The Nonconformist

© Val Feldman

The Nonconformist

Uploaded: February 21, 2017 12:00:20 | Entered: February 27, 2017 16:54:19

Description

A lone pink rebel of a poppy in a field of reds...from beautiful Wildseed Farms in Fredericksburg, TX

~Flowers~

Comments

Natasha Pliss level-classic February 27, 2017 1

This is just stunning, Val! Unbelievable beauty! Full frame of red with a splash of pink. Gorgeous composition, fabulous DOF and superb details. This is the best red poppy image I've ever seen. Spectacular! I know we'll see it again ... love it. #1680517

Martha R. Mazon level-classic March 01, 2017

Wonderfully balanced composition, Val, with just the right depth showcasing the primary and secondary flowers, offset by the softly beautiful surrounding array. Gorgeous. #11567124

Leslie McLain level-classic March 01, 2017

I love this place and the Texas wildflowers are always the best. Beautiful capture and color, Val. #11567136

Chuck Green level-classic March 01, 2017

Gorgeous image, Val! <>< #11567496

Nancy L. Green level-classic March 02, 2017

I agree, this is GORGEOUS!!! We are talking about getting back down there this year. <>< #11567736

Joanna Kovalcsik level-classic March 03, 2017

I think it bloomed just for you, Val. Wonderful shot...excellent DOF! :o) #11568213

Nadia Paul March 04, 2017

Just stunning my friend - we should see this again! #11568686

Ed Lauderdale level-classic March 07, 2017

What can I say!! Beautiful, Val!! #11569463

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe March 07, 2017

Great title for the full frame of color. Love the comp. too. #11569648

Kathy Shogren March 09, 2017

Love this. How fun to spot this little stray. Just gorgeous work Val. #11570154

Terry Cervi level-deluxe March 18, 2017

A super find, cute title and really beautiful capture, Ms.V! #11573002

Emile Abbott level-classic March 21, 2017

Magnificent Val. #11573985

Natasha Pliss level-classic March 31, 2017

Oh, one of my all time favorites, Val! Congrats on your spectacular Finalist! Hope it gets the Gold. Good luck! #11577101

Joanna Kovalcsik level-classic March 31, 2017

Val, this is looking even lovelier in Silver... congratulations! #11577204

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe March 31, 2017

So beautiful! Congrats again, Val. #11577369

Ed Lauderdale level-classic March 31, 2017

What did I say!! Congratulations, Val!!!! #11577518

Deborah Lewinson level-addict March 31, 2017

Totally awesome, Val! Huge congrats on your win1 #11577543

Michele Peterson level-classic March 31, 2017

Perfect title, and such incredible detail in this! I love the frame full of red.... with little pink all alone. Beautiful! Congratulations on the win! #11577564

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe March 31, 2017

Such a beautiful gold winner. Congratulations, Val. #11577644

Joanna Kovalcsik level-classic March 31, 2017

A well-deserved GOLD for a 24k image! Enjoy the accolades, Texas Lady... your work deserves high praise! :o) #11577660

Natasha Pliss level-classic March 31, 2017

I agree with Joanna and really happy for you, Val! It's a fantastic image! Huge congratulations on your fabulous Gold Winner! #11577678

Peggy Pfister level-classic March 31, 2017

Big congrats on this beautiful winner, Val! #11577696

Val Feldman level-classic March 31, 2017 2

Thanks so much everyone. Much appreciated! #11577824

Leslie McLain level-classic March 31, 2017

Congrats on a stunning winner, Val. #11577860

Terry Cervi level-deluxe March 31, 2017

Congrats on your stunning win, Ms.V!! #11577903

Kathy Salerni level-classic March 31, 2017

Love your title and capture on your gorgeous Winning shot, Val! #11577921

Teresa Burnett level-classic April 01, 2017

LOL!! There's always one!! Huge Congratulations on this beautiful Winning image, Val!! #11578014

Karen Bacon April 01, 2017

Yep there is always one in the crowd! Congratulations on a stunning winner,Val! #11578083

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe April 01, 2017

What a beautiful find and capture - Congrats Val on this Well Deserved Win! #11578173

John Koepfer @PresentPleasures April 01, 2017

So beautiful Val, don't know how but I always manage to miss a few wonderful images every month!! Huge congratulations!!! #11578218

Emile Abbott level-classic April 01, 2017

Glad to see this with a Gold Badge Val. Congrats #11578374

Christine Greenspan level-deluxe April 01, 2017

Bright and beautiful. Love the composition and lone pink blossom. Congratulations! #11578555

Patrick Rouzes level-classic April 01, 2017

Big Congrats on this gorgeous Winner, Val! WTG, my friend!!! #11578563

Val Feldman level-classic April 01, 2017 1

Thanks again everyone. I really appreciate you kind comments and congrats...enjoy your weekend! #11578586

Bojan Bencic level-classic April 02, 2017

Fantastic. Congratulations, Val! #11578740

Cindy Bendush level-classic April 02, 2017

Well someone is contrary! Gorgeous capture and beautiful gold - congratulations! #11579102

Ann H. Belus level-deluxe April 02, 2017

Congratulaions on this fabulous winner, Val! #11579164

Nadia Paul April 02, 2017

Congrats on your stunning winner Val! #11579224

Joannie Bertucci level-classic April 05, 2017

That is one tough Texas poppy standing by herself! Outstanding presentation Ms. Austin with excellent details, colors and individuality! Congrats on your gold badge win! :-) #11580275

Rosemary Sampson level-classic April 26, 2017

Dare to be Different.. Love this photo! #11587364

Val Feldman level-classic April 26, 2017

Many thanks Bojan, Cindy, Ann, Nadia, Joannie & Rosemary! #11587417

Gord MacEachern May 03, 2017

What a beauty, spectacular image, gold no surprise here Val!!!! #11591387

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