White Star

© Wendy Stevenson

White Star

Uploaded: August 31, 2005

Comments

Julie Abston August 31, 2005

Beautiful!! Excellent lighting, detail and composition. #303350

Adilson F. Ferreira level-classic August 31, 2005

Wonderful image Wendy!!!
Beautiful composition!!! #1788588

Dr Silly level-classic August 31, 2005

See you recovered from the Rolloing Stones. This is so Beautiful.

Dr Silly :o )
#1788619

Joyce ONeil August 31, 2005

Great detail! #1788642

Wendy Stevenson August 31, 2005

Thanks so much Julie, Adilson, Doc and Joyce for all your kind comments:-) I shot this at the Conservatory in Golden Gate Park. There was a very large area that had hundreds of different kinds of dahlias and this is just one of them - so there's more to come:-) I never knew there were so many!! #1788925

Kelly Barclay August 31, 2005

This is stunning! #1788940

Sandy Landon level-classic August 31, 2005

Beautiuful!! Wonderful lighting! #1788983

Kirsi Bertolini August 31, 2005

That light really sparks this one Wendy! Great contrast too. #1789113

Don Johnson level-classic August 31, 2005

Very sharp and clear. I like the crispness of this image very much. #1789321

Judy A. Lawhon August 31, 2005

I add my accolades to this lovely photo....just spectacular, Wendy!! #1789404

Wendy Stevenson August 31, 2005

Thank you so much Kelly, Sandy, Kirsi, Don and Judy:-) I so appreciate the generous comments:-)

The lighting is all natural as I took this shot outside where all the Dahlias were:-) #1789426

Roxanne M. Bubar August 31, 2005

Magnificent image, color and Macro. #1789459

Leanne M.E. Boyd August 31, 2005

I love the detail, colour and clarity, Wendy! Excellent shot! #1789782

Jenny Bosmans August 31, 2005

Stunning image and wonderful color and detail, Wendy!! Perfect! #1790140

SaMi Martin August 31, 2005

Great composition on this Wendy and a big Congrats on POTD with it at shutterbug! #1790161

Wendy Stevenson August 31, 2005

Roxanne, Leanne, Jenny and SaMi, your generous comments are a constant encouragement:-) I humbly thank you! #1790718

Judy S. Fung August 31, 2005

Wonderful lighting and beautiful image, Wendy!! #1790728

William C. Raco level-classic August 31, 2005

This is just radiantly beautiful, Wendy!
Wonderful light, detail and composiiton
Very well done

bill #1790896

Wendy Stevenson September 01, 2005

Thanks Judy and Bill:-) #1792251

Terry L. Ellis level-classic September 08, 2005

I like what Bill said, "Radiantly Beautiful!" Perfect description and I might add, stunning, Wendy! #1814323

Wendy Stevenson September 08, 2005

Thank you so much Terry:-) #1814374

Keith L. Clayton September 11, 2005

Very beautiful image! #1825377

Wendy Stevenson September 11, 2005

Thanks Keith:-) #1825380

S P Mukherji September 13, 2005

Absolutely stunning macro Wendy! POTD at shutterbugs.biz is the proof. #1832902

Wendy Stevenson September 13, 2005

Thank you SP:-) #1833595

Terrill Province September 14, 2005

Remarkable color, comp, detail, light ~ OUTSTANDING IMAGE!!! I love this! #1836603

Wendy Stevenson September 14, 2005

Thank you so much Terrll! #1837131

Eleanor Caputo September 23, 2005

I love this image Wendy. It is like a shooting star. Great composition and exposure. Congrats on being a finalist and good luck to you too in the next round!!!1 #1872705

Lori Carlson September 23, 2005

Whose the star now!?! :0) Love THIS and the title Wendy~CONGRATULATIONS! :0) #1872888

Evy Johansen level-classic September 23, 2005

Many congratulations on your well deserved finalist, Wendy! Very beautiful! #1873018

Jenny Bosmans September 24, 2005

Congratulations on your wonderful finalist, Wendy!! Gorgeous!! #1873668

Joline Frazier September 24, 2005

Congratulations on this beautiful finalist photo. It is so well done. #1873744

Tom Andersen September 24, 2005

Congratulations on this gorgeous finalist, Wendy! #1873852

Leanne M.E. Boyd September 24, 2005

Congratulations, Wendy! #1874124

Linda D. Lester level-classic September 24, 2005

Congratulations and good luck in the next round! #1874639

Elisabeth A. Gay September 24, 2005

This one is really starring Wendy!!
Congratulations!
Ann #1875549

Jolynne Woodcock September 24, 2005

Congrats Wendy, this is beautiful! #1875643

Sandy Landon level-classic September 24, 2005

Congratulations!!!!! #1875923

Roger D. Meador September 24, 2005

Great lighting, in fact, an imposing image. #1876148

Terrill Province September 24, 2005

Ahhh, well deserved...

CONGRATULATIONS WENDY!!! #1876381

Dr Silly level-classic September 24, 2005

CONGRATULATIONS WENDY

Dr Silly
#1876622

Terry L. Ellis level-classic September 24, 2005

Big congratulations, Wendy, on this striking finalist! #1876662

Deb Holmes-Hatfield September 24, 2005

Stunning image, Wendy, Congratulations on this well deserved finalist! #1876966

Wendy Stevenson September 24, 2005

Thanks to each and every one of you for stopping by and leaving such kind comments. I truly appreciate it! #1877474

Michael Robichaud September 24, 2005

Wendy, beautiful capture. The detail and colors are perfect. Congrats on your finalist picture! #1877880

Wendy Stevenson September 24, 2005

Thanks Mike - I really appreciate the kind comment:-) #1877954

Norman P. Banks September 24, 2005

Congrats, Wendy!

Norm ,:-) #1878025

Debra Booth September 24, 2005

Congratulations, Wendy! This is really gorgeous! Congrats on the rest of your finalists this month, too!! #1878732

MARLON IGNACIO level-classic September 24, 2005

This has such great clarity and the comp is perfect. Congratulations on your finalist, Wendy! #1878738

Wendy Stevenson September 24, 2005

Thank you so much Norm, Debra and Marlon. I so appreciate your comments!! #1878775

Shelly A. Van Camp level-classic September 24, 2005

Congrats Wendy on all your finalists!! #1879017

Noel Baebler September 24, 2005

Huzzah, Wendy!!! #1879238

Jennifer Rennison September 24, 2005

Beautiful lighting and soft color! Congratulations on your finalist, Wendy! #1879667

Wendy Stevenson September 25, 2005

Thanks so much to Shelly, Noel and Jennifer for all your kind words:-) #1880995

Judy S. Fung September 25, 2005

Congrats, Wendy! #1881898

Robert Mann level-deluxe September 25, 2005

Super exposure and patterns, Wendy! Many congrats on your finalist selection and good luck! #1883409

Wendy Stevenson September 25, 2005

Thanks so much Judy and Rob:-) I truly appreciate the kind words! #1883485

Jane Summa September 25, 2005

This sure is beautiful, Wendy! Congratulations! #1884235

Wendy Stevenson September 26, 2005

Thank you Jane:-) #1884826

Monika Sapek September 26, 2005

The detail and composition are great! Many congratulations on your finalist, Wendy!
Monika
#1886084

Wendy Stevenson September 26, 2005

Thank you so much Monika! A wonderful comment from someone who's work I admire! #1886190

Adilson F. Ferreira level-classic September 26, 2005

Congratulations Wendy!!! #1886416

Wendy Stevenson September 26, 2005

Thank you so much Adilson:-) I appreciate the kind words! #1886449

Dan Holm September 26, 2005

WOW!!!! CONGRATULATIONS on your WIN with this magnificent shot, Wendy!!!! #1888915

Stan Kwasniowski September 26, 2005

Wendy, CONGRATULATIONS #1888985

Kerby Pfrangle September 26, 2005

Wendy congratulations on your second place win. Job well done. Kerby #1889060

Jill Flynn September 26, 2005

Way to go Wendy! Congratulations on your Second Place Win!!!! This is gorgeous! #1889073

Tom Andersen September 27, 2005

Congratulations on your win, Wendy! Very, very lovely image! #1889660

Colette M. Metcalf September 27, 2005

Congratulations to you Wendy!!!! #1889887

Adilson F. Ferreira level-classic September 27, 2005

Congratulations on this wonderful winn Wendy!!! #1889920

Esra Belgin September 27, 2005

Congratulations on your win, Wendy.
This is a wonderful composition. #1890458

Claudia Kuhn level-classic September 27, 2005

So beautiful Wendy, congrats on your win! #1890481

Laura Clay-Ballard September 27, 2005

wtg!!!!!!!!!!!!!! congrats! #1890673

Steve Mescha September 27, 2005

Nice going, Wendy! Congradulations!!! #1890715

Deborah Sandidge September 27, 2005

Beautifully detailed winning image, Wendy, congratulations to you!! #1890843

Marie Fields September 27, 2005

CONGRATULATIONS on your win, Wendy!!!! #1890895

Joyce ONeil September 27, 2005

Congrats! #1890925

Kay Beausoleil September 27, 2005

Simply lovely -- congratulations on your win, Wendy! #1890975

Robert Mann level-deluxe September 27, 2005

Big congrats on your win, Wendy!! #1891026

Amanda Price September 27, 2005

Wow. What a shot! Congratulations on your win! #1891180

Dr Silly level-classic September 27, 2005

Way to go teach. Congratulations Wendy.
Dr Silly :0) #1891336

KHAWLA Haddad September 27, 2005

Congratulations on your wonderful Second place winner!!!!!! #1891547

Terry L. Ellis level-classic September 27, 2005

Wendy, congratulations on this superb second place win! #1891770

Susan T. Evans level-classic September 27, 2005

Congrats Wendy on this wonderful second place winner! #1891884

Jennifer Rennison September 27, 2005

Congratulations on this beautiful Second Place win, Wendy! #1891998

September 27, 2005

Wendy, Congratulations this is a great picture love the vivid colors and detail of the flower.

#1892043

Stanley J. Contrades September 27, 2005

CONGRATULATIONS, Wendy, on your 2nd Place win with this very elegant image!!
Much Aloha,
Stan #1892235

Jenny Bosmans September 27, 2005

Congratulations on your beautiful win, Wendy!! #1892431

Ermanno Radice September 27, 2005

Congratulations on your wonderful Second place winner, Wendy!!!!!!!! #1892433

William C. Raco level-classic September 27, 2005

Very striking and well done, Wendy
Congratulations,

bill #1892516

Katrina McMeans September 27, 2005

Congrats, Wendy!!! This is so awesome!!!
~K #1892743

Joline Frazier September 27, 2005

Congratulations Wendy. This is such a deserving win. #1892856

Judy S. Fung September 27, 2005

Congrats on your win, Wendy! #1892893

Debra Booth September 27, 2005

Congratulations to you, Wendy!! #1893089

SaMi Martin September 27, 2005

Wendy Congratulations on this outstanding image. Everything about it is just perfect! #1893272

Priscilla M. Cutler September 27, 2005

This is beauty at its purest!! Not easy to capture white so elegantly. Congrats!!! #1893396

Anne D. Eigen September 27, 2005

Gorgeous white tones and detail, Wendy! Congratulations on this superb winner! #1893572

Jane Summa September 27, 2005

2nd PLACE!! Way to go, Wendy! Congratulations! #1893577

Monika Sapek September 27, 2005

I am happy to see this photo again! My heartfelt congratulations on your Second Place Win, Wendy!
Monika
#1893756

Wendy Stevenson September 28, 2005

I thank you all so very very much for such wonderfully kind and generous comments. It's always a thrill to win on BP but it's all the comments from such kind people as yourself that make it so special. #1894701

Deb Holmes-Hatfield September 28, 2005

Congratulations on this awesome winner Wendy! #1895269

Goshka G. September 28, 2005

Many congrats on this lovely win!!! #1895862

Terry R. Hatfield September 28, 2005

This Looks Great Wendy!!Congratulations On Your Winning Image:-) #1896712

Wendy Stevenson September 28, 2005

Thank you so much Deb, Goshka and Terry!! #1896732

Kristi A. Howson September 28, 2005

Congratulations Wendy on this winner...fantastic lighting! #1897113

Wendy Stevenson September 28, 2005

Thanks so much Kristi:-) #1897170

Sharon Day September 30, 2005

A BIG Congratulations on this gorgeous winner, Wendy!!! WTG!!! #1903356

Wendy Stevenson September 30, 2005

Thanks Sharon:-) #1903501

Jim Kinnunen level-classic October 01, 2005

Congratulations on this fantastic winning image, Wendy!!! #1905947

Wendy Stevenson October 01, 2005

Thank you so much Jim:-) #1905961

Sherrye Nozaki October 04, 2005

Stunning photo Wendy ~ Congratulations!

Would you mind telling me what lens you were using?

Aloha,
Sherrye #1914656

Wendy Stevenson October 04, 2005

Thank you so much Sherrye. Here's the specs for this shot: 100mm lense used, f/14, ISO 100, 1/160 sec:-) #1915568

Robert L. Andersen October 12, 2005

Wendy, this is awesome ! Congratulations on your win !! #1944126

Wendy Stevenson October 12, 2005

Thank you so much Robert. I appreciate the kind words"-) #1944204

December 07, 2005

Wow! Simply stunning! :) #2162348

Wendy Stevenson December 07, 2005

Thank you Ian:-) #2162402

Bill Wyatt September 20, 2006

Wow how beautiful Wendy, the lighting and details are fantastic! Congratulations on your winner!!!
I cannot think of anyone more deserving. #3335387

Wendy Stevenson September 20, 2006

Thanks so much Bill - you're a sweetie:-) #3336057

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