Uploaded: June 30, 2005 03:57:01
Playing around in the studio, 1/125 sec, f/13, 100 mm macro lens. Rotated 180 degrees. Couldn't decide which to post. The second I would call Swan Dive! What do you think?
Janet L. Skinner June 30, 2005
Swan Dive #271288Tammy Scott June 30, 2005
I think they are both gorgoues, Janet! I like Swan Dive the best, though! #1538192Paul Michko June 30, 2005
Awesome presentation, Janet. #1538198Carolyn M. Fletcher June 30, 2005
Swan Dibe is my favorite, I think. Both are just dandy, though. #1538224Kelly Abernathy June 30, 2005
I like them both! -K #1538226Janet L. Skinner June 30, 2005
LOL, Carolyn! Dibe is my brain this morning! Sometimes it is better to stick with 'as shot'. Thanks guys! #1538279Cindy Paquette June 30, 2005
I also like them both...alot..the Swan Dive is radically unique tho!!Are we getting a list together for VT?? #1538308
Colette M. Metcalf June 30, 2005
I like both!! Very nice images, Janet!! #1538319Donna W. Neal June 30, 2005
I like them both, but I think the Dive is worth posting again. #1538325Cathy Gregor June 30, 2005
Both are lovely, Janet!Beverley A. Daniels June 30, 2005
Both look great--maybe go with swan dive for something unique? #1538397Vicki Hunt June 30, 2005
I especially love the one you "selected" for today. It is just beautiful! I love the background and the curve of the stem! #1538497Donald K. Cherry June 30, 2005
Wonderfully beautiful and majestic image, Janet!! #1538817Marsha S. Smith June 30, 2005
Both just gorgeous - swan dive is more radical and I like that! #1539364Patty Razonable June 30, 2005
Both are beautifully captured!!! I like the swan "dibe" (LOL!!) angle. #1539761Claudia Kuhn June 30, 2005
Nice colors and lighting Janet, I can't decide which is best! #1540418Kathleen Clemons June 30, 2005
No wonder you had trouble deciding, Janet. I like them both too! #1540595William C. Raco June 30, 2005
Beautiful colors, shapes and compositions.bill
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Stanley J. Contrades July 07, 2005
My vote is for "swan dive" because of its different angle of presentation, Janet ... though both are very beautiful!!Kerby Pfrangle July 07, 2005
JanetElegant and beautiful come to mind.
Very nice. Kerby #1567949
Evy Johansen July 11, 2005
So beautiful and so elegant! Wonderful image, Janet! #1579768Ermanno Radice July 11, 2005
Wonderful image, very elegant, excellent shot, Janet! #1580947Stephanie Lyons July 22, 2005
Big congrats Janet!Stephanie Lyons July 22, 2005
Big congrats Janet!Deborah Lewinson July 22, 2005
It sure looks like you posted the right one, Janet, hearty congrats on this beautiful finalist!Evy Johansen July 22, 2005
Congratulations on this beautiful finalist, Janet! #1622631Cathy Barrows July 22, 2005
Congrats on your finalist...beautiful #1622878Linda D. Lester July 22, 2005
Congratulations! #1623225Jill Flynn July 22, 2005
Congratulations on this beautiful finalist Janet! #1623531Jim Kinnunen July 22, 2005
Congratulations on this excellent image, Janet!!! #1623602Donald K. Cherry July 23, 2005
Congrats, Janet!! #1625153Anita Hogue July 23, 2005
Congratulations, Janet! #1625295Stephen Zacker July 23, 2005
Simple and very striking. Congratulations #1625379Kerby Pfrangle July 23, 2005
JanetCongratulations on your finalist.
GOod luck in the next round.
Kerby #1625419
Deborah Sandidge July 23, 2005
Elegant, Janet - congratulations!! #1625488KHAWLA Haddad July 23, 2005
Congratulations Janet this is super good luck in the next round ! #1625745Donna J. Taff July 23, 2005
Congrat's on your finalists wins. Janet!!! #1626370Marsha S. Smith July 23, 2005
Congratulations, Janet! Good luck next round! #1626400Jennifer Rennison July 23, 2005
Congratulations on your beautiful finalist, Janet! #1626744Ermanno Radice July 23, 2005
Congratulations on your finalist,Serena Pierce July 23, 2005
Congratulations!! #1627082Deb Holmes-Hatfield July 23, 2005
Congratulations on this wonderful finalist Janet! #1627272Mata Patan July 23, 2005
Many many many congratulations!!!!!!!!! #1628075Tammy Scott July 23, 2005
Congratulations Janet! #1628451S J July 23, 2005
Congratulations on this beautiful finalist, Janet!! #1629835DiAnna F. Paulk July 24, 2005
Congratulations, Janet!! #1630774Adilson F. Ferreira July 24, 2005
Congratulations janet!!! #1632231Stanley J. Contrades July 24, 2005
Beautifully done, Janet, and CONGRATULATIONS! Best of luck to you in the next round!!Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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