Milkweed Explosion [Details ]
Uploaded: July 01, 2007 12:11:34
Taken on the north shore of Lake Michigan, late in the afternoon. A bit of buzz.
Exif: F Number: 6.3, Exposure Bias Value: +0, Exposure Time: 1/800, Flash: flash did not fire, ISO: 200, Focal Length: 300mm, Camera Model: NIKON D100
Patrick Rouzes July 01, 2007
Outstanding tones, detail,comp& lighitng here, Mitch! Excellent creation indeed! #683380Mitch Spence July 01, 2007
Hi, Patrick. I reworked this some from a shot from quite awhile back, and I'm really pleased that you like it. #4462781Steve M. Harrington July 01, 2007
This image is terrific, Mitch! The tones are rich and the softness of the filaments is quite appealing.Donna R. Wageman July 01, 2007
Neato - looks like you used a painting tool, very effective and pleasing to the eye. #4463181Jeff Robinson July 01, 2007
Very nice work Mitch! Great tones! Jeff #4463315Susan Fox July 01, 2007
Love the golden tones and soft lighting. Wonderful! #4463478Phil Stith July 01, 2007
Just thought I would visit your gallery for a new "goody" and I wasn't disappointed!!! Beautiful macro and superb color, tones, and special effects. Well Done!Colleen Farrell July 01, 2007
This is stunning, Mitch! That golden light is perfect for the milkweed--and you've used just the right amount of buZZ. Really well done! #4464099Mitch Spence July 02, 2007
Steve, Donna, Jeff, Susan, Phil, and Colleen. Hey, you guys are wonderful for stopping to look and leaving such great comments. I do truly appreciate them. That late afternoon gold is something we'd all like to bottle and take out anytime we needed it. Right? :) #4466236Patricia A. Stalter July 02, 2007
Glad to see the creative touch has returned. With gusto! Tis awesome. #4466934John Caruso July 02, 2007
Mitch--The effects give it a very classical, painterly feel! Nicely comped and executed. #4467011Pat Gamwell July 02, 2007
Beautifully presented, Mitch! #4467053Susie Peek-Swint July 02, 2007
Great capture Mitch ~ beautiful colours! #4467117Nikki McDonald July 02, 2007
You got it just right, Mitch, in more ways than one! You have done a stunning job on this milkweed explosion--just right on the buZZ and the tones are absolutely wonderful; I love that golden glow in the midst of all the sienna. You're really getting the hang of your painting effects software--bet it's a real thrill to resurrect an oldie this effectively. #4467123Dr Silly July 02, 2007
Ok Mitch, Nikki did it again, she said it all. Wonderful piece of art. :O)Cheryl E. Molennor July 02, 2007
Really nice . Love the effects #4467339Melissa A. McDonald July 02, 2007
Really Beautiful...love the colors! #4467351Mitch Spence July 02, 2007
My sincere appreciation for all of your comments--and all of you, too. :) #4467634Jillian Danielson July 02, 2007
Great job,Mitch! Gorgeous! #4467685Dianna Hauf July 02, 2007
This is another of your 'wow' ones where texture and movement play such a huge part of the image! You do this EXTREMELY well!!! I LOVE the 'feeling' that this has! Soft & warm colors and a whisper of movement! It is truly a winner of compostion and capture, Mitch! #4467812Les Rhoades July 02, 2007
I like the color tones and you picked the right amount of buzz. This is a winner in book. #4468170Joy Rector July 03, 2007
beautiful #4468888Sheryl A. Hudson July 04, 2007
Stunning! Beautiful color and lighting and effect!!! #4473310Mitch Spence July 04, 2007
Jillian, Dianna, Les, Joy, and Sheryl--thank you so very much for your comments. They mean a lot to me and are greatly appreciated. #4473638Nikki McDonald July 08, 2007
You are on a roll, Mitch. Just saw this in Editor's First Picks, too. So lovely! #4486660Dianna Hauf August 27, 2007
I am so thrilled for you Mitch! Super congratulations on your finalist! YES! #4705546Sylvia Rossler August 27, 2007
Big congrats on your wonderful finalist :o) #4705818Nikki McDonald August 27, 2007
You got so many "my favorite of yours" picks in 101 on this that you must have had an inkling it was going to final. Sooo pleased it did. Congratulations, Mitch, and may it go all the way. #4706386Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna August 27, 2007
Congratulation on your finalist, Mitch!!!!! WTG!!!! ♫ k #4708615Phil Stith August 27, 2007
Best of luck on your finalist,Mitch. Hope it goes all the way. #4708645Nancy (Peaches) Harker August 27, 2007
BIG CONGRAT'S Mitch on this beautiful finalist! #4709695Colleen Farrell August 27, 2007
Way to go, Mitch!!! This is such a beautiful macro--big congratulations and GOOD LUCK in the next round! #4709770Cesar J. La Rosa August 27, 2007
Congratulations on this very well-deserved Finalist, Mitch!!! Excellent work!!!Chris Budny August 28, 2007
Terrific effects here Mitch! Congratulations! #4712673Donna R. Wageman August 28, 2007
Wonderful, wonderful -- Congratulations! #4713909Susana Ms Heide August 28, 2007
Love the "earthy" tones here! Great effect! Congrats Micth!! #4715044Katarina Mansson August 29, 2007
Lovely Mitch - Congratulations on your finalist! #4716523Patricia A. Stalter August 29, 2007
Look at you! Finalist and well deserved at that. We don't want to see you resting on your laurels ... keep it up.Mitch Spence August 29, 2007
It's such a pleasure to me that all of you have taken the time to stop and leave your congratulations and great comments. I thank you and I appreciate you all. Mitch #4718193ALLEN O. HOWARD August 29, 2007
Congratulations to you for this beautiful image Mitch!!!, Allen #4719689Jenny Bosmans August 30, 2007
Congratulations on this gorgeous finalist, Mitch! :) #4724637Mitch Spence August 30, 2007
Allen and Jenny, thank you both very much. I appreciate it. #4724724JO ANN CLEVELAND October 25, 2007
What a great capture Mitch!congrats to on the finalist!
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Mitch Spence November 13, 2007
Jo Ann, thank you, thank you. Sorry to be so long in answering. Been away shooting pics. :) #5068892Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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