Easter Cactus II

© Patricia A. Casey

Easter Cactus II

Uploaded: May 14, 2011 07:38:57

Description

May 2011 Finalist BetterPhoto, Second Place, All Time Editior's Pick

Exif: F Number: 29, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/15 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 100, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 50.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XTi

Comments

Michelle Alton May 15, 2011

Thrilling floral, Patricia. And that is SAYING something! #1377149

Patricia A. Casey level-classic May 15, 2011

Hi Michelle, Thank you so....I have such a wonderful time when our flowers are blooming...they are so fragile and last only a little while....just like us...so I truly appreciate them. Then I have the photos to enjoy when they're gone, just like good friends....
Have a wonderful day and your comments are always so welcome! Cheers..Patricia #9405532

Tammy Espino May 15, 2011

Beautiful capture!! I have never seen this kind of flower on a cactus before! :) #9406335

Dee Langevin level-classic June 21, 2011

Another fabulous cactus blossom Patricia! You capture the fragile beauty of these amazing flowers so well. Love the detail and soft hues in this terrific image. #9470820

Patricia A. Casey level-classic June 21, 2011

Hi Tammy....I think you commented when my computer was in the shop for the second time...thank you so much.....and thanks Dee for viewing....just love spending time with these flowers because their life is so short....but there is always the picture..... #9471617

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic June 22, 2011

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your very deserving FINALIST! 8o) #9473980

Patricia A. Casey level-classic June 22, 2011

Hi Nancyj.....what a nice surprise to come home to....Thank you for the kind comment! #9474424

Dee Langevin level-classic June 22, 2011

Congratulations Patricia on your Finalist!! Good luck in the next round! #9476395

Tammy Espino June 22, 2011

Congrats on a fantastic finalist! :) #9476494

Patricia A. Casey level-classic June 23, 2011

Hi Dee and Tammy...
Thank you so much....it's always a thrill to see a photo making it to this round....fingers crossed for the next...I so appreciate your comments!!!
#9477673

Katarina Mansson June 23, 2011

Beautiful florals, colors and detail! Congratulations on your finalist! #9478463

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic June 23, 2011

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your very deserving
2nd PLACE WINNER! 8o) #9480111

Patricia A. Casey level-classic June 23, 2011

Wow....what an absolute thrill to be selected out of so many wonderfully captured photographs....Thank You Katarina and Again...to you Nancyj...Thank You !!! #9480297

Tammy Espino June 23, 2011

So glad this won, I think it's awesome and so different!!! :) Congrats! #9480629

Patricia A. Casey level-classic June 24, 2011

Thank you Tammy...I am very honored to receive an award....there are so many gorgeous photos out there....I don't know how the judges decide but I know it's a tough job.....Have a great day!
#9481707

Katarina Mansson June 24, 2011

Outstanding picture - congratulations Tammy! #9481765

Dee Langevin level-classic June 24, 2011

Congratulations Patricia on your well deserved win with an outstanding image! I'm thrilled for you! #9481971

Patricia A. Casey level-classic June 24, 2011

Thank You Katarina and Dee....Quite the honor to make it to this level with all the outstanding submissions.....Have a wonderful evening! #9483383

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic June 26, 2011

Great capture, CONGRATZ on the Gold win!!!

UB. #9487238

Patricia A. Casey level-classic June 26, 2011

Thank you, Usman for your comment...this was quite the honor! Patricia #9487244

Merna L. Nobile July 04, 2011

Congratulations to all of the Award Winners for May 2011. Merna


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Rod Partington July 24, 2011

Amazing floral image Patricia! Totally deserves gold! Congrats! #9551321

Patricia A. Casey level-classic July 24, 2011

A very belated Thank You to Merna....and Thank You Rod for your viewing and compliment as well....I was honored! #9551346

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