Early Morning Sunshine
Uploaded: June 09, 2012
Exif: F Number: 8, Exposure Bias Value: -0.67, ExposureTime: 1/15 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 100, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 100.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 7D
Tammy D. Ferren June 09, 2012
Beautifully captured, Sarah! #1468087Michele Peterson June 09, 2012
So glad that you entered this, Sarah, it is just beautiful! Have a wonderful day today!! :-) #10174260Carol Eade June 10, 2012
Beautiful floral! #10174926Karol Grace July 21, 2012
I love seeing this happy flower as Photo of the Day this morning. Nice one, Sarah! #10238498Usman M. Bajwa July 21, 2012
WTG Sarah, what a beautiful POTD. CONGRATZ!!!UB. #10238507
Bojan Bencic July 21, 2012
This is beautiful, Sarah. Fantastic light and tone. Congratulations on your POTD! #10238511Richard M. Waas July 21, 2012
Love the colors... Congrats on your well deserved POTD! #10238529Johnnie Ann Gaskill July 21, 2012
Simply beautiful!!! So glad your excellent work has been recognized and "applauded." #10238538Ellen Hodges July 21, 2012
Absolutely gorgeous image, Sarah!! Huge congrats on POTD!!!! #10238553Joy Rector July 21, 2012
gorgeous #10238556Carol Flisak July 21, 2012
Beautiful image, Sarah... lovely comp, color and clarity! Congrats on your POTD! #10238583Sarah A. Christian July 21, 2012
Thank you all SO MUCH for the wonderful comments! I really appreciate your support on my first POTD!Sarah #10238586
Nikki McDonald July 21, 2012
Your first? Very hard to believe that, Susan! But a very special congratulations in that case - the first is always the most fun, I think. What a beautifully detailed and richly colored image it is, too, and I love those two errant petals. #10238640Loan Tran July 21, 2012
It is a lovely image. Congratulations. It brings cheer to a rainy morning at my place. #10238688Ann Lyssenko July 21, 2012
Such a beautiful flower! So clear, great color and composition. It brings a smile to my face! Ann #10238715Michele Peterson July 21, 2012
Sarah, I am sooo happy to wake up to this today!! I think you know that I LOVE this flower! BIG congratulations!! #10238741Debora Suterko July 21, 2012
Simply beautiful! Love the soft light and the superb focus. Congratulations! #10238743Lindley Johnson July 21, 2012
Absolutely beautiful soft light and color and a wonderful background. Congratulations on your lovely and well-deserved POTD, Sarah! #10238755Stan Kwasniowski July 21, 2012
Sarah, congratulation, beautiful #10238780Pamela Koch July 21, 2012
Sarah, this is beautiful! Congratulations on a very well deserved POTD. And just a side note your gallery is stunning. #10238822Katarina Mansson July 21, 2012
Gorgeous floral with beautiful light, SF and colors. Fantastic detail in the beautiful yellow flower. Congratulations on your POTD Sarah! #10238848Phyllis A. Houghton July 21, 2012
Beautiful focus, light tones,dof, composition. Cngratulations! #10238850Daniella Puente July 21, 2012
Love the light and great tones! congrats :) #10238861Susan D. Royce July 21, 2012
Wow! Stunning. Congratulations on your beautiful POTD! #10238949Christine Pentecost July 21, 2012
I just love this! Congrats on your POTD! #10239040Peggy Pfister July 21, 2012
Beautiful! Congrats on your POTD! #10239061Melinda F. Schneider July 21, 2012
Really striking!! No wonder it was chosen for POTD! I am in awe... #10239075Sheila Pittman July 21, 2012
Congratulations on your POTD BEAUTIFUL! #10239272Heather Loewenhardt July 21, 2012
Wonderful colour and clarity Sarah. Congrats on POTD! #10239491Mary K. Robison July 21, 2012
Lovely flower and effects, Sarah. Congratulations on your well earned POTD!#10239565
Carol Teal July 22, 2012
Truly lovely! I love that bright yellow and how it stands out against the BG. Congrats on your POTD! #10239622Sarah A. Christian July 22, 2012
Thank you, thank you to all who have responded!!! Yesterday was really special with all your wonderful comments! Thanks so much for taking the time!!! Much appreciated!Michael Umbreit July 22, 2012
Sarah - Congratulations on your POTD!! - Mike #10240057Val Feldman July 30, 2012
Lovely, Sarah - a truly stunning floral and a well-deserved both POTD and Finalist! Think we shall be seeing this one again! #10252475Katarina Mansson July 31, 2012
Congratulations Sarah on another badge for this beauty! #10254070Chris Budny July 31, 2012
Beautiful, Sarah! Congratulations! #10254392Leslie McLain July 31, 2012
Congrats on a beautiful winner, Sarah. #10256179Peggy Pfister July 31, 2012
Congratulations on this lovely winner! #10256350Cindy Bendush July 31, 2012
Congratulations on your win Sarah! #10256804Carol Quina July 31, 2012
Beautiful shot Sarah! Congratulations on the WIN! #10256885Chris Budny August 01, 2012
Congratulations once more on your win! #10257285Michele Peterson August 01, 2012
I just knew this would go far, Sarah, it is perfect! Congratulations!! #10257905Carol Eade August 01, 2012
Beautiful floral, Sarah, congratulations on your finalist! #10258725David M. Montero August 01, 2012
Congratulations on winning gold Sarah! #10258933Usman M. Bajwa August 02, 2012
Very deserving Double Gold for you, Sarah. Big Big CONGRATZ!UB. #10259367
Sarah A. Christian August 02, 2012
I cannot begin to thank you enough for all your wonderful support! I am very grateful. Sarah #10259463Richard D. Love August 12, 2012
Congratulations, Sarah. Beautiful floral!Rick #10273220
Lois Adomite July 31, 2013
Congratulations, beautiful #10790563Michele Peterson July 31, 2013
Sarah, this is one of my favorites of yours!! BIG congratulations, it's so good to see this get a win! #10790593Peggy Pfister August 02, 2013
Absolutely amazing light ... just gorgeous! Congrats on a well deserved winner! #10793856Chris Budny August 16, 2013
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