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Touch of Sunshine

© Donna La Mattino Pagakis

Touch of Sunshine

Uploaded: March 05, 2013 18:35:22

Description

My first visit, to the Flower Fields, this year. Thanks for a great time Julianne and Erica.

*Flowers*

Exif: F Number: 9, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/200 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 1600, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 100.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 7D

Comments

Carol Quina level-classic March 05, 2013

Beautiful Donna! The petals have a look almost like fabric! Cool! #1517800

Erica Murphy level-classic March 05, 2013

Stunning close up Donna!! You're rockin' your new lens! #10598043

Chris Budny level-deluxe March 05, 2013

Wow... fabric... desert formations... crepe paper... Fantastic capture! #10598046

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic March 05, 2013

Cool floral close-up and pov, Donna. Really like it!

UB. #10598072

Nikki McDonald level-classic March 05, 2013

The layers of color, light and texture in this close-up are astonishing, Donna. Gorgeous #10598121

Terry A. Stoa March 05, 2013

Ooo-la-la, I think you have a winner here, Donna. #10598131

Tiia Vissak March 06, 2013

a cool close-up! #10598189

Joy Rector March 06, 2013

excellent shot #10598351

Donna La Mattino Pagakis March 06, 2013

Thank you kindly everyone!!!

Take care,

Donna
#10598568

Bob Cournoyer level-classic March 06, 2013

Tis a beauty! #10598647

Mitch Spence level-classic March 06, 2013

Yep, right, beauty. #10598829

Michele Peterson level-classic March 07, 2013

Donna: Queen of the Flower Fields!

A beautiful, beautiful photo! #10600481

Allen Hughes March 07, 2013

WOW! This is absolutely stunning. #10600835

Julianne Bradford March 08, 2013

So_o gorgeous Donna! #10601847

Donna La Mattino Pagakis March 09, 2013

Thanks again to each of you. Your comments are truly inspirational!!!

Donna #10602606

Cindy Bendush level-classic March 12, 2013

Striking line and detail Donna! #10607093

Erica Murphy level-classic April 28, 2013

Congratulations Donna!
#10671074

Kathy Salerni level-classic April 28, 2013

Congrats on all your beautiful Finalists, Donna! #10671168

Michele Peterson level-classic April 28, 2013

Congratulations, Donna, I still love this one! #10671311

Julianne Bradford April 28, 2013

Congrats again my friend! #10671555

Donna La Mattino Pagakis April 28, 2013

Thank you very much. This one is extra special, the first of many trips, to the Flower Fields this year. Plus, I was with two very good friends.

Take care,

Donna

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Stefania Barbier level-classic April 29, 2013

congratulations Donna! #10672379

Debra R. Harder April 29, 2013

This is amazing...as all your finalists, Donna! Absolutely BEAUTIFUL!! And yes...if you're ever up this way (Oregon), please let me know. I would love for you to visit. We'd have a blast!!!! #10673250

Emile Abbott level-classic April 29, 2013

Congratulations Donna. #10674025

Nadia Paul April 29, 2013

Gorgeous Donna - congrats on your finalist! #10674326

Carol L. Fowler April 29, 2013

Beautiful! Congrats! #10674563

Martha R. Mazon level-classic April 29, 2013

Congratulations on your beautiful winner, Donna!! #10674704

Deborah Lewinson level-addict April 29, 2013

Congrats, Donna, on your beautiful and excellent winner!

Debby #10674736

Michele Peterson level-classic April 29, 2013

I am not surprised to see this get gold, Donna! Just beautiful!! #10674836

Julianne Bradford April 29, 2013

Whoo-whoo! Congrats on your beautiful Gold winner Donna! #10674921

Donna La Mattino Pagakis April 29, 2013

Thank you BetterPhoto friends and judges. I appreciate your constant inspiration and support.

Take care,

Donna

#10674968

Sylvia Rourke level-classic April 29, 2013

congrats on your gold and stunning marco shot. #10674996

Alex T. Mizuno April 29, 2013

Congratulation on your win Donna! Excellent macro shot!! #10675145

Nadia Paul April 29, 2013

Congrats on your well deserved win Donna! #10675183

Jill Odice level-classic April 29, 2013

Congrats on your win Donna! This is beautiful! #10675201

Marilyn K. Lincecum level-classic April 30, 2013

Congratulations Donna on a beautiful Second Place win. #10675311

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic April 30, 2013

HUGE CONGRATZ on the terrific Gold Win, Donna!!!

UB. #10675494

Anita Hogue April 30, 2013

The colors and details are fabulous! Congratulations, Donna! #10675549

Monnie Ryan April 30, 2013

Congratulations on a well-deserved win, Donna! #10675776

Emile Abbott level-classic April 30, 2013

Congratulations on your gold winner, Donna. #10675926

Debra R. Harder April 30, 2013

No surprise here my friend...you do everything brilliantly!!! Huge congratulations, Donna, on your BEAUTIFUL GOLD WINNER!!! YEAH!!! (and thank you so much for your sweet comments on my image...appreciate it!) #10676218

Daniella Puente April 30, 2013

Beautiful photo Donna, congrats! #10676344

Claudia Kuhn level-classic April 30, 2013

Beautiful winner Donna, congrats! #10676868

Cindy Bendush level-classic April 30, 2013

Huge congratulations on your gold! #10677148

Robert K. Bemus level-classic April 30, 2013

Congratulations on your beautiful Winner, Donna!! #10677364

Mary Beth Aiello level-classic May 01, 2013

I LOVE it when you go to that flower field, Donna. Nature at its most beautiful.... and this is no exception. Huge congrats on this simply stunning Gold. #10677763

Erica Murphy level-classic May 01, 2013

What a wonderful WINNER Donna!! Congrats to you!!! #10677839

Kathy Salerni level-classic May 01, 2013

Big congrats on winning Gold for this outstanding image, Donna! #10677880

Phyllis A. Houghton May 01, 2013

Congratulations on a Golden Photo!! #10678169

Katarina Mansson May 04, 2013

Another superb macro floral from you - congratulations on the 2nd place Donna! #10681336

Chris Budny level-deluxe May 07, 2013

Congratulations, Donna! #10684937

Phyllis H. Burchett May 07, 2013

Wonderful work as always, big congrats Donna! #10685238

Carmody Baker May 10, 2013

Beautiful Donna. Congratulations! #10688331

Donna La Mattino Pagakis May 10, 2013

I'm honored and touched by all of your kind comments and congratulatory wishes.

Thank you!

Donna #10688341


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