This rather dazzling plant is a result of genetic tinkering by enthusiastic garderners. It blooms in the early spring to inspire the winter weary to go muck about in the soil once again.
The camera recorded the following information in the original image file:
Nikon D300
2009/04/12 16:07:55.8
Color
Data Format: RAW (12-bit)
Compression: None
Image Size: Large (4288 x 2848)
Lens: VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm F/2.8 AF-S ED
Focal Length: 105mm
Exposure Mode: Aperture Priority
Metering Mode: Matrix
1/60 sec - F/16
Exposure Comp.: -1/3 EV
Flash Sync Mode: Not Attached
Sensitivity: ISO 640
Color Mode: Mode II (Adobe RGB)
Hue Adjustment: 0
Gerald & Irmgard Carter
White Balance: 5260K
AF Mode: AF-S
Tone Comp: Normal
Saturation: Normal
Sharpening: None
Long Exposure NR: Off
High ISO NR: Off