craig, your time is most appreciated.

  • Lumineux

    Lumineux in reply to John Edwards’s comment, 9 months ago

    John, your comments are most valued and appreciated…I adore your work.

  • Cynthia Adams

    Cynthia Adams, 9 months ago

    Night Night Marion..sleep tight.xxxxxxxxx

  • bobbymcleod

    bobbymcleod, 9 months ago

    killer lighting and such lovely saturated colors!

  • AngelArtist

    AngelArtist, 9 months ago

    This is so beautiful

  • Rebecca  Lee

    Rebecca Lee, 9 months ago

    Just stunning! The lighting is incredible! Really nice work!

  • dawndavies

    dawndavies, 9 months ago

    wonderful

  • jamiewinter

    jamiewinter, 9 months ago

    most stunning the light is so wondeful

  • Dave Moilanen

    Dave Moilanen, 9 months ago

    Oh Marion! If this is what is in store after we pass through this life, I’m ready! The first thing I noticed was the golden halo. Brilliant work of art here Marion!! The best part about going here is that you don’t have to worry about having to pay the ferryman. ;-) Just wonderful!!

  • TrEaSuReDiMaGeS

    TrEaSuReDiMaGeS, 9 months ago

    Gorgeous Work again Lu!!! Well done

  • willd

    willd, 9 months ago

    wow

  • Ashley DeRossett

    Ashley DeRossett, 9 months ago

    Beautiful! I feel like I’m a bee having some lunch. :)

  • Sharon Bishop

    Sharon Bishop, 9 months ago

    Wow crystal sharp focus and dramatic colours

  • Kitsmumma

    Kitsmumma, 9 months ago

    I think I have these in my garden but I’ve never managed a shot like this. Wonderful work, the light if fantastic.

  • Silvia Manuela

    Silvia Manuela, 9 months ago

    Ooh, delicate, beautifully captured, sublime colouring.

  • kaylarenee

    kaylarenee, 9 months ago

    this is absolutly gorgeous.. love the light coming through!

  • Luis Correia

    Luis Correia, 9 months ago

    Beautiful capture,great color, love the lighting.

  • Sharon Hammond

    Sharon Hammond, 9 months ago

    Lovely work Marion

  • Rhana Griffin

    Rhana Griffin, 9 months ago

    Breathtaking Marion… your use of light here is absolutely sublime!!!

  • frogster

    frogster, 9 months ago

    Wonderful looking image Marion

  • Nancy Polanski

    Nancy Polanski, 9 months ago

    Rather soft and sensual. It’s beautiful!

  • Helene Kippert

    Helene Kippert, 9 months ago

    Just gorgeous Marion!

  • micmac

    micmac, 9 months ago

    Fantastic shot ,beautiful macro.

  • Lumineux

    Lumineux, 9 months ago

    Oh my, thank you all so much. What an overwhelming response.

  • Helen Bascom

    Helen Bascom, 9 months ago

    Fantastic shot. It glows from within.

  • Lumineux

    Lumineux in reply to Helen Bascom’s comment, 9 months ago

    Just like me at the moment, lol, thanks a heap Helen.

  • Daniel J. McCauley IV

    Daniel J. McCa..., 9 months ago

    Super image. Terrific macro… Vivid colors… Excellent treatment. Very well done!

  • Lumineux

    Lumineux in reply to Daniel J. McCauley IV’s comment, 9 months ago

    :-))) Thanks so much Daniel, that means a great deal to me.

  • Lumineux

    Lumineux in reply to micmac’s comment, 9 months ago

    Hi Giselle, always good to have you drop in, thank you.

  • Lumineux

    Lumineux in reply to AngelArtist’s comment, 9 months ago

    Most pleased you like it Angel. My sincere thanks.

  • Beatriz R. Aldridge

    Beatriz R. Ald..., 9 months ago

    amazing!

  • Lumineux

    Lumineux in reply to Beatriz R. Aldridge’s comment, 9 months ago

    Thank you Bea. I think it’s amazing too, but then I am somewhat biased. lol

  • Lumineux

    Lumineux in reply to Beatriz R. Aldridge’s comment, 9 months ago

    Not amazed by my work, but by what nature gives me to work with.

  • clarkey

    clarkey, 9 months ago

    Gorgeous Daylily. The little glow in the centre looks like the bright sun shining through a gap in the petals. So beautifully done.

  • Lumineux

    Lumineux in reply to clarkey’s comment, 9 months ago

    Thank you Clarkey, I am very pleased you appreciate it.

  • lance leopold

    lance leopold, 9 months ago

    Gorgeous work,love it!!!!

  • Birgitta

    Birgitta, 9 months ago

    The lighting coming from the center of this is amazing…....
    it looks so alive! As you may know, I’m not big on flowers and I say
    this to let you know, I like this so much I’m favouriting it.
    It’s a good one Marion….......!

  • Lumineux

    Lumineux in reply to Birgitta’s comment, 9 months ago

    Cheers Birgitta, thanks for your honesty…flowers are not everyone’s cup of tea, and they are often difficult to present in a different ‘light’, so to speak. Really happy you found this to your liking. :-)))

  • Kimberly Palmer

    Kimberly Palmer, 9 months ago

    OOOOOOOH, yowza….......... this is GORGEOUS Marion. Nice!

  • Pat Moore

    Pat Moore, 9 months ago

    WOW, this is beautiful

  • Lumineux

    Lumineux in reply to Kimberly Palmer’s comment, 9 months ago

    Thank you ever so much Kimberly, always a pleasure when you stop in.

  • Lumineux

    Lumineux in reply to Pat Moore’s comment, 9 months ago

    Most appreciate your comment Patricia, very happy you like this.

  • jerry  alcantara

    jerry alcantara, 9 months ago

    this is stunning close up! my fav!

  • nikicntry

    nikicntry, 9 months ago

    Very cool. I like the light shining through.

  • JoanIreland1970

    JoanIreland1970, 9 months ago

    amazing color and contrast. good job

  • Hiroko

    Hiroko, 9 months ago

    Very beautifully taken

  • Lumineux

    Lumineux in reply to jerry alcantara’s comment, 9 months ago

    Most appreciated Jerry, thank you for stopping by.

  • Lumineux

    Lumineux in reply to nikicntry’s comment, 9 months ago

    Very much appreciate your time and comment Niki. Thank you.

  • Lumineux

    Lumineux in reply to JoanIreland1970’s comment, 9 months ago

    Thank you Joan, for taking the time to look and comment, I appreciate it very much.

  • Lumineux

    Lumineux in reply to Hiroko’s comment, 9 months ago

    Thanks ever so much Hiroko. :-))

  • Carrie Glenn

    Carrie Glenn, 9 months ago

    Gorgeous photo, this is truly stunning!

  • Lumineux

    Lumineux in reply to Carrie Glenn’s comment, 9 months ago

    Very glad you stopped by Carrie, thank you…and your work is just fabulous.

  • maka1967

    maka1967, 9 months ago

    beautiful lighting. love the warm feel.

  • anaphotography

    anaphotography, 9 months ago

    Great macro…beautiful details

  • marieancolie

    marieancolie, 9 months ago

    and yes this day-lily is a wonderful flower.
    You got the perfect angle for details and light.
    Compliments :)

  • liak

    liak, 9 months ago

    outstanding work!

  • Lumineux

    Lumineux, 9 months ago

    Thank you all very much Maka, Ana, Marie and Liak. Your comments and support are most appreciated.

  • Jonicool

    Jonicool, 9 months ago

    Beautiful work!

  • Lumineux

    Lumineux in reply to Jonicool’s comment, 9 months ago

    Very happy you like it Joni, thank you for stopping by.

  • Ann Garrett

    Ann Garrett, 9 months ago

    A stunner

  • Wildwings

    Wildwings, 9 months ago

    What stunning work! The luminosity coming through the center of the flower is superb. Truly a work of art. This is another favorite of mine.

  • Lumineux

    Lumineux in reply to Wildwings’s comment, 9 months ago

    Really appreciate your kind words and positive comments Wildwings. Thank you.

  • Wildwings

    Wildwings, 9 months ago

    My pleasure!

  • Dani5Elle

    Dani5Elle, 9 months ago

    Perfect shot. Fantastis colour!

  • Lumineux

    Lumineux in reply to Dani5Elle’s comment, 9 months ago

    I’m so pleased you like it, many thanks Dani.

  • Luuezz

    Luuezz, 8 months ago

    very nice. vibrant colors.

  • Lumineux

    Lumineux in reply to Luuezz’s comment, 8 months ago

    Thank you for your time and comment Luuezz, they are much appreciated.

  • Paul Tait

    Paul Tait, 8 months ago

    the colours and lighting here are amazing. Great work

  • Lumineux

    Lumineux, 8 months ago

    Very pleased you like it Paul, lighting, after all, is everything… thanks v much for the fav too.

  • Rosina  Lamberti

    Rosina Lamberti, 8 months ago

    this is a really cool shot. well done

  • moonlight

    moonlight, 8 months ago

    this is beautifull

  • Lumineux

    Lumineux in reply to Rosina Lamberti’s comment, 8 months ago

    Many thanks Rosina, I appreciate your input very much.

  • Lumineux

    Lumineux in reply to moonlight’s comment, 8 months ago

    Big thanks to you Moonlight, very glad you like it.

  • Corinne Noon

    Corinne Noon, 8 months ago

    I belong to fabulous flowers “too” And This is “Fabulous” A winner in my eyes….

  • DawsonImages

    DawsonImages, 8 months ago

    Stunning use of backlight

  • liak

    liak, 8 months ago

    Not much else to say, just stunning… Ditto to everybody else!

  • frogster

    frogster, 8 months ago

    Beautiful image

  • SofaKingWeird

    SofaKingWeird, 8 months ago

    Awesome work.

  • Lumineux

    Lumineux in reply to Corinne Noon’s comment, 8 months ago

    Many thanks Corinne, I will have to join that group again me thinks!

  • Lumineux

    Lumineux in reply to DawsonImages’s comment, 8 months ago

    Very pleased you think so Mike, thanks!

  • Lumineux

    Lumineux in reply to liak’s comment, 8 months ago

    I really appreciate your wonderful feedback, thank you liak.

  • Lumineux

    Lumineux in reply to frogster’s comment, 8 months ago

    Thank you very much Larry.

  • Lumineux

    Lumineux in reply to SofaKingWeird’s comment, 8 months ago

    Big thanks to you!

  • wanda lechene

    wanda lechene, 8 months ago

    BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!

  • Lumineux

    Lumineux in reply to wanda lechene’s comment, 8 months ago

    I’m really happy you like it Wanda, thank you.

  • JaredJames

    JaredJames, 8 months ago

    ahh yes I am a beginner ha ha. Great shot

  • Melani

    Melani, 8 months ago

    How fantastic, I love it!

  • BeckyJean

    BeckyJean, 7 months ago

    Gorgeous capture :)

  • Lumineux

    Lumineux in reply to JaredJames’s comment, 7 months ago

    Thank you Jared, you have some interesting work in your PF. I still think of myself as a beginner, always still so much to learn. lol

  • Lumineux

    Lumineux in reply to Melani’s comment, 7 months ago

    Hi Melani, so very pleased you like it, thank you.

  • Lumineux

    Lumineux in reply to BeckyJean’s comment, 7 months ago

    Really appreciate your thoughts and commet on this Becky, thanks!

  • Natalie Broome

    Natalie Broome, 7 months ago

    The soft tones, lighting and colours are gorgeous – excellent work!

  • helene ruiz

    helene ruiz, 7 months ago

    stunning image! the color is fantastic!

  • Lumineux

    Lumineux in reply to Natalie Broome’s comment, 7 months ago

    My thanks Natalie, always nice to be told you’re doing something right. lol

  • Lumineux

    Lumineux in reply to helene ruiz’s comment, 7 months ago

    Very glad you like it Helene, really appreciate your thoughts on this, thank you.

  • billyboy

    billyboy, 7 months ago

    Hey Marion, I just scrolled through the tons of comments on this and was blown away I hadn`t put my two cents in. This is awesome, and by far one of the most stunning flower shots I have ever seen. It`s like a furnace burns deep within to supply the power to amaze, and the curves form such a beautiful composition with my gaze falling perfectly on the stamen (is that what those things are called?) Thanks for blowing me away this AM!!!

  • Lumineux

    Lumineux in reply to billyboy’s comment, 7 months ago

    Hey there BB, very happy to have you drop by my work anytime, even more so when it elicites a great response like this one. I’m so thrilled you like it and that I could creat something to blow you away.

  • Lumineux

    Lumineux in reply to billyboy’s comment, 7 months ago

    Great when it ELICITS a response also! lol

  • Leena  Hedman

    Leena Hedman, 7 months ago

    Amazing work! Superb in every way!

  • maggiebarra

    maggiebarra, 7 months ago

    excellent work!

  • MikeMcA2

    MikeMcA2, 7 months ago

    Excellent macro with exceptional lighting! I had missed you work until you added me to a watchlist, so thank you for doing so and for leaving that trail backl to your gallery. Very inspirational work.

  • Glenn Alderson Photography

    Glenn Alderson..., 7 months ago

    Perfect colour & light.

  • Lumineux

    Lumineux in reply to MikeMcA2’s comment, 7 months ago

    Thank you Michael, I truly appreciate your kind words. Am looking forward to seeing more of your work also.

  • Lumineux

    Lumineux in reply to Glenn Alderson Photography’s comment, 7 months ago

    Cheers Glenn, I value your comment and your time, thank you.

  • Lumineux

    Lumineux in reply to maggiebarra’s comment, 7 months ago

    Thank so much Maggie.

  • Annika Strömgren

    Annika Strömgren, 7 months ago

    Amazing shot, the lighting is so beautiful!!

  • Glenda Remaklus

    Glenda Remaklus, 6 months ago

    Extremely pretty. Great work!

  • Lumineux

    Lumineux in reply to Glenda Remaklus’s comment, 6 months ago

    Very happy you like it Glenda. Thank you!

  • ~ HEIDI  HORVATH ~

    ~ HEIDI HORVA..., 6 months ago

    Very Cool…... just beautiful!

  • Lumineux

    Lumineux in reply to ~ HEIDI HORVATH ~’s comment, 6 months ago

    You are very kind thank you Heidi.

  • DawsonImages

    DawsonImages, 6 months ago

    excellent macro, great use of backlight

  • Lumineux

    Lumineux in reply to DawsonImages’s comment, 6 months ago

    Thanks a bunch Mike. This was shot early one morning with the sun just coming up behind, made the flower simply glow.

  • Danielle Davenport

    Danielle Daven..., 6 months ago

    Beautiful … great backlighting and colors are awesome!

  • Eyal Nahmias

    Eyal Nahmias, 6 months ago

    Love this image. Superb composition, excellent tonal range, spot on exposure and DOF and the back lighting creates a soft and wonderful illumination that makes the petal somewhat translucent and delicate. Beautiful

  • Marinella  Owens

    Marinella Owens, 6 months ago

    very very beautiful!!!!!!!

  • dewinged

    dewinged, 6 months ago

    wowo…..................enthralling. what lighting

  • Lumineux

    Lumineux in reply to Danielle Davenport’s comment, 6 months ago

    Thanks you so much for dropping by Danielle, and for sharing your thoughts about this image.

  • Lumineux

    Lumineux in reply to Eyal Nahmias’s comment, 6 months ago

    Always such a pleasure to read your well thought out comments Eyal, I really appreciate the time you take my friend.

  • Lumineux

    Lumineux in reply to Marinella Owens’s comment, 6 months ago

    Thank you so much for your kind appreciation Marinella.

  • Lumineux

    Lumineux in reply to dewinged’s comment, 6 months ago

    Thanks so much Dewinged…for me, lighting is everything.

  • Ken Boxsell

    Ken Boxsell, 6 months ago

    An amazing image. Such vibrant, radiating light. Superb

  • Neophytos

    Neophytos, 5 months ago

    Light ,LIGHT , Marion = LIGHT ,MACNIFICENT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • Lumineux

    Lumineux in reply to Ken Boxsell’s comment, 5 months ago

    That’s what it’s all about Ken, without the ever changing element of light where would we be? :-)

  • Lumineux

    Lumineux in reply to Neophytos’s comment, 5 months ago

    As I have said many times before Neo, the light is my mistress and I am but her slave. lol Thak you again my friend, for both your great comments and for the favs.

  • dinghysailor1

    dinghysailor1, 5 months ago

    brilliant work!!

  • Brandylynn

    Brandylynn, 5 months ago

    This is an outstanding shot.

  • Steve Chapple

    Steve Chapple, 5 months ago

    Stunning, perfect use of light here, just amazing!

  • rightasrain

    rightasrain, 4 months ago

    One of your best! So impressive!

  • Lumineux

    Lumineux, 4 months ago

    Thank you for all the great comments everyone.

  • Lumineux

    Lumineux in reply to rightasrain’s comment, 4 months ago

    Wow, what a great compliment. Thank you!

  • Michelle Whennan

    Michelle Whennan, 4 months ago

    How stunning does this look on black?

    This is amazing

  • Lumineux

    Lumineux in reply to Michelle Whennan’s comment, 4 months ago

    Thank you Michelle, the black does rather set it off!

  • JuliaWright

    JuliaWright, 4 months ago

    Just beautiful!!!

  • Sharon Johnstone

    Sharon Johnstone, 4 months ago

    A wonderful shot!!

  • Lumineux

    Lumineux in reply to JuliaWright’s comment, 4 months ago

    Thanks a bunch Julia, very pleased you like it. :-)

  • Lumineux

    Lumineux in reply to Sharon Johnstone’s comment, 4 months ago

    Very happy to have your appreciation Sharon, many thanks.

  • Aussiebluey

    Aussiebluey, 4 months ago

    Lovely shot.
    Tim

  • matt ucar

    matt ucar, 3 months ago

    this is eternal beauty, this is more than perfect job!!!

  • Lumineux

    Lumineux in reply to matt ucar’s comment, 3 months ago

    What a lovely thing to say, thank you so much Matt, pleased you like it.

  • screamqueen

    screamqueen, 3 months ago

    lovely!

  • Lumineux

    Lumineux in reply to screamqueen’s comment, 3 months ago

    Thank You!

  • AngelArtiste

    AngelArtiste, 2 months ago

    It is enchanting

  • Jen Whyte

    Jen Whyte, about 1 month ago

    what an utterly beautiful image … you have captured the soul of the flower

  • Lumineux

    Lumineux in reply to AngelArtiste’s comment, about 1 month ago

    Sorry I missed this comment Angela, always happy to hear your thoughts on my work, so thank you belatedly.

  • Lumineux

    Lumineux in reply to Jen Whyte’s comment, about 1 month ago

    Many thanks Jen, I am so very happy you like it, it’s one of my favs too…and lovely to see this featuring in the ‘All About Flowers’ group.

  • Meeli Sonn

    Meeli Sonn, about 1 month ago

    Beautiful image. Congratulations on your feature today

  • Lumineux

    Lumineux in reply to Meeli Sonn’s comment, about 1 month ago

    Thank you so much Loiteke, it was a wonderful surprise to see this piece featured on my return home from work today.

  • dolphindancer

    dolphindancer, about 1 month ago

    Simply stunning!

  • sarahncraig

    sarahncraig, about 1 month ago

    Wow great shot! this is incredible!

  • aspectsoftmk

    aspectsoftmk, about 1 month ago

    your work is stunning….takes me right into a favorite song,,listen
    amazing beauty…

  • Amber Galvin

    Amber Galvin, about 1 month ago

    Fantastic!

  • Nenad Kostadinovic

    Nenad Kostadin..., about 1 month ago

    Beautifull colour, great macro!

  • Lumineux

    Lumineux in reply to dolphindancer’s comment, about 1 month ago

    Thanks so much.

  • Lumineux

    Lumineux in reply to sarahncraig’s comment, about 1 month ago

    Very pleased you like it, thank you.

  • Lumineux

    Lumineux in reply to aspectsoftmk’s comment, about 1 month ago

    Thank you for a most wonderful compliment, and for the link. What a lovely song and collection of images, such transporting music. Amazing beauty indeed.

  • Lumineux

    Lumineux in reply to Amber Galvin’s comment, about 1 month ago

    Big thanks to you Amber, appreciate your time and comment very much.

  • Lumineux

    Lumineux in reply to Nenad Kostadinovic’s comment, about 1 month ago

    Well thank you very much Nenad, glad you could stop by and share your thoughts.

  • mc27

    mc27, about 1 month ago

    a flowerflame … beautiful!!

  • Kitty Schul

    Kitty Schul, about 1 month ago

    Wow! I love the sunflare on this!

  • Christopher Birtwistle-Smith

    Christopher Bi..., about 1 month ago

    less like a flower, more like a light play..really wonderful…c

  • Marinapallett

    Marinapallett, about 1 month ago

    awesome ;0)

  • Jonathan Bartlett

    Jonathan Bartlett, about 1 month ago

    Love the light coming through the flower. Amazing. It glows.

  • Lenka

    Lenka, 16 days ago

    Lovely flower, beautiful composition, magical light :)

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