Straight to the Points [Contest Finalists September 2011]
Uploaded: September 14, 2011 06:18:42
Honest, I'm trying to find something besides flowers to add a bit of variety! Till I do, though, here's a close-up of one of the larger dahlias in the garden at Mill Creek Park. Happy Hump Day, everyone!
Exif: F Number: 5, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/250 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 400, FocalLength: 100.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XTi
Robert R. Goodman September 14, 2011
Hi Monnie,WOW!!!I really need to try some macro.Absolutely beautiful my friend!!!! #1408299Mary Timman September 14, 2011
You sure have a way with flowers. Beautiful macro and such lovely color and detail.! Gorgeous. #9671013Gord MacEachern September 14, 2011
When you can shoot flowers this good Monnie, I wouldn't worry about finding anything else till the flowers are all gone for the season!! #9671018Heather Loewenhardt September 14, 2011
he lighting and framing of this image make the colour and detail pop off the page. Love the shape of the petals and the various tones catching the light.Tammy M. Anderson September 14, 2011
Beautiful capture, Monnie. #9671149Mike Clime September 14, 2011
With flower shots like this who needs anything else! Beautiful, Monnie! #9671238David Phalen September 14, 2011
Spectacular light, colors and clarity!! Beautiful!! #9671262Ray Thoms September 14, 2011
Beautiful colour, llight and detail Monnie! #9671436Nancy L. Green September 14, 2011
ABSOLUTELY stunning Monnie, GORGEOUS colors, lighting and textures, WTG!!! <>< #9671497Rony Sagy September 14, 2011
Fantastic detail in this wonderful close-up, Monnie. #9671618Tammy Espino September 14, 2011
You do awesome on this flower, why change? :) #9671877Carol L. Fowler September 14, 2011
Beautiful capture- great composition #9671917Susan Weisensel September 14, 2011
This is gorgeous Monnie, I had no idea how huge these beautiful flowers can get, but this year I have paid attention to these, because of your beautiful images you have shared with us all. #9672048Joy Rector September 15, 2011
gorgeous #9672393Tammy Espino October 18, 2011
Congrats on your wonderful finalist :) #9743727Tammy M. Anderson October 18, 2011
Congrats on a beautiful finalist, Monnie. #9743898Mary Timman October 18, 2011
Congratulations on your beautiful finalist! #9743964Millie A. Talarico October 18, 2011
Congratulations on this stunning finalist~~ good luck Monnie! #9744170Richard B. Hallick October 18, 2011
Congratulations. What a spectacular flower image. #9744537Robert R. Goodman October 18, 2011
Hi Monnie,A big congratulations on this beautiful finalist!!! #9744763Claudine Grove October 18, 2011
Beautiful, Congrats on your finalist. #9744817Patti Coblentz October 18, 2011
Such a gorgeous flower image, Monnie...congratulations on your finalist! Hope to see this one in the next round! #9745040JO ANN CLEVELAND October 18, 2011
Big Congratulations Monnie! I love this!jo ann c. #9745153
Carol L. Fowler October 18, 2011
Wonderful Finalist! Congrats #9745254Usman M. Bajwa October 18, 2011
CONGRATZ on the beautiful Finalist, Monnie!UB. #9745304
Heather Loewenhardt October 18, 2011
I am so pleased to see this image as a finalist Monnie. Good luck in the next round. #9745327Susan Weisensel October 18, 2011
Big Congrats Monnie, good luck to you. #9745461Julie Burnett October 19, 2011
The dahlia queen strikes again!! Congratulations, Monnie, and best of luck!! #9746178Katarina Mansson October 19, 2011
Congratulations on your beautiful finalist Monnie! #9746268Jessica Jenney October 19, 2011
Congratulations, Monnie on your gorgeous finalist! #9746397Boyd L. Alexander October 19, 2011
Congratulations on this awesome and beautiful Finalist Monnie!! #9746659Patricia Seidler October 19, 2011
Congratulations Monnie on this beautiful finalist! #9746671Carol Eade October 19, 2011
It's a gorgeous finalist, Monnie, congratulations! #9746714Val Feldman October 19, 2011
Absolutely gorgeous...and LOL @ Julie!! You ARE the Dahlia Queen! WTG, Monnie - a fabulous Finalist! Congrats and all the best in the upcoming round! #9746811Jack Ryan October 19, 2011
Way to go...proud of you!!! Congratulations! #9746839Julianne Bradford October 19, 2011
Fabulous finalist Monnie! Congratulations! #9746967Gord MacEachern October 19, 2011
Big congratulations on your well deserved finalist Monnie, good luck next round! #9747018Patricia A. Stalter October 19, 2011
One of your best flowers! Well, I am partial to Dahlias.... Congrats and good luck. #9747172Nancy L. Green October 19, 2011
CONGRATULATIONS Minnie, VERY well deserved dear friend!! <>< #9748166Rony Sagy October 19, 2011
Congrats on this wonderful finalist, Monnie. #9748230Michele Peterson October 19, 2011
This is my favorite of yours this month! Congratulations on the finalist, it is soo pretty! #9748639Randy D. Dinkins October 20, 2011
Beautiful close up, wonderful details and color, congratulations! #9749869Courtenay Vanderbilt October 20, 2011
This is gorgeous, Monnie, and a most deserved Finalist! Congratulations! #9749885Tamara K. Walker October 22, 2011
Super color and details. Congratulations. #9755729David M. Montero October 23, 2011
Congratulations on your finalist selection Monnie! #9756917Merna L. Nobile October 31, 2011
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