Inspiring Photo: The Poser #12379155

The Poser

Uploaded: October 18, 2011

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Another very cooperative, very mellow and chilled-out little guy found at Zilker Botanical Gardens here in Austin...

Happy Tuesday!

Resubmit into D&M 01/12

Exif: F Number: 9, Exposure Bias Value: -0.67, ExposureTime: 3125/1000000 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 200, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 105.00 mm, Model: NIKON D7000

Comments

R. J. Laudenbacher October 18, 2011

WOW Ms V....MASTER of ALL! LOL :) This is fabulous, and I am blinded by the gold radiating off of it. A sure fire...top notch...winners circle all the way...capture and a fav for me! #1416231

Tammy M. Anderson October 18, 2011

I love this, Val. Hope to see it again. #9742301

Jeff Robinson October 18, 2011

Great pose and capture Val!! You should have lots of Monarchs coming you way - Thousands have been passing through here!! #9742307

Agnes Fegan October 18, 2011

A dreamy look but nice details too! Love the soft colors and light! #9742431

Avril Young October 18, 2011

he looks so gentle, beautiful capture, soft light and colours.. #9742439

Monnie Ryan October 18, 2011

He looks very sweet, Val - wonderful capture! #9742444

Robert R. Goodman October 18, 2011

Hi Valarie,You nailed this one my friend.WOW!!!Stuning detail and color.Trade all my shots for a beautiful macro like this!!!! #9742473

Jack Ryan October 18, 2011

Love the POV/comp..great shot!!! (It's not easy being green...or so the song says.) #9742494

Karen E. Michaels October 18, 2011

Not an easy shot, and yet, you make it look so.
Impressive eye for the treatments.
#9742629

Candice C. Calhoun October 18, 2011

You sure hit a home run with this one! WOW!

ccc #9742669

Rony Sagy October 18, 2011

Amazing capture of this calm poser. Love the detail and dreamy colors. #9742784

Julianne Bradford October 18, 2011

Boy this is just beautiful Val. I bet you were talking to him. He looks like he likes your voice. What incredible detail and bokeh! A fav for me :-) #9742849

Ann Coates October 18, 2011

Green on green on green, just fantastic Valarie and such an interesting little character as well. Incredible shot! #9742965

David M. Montero October 18, 2011

Very nice capture Val! Nice when they cooperate. #9742983

Leslie McLain October 18, 2011

Amazing capture and detail, Val. #9743023

Tammy Espino October 18, 2011

Awesome capture. Hard to find mellow lizards :) #9743102

Val Feldman October 18, 2011

Ha! This one was practically comatose, Tammy! :) Thanks everyone for your comments - always glad for the company! Have a great day! #9743140

Shelly A. Van Camp October 18, 2011

What a beauty!! Thanks for the nice comment on the Harrisburg capital....it is a beautiful building. #9743223

Reynaldo D. Reyes October 18, 2011

Perfect composition and such an iteractive pose that shows off the beautiful details and features. Would stay motionless for a while as if to say, "this is my best side, make me look pretty will ya?" And with your skillful dof control, you have obligingly done so. #9743357

Gord MacEachern October 18, 2011

What a cool little dude Val,and you photographed him perfectly!!!
Super photography as usual! #9743404

Terry Cervi October 18, 2011

Gorgeous selective focus, Ms V! This really is a stunning macro and you do have a knack for it without a doubt!! Superb work, Ms Macro Master! LOL! #9743466

Barbara Waldoch October 18, 2011

Beautifully captured, Val! #9743481

Carol L. Fowler October 18, 2011

Love this little guy- he seems to float out of the page #9743593

Thomas E. Hinds October 18, 2011

Beautiful work, Val! #9743771

Nadia Paul October 18, 2011

And what a gorgeous little poser he is! Love the lighting here Val and also the DOF - stunning work my friend! #9744492

Ann H. Belus October 18, 2011

Fantastic close-up of this cute little creature, Val...he's adorable! #9745427

Val Feldman October 19, 2011

Thanks so much everyone! #9746867

Douglas Pignet October 19, 2011

lovely capture and nice comp...well done #9747263

Mary Dimitriw October 20, 2011

A perfect capture Val!! Your macro works are amazing. #9749929

Patrick Rouzes October 20, 2011

All the elements of a winner, Val! Clarity, detail, lighting, focus, dof, lighting & pose are exceptional! Good luck! #9751081

Julie Burnett October 21, 2011

Simply amazing, Cuz, not only incredible light and color, the detail in the eye is almost unreal!! You are the Queen of the macros!! #9752121

Don Christiana October 21, 2011

Val, this goes straight to my favorites. Perfect macro in everyway. This is a winner and we will see this again in GOLD. Have a great day. #9752701

Orsi October 21, 2011

Beautiful macro,Val!!WOOW!! #9753319

Heather Loewenhardt October 21, 2011

Wonderful positioning within the frame Val. I love the dreamy like soft background. #9753500

Emile Abbott October 22, 2011

How much did you pay the model, Val. Great detail and excellent Bokeh. #9754586

Val Feldman October 22, 2011

A few bugs and a pat on his little head, Emile! lol! Thanks everyone - appreciate your stopping by and comments very much! ~Val #9754754

Deborah Lewinson October 22, 2011

Superb and very beautiful image, Val, the comp, colors, SF, image design, lighting, and subject, are all outstanding!!!

Debby #9755321

Lana Arcemont October 25, 2011

Incredible detail and background!
#9762975

Bonnie C. Lackey October 26, 2011

I ADORE this, Val! #9764190

Kathy Salerni October 27, 2011

Your POV and focus on this little POSER is so outstanding, Val! Everything is perfect!! Winner! #9766455

Melissa Olsen October 28, 2011

Ding, ding...winner here! #9768718

Patti Coblentz November 01, 2011

So cute peeking out of his abode...wonderful pose he gave you, Val! Great comp and wonderful dof. Ding ding from here, too! #9776466

Phyllis H. Burchett November 04, 2011

A W E S O M E #9783370

Nancy L. Green November 04, 2011

He certainly was cooperative!! Wonderful capture Val, I love the presentation!! <>< #9783436

Nikki McDonald February 26, 2012

Like everyone else, I cannot predict how far this wonderful capture will go, Val -- but I know it will be far. Congratulations on the finalist and good luck in the next round. #10003428

Kathy Salerni February 26, 2012

Huge congrats on your well deserved Finalist and good luck in the next round, Val! #10004061

Robert R. Goodman February 26, 2012

Hi Valarie,Big Congratulation on this beautiful finalist!!!! #10004140

Amy M. Wilson February 26, 2012

Huge congratulations on your absolutely AWESOME Finalist... LOVE this, Val!!! #10004303

Ellen Hodges February 26, 2012

Huge congrats and very best luck with this gorgeous finalist, Val!!! #10004311

Tammy Espino February 26, 2012

Congrats on your finalist!! :) #10004316

Monnie Ryan February 26, 2012

Congratulations, Valarie! #10004374

JO ANN CLEVELAND February 26, 2012

Way to go Val!

Congrats on your awesome finalist!

jo ann c. #10004405

Terry Cervi February 26, 2012

Congrats on your fantastic finalist, Ms V! #10004556

Carol Eade February 26, 2012

Beautiful finalist, Val, congratulations! #10004602

Rony Sagy February 26, 2012

Congratulations on this wonderful Finalist, Val. #10004894

Julianne Bradford February 26, 2012

I'm so pleased to see this adorable cutie get a silver Valarie! Hope he goes gold for you :-) #10005147

Heather Loewenhardt February 26, 2012

Lol spent my day photographing these little tykes. Congrats on this fabulous image receiving a finalist award. Good luck in the next round. #10005163

Renee Doyle February 26, 2012

I hope we see this beauty again Val! Congratulations! #10005282

Reynaldo D. Reyes February 26, 2012

It surely is a beauty. A huge congratulations on this well deserved commendation Val. Hope to see this get the gold. #10005482

Ann Coates February 26, 2012

This is stunning Valarie, congratulations on your finalist. #10005580

Phyllis H. Burchett February 27, 2012

Fabulous! BIG congrats on your finalist Val! #10006491

Don Christiana February 27, 2012

As I mentioned before, perfect capture and perfect macro. This is a winner and I predict GOLD. A HUGE CONGRATS on your Finalist. #10006516

February 27, 2012

Wow! #10006730

Karen Bacon February 27, 2012

congrats on a fantastic finalist Val! #10006746

Usman M. Bajwa February 27, 2012

Great bokeh. CONGRATZ!!!

UB. #10007009

Phyllis A. Houghton February 27, 2012

Love the expression on his face, the detail, depth of field and tones. Congratulations Val on a terrific finalist! #10007086

Lorna Shutter February 27, 2012

Ooooh, Val!!! I see GOLD in your future with this one ... perhaps even the GRAND PRIZE?!!! Even the judges said, "WOW!" What an honour! It's definitely a big FAVE for me!!! CONGRATULATIONS on your Finalist Award, Ms. America!!!!! WTG!!! :)

#10007113

Bojan Bencic February 27, 2012

Congratulations on your finalist, Val. #10007739

Emile Abbott February 27, 2012

Congratulations Val on this wonderful finalist and hope your mom gets well soon. #10007920

February 27, 2012

Great selective focus! #10008030

Carol L. Fowler February 27, 2012

Beautiful as always! Congrats Val! #10008888

Lisa J. Boulden February 27, 2012

Looks like a winner to me!
~♥~Lisa #10009370

Val Feldman February 27, 2012

Thank you so much everyone! I appreciate more than I can put into words your kind support - a big thanks to all of you........Val #10009466

Patrick Rouzes February 27, 2012

Heyyyyyyyy, Val, CONGRATZ & good luck, my friend! WTG! #10009545

Thomas E. Hinds February 27, 2012

Big congratulations, Val! Hope you are doing great! #10009603

Mary Dimitriw February 27, 2012

Yeah Miss Val...congrats on your AMAZING Finalist!! #10009639

Eivor Kuchta February 27, 2012

Amazing is the right word here, Val! The light is just fantastic! Congratulations on your excellent finalist and good luck in the next round! #10009684

Patti Coblentz February 27, 2012

Woo hoo...congratulations on this awesome winner, Val!!! #10009873

Kathy Salerni February 27, 2012

Woo hoo hoo! Good going girl! Congratulations on your Gold Winning image, Val! #10009882

Ann Coates February 27, 2012

Congratulations on your stunning gold Valarie. #10009943

Julianne Bradford February 27, 2012

Yay! Congrats on this golden boy Valarie! #10009978

Heather Loewenhardt February 28, 2012

Congrats on your gold win Val. #10010104

Mary K. Robison February 28, 2012

Downright regal-looking, Val ~
Congratulations on your well earned Gold Winner!
#10010227

Tammy M. Anderson February 28, 2012

Congrats on your wonderful winner, Val. #10010288

Stefania Barbier February 28, 2012

superb winner, congratulations Val!!! #10010307

Ellen Hodges February 28, 2012

Huge congrats on a fabulous winner, Val!!! Yea!!! #10010352

Robert R. Goodman February 28, 2012

Hi Valarie,Congratulations my friend.Should have been grand prize if you ask me!!!!!! #10010407

Lorna Shutter February 28, 2012

I agree with Bobby!!! ... but 2nd Place ain't bad at all!!! LOL! CONGRATULATIONS, Ms. America!!!!! AWESOME!!! :)

#10010444

R. J. Laudenbacher February 28, 2012

I wont say I told you so but.....! LOL A huge congrats Ms V on this outstanding winner. #10010526

Dayna Cain February 28, 2012

WTG Val!!!!! An amazing image for sure. congrats! #10010586

Jack Ryan February 28, 2012

Outstanding! Congratulations! #10010641

Danny B. Head February 28, 2012

Outstanding capture! Congrats on your win! #10010652

Terry Cervi February 28, 2012

Congrats on this awesome and very well deserved win, Ms. V!!! WTG!! #10010702

Don Christiana February 28, 2012

Congrats Val... Super Gold Win for a Superb Photo. Have a great day. #10010786

Chris Budny February 28, 2012

Great macro work, Val; love the shades of green throughout. Congratulations! #10010843

Lisa J. Boulden February 28, 2012

WTG!
Big congratulations!
~♥~Lisa #10010910

Anita Hogue February 28, 2012

Love the colors, dof and composition, Val! Congratulations! #10011040

Usman M. Bajwa February 28, 2012

No surprise here, Val. Glad to see this get Golden!

UB. #10011139

Patricia Seidler February 28, 2012

Congratulations Val on this wonderful winner! Love the color. It will be perfect for next months's contest category too! #10011144

ROBIN-LEE M. Vieira February 28, 2012

The Poser...had a very talented "composer" This is a stunning capture...like so much of your work!! Big congratulations on this gorgeous win!!! :) #10011150

Irene Colling February 28, 2012

Amazing shot Val.

Congratulations on your gold award. #10011206

Nancyj E. Hovey February 28, 2012

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your WINNER! 8o) #10011528

Lydia Williams February 28, 2012

Wow, this is so amazing Val! Looks like I am looking at him LIVE! Yikes...well done. Congratulations on your golden win! #10011673

Rony Sagy February 28, 2012

Congratulations on this fantastic winner, Val. Your work is amazing. #10011764

Tammy Espino February 28, 2012

I love seeing you get gold, congrats!! :) #10011872

Patrick Rouzes February 28, 2012

WTG, Val! BIG Congratulations on this well-deserved Winner, my friend! #10011921

Thomas E. Hinds February 28, 2012

Fantastic Winner! Very deserving, Val! #10012103

Deborah Lewinson February 28, 2012

Huge congrats on your awesome winner, Val- love this image!

Debby #10012138

Val Feldman February 28, 2012

There's no way I could thank you all enough for your support and encouragement ...wouldn't even know where to begin - a HUGE TX thanks from the bottom of this ol' heart is about the best I can do. You people are just the BEST! (And thank you, Judges, also!) #10012193

JO ANN CLEVELAND February 28, 2012

Congratulations on your wonderful 2nd Place Gold Winner Val!

jo ann c. #10012202

Rona L. Schwarz February 28, 2012

WOW, Val!!! This is positively exquisite! It could be in National Geographic, it is so perfect. Incredible selective focus and I love all the marvelous shades and tones of green. Even thought the detail and clarity is exceptional, there is still a gentle softness to the whole image - I just can't stop staring at it. Amazing, woman, you just dazzle me! #10012272

Carol Eade February 28, 2012

Congratulations on your beautiful winner, Val! #10012802

Phyllis H. Burchett February 28, 2012

BIG congrats Val!!! #10012840

Renee Doyle February 28, 2012

Knew it!! COngratulations on this wonderful winner Val! #10012967

Bojan Bencic February 29, 2012

Congratulations on your win, Val. #10013694

Mary Beth Aiello March 01, 2012

A perfect capture, Val. Huge congrats on this spectacular winner. #10015652

David M. Montero March 01, 2012

Congratulations on this fantastic shot and well deserved win Val! #10016104

Shawn Jennings March 01, 2012

Fantastic capture! Congratulations on your win! #10016205

Carol Flisak March 02, 2012

Fantastic image, Val... love the detail, dof and shades of green! Huge congratulations on your winner! #10018222

Julie Burnett March 03, 2012

HUGE congratulations on this fabulous, and well deserved win, Cuz!! #10019479

Gary Enloe March 05, 2012

Very cool capture and a big CONGRATS on being a winner Val #10022904

Ed Lauderdale May 06, 2016

Hey, Texas, of all (18) your ATSF's this is my favorite!! I don't see how you can miss on more Gold!! Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! #11471096

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