Lilac Ostrich Feather [Photography Contest Man Made Architecture Transportation Industry Pictures]
Uploaded: November 22, 2007 16:44:04
ISO 160, 1/160 @f/13, 100mm macro
This image is a dyed ostrich feather, so the color is the actual color of the feather with enhancement s added in Photoshop.
Joannie Bertucci November 22, 2007
Gorgeous lilac hues with outstanding lighting Teri! Love the lines of the feather! #792833Cheryl E. Molennor November 22, 2007
Beautiful #5111437Teri Soares November 22, 2007
Hi again, Joannie. I appreciate your encouragement! Ostrich feathers often take a back seat to peacocks, but I think they are definite rivals! #5111438Tamera S. Phillips November 22, 2007
Wonderful contrast in color Teri. I love the softness of this. #5111454Teri Soares November 22, 2007
Cheryl and Tamera, I'm really grateful for your comments. I'm glad you like my image. #5111468Pat Gamwell November 22, 2007
The lighting is exquisite, Teri. Love the vivid, pop-out purple! #5111611Teri Soares November 22, 2007
Thanks Pat. I hope you had a great day today with lots of yummy food! I appreciate your compliments! #5111615Teri Soares November 22, 2007
Vicki, thank you for looking and taking the time to comment! It means a lot to me.Teri #5111671
Les Rhoades November 22, 2007
Really amazing color and softnesss...yet the image is extremely sharp. #5111858Teri Soares November 22, 2007
Thanks, Les. That is exactly what I was going for! I appreciate your stopping to take a look.Teri #5111864
Susie Peek-Swint November 23, 2007
Beautiful shot Teri ~ I love taking photos of feathers and know it's difficult to get the right amount balance of soft/sharpness and this is spot on! #5111912Tiia Vissak November 23, 2007
Great colors, light & details! #5112013Teri Soares November 23, 2007
Susie and Tiia, your comments really are encouraging! Thank you soooo much.Teri #5112029
Joy Rector November 23, 2007
beautiful #5112142Dr Silly November 23, 2007
WOW, beautiful. :O)Teri Soares November 23, 2007
Doc and Joy, thanks for stopping by! #5114027Sherry Karr Adkins November 23, 2007
Teri, I LOVE this. The color is so nice and the effects are subtle, yet, really make it pop. It is one of those images that makes one just stop and stare forever at it. Very nicely done!!! #5115571Teri Soares November 23, 2007
Wow, Sherry! I think I'm floating now after your wonderfully complimentary comments! Thank you very much!Teri #5115654
Michelle L. Frick November 24, 2007
Teri - this is incredibly beautiful! #5118904Teri Soares November 24, 2007
Thanks, Michelle! I really appreciate your wonderful comment!Teri #5119113
Daniella Puente November 27, 2007
You capture the color in GREAT way and also love the softness and contrast the image has...wonderful one Teri! :) #5134779Teri Soares November 27, 2007
Thank you, Daniella! #5136598Theresa Marie Jones December 14, 2007
A winner! Love it!! #5208911Teri Soares December 14, 2007
Theresa, thank you for leaving a comment on my image. I am glad you enjoyed it!Teri #5208926
Cheryl E. Davis December 19, 2007
Congratulations, Teri, on your first Finalist! Hope this will be the first of many to come! #5228475Michelle L. Frick December 19, 2007
Congratulations Teri!!! I'm counting on seeing many more in your future (my money is on Santa Mouse)! #5228805Teri Soares December 19, 2007
Cheryl and Michelle, thank you both so very much. I just can't stop grinning. My (mathematician/physicist) husband says, "Well, that puts all the finalist recipients in the top 1.852%."Congrats to all finalists!
Teri #5228864
Erika Haight December 19, 2007
Congrats Teri ~ A well deserved victory! erika :0) #5228903Teri Soares December 19, 2007
Thank you, Erika!Teri #5229149
Colleen Farrell December 19, 2007
Wow, this is SOOOOO beautiful, Teri! I'm not surprised at all to see a Finalist badge on it! WTG, and good luck in the next round!! #5229660Dr Silly December 19, 2007
Congratulations Teri on your beautiful first finalist. :O)Teri Soares December 19, 2007
Colleen and Doc, I really appreciate you guys stopping by and leaving me such kind comments. It means a lot to me!Teri #5230833
Judy V. Kennamer December 19, 2007
Teri - this photo is very deserving of a Finalist - and more!! Congrats on this beauty!!! #5230956Shelly A. Van Camp December 19, 2007
Beautiful...congrats! #5231098Donna La Mattino Pagakis December 19, 2007
Congratulations on your finalist Teri, this is lovely! #5231474Cheryl E. Molennor December 19, 2007
Congratulations to you #5231793Teri Soares December 19, 2007
Judy, Shelly, Donna and Cheryl, thanks you all for your kindness! I do appreciate it!Teri #5232382
Cary Rogers December 19, 2007
Wonderful colors, lighting, detail, soft textures, and composition in this Finalist image!!! Congratulations, Teri! :-) #5232676Teri Soares December 20, 2007
Cary, I really appreciate your thoughtful comments!Teri #5232868
Pat Gamwell December 20, 2007
WoooHooo! WTG, girl! This is just the first of many finalists to come! Congrats! #5233056Les Rhoades December 20, 2007
I stopped in to offer a BIG Congratulations on your FIRST Finalist! #5233117Teri Soares December 20, 2007
Hey Pat and Les, thank you guys for you sweet sentiments! I am really happy that I finally got one!Teri #5233139
Linda Blair December 20, 2007
Congratulations on this beautiful finalist!!!! ☺ #5236196Teri Soares December 20, 2007
Thank you, Linda!Teri #5236349
Chris Budny December 21, 2007
Congratulations, Teri! I love the silky feel to this image! #5239167Joannie Bertucci December 21, 2007
Teri, I think you proved your point about ostrich feathers vs peacock feathers! :-) Congratulations on a great finalist! #5239506Teri Soares December 21, 2007
Joannie and Chris, thank you both very much! #5240655Susan Fox December 21, 2007
A HUGE congratulations on your first finalist Teri!!!! I am certain this is just the first of many for you :-) #5241192Teri Soares December 22, 2007
Hi Susan, thanks you very much, especially for your encouragement, without which I would not have been entering the contest!Teri #5243748
Corinne M. Thompson December 22, 2007
WTG Teri, BIG Congrats on your first Finalist! I foresee many more wins in your future! #5244385Teri Soares December 22, 2007
Thanks a lot Corrine! Your encouraging words are much appreciated!Teri #5245061
Susan M. Hembree December 30, 2007
Wonderful, Teri! Congratulations on your first finalist! Hope to see many, many more! #5268373Teri Soares December 30, 2007
Thank you, Susan. I'll keep my fingers crossed!Teri #5268771
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