Inspiring Photo: Leaf #24 #1322606

Leaf #24

Uploaded: October 15, 2005

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Heather L. Jacks October 15, 2005

Beautiful shot! #327049

Kelly Barclay October 15, 2005

Wow! It looks like gold leaf! How did you do that? #1954605

Donald K. Cherry October 15, 2005

Nice shot, Larry! Like your backlighting and comp! #1954610

Diane Dupuis October 15, 2005

OH MY!!! Larry - this is fantastic!!!! The details, comp, color!!!! I sure hope we see this one again! #1954627

Tammy Scott October 15, 2005

WOW! FANTASTIC detail and backlighting! #1954652

Joy Rector October 15, 2005

gorgeous presentation #1954656

Murry Grigsby October 15, 2005

Terrific image Larry! Love the way the leaf texture pops out with the back light!! #1954672

Gloria B. Wood October 15, 2005

Outstanding image...super color and composition! Very well done! #1954674

Kelly Abernathy October 15, 2005

Gorgeous color, light and detail! Wonderful work Larry! -K #1954718

Kara L. Hendricks October 15, 2005

This is gorgeous Larry!!! Wonderful lightig and detail!! #1954737

Laura Clay-Ballard October 15, 2005

fab image! love the curves, textures, lighting .. well, everything! #1954791

KHAWLA Haddad October 15, 2005

WOW Larry such wonderful capture and work on this love the textures on it I love everything about this well don!! #1954848

Casey A. Hanson October 15, 2005

WOW! This is outstanding, Larry! Should be a winner! :0) #1954849

Diane Addonizio October 15, 2005

Excellent contrast and composition! #1954866

Linda L. Ruiz October 15, 2005

Simple.... This should be a winner. Awesome #1954891

Dorothy Neumann October 15, 2005

Very cool, Larry! Nice! #1955104

Phil Sauvey October 15, 2005

Excellent detail, Larry! Very nice macro. #1955114

Kerby Pfrangle October 15, 2005

Detail and lighting are wonderful on this gold leaf.

Kerby #1955311

Larry Lawhead October 15, 2005

Thanks Heather, Kelly, Donald, Diane, Tammy, Joy, Murry, Gloria, K, Kara, Laura, Kelly, Casey, Diane, Linda, Dorothy, Phil & Kerby!! (phew!).... #1955353

Susana Ms Heide October 15, 2005

WOW!! WOW!!! WOW!!! This is magnificient!! The gentle curves, the composition, the lighting and the detail...just a VERY appealing image!Not only should this be a winner but it WILL be a WINNER!!! That's my prediction! This is my new favorite of yours :o) #1955711

Larry Lawhead October 15, 2005

Thanks Susana!! Y'all are all too kind!! And I really appreciate it!

LarryL http://lsqrd.blogspot.com/

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Sharon Day October 15, 2005
Fantastic image, Larry!!! The details really POP! Great job! #1955797

cj patterson October 15, 2005
wow larry! this is awesome!! excellent! has my vote! :) #1955869

Susan T. Evans October 15, 2005
Wow, awesome #1955996

Larry Lawhead October 15, 2005
Thanks Sharon, CJ and Susan!!
      LarryL http://lsqrd.blogspot.com/
#1956134

Linda Proctor October 15, 2005
Beautiful detail and lighting !!! Just gorgeous!!! #1956139

Alisha L. Ekstrom October 15, 2005
WINNER in my eyes!!! WOW...VERY BEAUTIFUL leaf entry. I love the comp & the dark b/g & awesome details!!! #1956207

Larry Lawhead October 15, 2005
Thanks Linda & Alisha!! #1956289

Cesar J. La Rosa October 15, 2005
WOW!!! This is just AWESOME, Larry!!!
Wonderful composition and great idea to use the black background. It really sets off the gold of the leaf incredibly!!! Love the texture!!! #1956337

Jennifer Rennison October 15, 2005
Outstanding, Larry! Love that color, detail and lighting, gorgeous! #1956412

Larry Lawhead October 15, 2005
Thanks Cesar & Jennifer!
      LarryL http://lsqrd.blogspot.com/
#1956488

October 15, 2005
2 things ! I love the color and I love the sharp detail on this leaf!!! you go larry!!!!:=) #1956566

Brenton Schuetz October 16, 2005
Simply spectacular Larry!! Used the frame perfectly - and that colour is so, well, amazing!!! #1957040

Larry Lawhead October 16, 2005
Thanks Tonya & Brenton!! #1957545

Jessica McCollam November 02, 2005
WOW!! EXCELLENT macro!! I love the lighting too! Great work, Larry!:) #2027059

Larry Lawhead November 02, 2005
Thanks Jessica!
#2027355

Joan Soles November 02, 2005
This is just gorgeous. I love it. #2027805

Joan Soles November 02, 2005
This is just gorgeous. I love it. #2027808

Larry Lawhead November 02, 2005
Thanks Joan! #2028793

Diane Dupuis November 23, 2005
YAY YAY YAY Larry!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm so glad to see this one again!!!!!!!!! #2109551

Kelly Abernathy November 23, 2005
I knew this would be here! I still love it! Congrats again Larry! -K #2109962

Deb Holmes-Hatfield November 23, 2005
Bravo, Larry! #2110715

Larry Lawhead November 23, 2005
Thanks Diane, K & Deb!! #2112425

KHAWLA Haddad November 23, 2005
Big Congratulations on this awesome finalist, Larry very well deseve!!!
Best of luck in the next round! #2112880

Anna Diederich November 23, 2005
Incredible shot! Love the lighting and the composition is just perfect. Congratulations!
Anna #2114313

Ronald Balthazor November 23, 2005
Congratulations on your finalist, Larry. #2114699

Sharon Day November 23, 2005
Big congratulations on this outstanding finalist, Larry!!! Way to go!!! Best of luck next round! #2115128

Eric Highfield November 23, 2005
Great detail, lighting and composition Larry! Congratulations on your Finalist! #2115345

Tammy McAllister November 24, 2005
I hearby deem you....
LEAF MASTER!!!
Tootles #2116531

Larry Lawhead November 24, 2005
Thanks so much, Kelly, Anna, Ronald, Sharon, Eric & Tammy!
"Leaf Master"! LOL!! I like that!
      LarryL http://lsqrd.blogspot.com/
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Susana Ms Heide November 24, 2005
I just knew this one HAD to be a finalist! I bet we see it again with a golden badge :o)Congrats! #2117727

Larry Lawhead November 24, 2005
Thanks Susana! #2117758

Lorri Shane November 24, 2005
Very beautiful, Larry! Congrats! #2117946

Jenny Bosmans November 26, 2005
Congratulations on this superb Winner, Larry!! #2122865

Susana Ms Heide November 26, 2005
There was never a doubt in my mind!! This has winner written all over it!! MANY CONGRATS Larry!!!!!!!!!! #2122877

Kathleen Clemons November 26, 2005
A beauty, Larry. Congrats on your win! #2122887

Marilou Olejniczak November 26, 2005
Congratulations Larry!! #2123028

Dorothy Neumann November 26, 2005
Wooooooo Hooooooo, Larry!!! Way to go! #2123093

Larry Lawhead November 26, 2005
Thanks Lorri, Jenny, Susana, Kayhleen, Marilou & Dorothy!!
      LarryL http://lsqrd.blogspot.com/
#2123238

Claudia Kuhn November 26, 2005
Beautiful comp and detail Larry, congrats on your win! #2123265

Wendy Stevenson November 26, 2005
Wow Larry this is so beautiful!! Congrats on a well deserved win!!! #2123275

KHAWLA Haddad November 26, 2005
Big CONGRATULATIONS on your 2nd Place win,Larry way to go YAAAAAAAAAAAAAA !!!! #2123324

Wally Orlowsky November 26, 2005
Congratulations on this crisp and well-cropped winner, Larry! #2123550

Cesar J. La Rosa November 26, 2005
CONGRATULATIONS on this WONDERFUL Winner, Larry!!! When I posted my previous comment on this photo, I was sure we'd see it again. Great job!!! #2123611

Kimberly Peck November 26, 2005
Congrats on your 2nd place - this is quite an amzing image!! #2123639

Murry Grigsby November 26, 2005
Congrats on your super image and win Larry!! #2123651

Kay Beausoleil November 26, 2005
Congratulations on your win, Larry -- 24 was just the right leaf! #2123764

Melissa L. Zavadil November 26, 2005
Congrats!!! WTG Larry!! :) #2123901

Laura Clay-Ballard November 26, 2005
WTG! BIG Congrats! whooppee! yippee! #2123990

Lorri Shane November 26, 2005
Larry--so glad you won--it's a stunning image worth "gold" Congrats!!! #2124006

Deborah Sandidge November 26, 2005
Beautiful and dramatic, congratulations, Larry! #2124013

Larry Lawhead November 26, 2005
Thanks Claudia, Wendy, Kelly, Wally, Cesar, Kimberly, Murry, Kay, Melissa, Laura, Lorri & Deborah!!
      LarryL http://lsqrd.blogspot.com/
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Diane Dupuis November 26, 2005
My first comment on this pic:
"OH MY!!! Larry - this is fantastic!!!! The details, comp, color!!!! I sure hope we see this one again!"
Jumping for joy for you Larry!!! I knew this one was a winner! Congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! #2124517

Lisa Deaton November 26, 2005
Congrats Larry!!! This is a fantastic image and so worth all the praise. Enjoy the win!!! :) #2124561

Janine Russell November 26, 2005
Larry, awesome detail, lighting and composition; congratulations on your second place win. #2124629

Susan T. Evans November 26, 2005
Congrats Larry on this awesome winner. #2124841

Tammy Scott November 27, 2005
CONGRATULATIONS! #2125354

Larry Lawhead November 27, 2005
Thanks Diane, Lisa, Janine, Susan & Tammy!
#2125807

Jessica McCollam November 27, 2005
CONGRATULATIONS, LARRY!!!:) YEAH! #2126473

Jim Kinnunen November 27, 2005
A big congratulations on this very dramatic well done image, Larry!:) #2126507

Larry Lawhead November 27, 2005
Thanks Jessica & Jim!!
      LarryL http://lsqrd.blogspot.com/
#2127101

Diane Addonizio November 27, 2005
Congratulations on your win! #2127511

Donna W. Neal November 27, 2005
A BIG CONGRATULATIONS ON THIS WINNER Larry #2127703

Kara L. Hendricks November 27, 2005
OHH I am so happy for you Larry!!!! This is an amazing image.. And so long awaited for you... Congratulations on this WELL deserved win!! #2127838

Larry Lawhead November 27, 2005
Thanks Diane, Donna, Kara!
      LarryL http://lsqrd.blogspot.com/
#2128133

Debra Booth November 27, 2005
A big congratulations to you, Larry!! What a well-deserved win!! #2128275

Rhonda Smith November 27, 2005
This is gorgeous.. love the pov you took on this one and the clarity is wonderful.. can almost 'feel' the texture of that leaf.. Big congrats on your well deserved win ! #2128719

Larry Lawhead November 27, 2005
Thanks Debra & Rhonda!!
      LarryL http://lsqrd.blogspot.com/
#2129010

Jennifer Rennison November 28, 2005
Love this one, Larry!! Big Congratulations on your win!! #2131120

Larry Lawhead November 28, 2005
Thanks Jennifer! #2131370

Sharon Day November 28, 2005
Yay Larry!!!! Big congratulations on this win!!! Well deserved and long awaited! I'm so happy for you! #2131836

Larry Lawhead November 28, 2005
Thanks Sharon!! #2132339

Stefan G November 28, 2005
Awesome detail, color and composition! Congratulations, Larry! #2132654

Larry Lawhead November 28, 2005
Thanks Stephan!! #2132752

Darren K. Fisher November 29, 2005
WOW very well deserved win here Larry. That lighting and detail is stunning. #2134379

Larry Lawhead November 29, 2005
Thanks Darren!
      LarryL http://lsqrd.blogspot.com/
#2134774

Cathy M. Gromball November 30, 2005
Congratulations on your Second Place win, Larry!
Cathy :) #2137866

Larry Lawhead November 30, 2005
Thanks cathy!! Love your avatar!!
      LarryL http://lsqrd.blogspot.com/
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Chris Budny November 30, 2005
Talk about a picture with clarity! What a phenomenal surface you've captured! Congrats! #2139998

Larry Lawhead November 30, 2005
Thanks Christopher! #2140180

Monika Sapek December 01, 2005
I just love your composition here, Larry! Excellent light and details too. Congrats!
Monika
#2143881

Larry Lawhead December 02, 2005
Thanks Monica!
      LarryL http://lsqrd.blogspot.com/
#2145027

Mary N C. Taitt January 05, 2006
Beutiful, nicely done! Nice lighting and texture. Mary :-) #2254506

Larry Lawhead January 05, 2006
Thanks much, Mary!! #2254899

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