Inspiring Photo: Buds #7088454

Buds

Uploaded: October 03, 2008

Description

1/250s at f/4.5 ISO 100 50mm macro lens. More work and experimenting with textures and layers. Textures are images from rust colored rocks found in my yard.

Exif: F Number: 4.5, Exposure Bias Value: -0.30, ExposureTime: 1/250 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 100, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 50.00 mm, Model: DSLR-A700

Comments

Colette M. Metcalf October 03, 2008

Lovely image, Laurie!!! #1009603

Deb Koskovich October 03, 2008

I knew this was yours right away, I love your distinctive style. Great comp, I love the strong vertical. Well done, Laurie!

#6546754

Claudia Kuhn October 03, 2008

Beautiful Laurie! Wonderfl work. #6546763

Carol Sawyer October 03, 2008

Beautiful image, Laurie! #6546764

Carolyn M. Fletcher October 03, 2008

COOL! #6546798

Tiia Vissak October 03, 2008

great tones, framing & composition! #6546897

Mary Beth Aiello October 03, 2008

Excellent comp and tones. I also love the long vertical and textures. Very well done, Laurie. Love it. #6547041

Dominick M. Dimacale October 03, 2008

Lovely florals and work here, Laurie.

Dominick #6547161

Bonnie C. Lackey October 03, 2008

It didn't take you long to become very proficient, Laurie! Wonderful!!! #6547249

Linda Blair October 03, 2008

I know we'll see this again...just gorgeous Laurie!!!! #6547637

Karen E. Baumann October 03, 2008

Very nice, Laurie! I love the soft colors and the textures were a nice addition - nice work on the layering. Beautiful! #6547643

Erin Appelbaum October 03, 2008

Beautiful still life Laurie. Peter #6547695

Cyn Valentine October 03, 2008

Fantastic Laurie..love it! Beautiful comp! #6547702

Daniella Puente October 03, 2008

Very beautiful photo ... #6547983

KARU WIJESUNDARA. A.N.P.A.S. October 03, 2008

THIS IS EXCELLENT HERE.

KARU. #6548730

MELODIE C. ROBERTS October 03, 2008

Sis
This has such simple yet elegant appeal
Beautiful Work
It Will Return!! #6549050

William C. Raco October 03, 2008

Such great color, detail, light and arrangement
Beautiful work, Laurie #6549511

Murry Grigsby October 03, 2008

I love your tall pano-like design Laurie! The rest is just beautiful--light, colors, textures, etc.!! #6549999

Patrick Rouzes October 03, 2008

Spectacular tones, detail, clarity, treatment & presentation here, Laurie Daily "The Grand Prize Winner"!!! #6550316

Stefania Barbier October 03, 2008

wow Laurie... all this series are winer to me... spectacular! #6550710

Leslie McLain October 04, 2008

Beautiful. Amazing effects. #6551691

Colleen Farrell October 04, 2008

Sensational, Laurie! Gorgeous colors, arrangement and textures! #6553891

Jeana Clark October 05, 2008

I'm POSITIVE we'll see this again!!!
It's AWESOME!!!!
Fantastic work Laurie!!!
~J~ #6555675

Kathleen Rinker October 05, 2008
Absolutely beautiful, fantastic work!! #6556160

Judy A. Lawhon October 05, 2008
Another winner, Laurie!! #6556803

Laurie Daily October 06, 2008
Thanks so very much for all of your wonderful comments...I appreciate them all so very much! #6559058

A P October 06, 2008
So delicate, so beautiful Laurie #6562326

Aimee S. McMaster October 09, 2008
...you do so well...love the vertical composition....wonderful work LAurie..Aimee #6574001

Laurie Daily October 10, 2008
Thanks so much Ann and Aimee! #6578812

Kate Baumgartner October 14, 2008
Amazing capture and an brillant show of how skilled you are as a photographer. Congrats on the ep. #6596659

Steven E. Ray October 15, 2008
This is one of those inspirational photos that makes me want to try :) Suitable for framing to be certain! Exceptional photography here. #6603856

Laurie Daily October 20, 2008
Thanks so very much for your comments Kate and Steven...so much appreciated! #6628446

Lisa J. Boulden October 29, 2008
GORGEOUS!!!
Wonderful work!
~Lisa #6678037

A P November 25, 2008
CONGRATS on this and all your other FINALIST, Laurie. I've lost count!! Great job!! #6804969

Leslie McLain November 25, 2008
Congrats on your beautiful finalist. #6805196

Susan Fox November 25, 2008
Congrats Laurie!!!!!!!!!! #6806578

frank w. degenhardt November 25, 2008
Laurie- Beautiful work, congratulations on the finalist for it. Best wishes for the next round. Way to go girl. #6806790

Stefania Barbier November 25, 2008
congrats again Laurie! #6806985

Usman M. Bajwa November 26, 2008
Lovely floral shot, Congrats. on the Finalist. Good luck.
UB. #6808688

Stephanie Frey November 26, 2008
Congratulaions on your beautiful Finalist, Laurie! #6809360

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna November 26, 2008
WTG, Laurie!!!! Congratulations on this finalist too!!!!! Good luck in the next round!!!!! :-) ♫ k #6810853

Debra R. Harder November 26, 2008
WOW, Laurie! This is really BEAUTIFUL! Congratulations again on another GORGEOUS finalist! Deb #6810952

Laurie Daily November 26, 2008
Thanks for all of your wonderful and greatly appreciated congrats! #6811433

MELODIE C. ROBERTS November 26, 2008
Hey Buddy!!
Congratulations SiS!!
Good Luck In The Next Round #6811578

Erin Appelbaum November 26, 2008
Another marvelous finalist Laurie. Peter #6813008

Colleen Farrell November 26, 2008
WTG, Laurie! Big congrats on your awesome finalist! #6814159

Nikki McDonald November 28, 2008
I love the crop on this delicate floral, Laurie. Congratulations on this beautiful finalist -- hope to see it in the winners' circle soon. #6819367

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna November 28, 2008
HUGE congratulations on this awesome win, Laurie!!!!! :-) ♫ k #6820680

Bill Wyatt November 28, 2008
Congratulations on your beautiful WINNER!!! #6820681

Nikki McDonald November 28, 2008
I thought this one would come through for you, Laurie. Congratulations for the win! #6820847

Jessica Jenney November 28, 2008
Congrats, Laurie on your beautiful winner! #6820924

Laurence Saliba November 28, 2008
Congratulations on this awesome win Laurie!!! #6820970

Leslie McLain November 28, 2008
Big congrats on your beautiful win! #6821033

Sam Britt November 28, 2008
Congratulations on this beautiful 2nd place win, Laurie! #6821210

Usman M. Bajwa November 28, 2008
I am so glad to see this one end up in the winners circle...Congrats. and WTG.
UB. #6821526

Debra R. Harder November 28, 2008
So happy to see this with GOLD under it, Laurie!! HUGE CONGRATULATIONS on your BEAUTIFUL GOLD WINNER!! Deb #6821543

A P November 28, 2008
Loosing count on the winners as well. I knew this one would be here. BIG CONGRATULATIONS again Laurie #6821717

David Phalen November 28, 2008
BIG Congrats on a beautiful Winner!! #6821751

Colleen Farrell November 28, 2008
WTG, Laurie! Congratulations again! #6821792

Aimee S. McMaster November 28, 2008
....another huge congratualtions Dear Laurie on your beautiful winner...Aimee #6821876

Laurie Daily November 28, 2008
Thanks so very much everyone for your constant support, comments and appreciate the congrats...hoping you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving with family and friends! #6821949

Denny E. Barnes November 28, 2008
Congratulations on your beautiful image and win again, Laurie!! #6822233

Claudia Kuhn November 28, 2008
So beautiful, congratulations Laurie! #6822260

Agnes Fegan November 28, 2008
I really love this Laurie...congratulations! #6822414

Michael Umbreit November 28, 2008
Laurie - Congratulations on your win!! - Mike #6822495

Mary K. Robison November 28, 2008
Such a delicate image ~ a true work of art, Laurie!
Congratulations on your win! #6822637

Evy Johansen November 28, 2008
Big congratulations! Beautiful win! #6823101

Renee Doyle November 28, 2008
Congratulations on this wonderful winner Laurie! #6823408

Stefania Barbier November 28, 2008
WTG ON ANOTHER SPECTACULAR WINNER LAURIE!!! #6823527

Barbara Waldoch November 29, 2008
Congratulations on your beautiful Winners, Laurie! #6823641

Colette M. Metcalf November 29, 2008
Congratulations once more!!!!! #6824248

Linda M. Walker November 29, 2008
This is definitely a favorite of mine! A big congratulations,Laurie!!! #6824393

Stephanie Frey November 29, 2008
Congratulations on another beautiful win, Laurie! #6824435

Elida Gutierrez November 29, 2008

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

"KING'S TROPHY"

A Special Trophy for

"October Winners"
#6825527

Tarun Bose November 29, 2008
Big congrats Laurie for your excellent winner. #6825663

MELODIE C. ROBERTS November 29, 2008
Awesome SiS!!!
Congratulations on another Great Winner!! #6826056

Cary Rogers November 29, 2008
CONGRATS on another great Winner, Laurie!! great element composition, tall crop, and artistic fx! #6826126

Laurie Daily November 29, 2008
Thanks so very much everyone for your most wonderful congrats! #6826341

Jennifer L. Alder November 29, 2008
Big congrats, Laurie, on this stunning winner! :) #6826820

Donna La Mattino Pagakis November 29, 2008
Congratulations on your win!! This is so beautiful Laurie! #6827072

Susan Fox November 29, 2008
Congratulations Laurie! #6827612

frank w. degenhardt November 30, 2008
Laurie- Everything about this picture speaks of elegant beauty. The presentation is just stunning. Congratulations on this most spectacular win. Way to go girl. #6829320

Linda Blair December 01, 2008
Congratulations....this is fantastic!!!!! #6835549

Laurie Daily December 01, 2008
Thanks so very much Jennifer, Donna, Susan, Frank, and Linda!
The only reason this image made it to the finals was because of all the BP folks who inspire me always to try new things...and keep on pushing. Thank YOU!!! #6835857

Michael G. Marshall December 02, 2008
Congratulations Laurie on another beautiful winning image! Michael #6839223

Janet Daniel December 02, 2008
I just love this floral, Laurie! A big congratulations! #6840097

Phil Stith December 02, 2008
Great win, Laurie. Congratulations. #6840779

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