Inspiring Photo: The Glowing Center #2201208

The Glowing Center

Uploaded: June 01, 2006 07:00:44

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Cropped the image to avoid the folded petals.

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David L. Luchowski June 01, 2006 0

This is amazing,Susan. this is a winner for sure.The color and detail are beautiful. #456201

Jim [popeyes©] Naso June 01, 2006 0

Very nice color, comp and detail.

Jim #2838854

Ronda Chatelle June 01, 2006 0

This is now a favorite of mine Susy!! Fantastic colors, details and love the glow! Celestial Dreaming...No one does it better! #2838859

Donna Roberts June 01, 2006 0

Woo Hoo - not only did you gain first place in this months entries you have a winning image too Suzy!
WOW - this is fantastic - love it!!
:-) ddu
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Rakesh Syal June 01, 2006 0

To me this looks like a sanctum of some temple and a winner, Susan! #2838861

Jill Odice June 01, 2006 0

happy June 1st!!! Incredible shot Susan...This starts the month off with a big bang! #2838872

Evy Johansen June 01, 2006 0

Wow... Stunning image, Susan!! Simply beautiful!! #2838887

Janine Russell June 01, 2006 0

Susan, wonderful colors, detail, lighting and DOF. #2838910

Julie Robinson June 01, 2006 0

Wow & double wow- fabulous colours Susan -absolute stunner! #2838918

Ray Clarke June 01, 2006 0

This is stunning Susan, looks like a fire in the middle (ac) #2838928

Khalid Al-Issa June 01, 2006 0

Very nice ! #2838978

Mata Patan June 01, 2006 0

Love this burning centre!!!
Excellent! #2838983

Jenny Bosmans June 01, 2006 0

WOW!! One of my favorites for sure, Susan!! And a winner in my eyes!! :) #2839026

Paul Michko June 01, 2006 0

Spectacular display and vert dramatic lighting, Susan. #2839067

Manuel Barrera June 01, 2006 0

You can perform magic with colors. #2839109

Donald K. Cherry June 01, 2006 0

Very pretty floral image, Susan! #2839150

Glenn E. Urquhart June 01, 2006 0

The beauty of this is image is Striking, Susan!!! Vivid colors, detail and VERY Well Composed! Cheers, Glenn. #2839161

Judyann Plante June 01, 2006 0

Stunning image, Susan! Incedible lighting color and detail.

Judyann ><>
#2839210

Michelle R. Kovach June 01, 2006 0

So gorgeous Susan! Simply incredible! #2839293

Gail Vitikacs June 01, 2006 0

DITTO DITTO DITTO on all of the comments above Susan!!! AWESOME! #2839295

Jim Huffield June 01, 2006 0

BREATHTAKING IMAGE!!!!!! #2839378

Carolyn J. Connolly June 01, 2006 0

I agree with Jim - this is an abolutely "BREATHTAKING IMAGE!!!!!!", Suzy!! I so L-O-V-E *everything* about it!! WOW!! :o) #2839455

Bill Wyatt June 01, 2006 0

Incedible capture the colors seem to glow this truly awesome! #2839465

Ross Throndson June 01, 2006 0

Amazing, Susan!! Never seen anything like it! Incredible!!! #2839662

Lynne Morris June 01, 2006 0

Wow Susan this is stunning, beautifully captured! I nearly posted one the very same - but not a patch on this one! #2839792

Carolyn Foster Spano June 01, 2006 0

This really has the WOW factor. Amazing find and well executed!!!! #2839812

Karen E. Michaels June 01, 2006 0

Stunning Susan as the centre looks afire. Peace, karen #2839938

Tracey L. Freeman June 01, 2006 0

This is really beautiful, Susan! I think the dark background really brings out the bright colors of the flower. Gorgeous! #2840093

Roxanne M. Bubar June 01, 2006 0

Susan this is MAGNIFIECENT and a winner. #2840136

Margot Petrowski June 01, 2006 0

I'm predicting a winner badge on this beauty!!!!! #2840182

Paula Dwyer June 01, 2006 0

Absolutely outstanding! Incredible colors! Winner for sure!! :) #2840202

Melissa G. Meiselman June 01, 2006 0

Sensational image, Susan. I second everything said before me...this is an exceptional image which stands above all in the catagory of flowers!!! #2840204

Amy JACKSON June 01, 2006 0

Really gorgeous, Susan!!! Very well done! #2840208

Margo Blackwood June 01, 2006 0

There are no words to describe this photo, can't wait to see the one that could beat it, lol. Excellent, it is surely a winner. Congrats.
Was color inhensed by lighting or is this it's natural beauty? Just can't keep my eyes from it. #2840272

Revonda L. Gentry June 01, 2006 0

Wow!! Another amazing image!! This is just so beautiful, Susan!! #2840287

Nadya Johnson June 01, 2006 0

WOW and DOUBLE WOW!!! This is what I'd have to call a "gasper," Susan! Totally amazing and spectacular!!! I would also call it a Winner!! This is mesmerizing and ethereal! Can't even find the words... a GORGEOUS piece of art! #2840638

Tarun Bose June 01, 2006 0

My god Susan. What have done. One of the greatest shot of flower ever seen. I agree with Rakesh. Definitely a winner. #2840645

Donna La Mattino Pagakis June 01, 2006 0

Beautiful color and detail, love the glowing center. Good luck with this Susan. #2841451

Laurence Saliba June 01, 2006 0

Spectacular!!!!!!!!!! What a beauty!!!! #2841516

Lynnmarie Daley June 01, 2006 0

Magical! #2841596

Inge S. Lasmana June 01, 2006 0

Very wonderful shot, Susan!! I really love the glowing at the center of the POV! well done! #2841729

Dr Silly June 01, 2006 0

Spectacular is right. Love the bold colors and DOF. :O)
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Nobu Nagase June 01, 2006 0

Beautiful glow!!!
#2841826

Mary Timman June 02, 2006 0

Fantastic capture. The light is just gorgeous on this beautiful flower. Beautiful color. You really made this into something so beautiful. #2842362

Patty Razonable June 02, 2006 0

Absolutely stunning and outstanding, Susan!! #2842488

Ronald F. Fischer June 02, 2006 0

AWesome capture, Susan! #2842548

Graeme yew Chow June 02, 2006 0

Magnificient! and imposing, Susan. #2842700

Graeme yew Chow June 02, 2006 0

Magnificient! and imposing, Susan. #2842707

Hector Contreras June 02, 2006 0

Wow... Stunning image, Susan
Heco #2843094

Bridgette B June 02, 2006 0

This is stunning!!!!!!!!!!! #2843327

Jim Kinnunen June 02, 2006 0

A gorgeous glowing image, Susan!!! #2844385

S P Mukherji June 02, 2006 0

If this is not a winner then nothing is!! #2844643

Chris Budny June 02, 2006 0

Truly stunning, and so eye-catching! Looks like a hyper-reality painted photograph; the color saturation is terrific! #2845679

Arturo Guerra June 03, 2006 0

Gorgeous image Susan! The composition lighting and colors are great. #2846395

Nancy L. Green June 03, 2006 0

Outstanding Susan!! The colors with the center lighting make this. Very beautiful! #2846532

Robert M. Nicholson June 03, 2006 0

Wow! What a beaut! #2846600

Darryl Wilkinson June 03, 2006 0

Susan, All I can say is props to you for such astounding work you keep coming up with, I am in awe... #2846786

Marilyn K. Lincecum June 03, 2006 0

Awesome image..gorgeous colors and details, #2846792

Peggy J. Maguire June 03, 2006 0

Amazing shot Susan,Great Work... #2847040

Zenon Toczek June 04, 2006 0

Flamming with light flower, pure perfection...
zenon #2850674

Paul Sikora June 05, 2006 0

Susan, you certainly attract a lot of comments and I can understand why. I just hope I can take at least one shot as good as this in my time. Creative and exquisitely beautiful image. #2853474

Noel Baebler June 05, 2006 0

A one-in-a-million image, Susan! Congratulations on seeing it! #2856056

ALLEN O. HOWARD June 06, 2006 0

Wonderful colors! Looks like a winner! #2857298

Terry L. Ellis June 06, 2006 0

Mesmerizing, Susan! Fantastic colors and perfect little details! #2860197

Judy V. Kennamer June 07, 2006 0

Gorgeous Susan! #2864128

paul parent June 09, 2006 0

Stunning #2873999

Sharon Day July 22, 2006 0

This is just simply gorgeous, Susan!!! #3060797

Graeme yew Chow July 25, 2006 0

Susan, I just saw it at 11.40am that the finalist was sent. Congratulations! #3072406

Hector Contreras July 25, 2006 0

Way to go Susan Congrats on your finalists
Heco #3072566

Kenneth Mucke July 25, 2006 0

WAY TO GO Susan....Congrats on your finalist...i lost count #3072704

Lorraine A. Cook July 25, 2006 0

Congratulations on this fantastic finalist, Susan!!<:)) #3073435

Renee Doyle July 25, 2006 0

oh wow Suzy - this is fantastic!! Congratulations on another stunning finalist!
#3073478

Vickie Skellenger July 25, 2006 0

Wow! Congrats! What type of lighting did you use for this beauty? #3073610

Jessica Jenney July 25, 2006 0

Congratulations Susan on this gorgeous finalist! WOW #3073661

Ross Throndson July 25, 2006 0

WAY TO GO, SUSAN...6 FINALISTS....BIG CONGRATULATIONS!!! :^) #3074027

Bill Wyatt July 25, 2006 0

Congratulations on your finalist, Susan! #3074331

Chris Budny July 25, 2006 0

No surprise here! Your work is just wonderful to look at! Congratulations! #3074566

Revonda L. Gentry July 25, 2006 0

I agree with Christopher!! Just so fantasitc, Congratulations Susan!! #3074806

Jim [popeyes©] Naso July 25, 2006 0

Congrats... well deserved. #3074892

Glenn E. Urquhart July 25, 2006 0

A very big congrats, Susan!!! Well deserved! Cheers, Glenn. #3075041

Dr Silly July 25, 2006 0

Congratulations,Susan on your finalist. :O)
#3075073

Laurence Saliba July 25, 2006 0

A BIG Congratulations, Susan!! #3075135

Terry L. Ellis July 25, 2006 0

Susan, congratulations, again, on this superb finalist! Love it! You go girl!! #3075666

Nancy L. Green July 25, 2006 0

Congratulations again Susan!! Very well deserved!! <>< #3075803

Patricia (Pat) C. Exum July 25, 2006 0

Congratulations! You have some beautiful images on your site! I love the way this looks like it is lit from the center. #3076129

Marilyn K. Lincecum July 25, 2006 0

Congratulations Susan on this and the other five finalists...they are all absolutely gorgeous and well deserved !!! Good luck in the next round. #3077067

Judyann Plante July 25, 2006 0

Wow, Susan!!! Cogratulations again! Thiss is my pick for the big win!

Judyann ><> #3077260

Pat Gamwell July 25, 2006 0

Masterpiece! Well deserved, my friend! #3077460

Piotr M. Organa July 25, 2006 0

Fantastic! Congrats, Susan! #3078017

Vicki Hunt July 25, 2006 0

Well, Susan, you got so many finalists, I can't count them all...they are all exquisite, and best wishes in the Winner category round!!! #3079495

Tressie Davis July 25, 2006 0

Yay times ten on this one! Congrats Susan! #3079947

Laurie Daily July 25, 2006 0

Congratulations Susan this is absolutley beautiful. I am really drawn to this one. #3080168

Tarun Bose July 26, 2006 0

Big congrats my dear Susan. I predicted this shot to be a winner. It is going all the way for a big prize. #3080554

ALLEN O. HOWARD July 26, 2006 0

Any one of your images cold go on to win. Congratulations Susan #3081295

Jim Kinnunen July 26, 2006 0

Congratulations on this glowing finalist, Susan!!! #3081338

Carla Metzler July 26, 2006 0

Congratulations, Susan! #3081692

Patty Razonable July 26, 2006 0

Congratulations, Susan!! #3081778

Ronald Balthazor July 26, 2006 0

Congratulations, Susan. Superb light. #3084556

AMALIA Veralli July 27, 2006 0

Awesome image. Congrats! #3086410

Evy Johansen July 27, 2006 0

Many congratulatins on another beautiful finalist, Susan! #3086943

Darryl Wilkinson July 28, 2006 0

WOOHOO, Susan! I am so happy for you! Congratulations on your 2nd place winner! Bravo!!! #3092378

Lynne Morris July 28, 2006 0

WTG Susan, many congratulations on your well deserved win. #3092387

Ross Throndson July 28, 2006 0

Very Well Deserved WIN, Susan...CONGRATULATIONS!!! :^) #3092479

Pat Gamwell July 28, 2006 0

BRAVO!!! WTG, girlfriend! CONGRATS!!!!! #3092495

Patty Razonable July 28, 2006 0

Congratulations, Susan!! Stunning and awesome image!! #3092520

Graeme yew Chow July 28, 2006 0

Susan , well done and congrats on your winner. #3092555

Stanley J. Contrades July 28, 2006 0

CONGRATULATIONS once again, Susan ... had me going with your name for a minute :-)!! Beautifully done!!
Much Aloha,
Stan #3092592

Donna Roberts July 28, 2006 0

Fantastic result dear Suzy.....love the new mini pic AND change of name?!
WTG!!
:-) ddu
#3092635

Evy Johansen July 28, 2006 0

Big congratulations on your well deserved win, Susan! #3092668

Cora Miller July 28, 2006 0

The inner glow is gorgeous. Congratulations on your win. #3092733

Jessica Jenney July 28, 2006 0

Congratulations, Susan or Susana? on this stunning win! #3092763

Lorraine A. Cook July 28, 2006 0

Congratulations Susan on this outstanding win!<:)) #3092772

Dan Holm July 28, 2006 0

Big CONGRATULATIONS, Susan!! #3092779

Marilyn K. Lincecum July 28, 2006 0

Gorgeous image, Susan. Congratulations on your 2nd place win!! #3092804

Renee Doyle July 28, 2006 0

WooHoo!!!! Congrats on this fantastic 2nd place Susan!!! Have a fabulous weekend!!
#3092856

Mary K. Robison July 28, 2006 0

Congratulations again on this marvelous photo's win, Susan(a)! #3092901

Michelle R. Kovach July 28, 2006 0

Congrats Susan! #3093227

Vicki Hunt July 28, 2006 0

What a wonderful winner! congratulations! #3093384

Donna W. Neal July 28, 2006 0

A well deserved winner Sus, Congratulations #3093425

Daniel G. Flocke July 28, 2006 0

Susana - Congratulations on your 2nd Place Winner!!!

~Daniel #3093807

Noel Baebler July 28, 2006 0

HUZZAH, Susan! #3093816

Roger Bernabo July 28, 2006 0

Congratulations Susana on your winning image! #3093884

Laurie Daily July 28, 2006 0

A glorious winner! Congrats! #3093893

Bill Wyatt July 28, 2006 0

When you first posted this I felt it should be a winner. Congratulations, Susan! #3094041

Tarun Bose July 28, 2006 0

Congratulations my dear Susan for being a winner for this fantastic shot. Well done. #3094048

Chris Budny July 28, 2006 0

Congratulations! We all knew this would advance! #3094164

Dr Silly July 28, 2006 0

Congratulations for your win for this awesome photo. :O)
#3094182

Terry L. Ellis July 28, 2006 0

Susan (Susana), congratulations on this spectacular WIN! I love it! I also love the new mini pic and new formal name! Beautiful! #3094239

Judyann Plante July 28, 2006 0

Susan, I knew we would see this one here. Congratulations on this well-deserved win!!!

Judyann ><> #3094484

David L. Luchowski July 28, 2006 0

This is one awesome winning image.You really do a fine job.I AM A FAN.Well done ,Susan #3094549

Casey A. Hanson July 28, 2006 0

Outstanding work, as always, Susan! Congrats on your win! :0) #3094663

Piotr M. Organa July 28, 2006 0

Gorgeous photo and nice win! Congratulations!!
Also, congratulations on "It's alive", my favourite flower photo of this month's contest. The "Soft and sensual" is gorgeous, too. Excellent work, Susan!! #3094721

Carla Metzler July 28, 2006 0

Congratulations, Susan! :D #3095014

Monika Sapek July 28, 2006 0

Beautifully done image! Big congratulations on your Second Place Win, Susan!
Monika
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Sandy Stigliano July 28, 2006 0

Congratulations!! #3095436

Nadya Johnson July 28, 2006 0

Susana, I loved this photo from the first! It is AMAZING, it is SURREAL, it is RADIANT, beautiful, exquisite!! And so on. A HUGE congratulations for a VERY well deserved win!! #3095641

Nancy L. Green July 28, 2006 0

I'm so happy for you Susan!! This is so well deserved, Congratulations!!! <>< #3096259

Very well deserved win... congratulations! #3096892

Cheryl E. Molennor July 29, 2006 0

Wow Susan! Don't know how I missed this one. Gorgeous and well deserved win. Congratulations! #3096932

July 29, 2006 0

Great light, title and composition Susan!
Congratulations for this much deserving win! #3097218

Husain Akhtar July 29, 2006 0

Susana, heartily congratulations on this outrightly deserved win! Outstanding work! #3097848

Glenn E. Urquhart July 29, 2006 0

A HUGH CONGRATS on your award, Susana!!! VERY WELL DONE! Cheers, Glenn. #3098185

Nobu Nagase July 30, 2006 0

Beautiful win!!!
Congratulations, Susana!!! #3101694

bob cornelison July 30, 2006 0

Congrats Susana! The yellow glows like it is the source of the light!
Great shot!
~:O) #3101951

Cyn Valentine July 31, 2006 0

Stunning image..congratulations!! #3102909

Janine Russell July 31, 2006 0

Susan,, congratulations on your Second Place win. #3103633

S P Mukherji August 01, 2006 0

I am glad that this picture has got what it deserved! An out of the world capture indeed, Susan!! #3110632

Richard D. Cox August 03, 2006 0

Congrats on your win. Could not have happened to a more beautiful person or photo. #3120993

Gunther Allen August 22, 2006 0

So luminescent and vibrant with color! A sure winner! Congrats :-) #3195894

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