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Fragile

© Donna La Mattino Pagakis

Fragile

Uploaded: October 29, 2010

Description

Exif: F Number: 9, Exposure Bias Value: -0.33, ExposureTime: 1/125 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 400, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 65.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi

Comments

Patti Coblentz October 29, 2010

Such a lovely flower and detail...I love the subtle use of the textures! #1322259

Joy Rector October 29, 2010

beautiful, well done #9003613

Bob Cournoyer level-classic October 29, 2010

Sharp and what Patti said... :-) #9004074

Linda L. Ruiz October 29, 2010

#9004274

Jillian Danielson October 30, 2010

so beautiful, the treatment is gorgeous! #9004781

Bunny Snow October 30, 2010

Sharp with wonderful detail and texture. It is as though I can feel the petals, which are so fragile. Aptly titled.
Well done, Donna. #9005303

Leslie McLain level-classic October 31, 2010

Stunning captur and effects, Donna. #9006606

Leslie McLain level-classic October 31, 2010

Stunning captur and effects, Donna. #9006607

Patrick Rouzes level-classic October 31, 2010

Lovely tones, textures, colors, subtle lighting, b/g & beauty here, Donna! WTG! #9007394

Donna La Mattino Pagakis November 01, 2010

Thank you everyone, for your kind comments.

The Matilija Poppy has always intrigued me! I look forward to early summer, when it is in full bloom!

Take care,

Donna #9008712

Jessica Jenney August 25, 2011

Congratulations, Donna on your beautiful finalist! #9627478

Phyllis H. Burchett August 25, 2011

Congrats on this gorgeous finalist Donna! #9627658

Julianne Bradford August 25, 2011

WTG girlfriend! Congratulations! #9628397

Michele Peterson level-classic August 25, 2011

Oh, I don't know how I missed this! I love it, the softness of the flower and the very cool bg! Congratulations on this fantastic finalist!! #9628630

Linda L. Ruiz August 25, 2011

congrats on your finalist #9628778

Stefania Barbier level-classic August 25, 2011

congratulations again Donna!!! #9628794

Deborah Lewinson level-addict August 25, 2011

Stunning finalist, Donna!

Congratulations!
Debby #9629156

Tammy Espino August 25, 2011

A huge congrats on your finalist!!!! :) #9630438

Leslie McLain level-classic August 25, 2011

Congrats on a beautiful finalist, Donna. #9630941

Carol L. Fowler August 25, 2011

Beautiful! Congrats #9631036

Sherran Andersen level-classic August 25, 2011

Congrats Donna. #9631358

Naomi Weiser August 25, 2011

great texture work, congrats #9631385

Gina Cormier August 25, 2011

Congrats on this wonderful image! #9631562

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic August 25, 2011

Terrific post-processing work, Donna. CONGRATZ and good luck in the next round!!!

UB. #9631586

Kathy Cline August 26, 2011

OUTRAGEOUS DONNA
GO GIRL
#9632598

Emile Abbott level-classic August 26, 2011

Congratulations on awesome finalist Donna. #9632952

Patti Coblentz August 26, 2011

WTG on this wonderful finalist, Donna! Congratulations! #9633637

Nancy L. Green level-classic August 26, 2011

CONGRATULATIONS Donna, WTG!!! <>< #9633948

Bob Cournoyer level-classic August 26, 2011

Congrats on your Fragile gold, Donna.. :-) #9634085

Bojan Bencic level-classic August 26, 2011

Well done, Donna. Congratulations. #9634153

Michelle Alton August 26, 2011

This is a wonderful winner for your, Donna. Congratulatons! #9634178

Tiia Vissak August 26, 2011

Congratulations! #9634229

Patrick Rouzes level-classic August 26, 2011

Congratulations on this incredible Winner, Donna! WTG, my friend! #9634293

Leslie McLain level-classic August 26, 2011

Congrats on a beautiful winner, Donna. #9634369

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna August 26, 2011

Fabulous July Winner! :-) k #9634371

Mitch Spence level-classic August 26, 2011

Congratulations on your gold, Donna. It's lovely. #9634405

JO ANN CLEVELAND August 26, 2011

Big congratulations on this great 2nd Place Gold Winner Donna!

jo ann c. #9634416

Monnie Ryan August 26, 2011

Great big CONGRATULATIONS on a well-deserved win, Donna!! #9634465

Stefania Barbier level-classic August 26, 2011

wonderful winner, congratulations Donna!!! #9634514

Donna La Mattino Pagakis August 26, 2011

You guys are AWESOME!!!! Thanks so much, I'm thrilled!!

Donna #9634536

Kara L. Hendricks August 26, 2011

HUGE congrats Donna! #9634556

Claudine Grove level-classic August 26, 2011

Congrats on the Gold! Very Beautiful #9634571

Debra R. Harder August 26, 2011

This is truly EXQUISITE, Donna! Huge congratulations on your BEAUTIFUL GOLD WINNER! Deb #9634681

Michele Peterson level-classic August 26, 2011

I just knew this would go far! Congratulations Donna!! Its perfect! #9634832

Anita Hogue August 26, 2011

Congratulations on your beautiful winner, Donna! #9634845

Jessica Jenney August 26, 2011

Congratulations, Donna on you fantastic win! #9634870

Phyllis H. Burchett August 26, 2011

Congrats on this gorgeous winner Donna! #9634905

Stephen Zacker August 26, 2011

Lovely. Congratulations #9634957

Lana Arcemont August 26, 2011

Congratulations on this fabulous win, Donna! #9635182

Thomas E. Hinds August 26, 2011

Fantastic Winner, Donna! Congratulations! #9635185

Chris Budny level-deluxe August 26, 2011

What a wonderful contrast to all those sunny flowers in the fields; this has its own, nostalgic beauty. Congratulations! #9635234

Deborah Lewinson level-addict August 26, 2011

Congrats on the gold, Donna!

Debby #9635287

David Phalen August 26, 2011

BIG Congrats on a beautiful Winner!! #9635332

Merna L. Nobile August 26, 2011

Great photographers are not great because of their technique; they are great because of their passion.
Congratulations for your achievement, August, 25, 2011. Merna
#9635488

Tammy Espino August 26, 2011

Big congrats on your winner~ :) #9635537

Bunny Snow August 26, 2011

I can feel this flowers wonderful texture with my eyes, compliments of your wonderful sharpness and clarity, Donna. This is a creation full of wonder and so well done and deserving of this gold medal win. Congratulations on both the gold, and trying new things successfully. #9635778

Agnes Fegan level-deluxe August 26, 2011

Congratulations on your winning image! #9635883

Mary K. Robison August 27, 2011

This is superb, Donna ~
Congratulations on your well earned win! #9636095

Carol Eade level-classic August 27, 2011

So beautiful, Donna, congratulations! #9636361

Julianne Bradford August 27, 2011

A big congrats on this wonderful winner Donna! #9636574

Claudia Kuhn level-classic August 27, 2011

Beautiful Donna, congrats! #9636605

Emile Abbott level-classic August 27, 2011

Beautiful gold badge for this winner, Donna #9637367

Kathy Cline August 27, 2011

GOD BLESS DONNA
Well deserved
#9637686

ALLEN O. HOWARD August 27, 2011

Very, VERY well done Donna! Congratulations to you on your finalist/winner!!! #9637851

Mike Clime August 27, 2011

Congratulations on your winner, Donna! #9637960

Terry Cervi level-deluxe August 28, 2011

Congrats on your gorgeous win, Donna! #9638572

Laura E. Swan level-classic August 28, 2011

Oh I can totally see this as a greeting card. Blank inside for all occasions.

This is so very beautiful, Donna!

HUGE Photobucket

ON GOING GOLD! Much deserved! I hope you will make cards to share with family and friends and to sell! redbubble.com!!!

-Laura :D #9638623

Susan Fox August 29, 2011

Congratulations Donna! #9640682

Tarun Bose August 29, 2011

Congrats for your winner, Donna. #9640740

Patti Coblentz August 29, 2011

Congratulations on your beautiful winner, Donna!! #9641041

Bunny Snow August 29, 2011

Perfectly titled and the capture and PS work is pure perfection. Definitely a high priority winner, Donna. Congratulations, again, this is so well created and is a job well done.
#9641845

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic August 31, 2011

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S !!!

UB. #9645659

Raymond Pauly September 02, 2011

Great textures and presentation here, Donna! Congratulations! #9649407

Renee Doyle September 04, 2011

Beautiful treatment Donna!! Belated but BIG congratulations to you! #9652264

Donna La Mattino Pagakis September 04, 2011

Thanks everyone, you guys are AWESOME!!! Keep up the beautiful work!!!

Donna

#9652854

Joseph M. Muench level-classic April 30, 2012

Absolutely gorgeous, Donna. Great title too! You are so talented.
-Joe #10114756

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