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Bud to Bloom

© Monika Sapek

Bud to Bloom

Uploaded: January 01, 2006 21:35:57

Description

90mm Macro lens, 1/250 sec, f/8

Comments

Cristi Bastian January 01, 2006

Wow! This is a fantastic shot, Monika! #367701

Janine Russell level-classic January 01, 2006

Monika, awesome detail, clarity, DOF and colors. #2243016

Brian Lobdell January 01, 2006

Kudos here, Monika! This is really lovely... I like the companion bud in this composition with the bloom, it gives the composition a lot of interest and an extra focal point. Marvelous detail! #2243067

Karen Engelbreth January 02, 2006

Wonderful macro, Monika! #2243567

Rakesh Syal level-classic January 02, 2006

I too have a similar picture, Monika, but yours is far better!! #2244212

Carol McCants January 02, 2006

Wow...this is totally awesome!
Carol #2244844

Deborah Sandidge January 02, 2006

The colors just pop, Monika - beautifully composed and perfect detail! Happy New Year to you too! #2246369

Mary Dimitriw level-classic January 02, 2006

Wow, gorgeous macro!! Perfect for this month's theme. #2246406

Monika Sapek January 03, 2006

Thank you so much for all your great comments on this image, everyone! While missing the summer colors and searching my photo library I was really pleased finding these flowers, and I am really glad it somehow appealed to you! Once again – thank you!
Monika
#2249084

February 09, 2006

This composition is lovely. #2399086

Monika Sapek February 13, 2006

Thank you, Judges for your kind comment on this image!
Monika
#2416055

Jill Flynn February 21, 2006

So beautiful Monika. Congratulations on your finalist! #2445807

Deborah Sandidge February 21, 2006

Congratulations on this beautiful finalist, Monika! #2446568

Kristi A. Howson February 21, 2006

Beautiful bright color and mood Monika. Congratulations on your finalist and best of luck in the next round! #2446719

Rakesh Syal level-classic February 21, 2006

BIG CONGRATS!!!!! #2447347

Claudia Kuhn level-classic February 21, 2006

Congratulations Monika on this and your other finalists! Good luck in the next round. #2448367

Stanley J. Contrades February 21, 2006

CONGRATULATIONS, Monika, and best of luck to you in the next round of judging!!
Much Aloha,
Stan #2449375

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic February 21, 2006

Congratulations Monika on your finalist. Beautiful colors. good luck in the next round. #2450435

Corinne M. Thompson February 21, 2006

This is beautiful...Congrats :) #2450737

Sharon Day February 23, 2006

Congratulations on this gorgeous finalist, Monika!!! #2458846

Rachel Scott-Renouf February 24, 2006

Congrats! great colours and comp! well done :o) #2462968

Claudia Kuhn level-classic February 25, 2006

Congrats Monika on your win!! Way to go, so beautiful! #2466369

Debbie Hartley February 25, 2006

Beautiful! Congratulations Monika! #2466596

Goshka G. February 25, 2006

Big congrats on this beautiful win, Monika! #2466635

Sharon Day February 25, 2006

Big congratulations on your gorgeous 2nd place win, Monika!!! WTG!!! #2466729

Deborah Sandidge February 25, 2006

Congratulations on your exceptional winning image, Monika! #2467022

Jill Flynn February 25, 2006

This is so beautiful Monika. Congratulations on your win! #2467306

Stanley J. Contrades February 25, 2006

CONGRATULATIONS, Monika, on your Second Place Win ... beautifully done!!
Much Aloha,
Stan #2467506

William C. Raco level-classic February 25, 2006

Beautiful color, detail and composition, Monika
Congratulations!

Bill #2468198

Corinne M. Thompson February 25, 2006

Well deserved...Congrats! :) #2468555

Chris Macer February 25, 2006

Congrats on the win, Monika!! #2468692

Karen Engelbreth February 26, 2006

Big congrats on your win, Monika! #2469384

Kristian L. Stricklin February 26, 2006

Beautiful!! Congrats on your well deserved win! #2470232

Murry Grigsby February 26, 2006

Congrats on your super image and win Monika!! #2471139

Stefan G February 26, 2006

Congratulations on your well deserved win, Monika! #2471184

Kristi A. Howson February 26, 2006

Congratulations on your win Monika. This is perfection..love the strong color and detail! #2472156

Monika Sapek February 26, 2006

Thank you very much for all your generous comments on this image, everyone! I really appreciate it!
Monika
#2472614

Sylvia Rossler March 01, 2006

Big congrats on your beautiful winner Monika ! Looks really gorgeous with these smashing colors, details and perfect matching DOF ! #2482124

Monika Sapek March 04, 2006

I want to thank you for your wonderful comment on this image, Sylvia! I really appreciate it!
Monika
#2497079

Daniella Puente March 20, 2006

This macro is simply amazing! #2554318

eileen bedford July 16, 2006

Congrad's on your winner, it is beautiful,Monika #3036156

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