Show Girl

Uploaded: May 01, 2012 15:48:05

Description


With her flouncy and frilly brightly colored ruffles, this little sun-loving beauty reminded me of a Las Vegas Show Girl...maybe a bit like Tammy E? :) :)

Exif: F Number: 10, Exposure Bias Value: 0.33, ExposureTime: 1/250 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 200, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 100.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 7D

Comments

Robert R. Goodman May 01, 2012

Hi Valarie,Beautiful capture my friend.Wonderful tribute and great news that your mother in holding her own.I sure have missed your work!!!!! #1460095

Monnie Ryan May 01, 2012

Good news on the Mom end - and a gorgeous flower! #10116748

Don Christiana May 02, 2012

Val, beautiful capture of this beautiful flower. I am so happy to hear that your Mom is maintaining her postive spirit. I love to hear that she is is still joking...humor is wonderful medicine. Have a great day...our prayers continue. #10118139

Terry Cervi level-deluxe May 02, 2012

Great to hear about your mom, Ms.V. And this is such a stunning macro! The detail and color are fantastic! #10118331

Carol L. Fowler May 02, 2012

Beautiful macro! Love the colors! (And all the best to your Mom. If she can stand an adoptive daughter, I am available since my own Mom passed away many years ago!) #10119620

Debbie Bray May 03, 2012

Val, this is just soo beautiful, it's so hard to match your standard, but maybe one day I might! Glad to hear that your Mum is doing ok for the moment! I guess each day is precious, and having her with you is a treasure! I'm so glad she can appreciate your beautiful photography, it must really raise her spirits!!!! Debbie xx #10120318

Mary Dimitriw level-deluxe May 03, 2012

It's absolutely gorgeous Val and perfect title!
Glad to hear your mom is still fighting with a smile. #10120412

Ellen Hodges May 03, 2012

So very glad to hear that your Mom is hanging in there with her awesome good humor and smile, Val!!! Prayers your way, too!! Hope that both of your beauties go to the top of the class!!! #10120550

Dayna Cain level-classic May 03, 2012

This is so gorgeous Val. Your gallery is full of amazing images and this is no exception. Beautiful! I'm sending your Mom a hug, pass it on to her will you? #10121186

Tammy Espino May 03, 2012

Sounds like you have a tough mom , glad she is on her way to feeling better! Love that little flower,beautiful and excellent details!! How did you know I tried out for a show girl in my younger days? :) #10121780

Nancy (Peaches) Harker May 03, 2012

Prayers for your mom to be better FAST!!!

Tammy made it as a showgirl to, she just wont tell anyone!! ROFLMAO

Awesome floral!! Beautful!! #10121785

Tammy Espino May 04, 2012

SHHHHHHHH :) #10122595

Tammy Espino May 04, 2012

I wish I still looked like this! #10122683

Tammy Espino May 04, 2012

I wish I still looked like this! #10122684

Tammy Espino May 04, 2012

I wish I still looked like this! #10122686

Leslie McLain level-classic May 04, 2012

Stunning capture and colors, Val. #10123396

Karen Bacon May 05, 2012

a stunning capture Val! Glad to hear your mom is still hanging in there. #10124821

Val Feldman level-classic May 06, 2012

Thanks everyone for your comments - much appreciated! :)

And Ms. Vegas...WOW! Can I call 'em or can I call 'em?? :) Ever see those cartoon characters that when they see a good-lookin' woman, their eyes bug out on stalks and there's a big "Boing" written above their heads?? Well, with my husband, brother-in-law and nephew present here today when I opened this up - I swear I heard "BOINGS" bouncing off the walls!! LOL! (and that kind of beauty doesn't fade, Ms. Tammy!) #10126506

Heather Loewenhardt level-classic May 07, 2012

Keeping your mom in my thoughts and prayers val. This is a lovely bloom with gorgeous lighting and detail #10128447

JO ANN CLEVELAND May 08, 2012

Fannnn...tastic Tammy! So glad to hear your mom's outlook is good, she will be in many hearts and prayers!

jo ann c. #10129689

JO ANN CLEVELAND May 08, 2012

Fannnn...tastic Tammy! So glad to hear your mom's outlook is good, she will be in many hearts and prayers!

jo ann c.

duh....I meant Val, Tammy confused me! lol #10129694

Emile Abbott level-classic May 08, 2012

This show girl is eye candy. Excellent Val. #10129828

Debbie Bray May 09, 2012

I'm still thinking of you Val, hope your Mum is feeling good for the time being too!! #10130596

Inge Linden May 10, 2012

Beautiful floral capture,wonderful light and details! #10131777

Julie Burnett May 10, 2012

So glad to hear your mom is holding her own! Your show girl is exactly that, colorful, beautiful light dancing off those frilly petals, a gorgeous capture, Val!! #10132037

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna May 10, 2012

Magnificent, Val! :-) k #10132914

Reynaldo D. Reyes level-classic May 10, 2012

Very beautiful crowns of color with each level and finally a wondrous revelation with the center bud. So lovely Val. We continue to pray for your mom, please send our regards. Our thoughts will be with you Val. Take care. #10133049

Thomas E. Hinds May 12, 2012

This is absolutely fantastic, Val! A Winner in my eyes! Awesome is the only other word that comes to me just now! #10135075

Rony Sagy July 30, 2012

And again, huge congratulations on this spectacularly showy finalist. Good luck in the next round. #10251024

Julie Burnett July 30, 2012

Congratulations on another stunning finalist, V!! You know I wish you the best of luck!! #10251128

Kathy Salerni level-classic July 30, 2012

Huge congrats on this wonderful Finalist, Val! Best of luck in the next round! #10251144

Kathy Salerni level-classic July 30, 2012

Congrats on another beautiful Finalist, Val! I have been absent for awhile and my day was made today when I read that your Mom is feeling good! You guys are in my thoughts and prayers! #10251168

Tammy Espino July 30, 2012

Your gonna win!! :) Congrats on this beautiful finalist, Val!!! You go girl! #10251187

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe July 30, 2012

Wouldn't want the job judging the flowers this month. All are so beautiful. But I do think this will be one of them. Congrats, Val. #10251363

Robert R. Goodman July 30, 2012

Hi Valarie,WTG my friend.Congratulations on this beautiful finalist!!!! #10251941

Carol Flisak level-classic July 30, 2012

Gorgeous image, Val! Love the color, light and details. Huge congratulations on your fianlist! #10252236

John Connolly July 30, 2012

A delightful floral close up Val! Congratulations on your finalist win! #10252528

Reynaldo D. Reyes level-classic July 30, 2012

Absolutely gorgeous finalist, my Congratulations on this beauty. Hope to see gold on this one. #10252955

Marilyn Cornwell July 30, 2012

A great beauty - congratulations on Finalist! #10253011

JO ANN CLEVELAND July 30, 2012

Congratulations on this wonderful finalist Val! Totally gorgeous...

jo ann c. #10253067

Val Feldman level-classic July 30, 2012

Thanks so much everyone! #10253354

Ann Coates level-classic July 30, 2012

Your description and title are just so perfect. Congratulations on your stunning finalist Valarie. #10253479

Ellen Hodges July 31, 2012

Huge congrats and best luck with this absolutely gorgeous finalist!! Regards to your Mom, too!! #10254151

Don Christiana July 31, 2012

Val, "Show Girl" is a beauty with her wonderful details and colors. Congrats on being a Finalist. Looking for Gold with this show stopper. #10254404

Julianne Bradford July 31, 2012

Congratulations on this flamboyant beauty Val! #10254681

Terry Cervi level-deluxe July 31, 2012

Congrats on your beautiful finalist, Ms.V!! #10254883

Chris Budny level-deluxe July 31, 2012

Really beautiful, Val! Congratulations! #10255121

Patricia Seidler July 31, 2012

Stunning Val. Looks like a winner! Congrats on finalist! #10255147

Rona L. Schwarz July 31, 2012

A very lovely and spirited floral, Val! It does indeed look flouncy and frilly and oh so girly-girly! Light is beautiful, too. I hope your Mom is still holding her own...give her a big hug from me. Your macros are so inspiring - I was trying some the other day and find it the most challenging of all photography. Congrats on another very artistic finalist! #10255281

Teresa Moore July 31, 2012

Congratulations and best of luck in the up coming finals. #10255779

Patrick Rouzes level-classic July 31, 2012

CONGRATS once again, my friend!
#10255845

Phyllis H. Burchett July 31, 2012

Absolutely gorgeous, big congrats Val on your win!!! #10255943

Joannie Bertucci level-classic July 31, 2012

Wow Val, amazing image with wonderful "shutter" control! :-) You know I love you! Congrats on your truly beautiful gold badge win! #10256101

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe July 31, 2012

Congrats Val on your beautiful winner. #10256106

Leslie McLain level-classic July 31, 2012

Congrats on a stunning winner, Val. #10256135

Chris Budny level-deluxe July 31, 2012

Congratulations once again! #10256140

Thomas E. Hinds July 31, 2012

Wonderful Winner, Val! Big congratulations! #10256169

Val Feldman level-classic July 31, 2012

My first chance to check BP all evening - and what a wonderful surprise!! Smilin' ear to ear here! Thank you all so much....truly and wholeheartedly! As always, BP'er's are the best folks around! Thanks again! ~Val #10256256

Tammy Espino July 31, 2012

Congrats on your win :) #10256376

Robert R. Goodman July 31, 2012

Hi Valarie,Congratulations my friend!!! #10256395

Patti Coblentz July 31, 2012

Big congratulations on your stunning win,Val!
And look at you, Tammy! #10256441

Terry Cervi level-deluxe July 31, 2012

Amazingly beautiful, Ms. V! Congrats on your well deserved win!! WTG!! #10256443

Ellen Hodges July 31, 2012

Huge congrats on a gorgeous winner, Val!!!! #10256503

R. J. Laudenbacher level-classic July 31, 2012

I see...light...light...light, Ms V! LOL Congrats on your beautiful gold win! #10256700

Cindy Bendush level-classic July 31, 2012

Congratulations on your stunning win Val! #10256803

Rony Sagy July 31, 2012

Ha, huge congratulations on this spectacular win, Val. What a beauty. #10256847

Carol Quina level-classic July 31, 2012

Gorgeous shot! Congratulations Val on the WIN! #10256884

Don Christiana July 31, 2012

I new "Show Girl" was a show stopper. A HUGH CONGRATS on your wonderful GOLD Winner. "Way to Go" #10256888

Renee Doyle August 01, 2012

Gorgeous!! Congratulations Val! #10257007

Mary K. Robison August 01, 2012

Congratulations on your well earned Gold Winner, Val! Great colors and lighting. #10257139

Julie Burnett August 01, 2012

Congratulations on this gorgeous winner, Val!! #10257228

Ann Coates level-classic August 01, 2012

Congratulations on your beautiful Gold Valarie. #10257258

Monnie Ryan August 01, 2012

Gorgeous, Val - a well-deserved win! #10257417

Kathy Salerni level-classic August 01, 2012

Congrats on your Gold Winning image, Val! WTG girl!! #10258007

Rona L. Schwarz August 01, 2012

Finally checking in on winners, Val, and I was so delighted (but not surprised) to see you with more gold! Super Congratulations on this stunning show girl and Gold Winner! #10258074

Bojan Bencic level-classic August 01, 2012

Big congratulations on your beautiful win, Val. #10258142

Deborah Lewinson level-addict August 01, 2012

Huge congrats, Val!!! #10258382

Carol Eade level-addict August 01, 2012

Just beautiful, Val, congratulations! #10258811

David M. Montero August 01, 2012

Congratulations on winning gold for this stunning capture Val! #10258931

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic August 02, 2012

Beautiful and soft feel here, Val. Big CONGRATZ on a beautiful Winner!

UB. #10259366

Anita Hogue August 02, 2012

G O R G E O U S!!! Congratulations Val! #10260259

Mary Beth Aiello level-classic August 05, 2012

Huge congrats on this beauty, Val. Love it. #10263577

Patrick Rouzes level-classic August 06, 2012 1

WTG, on this incredible WINNER, my friend! Smiling as I wrtie this, Val. Very beautiful! #10265143

Emile Abbott level-classic August 08, 2012

A big TEXAS CONGRATULATIONS Val on this wonderful gold winner. I have been traveling in Canada for 2-3 weeks, broke computer first day, now in Apple store being repaired so I hope to get back to BP in a week or two. Again eye candy gets the gold. Congrats my friend. #10267785

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