Blue Poppy

Uploaded: December 04, 2009 03:00:25

Description

A resubmit with some minor adjustments.

Exif: F Number: 25, Exposure Bias Value: -0.33, ExposureTime: 1/4 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 200, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 180.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 40D

Comments

Michelle Alton December 04, 2009

I didn't see this on the first go, but am so glad I haven't missed it THIS time. Absolutely stunning work, and a sure winner in my mind. #1212478

Barbara Mason December 04, 2009

Beautiful image Margaret - you have a beautiful gallery !!! #8189963

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe December 04, 2009

Details, lighting and colors are gorgeous, Margaret. #8189970

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic December 04, 2009

Fabulous detail and awesome colors, Margaret. Your florals are in a class of their own!

UB. #8189991

Claudia Kuhn level-classic December 04, 2009

Love those blue poppies! Beautiful Margaret! #8190040

December 04, 2009

Great image from you as always Margaret. Good details, color and clarity. I’m adding this one to my favorites.

#8190062

Avril Young December 04, 2009

FANTASTIC....wow, the colour and detail are awesome!!! #8190207

Courtenay Vanderbilt December 04, 2009

You know how much I love this blue poppy, Margaret! The details are nothing short of spectacular! #8190227

Ron McEwan December 04, 2009

What can I say that hasn't already been said Margaret. First thought when I saw this one was winner. Good luck #8190347

Sam Britt December 04, 2009

Beautiful color & fine detail. Terrific image, Margaret. #8190486

Leslie McLain level-classic December 04, 2009

Amazing colors, details, comp and light, Margaret. #8190521

Monnie Ryan December 04, 2009

Awesome -- and straight into my favorites! #8190830

John Connolly December 04, 2009

An amazing close up, Margaret! To me, this one has winner written all over it! #8191148

Kelly S. Cavanaugh December 04, 2009

Fantastic colors and detail, Margaret! #8191581

David Phalen December 04, 2009

Stunning light, colors, details and presentation!! #8191859

Sherran Andersen level-classic December 04, 2009

Beautiful macro. #8192113

Stefania Barbier level-classic December 05, 2009

magnificent colors, clarity, and floral capture... a beauty! #8192383

Margaret R. Barry December 05, 2009

Thanks everyone! #8192812

December 05, 2009

Very beautiful indeed,love this one a fav for sure,Margaret,beautiful work!! #8192936

Patricia A. Casey level-classic December 05, 2009

Beautiful Macro...colors are amazing...a sure winner! #8193210

Kelly S. Cavanaugh January 18, 2010

Congratulations on your gorgeous finalist, Margaret! #8306651

Stefania Barbier level-classic January 18, 2010

congratulations on your beautiful finalist! #8306676

Courtenay Vanderbilt January 18, 2010

Big Congrats, Margaret!! #8307476

Nancy (Peaches) Harker January 18, 2010

HUGE Congrats, Best of luck in the next round :) #8307679

Ellen Hodges January 18, 2010

Congrats on a gorgeous finalist, Margaret! Best luck!!! #8308245

Leslie McLain level-classic January 18, 2010

Congrats on your beautiful finalist, Margaret. #8308449

Dianna Murphy January 18, 2010

This HAS to be the winner! #8308937

Monnie Ryan January 18, 2010

Just gorgeous -- congratulations once again, Margaret! #8309016

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic January 18, 2010

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your wonderful FINALIST! 8o)

Photobucket #8309115

Margaret R. Barry January 19, 2010

Thanks everyone! #8310167

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic January 19, 2010

Stunning capture, Margaret. CONGRATZ!!

UB. #8310574

Fran J. Jagger January 19, 2010

Congrats on your stunning finalist, Margaret!! :) #8312839

Barbara Waldoch January 19, 2010

Huge congratulations on your fantastic Win! #8313028

Sam Britt January 19, 2010

Congratulations on this second place win, Margaret! #8313245

Claudia Kuhn level-classic January 19, 2010

Aha, those beautiful blue poppies, congratulations Margaret! #8313586

Mary K. Robison January 19, 2010

Floral perfection, Margaret!
CONGRATULATIONS on your win! #8313748

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna January 19, 2010

WTG on this awesome win, Margaret!!! :-)♫♪♫ k #8313833

Fran J. Jagger January 19, 2010

CONGRATS on your 2nd PLACE WIN, Margaret!! :) #8313834

ROLAN NARMAN January 19, 2010

Huge Congratulations on your fantastic winner Margaret! #8313890

Evy Johansen level-classic January 19, 2010

Big congratulations on your win, Margaret! #8314047

Cindy Bendush level-classic January 19, 2010

STUNNING Margaret!!! Congrats on your beautiful winner! #8314129

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic January 19, 2010

Many CONGRATZ on getting Golden, Margaret!

UB. #8314393

Jennifer L. Alder January 19, 2010

Your work is always winner worthy :)
Great to see gold here, Margaret. Congrats! #8314412

Stefania Barbier level-classic January 19, 2010

huge congrats on your win!!!! #8314497

Tommy E. Burgess January 20, 2010

Huge congratulations on your gorgeous Winner Margaret!!! #8314516

Renee Doyle January 20, 2010

Excellent!!!!!!! Big congratulations to you Margaret on this wonderful win! #8314585

Tiia Vissak January 20, 2010

Congratulations! #8314682

Leslie McLain level-classic January 20, 2010

Congrats on your beautiful winner, Margaret. #8315021

Val Feldman level-classic January 20, 2010

As always, Margaret, superb work and as always, warm and sincere congratulations on this beautiful Gold capture!!! #8315064

Courtenay Vanderbilt January 20, 2010

Congratulations on your awesome win, Margaret! #8315244

David Phalen January 20, 2010

BIG Congrats on a spectacular Winner!! #8315402

Dianna Murphy January 20, 2010

A big warm hearted congratulations to you on your fantastic winner!!! I wish you continued success in the future.
Dianna #8316907

Dominick M. Dimacale level-addict January 20, 2010

Congratulations Margaret on your Wonderful Winner!!!


Dominick #8317000

Brett Dolsen January 21, 2010

Congratlations Margaret on your awesome winner!! #8317886

Kelly S. Cavanaugh January 23, 2010

Huge congrats to you on this fantastic winner, Margaret!!! #8324868

Donna La Mattino Pagakis January 26, 2010

Amazing colors, clarity and exposure Margaret! Congratulations on your win! #8330584

Karen Engelbreth February 01, 2010

Fantastic flower and capture, Margaret...
C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S........ #8348066

Tommy E. Burgess February 21, 2010

Congratulations on your gorgeous winner Margaret!!! #8405646

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