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Face Off

© Val Feldman

Face Off

Uploaded: November 09, 2013

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I got my shot but "backed down" first..the unwavering eye contact was a bit unnerving.. lol Taken at the beautiful Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center in Austin, TX.

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Exif: F Number: 7.1, Exposure Bias Value: -0.33, ExposureTime: 1/320 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 250, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 60.00 mm, Model: NIKON D300

Comments

Don Christiana December 02, 2013 0

Fantastic macro capture Val. Perfect detail and wonderful colors. Love the bright yellow background. #1554622

Kathy Salerni level-classic December 02, 2013 0

Since I am not comfortable with BUGS, it totally would have unerved me also, Val!! You did a beautiful job with this. Your colors, focus and comp are awesome! #10913553

Thomas E. Hinds December 04, 2013 0

Amazing detail in this macro, Val! Your subject does look a bit menacing and one can't be too careful these days. Love the flowers, the color, and really everything about this image! #10914322

Patricia A. Casey level-classic December 04, 2013 0

LOL....this is great! wonderful title too....one day I'll have to get to this wonderful garden I've seen so many photos of....Yayyyyyy Lady Bird!!!! She did some lovely things to improve the face of this country. Need more like her around.... #10914618

Nadia Paul December 06, 2013 0

A gorgeous sunny macro Val - so nice to see you back my friend! #10915863

Terry Cervi level-deluxe December 07, 2013 0

I'll bet that wildflower center is a wonderful place to shoot, Ms.V. So you let him get to you? LOL. At least not before you got your fantastic close-up! Hope you're doing well, Ms.V!! #10916699

Colette M. Metcalf December 09, 2013 0

Wonderful capture!!!! Terrific details and colors, Val. #10918275

Dayna Cain level-classic December 10, 2013 0

So nice to see bright, sunny colors and the detail is amazing! #10919003

Laura E. Swan level-classic December 15, 2013 0

FACE OFF! HeeHee...YES! He DOES look a bit like John Travolta! These eyes look like John's Hairline! Ahahahaha!

LOVE IT, Val! You're so funny! :))))

John Travolta hair photo: John Travolta and His Glorious Facial Hair chinstrap.jpg #10922603

Joannie Bertucci level-classic January 01, 2014 0

Stupendous details, colors, composition and NERVE Val! :-) Congrats on your gold badge! #10933418

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic January 01, 2014 0

CONGRATZ on the Second Place Gold Winner, VAl!!!

UB. #10933470

Michelle Alton January 01, 2014 0

As far as I am concerned, Val, every photo you enter is a winner. Congratulations on the gold winner badge awarded to this golden image! #10933528

Ellen Hodges January 01, 2014 0

Huge congrats on a fabulous winner, Val!! #10933624

Deborah Lewinson level-addict January 01, 2014 0

Awesome image, Val!

Huge congrats on your win!

Happy New Year!
Debby #10933721

Tammy Espino January 01, 2014 0

Congrats on your win! Happy New year dear one!!! :) #10933847

R. J. Laudenbacher level-classic January 01, 2014 0

This is fabulous, Val. A big congrats to you on your win! #10933950

Carol L. Fowler January 01, 2014 0

Congrats on this fabulous Win! #10934076

Diane E. Deming level-classic January 01, 2014 0

Beautiful composition, Val. Congrats! #10934137

Laura E. Swan level-classic January 01, 2014 0

What a great way to Start The Year, Val!

Happy New Year photo: Happy New Year happynewyear.jpg

And CONGRATULATIONS!! :)
-Laura :D #10934156

Michele Peterson level-classic January 01, 2014 0

Wow, what incredible details you captured, and the colors are so pretty. A fabulous capture, Val! Congratulations on your win!! #10934184

Orsi January 01, 2014 0

Beautiful!!Congratulations and Happy New Year,Val!! #10934200

Rona L. Schwarz January 01, 2014 0

Love the comp and color on this wonderful macro, Val! He really does stand out - even if it was a bit unsettling to see him staring back at you! Big Congrats on your win and Happy New Year! #10934224

Thomas E. Hinds January 01, 2014 0

Fantastic Winner, Val Congratulations to you! #10934276

Stephen Zacker January 01, 2014 0

Great macro and colors. Congratulations and Happy New Year! #10934355

Monnie Ryan January 01, 2014 0

Ah, you've done it again, my friend - congratulations (and hope you'll get up here to the park this summer to do your thing...)! #10934459

Carrie M. Groseclose January 01, 2014 0

Huge Congratulations Val on your exceptional, well deserved GOLD! #10934470

Lindley Johnson level-classic January 01, 2014 0

Fantastic detail and DOF, Val - congratulations on your terrific winner! #10934528

Terry Cervi level-deluxe January 02, 2014 0

Congrats on your very well deserved win, Ms.V!! WTG, my friend! #10934743

Barbara Waldoch January 02, 2014 0

Congratulations, Val! #10934824

Colette M. Metcalf January 02, 2014 0

A BIG congrats to you on your Win!!!! #10934894

Linda D. Lester level-classic January 02, 2014 0

A Huge congrats on this awesome macro! #10935077

Don Christiana January 02, 2014 0

A HUGE CONGRATS Val on your stunning macro GOLD WINNER. It has it all, perfect sharp detail, clear vibrant colors, and wonderful background. A well deserved winner. #10935176

Katherine Kuhn January 03, 2014 0

Congratulations on your beautiful gold winner! Just perfect! #10935648

JO ANN CLEVELAND January 03, 2014 0

Congratulations on your outstanding 2nd Place Gold winner Val!

jo ann c. #10936124

Nadia Paul January 04, 2014 0

A superb macro capture and a most deserving gold badge my friend - congrats! Happy New Year! #10936584

Kathy Salerni level-classic January 04, 2014 0

Congrats on this awesome Winner, Val! Happy New Year to you and yours! #10937071

Robert R. Goodman January 05, 2014 0

Hi Valrie,Congratulations on your beautiful finalist my friend!!!! #10937378

Lydia Williams level-classic January 05, 2014 0

Wow, this is a magnificent shot...and well deserved winner...congratulations! #10938029

Mary Dimitriw level-classic January 06, 2014 0

Wow, what a winner Ms. Val, this is amazing! #10938337

Rosemary Sampson level-classic January 07, 2014 0

Great DOF and color. Well done and congratulations! #10939240

Emile Abbott level-classic January 07, 2014 0

Hi Val I am finally trying to catch up some. Fabulous detail on this amazing macro capture. HUGE TEXAS CONGRATULATIONS on your gold winner my friend. #10939709

Cindy Bendush level-classic January 08, 2014 0

Fabulous color and detail! Big congrats on your outstanding gold! #10940559

Merna L. Nobile January 14, 2014 0


I recently opened my e-mail and found an announcement from Better Photo that the month of November award winners were basking in the glory of finding their name beside their beautiful entry. CONGRATULATIONS!
#10946579

Nancy L. Green level-classic February 01, 2014 0

CONGRATULATIONS Val on this WONDERFUL winner, WTG!!! <>< #10962469

Thomas E. Hinds February 01, 2014 0

So happy to see this Winner, Val! Big congrats! #10962861

Julie Burnett March 02, 2014 0

The details, composition and colors are to die for!! Congratulations on this well deserved Gold, Val!! #10990793

Emile Abbott level-classic March 11, 2016 0

CONGRATS VAL ON ANOTHER GOLD BADGE ALL TIME EP. #11445629

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