Orange Zest [Photography Contest Flower Photos]
Uploaded: November 16, 2011 05:54:47
Just had to have a shot of sunshine on this gloomy, rainy day - temps expected to drop below freezing here overnight and not much higher tomorrow. This dahlia is from the summer gardens at Mill Creek Park (of course)! 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
Gina Cormier November 16, 2011
A lovely floral capture. I love dahlias!! #1423439Tammy M. Anderson November 16, 2011
We are in for a cold spell too. Like to see snow instead of rain. Beautiful colors and details, Monnie. #9807703Mary Beth Aiello November 16, 2011
Gorgeous, Monnie. Amazing detail and color. #9807752Nancy L. Green November 16, 2011
This is FANTASTIC Monnie, I love the wonderful color and def, VERY well done!! <>< #9807809Nancy L. Green November 16, 2011
This is FANTASTIC Monnie, I love the wonderful color and def, VERY well done!! <>< #9807811Gord MacEachern November 16, 2011
A perfect day for an image like this Monnie, fantastic floral as always!! #9807843Robert R. Goodman November 16, 2011
Hi Monnie,Looks like gold my friend.Beautiful capture,I need to get out and shoot some flowers!!!! #9807844Joy Rector November 16, 2011
gorgeous #9807856Millie A. Talarico November 16, 2011
A perfect capture, with gorgeous color and details, Monnie~ #9807859Michael G. Marshall November 16, 2011
Wonderful macro, Monnie! Love the color, light and detail! Michael #9807905Melissa Olsen November 16, 2011
A beautiful floral, very nice Monnie! #9807923Val Feldman November 16, 2011
...and where else would we expect to find a PERFECT dahlia? No place other than MCP! Beautiful color and details - what a beauty! #9807931Jeff Robinson November 16, 2011
Outstanding color and detail!! #9807935Mike Clime November 16, 2011
Beautiful capture and like the pov, Monnie! #9808123Dayna Cain November 16, 2011
Awesome color and detail. A beautiful, skillfully taken image! #9808206John Connolly November 16, 2011
Wonderful light and color in this beautiful dahlia portrait Monnie!Jack Gaskin November 16, 2011
Thanks for this ray of sunshine it's beautifulJack #9808288
Mary Timman November 16, 2011
Stunning Monnie! #9808380Carol L. Fowler November 16, 2011
Gorgeous dahlia- I think this is my favorite color! #9808983Diane Pignet November 16, 2011
Monnie I just love the texture and color in this favorite flower of mine nice..... #9809374David Phalen November 16, 2011
Fabulous light, colors and clarity!! Beautiful!! #9810032Tammy Espino November 16, 2011
Gorgeous capture! You can't do any wrong with these flowers :) #9810867Gregory R. Gaskin November 17, 2011
A wonderful floral capture, I love the color of this flower. Hang in there, spring is only about 4 months away!!!! #9812123Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna November 17, 2011
Gorgeous, Monnie! :-) k #9814981Heather Loewenhardt November 22, 2011
Love the title and the incredible detail and colour. #9825748Tamara K. Walker December 14, 2011
Congratulations on this wonderful burst of color. #9865318Tammy Espino December 14, 2011
Congrats Monnie on this awesome finalist! #9865463Michele Peterson December 14, 2011
Beautiful! Congratulations on this receiving a finalist!! #9865541Douglas Pignet December 14, 2011
Congrats on this great finalist...way to go!!! #9865583Stefania Barbier December 14, 2011
congratulations for your beautiful finalist!!! #9865771Jessica Jenney December 14, 2011
Congratulations, Monnie on your beautiful finalist! #9865881Jack Gaskin December 14, 2011
CONGRATSJACK #9866160
Heather Loewenhardt December 14, 2011
Congrats on this image receiving a finalist award Monnie. I hope to see it wearing gold soon. #9866377Carol L. Fowler December 14, 2011
Big Congrats! WTG! #9866435Tammy M. Anderson December 14, 2011
Congrats on a beautiful finalist, Monnie. #9866527Bob Cournoyer December 14, 2011
Congrats, Monnie! Good luck next round... :-) #9866593Gord MacEachern December 14, 2011
Big congrats on this well deserved fnalist Monnie, good luck next round!! #9866704Mary Timman December 14, 2011
Congratulations on this beautiful finalist Monnie. Good Luck! #9866765Carol Eade December 14, 2011
This is beautiful, Monnie, congratulations on your finalist! #9867029Susan Weisensel December 14, 2011
Awesome Monnie, so happy you have this wonderful finalist. Good luck to you in the nest round. #9867551JO ANN CLEVELAND December 15, 2011
Perfection!Congratulations on this outstanding finalist Monnie!
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Karen Celella December 15, 2011
Congratulations on your beautiful finalist, Monnie. #9868924Nancy L. Green December 15, 2011
CONGRATULATIONS dear friend on this wonderful finalist!! <>< #9869083Rona L. Schwarz December 15, 2011
I don't think I miss many of yours Monnie, but somehow I did miss this beauty! Gorgeous, gorgeous dahlia from the Dahlia Queen! It is truly perfect as Val says, and I love the tangerine color, so fresh and lovely. Big Congratulations on this outstanding Finalist! #9869669Val Feldman December 16, 2011
It's the DQ of MCP with a beautiful and well-deserved Finalist! :) Congratulations, Buckeye Friend! I hope to see it one more time!! #9871417Errick L. Cameron December 16, 2011
Congratulations on a this excellent achievement! #9871884Susan K. Snow December 16, 2011
Beautiful lighting and texture on your lovely Finalist, Monnie. Congratulations!! #9872572Robert R. Goodman December 18, 2011
A big Congratulations my friend,WTG Monnie!!!! #9875718Patricia Seidler December 19, 2011
Im still catching up with finalists and winners! Congratulations Monnie on this beautiful finalist to add to your collection! #9877527Katarina Mansson December 20, 2011
Gorgeous light, lovely colors and perfect detail. Congratulations on your beautifull finalist Monnie! #9878764Merna L. Nobile December 23, 2011
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