Inspiring Photo: Magnificent #15311858

Magnificent

Uploaded: February 15, 2017 04:50:35 | Entered: February 15, 2017 05:11:45

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-- Magnolias in window light --
These springtime blooms are symbols of magnificence and nobility.

-- Jackpot --
February 2017 Photo Contest
Category: Digital Darkroom

Comments

Thomas L Willis February 15, 2017 1

A wonderful image, Joanna. #1679660

Joanna Kovalcsik February 15, 2017

Thank you very much, Thomas! :o) #11562827

Mary L. Olson February 15, 2017 1

Magnificent, indeed. Lovely image, Joanna, with excellent comp and use of light. #11562829

Joanna Kovalcsik February 15, 2017

So kind of you to say, Mary... thank you very much! #11562831

Tammy M. Anderson February 15, 2017 1

Lovely comp. dof and capture, Joanna. #11562850

Gord MacEachern February 15, 2017 1

Beautiful still life here Joanna,,lovely setup and lighting!! #11562851

Joanna Kovalcsik February 15, 2017

Tammy and Gord, thank you both very much! :o) #11562882

Millie A. Talarico February 17, 2017 1

A lovely floral image!♥ #11563329

Joanna Kovalcsik February 17, 2017

Thank you kindly, Millie! :o) #11563337

Theresa Beehler February 18, 2017 1

Love looking at your work,Joanna. Simple, everyday life ..... beautifiul #11563505

Joanna Kovalcsik February 18, 2017

Thank you, Theresa... your kind words are very uplifting! :o) #11563521

Natasha Pliss March 31, 2017 1

Fabulous composition, colors and light, Joanna! Congrats on your beautiful Finalist! #11577061

Tammy M. Anderson March 31, 2017 1

Beautiful Finalist. Congrats!! #11577321

Joanna Kovalcsik March 31, 2017

Natasha and Tammy, thank you so much for your kind congratulations! :o) #11577418

Deborah Lewinson March 31, 2017 1

Well deserved and a magnificent winning image, Joanna! Congratulations! #11577529

Michele Peterson March 31, 2017 1

Simply and elegantly wonderful, Joanna. I love the artsy feel and the soft feel of it. Congratulations on your win! #11577555

G. Margaret Hennes March 31, 2017 1

Congrats on your beautiful winning image Joanna! #11577607

Joanna Kovalcsik March 31, 2017

Deborah, Michele, and G. Margaret... thank you for your gracious words and kind congratulations! I appreciate it very much! :o) #11577610

Tammy M. Anderson March 31, 2017 1

Beautiful gold winner indeed. Congratulations! #11577638

Val Feldman March 31, 2017 1

Sophisticated, tasteful and oh, so elegant - what a grand set-up with perfect light, wonderful soft colors and excellent post treatment. Warmest congrats on your very well-deserved Gold Win, Joanna! (and a hello to your Mom of the twinkling blue eyes!:) #11577641

Candace M. Cleveland March 31, 2017 1

Congratulations on your gold Joanna! #11577645

Joanna Kovalcsik March 31, 2017

Tammy, Val, and Candace... thank you for the glowing words and very kind congratulations! I'm smiling BIG! :o)

Val, you put an extra twinkle in my mom's eyes... thank you!!! ;o) #11577648

Natasha Pliss March 31, 2017 1

Huge congratulations on your fabulous Gold Winner, Joanna! #11577662

Oscar J. Pung March 31, 2017 1

Beautiful still life Joanna and congratulations on it being a well-deserved winner! #11577663

Joanna Kovalcsik March 31, 2017

Natasha and Oscar, thank you so much for your encouragement and kind congratulations! :o) #11577665

Peggy Pfister March 31, 2017 1

Lovely image, with expert subtle DD work. Congrats on this beautiful winner, Joanna! #11577680

Leslie McLain March 31, 2017 1

Congrats on a beautiful winner, Joanna. #11577842

Joanna Kovalcsik March 31, 2017 1

Peggy and Leslie, thank you for your gracious congratulations and encouragement! :o) #11577866

Terry Cervi March 31, 2017 1

Congrats on your beautiful win, Joanna! #11577902

Cindy Bendush April 01, 2017 1

Beautiful! Huge congratulations! #11577974

Teresa Burnett April 01, 2017 1

Huge Congratulations on this gorgeous Winning image, Joanna!! #11578002

Joanna Kovalcsik April 01, 2017

Terry, Cindy, and Teresa... thanks, ladies, for your kind congratulations. I appreciate it so much! :o) #11578043

Karen Bacon April 01, 2017 1

This is gorgeous.With beautiful light and soft colors.A big congratulations on your well deserved gold win! #11578071

Joanna Kovalcsik April 01, 2017

Karen, thank you so much for those gracious words! I appreciate your kind congratulations. :o) #11578094

Millie A. Talarico April 01, 2017 1

congratulations, Joanna! #11578107

Joanna Kovalcsik April 01, 2017

Millie, thanks for the congrats... I appreciate it! :o) #11578110

Harriet Feagin April 01, 2017 1

Congratulations, Joanna. Well done. #11578121

Joanna Kovalcsik April 01, 2017

Harriet, thank you, for your gracious congratulations! I appreciate the uplifting words. :o) #11578202

John Koepfer @PresentPleasures April 01, 2017 1

Don't know how I missed this the first time, gorgeous image Joanna, huge congratulations on your gold winner!!! #11578211

Joanna Kovalcsik April 01, 2017

John, no worries... and thank you so much for your congratulatory remarks. I appreciate your kindness! :o) #11578306

Emile Abbott April 01, 2017 1

Congratulations Joanna on your Gold Winner #11578358

Joanna Kovalcsik April 01, 2017

Emile, thanks so much for stopping by to congratulate me! I appreciate it! :o) #11578377

Amanda D. Austwick April 01, 2017 1

Beautiful set up and details. Congratulations on your gold winner! #11578511

Christine Greenspan April 01, 2017 1

Wow! Gorgeous in every way. Graceful, airy and light. Many congrats on this stunner! #11578548

Patrick Rouzes April 01, 2017 1

Congrats on your gorgeous Winner, Joanna! Good for you!!! #11578554

Joanna Kovalcsik April 01, 2017

Amanda, Christine, and Patrick... I'm delighted that you stopped by to congratulate me and leave a smile. Thank you so much for the kind words! :o) #11578580

Bojan Bencic April 02, 2017 1

WOW! Truly beautiful. Congratulations, Joanna! #11578736

Joanna Kovalcsik April 02, 2017

Thank you kindly, Bojan! :o) #11578746

Martha R. Mazon April 02, 2017 1

Congratulations on your beautiful winner, Joanna! #11578862

Joanna Kovalcsik April 02, 2017

Martha, thanks so much for offering your kind congratulations! I appreciate it very much! #11578902

Ann H. Belus April 02, 2017 1

Congratulations on this awesome winner, Joanna! #11579161

Nadia Paul April 02, 2017 1

Congrats on this stunning winner Joanna! #11579235

Carol Quina April 03, 2017 1

Congratulations Joanna on your GOLD WIN! #11579637

Janet Daniel April 04, 2017 1

A gorgeous still life, Joanna! Congratulations on your win! #11579712

Joanna Kovalcsik April 04, 2017

Ann, Nadia, Carol, and Janet... Thank you, ladies, so very much! I am grateful for your kind congratulations!!! :o) #11579752

Joannie Bertucci April 05, 2017 1

Stellar still life composition Joanna and what amazing texture work! Congrats on your gold badge win! #11580265

Joanna Kovalcsik April 05, 2017

Joannie, that's so kind of you to say! Thank you!!! #11580337

RC Fritz April 22, 2017 1

Congratulations on your win!! #11585968

Joanna Kovalcsik April 22, 2017

Thank you very much, RC! :o) #11586036

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