Competing for the Light [Photography Contest Flower Photos]
Uploaded: May 11, 2010 21:35:28
Thought I would give this image another try. No need to comment, but thanks for looking!!! Hoping the judges will give this a second look!!!
Another capture from this beautiful Dogwood tree. Taken on a very windy day around 4:00pm. Adjusted curves, color, sat, contrast and hue. Slight crop and cloned out small spots. Have a fantastic night!!! *Flowers*
Exif: F Number: 5, Exposure Bias Value: -1.00, ExposureTime: 1/750 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 80, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 47.70 mm, Model: KODAK Z740 ZOOM DIGITAL CAMERA
Rony Sagy May 11, 2010
Spectacular capture, Laura. #1267889Kerry Hill May 11, 2010
Gorgeous full frame capture Laura, beautiful colours and wonderful light! #8605491Laura L. Gonzales May 11, 2010
Thank you very much Rony and Kerry!! I appreciate your comments!! Laura #8605493Barbara Waldoch May 12, 2010
They are gorgeous, Laura! #8605540Tiia Vissak May 12, 2010
a beautiful shot! #8605552Ron McEwan May 12, 2010
This is tremendous, the dof is perfect here a full frame feast for the eyes. #8605959Sandra K. StJohn May 12, 2010
This is very pretty Laura; I love the full fame and the color is outstanding. #8606320Stefania Barbier May 12, 2010
gorgeous floral capture! #8606771Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna May 12, 2010
This is a gloriously gorgeous image, Laura! Breathtaking! :-) k #8607835Patrick Rouzes May 12, 2010
Gorgeous colors, tones, detail, clarity, low lighting & full frame of extreme beauty here! Exceptional work & image here, Laura!ROLAN NARMAN May 12, 2010
Fantastic floral capture and lighting Laura! #8607964Laura L. Gonzales May 12, 2010
Thank you sooo much my friends for your generous compliments!! I am so touched that you like it!! Thanks again! Have a fantastic evening!! Yes Paddy, still running around like a chicken with no head! LOL!! Things will slow down soon, I hope! Hugs, Laura:) #8607990Laura E. Swan May 12, 2010
It's ALWAYS a windy day when flowers or blossoms are being shot. Have you noticed this too? One time there was NO WIND AT ALL I thought OH GOODY! I began to shoot a flower. A breeze picked RIGHT up! OUT OF NOWHERE! Was I surprised? NOPE!This image is beautiful, Laura and the lighting is so soft! Really a special capture of this lovely dogwood!
-Laura #8608021
Laura L. Gonzales May 12, 2010
Hello Em!!! Thanks for your wonderful and encouraging comments!!! I do notice that it seems to be windy whenever I try to shoot flowers! I have a hard enough time capturing flowers anyway, but when the wind comes.....EEK! I need to use my tripod more, and I need to upgrade to a better camera too. Well, maybe someday!! LOL! Hope you are having a great week!!! Blessings~~~Laura:) #8608068Laura E. Swan May 12, 2010
I empathize totally with everything you just said! FOR SURE! #8608090Sherran Andersen May 12, 2010
Beautiful capture Laura. Yep, been there done that. It takes patience when the breeze picks up. #8608110Laura L. Gonzales May 12, 2010
Thanks again Em, and thank you Sherran for the great comments!!! I appreciate them very much! Laura:) #8608116Tommy E. Burgess May 13, 2010
Gorgeous floral with such beautiful color, light, and an outstanding composition Laura!! I love pink dogwoods. Beautiful work! #8608185Nancy (Peaches) Harker May 13, 2010
WOW, FANTASTIC colors and capture, so pretty Laura! #8609334Laura L. Gonzales May 13, 2010
Hello there Tommy and Peaches!!! I appreciate your kind comments very much!!! Thanks again! Have a super day!! Laura #8610047Sam Britt May 14, 2010
Beautiful series of pink dogwood images, Laura. This one is my favorite! #8612180Tammy Espino June 07, 2010
Congrats on this wonderful finalist!! :) #8672115Nancy (Peaches) Harker June 07, 2010
WHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOORon McEwan June 07, 2010
Big Congrats Laura a well deserved Silver #8674642Sam Britt June 07, 2010
Big Congrats, Laura!! #8675079Sherran Andersen June 07, 2010
Congrats Laura... I'm not surprised to see this. #8675813frank w. degenhardt June 07, 2010
A beautiful floral that got you a Finalist. Congratulatons my friend. WTG. #8676682Tommy E. Burgess June 07, 2010
Huge congratulations on your gorgeous finalist Laura!! Glad to see this again. Best of luck in the next round! #8676697Laura L. Gonzales June 07, 2010
Thank you ALL so much my dear friends for the wonderful congrats!!! I am so thrilled!! It has been a tough week after losing my beloved Percy. This has really made my day, and put a huge smile on my face:) Thank you all for your kindness and friendships! I appreciate each and everyone of you! THANKS! Blessings~~~~ Laura #8676699Cindy Bendush June 07, 2010
Congratulations on your beautiful finalist Laura! #8676708Laura L. Gonzales June 07, 2010
Thank you Cindy for your encouragement and support!!! I really appreciate you!!! Thanks again, Laura:) #8676717Robert K. Bemus June 07, 2010
Gorgeous color and detail-- congratulations on your Finalist, Laura!! #8676723Laura L. Gonzales June 07, 2010
Thanks Robert!! You support is truly appreciated! Laura:) #8676745Bojan Bencic June 07, 2010
Congratulations on your finalist, Laura. #8676863Tiia Vissak June 08, 2010
Congratulations! #8677106Patrick Rouzes June 08, 2010
Heyyyyyyyyyy Laura, CONGRATULATIONS on this superb finalist, my friend! WTg! #8680202Laura L. Gonzales June 08, 2010
Hi Bojan, Tiia and Paddy!!! Thanks a bunch for the wonderful support!!!! Have a super day! Laura:)) #8680243Randy D. Dinkins June 08, 2010
Beautiful floral shot. Congratulations! #8680314ROLAN NARMAN June 08, 2010
Big Congrats on your fantastic finalist Laura! #8680528Reynaldo D. Reyes June 08, 2010
The colors tones and details are simply amazing and so deserving of the commendation. Wonderful work Laura. #8680702Laura L. Gonzales June 08, 2010
Thank you Randy, Rolan and Reynaldo for your support!! I appreciate it very much!! Laura:D #8681000Laura E. Swan June 20, 2010
I'm so glad this one went on to become top cream! It's beautiful!-Em
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Laura L. Gonzales June 20, 2010
Thank you so much Em! Glad you like it!! Thanks for being so sweet!!! Laura:)) #8707507David A. Simons July 02, 2010
Beautiful and congratulations, Laura #8730942Laura L. Gonzales July 03, 2010
Hi David! Thank you for your support! Laura:) #8733093Laura E. Swan July 03, 2010
:)) #8733094Sharon Day February 19, 2013
Beautiful image, Laura! I am so ready for this! Congratulations on your finalist! #10575714Laura L. Gonzales February 20, 2013
Thanks Sharon!! Me tooooo!!!! #10576937Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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