Cala Curls [Contest Finalists January 2007]
Uploaded: January 17, 2007 01:51:38
Shot raw format with Sigma 50mm macro at ISO 200.
Shooting this reminded me of one of the greatest photographers I've ever had a chance to be friend with here on BP. Kathleen Clemons. Though it is only a shadow of her greatness.
Paul E. Earl January 17, 2007
It is wonderful! A fantastic shot, Paul! #589301Ray Clarke January 17, 2007
Great lighting and composition Paul (ac) #3829156Manuel Barrera January 17, 2007
Sometimes the students exceed the masters, A great macro, Paul #3829186Pat Gamwell January 17, 2007
Perfection and a true winner, Paul! #3829192Anna Diederich January 17, 2007
Excellent detail, color and lighting Paul. #3829200Su Sana E. P January 17, 2007
Paul, whenever I photograph a Calla lily, I always remember Kathleen. She’s a Great Photographer and you’ve done a very lovely dedication here. And in my view, I think this’ll go further and grab one of the ‘Gold Stamp’. #3829215Donald K. Cherry January 17, 2007
Beautiful macro, Paul! Excellent color, detail and lighting! #3829221Colleen Braun January 17, 2007
this is beautiful... #3829223Jim Huffield January 17, 2007
Very nice, Paul. Jim #3829274Aimee S. McMaster January 17, 2007
....wonderful and beautiful Paul...lovely light, detail and comp.....Aimee #3829295Gail Vitikacs January 17, 2007
Amazing details...it is gorgeous! #3829378Marcie A. Fowler January 17, 2007
Ohhhh she would be so proud of you Paul. This is absolutely gorgeous. Fantastic colors, detail and composition!!! It's flawless!!! BRAVO!!!!! #3829437Kathy Reeves January 17, 2007
Gorgeous Paul!! A sure winner!!!!! #3829472Ken Smith January 17, 2007
Love the sharp focus on this, Paul, and the vivid colors. Well done! #3829520Sharon King January 17, 2007
Super exposure, lighting, composition and detail!! WOW! #3829568Colette M. Metcalf January 17, 2007
wow! This is beautiful, Paul! #3829645Kathleen Clemons January 17, 2007
Oh Paul, what a wonderful dedication (you brought me to tears!). It's a beautiful shot, and if I have inspired you to to this level of work, I am very proud. Thanks so much!Anita Hogue January 17, 2007
I sure do miss Kathleen's work, and this is a fabulous remembrance of her talent! Absolutely gorgeous, Paul!! #3829873Linda D. Lester January 17, 2007
Beautiful shot...love the composition and lighting! #3829934Nadine A. Lewis January 17, 2007
WOW!!!! OUTSTANDING to say the least!!! <>< #3829974Pamela Shane January 17, 2007
Spectacular Paul! Beautiful lighting,Rakesh Syal January 17, 2007
Hello, Birthday baby!! Happy Birthday to you, happy birthday to you, happy birthda to dear Paul, happy bithday to you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! #3830044Shirley L. Carpenter January 17, 2007
How very beautiful Paul!! Great composition!! Is it your Birthday?? If so Hope you have a great Birthday!! #3830111Robert R. Goodman January 17, 2007
Great macro Paul,Wonderful capture!!!!!! #3830112Casey A. Hanson January 17, 2007
Beautiful macro, Paul!! :0) #3830173Cyn Valentine January 17, 2007
LOVE that green! Stunning image Paul..great comp and color!! #3830236Kathleen K. Parker January 17, 2007
Exquisite, Paul!Paul Michko January 17, 2007
Thanks all, and Rakesh thanks, but right day, wrong month. Next month same bat time same bat channel. #3830379Jenny Bosmans January 17, 2007
Kathleen will be proud of you, Paul! SUPERB capture with stunning colors, composition and lighting! :) #3830433Nadya Johnson January 17, 2007
Wow! FANTASTIC, Paul! I think we're looking at a winner here! This is superb! #3830511Karen E. Michaels January 17, 2007
What a lovely sentiment, though I do feel you are being far to humble. Love the tip of the leaf and the colors. If I had nothing to learn from you Paul, I wouldn't look at your work ;-) Peace, karen #3830603Claudia Kuhn January 17, 2007
So beautiful Paul, wonderful lighting and DOF! Great tribute to Kathleen! #3830626Melissa G. Meiselman January 17, 2007
Paul, this is a stunning composition with beautiful selective focus, great lighing and colors. All in all, you have a really fantastic image!!! #3830633Bridgette B January 17, 2007
Stunning macro, Paul! #3830896Stephen Zacker January 17, 2007
I agree.. this is Stunning, Paul #3831206Dan Holm January 17, 2007
Awesome shot, Paul!! I'd bet we'll be seeing this one again! Love the color, the comp, the flow and your excellent capture! #3831242Lorraine A. Cook January 17, 2007
Now that's a curly cue, Paul! Beautiful colors, details and a super dedication for Kathleen Clemons, my friend!<:)) #3831344Lynne Morris January 17, 2007
WOW WOW WOW Paul this is an awesome macro and a beautiful tribute to Kathleen, sure hope we see this one again! #3831354Jessica Jenney January 17, 2007
A stunning macro, Paul! The colors and selective focus are outstanding! #3831456Paul Michko January 17, 2007
Thank you all so very much. #3831557Janine Russell January 17, 2007
Paul, excellent color, detail, lighting and selective focus. #3832130Evy Johansen January 17, 2007
Wow... this is beautiful, Paul! Wonderful light and color! #3832175Renee Doyle January 17, 2007
Wonderful light, colours, composition and detail Paul!Tammy Scott January 18, 2007
Such a beautiful macro and gorgeous color #3833150Karen Bacon January 18, 2007
Wonderful macro composition Paul! #3834500Bill Houghton January 18, 2007
This is a beautiful shot Paul. Great clairty, color and detail. Bill #3834793Amalia Sylvia Arriaga Salinas January 18, 2007
Wonderful composition, details and green color Paul!,Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna January 18, 2007
WHAT a FANTASTIC macro, Paul!!!!! It's just WONDERFUL!!!!! ^.^ #3836024Datha Y. Thompson January 18, 2007
OUTSTANDING!!!! Beautiful color and Awesome detail :0) #3836871Paula Showen January 18, 2007
Excellent DOF, color and composition, Paul! #3836940KV Day January 19, 2007
This will be seen again, nice work paul #3837967Tonya R. Boles January 19, 2007
Wonderful job Paul.. #3837995Paula Dwyer January 19, 2007
Stunning color, lighting, curves and detail!! Outstanding capture Paul!!! :) #3838125Vicki Hunt January 19, 2007
I was going to comment on your current entry, but I HAD to tell you first that this is wonderful!!!!!!!(I am always behind!) #3840098Jenny D January 19, 2007
Beautiful macro! #3840648Vladan D. Djordjevic January 20, 2007
Fantastic color, lighting and details! #3841958Glenn E. Urquhart January 20, 2007
Stunning, unique floral image, Paul!!! Outstanding detail, lighting, color, contrast, dof, WELL Composed and quite beautiful!!! VERY Well Done! Cheers, Glenn. #3842035Chris Budny January 26, 2007
Nothing more I can add; I love the lighting through the leaf and the line of the leaf's edge! #3875736Laura Clay-Ballard February 02, 2007
totally Wow!!!!!!! #3904808Aimee S. McMaster February 24, 2007
....congratulations again Paul on this wonderful finalist...Aimee #3983030Judyann Plante February 24, 2007
Congratulations again, Paul, and the best of luck in the next round!Judyann ><> #3983157
Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna February 24, 2007
CONGRATULATION, again on your FINALIST, Paul!!!!! GREAT JOB!!!!! Best of luck in the next round!!!!! :-) ^.^ Kitty #3983856Jessica Jenney February 24, 2007
Congratulations, Paul on this stunning finalist image! #3983867Janine Russell February 24, 2007
Paul, congratulations on your finalist. #3984319Renee Doyle February 24, 2007
Big congratulations on this stunning finalist Paul!Chris Budny February 24, 2007
Paul, congratulations on this win! #3986459John V. Roscich February 24, 2007
CONGRATULATIONS ON YOU FINALIST PAULCathy Stancil February 24, 2007
Congratulations on all your beautiful finalists, Paul, and good luck on the second round...But as Christopher says, it is already a win when a pic's made it to the finalists !! #3986858Amalia Sylvia Arriaga Salinas February 24, 2007
Congratulations on all your finalists Paul!,Cheryl E. Molennor February 24, 2007
Awesome Paul! Congratulations #3986997Karen E. Michaels February 24, 2007
Now this is one that I did see first time around, and I am glad to see it here recognized. Well done indeed, and may it go further. Peace, karen #3987490Margaret Sikora February 24, 2007
Congratulations Paul on this stunning Finalist, #3987538Kay E. Mahoney February 24, 2007
Congratulations on your beautiful finalist. Good luck in the next round. #3988102Nadya Johnson February 24, 2007
Outstanding, Paul! Congratulations on your super finalist! #3988648Chua Wee Boo February 24, 2007
Big congrats on your finalist,Paul! #3988703Colette M. Metcalf February 25, 2007
Congratulations, Paul!!! #3989408Paul Michko February 25, 2007
Thank you all so very much!!! #3989664Donna J. Eaton February 25, 2007
Congratulations, Paul on this stunning finalist image! I really miss having Kathleen around too.#3990175
Ken Smith February 25, 2007
Super details. Congrats Paul!! #3990441Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna February 25, 2007
Congratulation, Paul!!!!! Fantastic macro!!!!! Best to you in the next round!!!!! :-) ^.^ Kitty #3990768Jennifer Rennison February 25, 2007
Outstanding finalist, Paul! Congratulations and best of luck in the next round! #3991045Cyn Valentine February 25, 2007
WTG Paul..congratulations again!! #3991053Terri L. Scribner February 25, 2007
Fantastic finalist, Paul!!! Congrats on your finalists! #3991536Jenny Bosmans February 25, 2007
Congratulations on this beautiful finalist, Paul! :) #3991550Carla Metzler February 25, 2007
Congratulations, Paul!! #3991770Alan L. Borror February 25, 2007
Congratulations again, Paul on this gorgeous finalist! #3992055Sharon King February 25, 2007
Congratulations Paul!! #3993670Tonya R. Boles February 25, 2007
Wonderful image, congrats. #3994092Evy Johansen February 25, 2007
Congratulations on another wonderful finalist, Paul!! #3994314Datha Y. Thompson February 25, 2007
CONGRATULATIONS Paul :0) #3994717Sam Britt February 25, 2007
Congratulations, Paul. #3994792Laurence Saliba February 25, 2007
Congratulations on another wonderful finalist, Paul!! #3995021Tarun Bose February 25, 2007
Big, big congrats Paul, for your outstanding finalist. #3995093Rakesh Syal February 26, 2007
Congratulations again, Paul on this gorgeous finalist! #3997959Susie Peek-Swint February 27, 2007
Many congrats Paul! #4002324Glenn E. Urquhart March 04, 2007
A late Big Congratulations on your award, Paul!!! Well Deserved! Cheers, Glenn. #4020157Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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