Inspiring Photo: Golden Glory #8834552

Golden Glory

Uploaded: August 15, 2009

Description

Taken in Denver, Colorado in Washington Park with my Canon 100mm Macro Lens.

Entered into Details and Macro.

I will be out for the day and will catch up as time permits.

Exif: F Number: 3.2, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/100 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 100, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 100.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II

Comments

Sharon F. Morris August 15, 2009

Beautiful Macro Melissa. Love the composition. #1168403

Dr Silly August 15, 2009

Beautiful. :O) #7849674

Kathy L. Clark August 15, 2009

How beautiful Melissa. Lovely color, light and focus. #7849675

David Pratt August 15, 2009

Awesome macro shot. Well done! #7849715

Gina Cormier August 15, 2009

Gorgeous macro! #7849766

Ron McEwan August 15, 2009

A terrific shot Melissa, love the sharp detail and crisp color, well done. #7849795

John Anderson August 15, 2009

Superb macro! Excellent color and detail... #7849820

Mary Beth Aiello August 15, 2009

Just gorgeous, Melissa, with wonderful details. #7849884

Monnie Ryan August 15, 2009

Ah, like rays of golden sunshine! Beautiful, Melissa! #7849960

Candice C. Calhoun August 15, 2009

Extraordinary macro of this awesome flower...superb selective focus and detail!

ccc #7850042

Eugenio Diaz August 15, 2009

What a beautiful flower close up and great colours here. Love the yellow!
Nice work, Melissa! #7850052

Janet McNeil August 15, 2009

Beautiful floral with lovely details, color and comp!!! #7850065

Jack Ryan August 15, 2009

Excellent detail and color...quite beautiful. #7850084

Usman M. Bajwa August 15, 2009

Gorgeous macro and details, Melissa!

UB. #7850247

Nadya Johnson August 15, 2009

Another superb macro, Melissa! Wonderful light, colors, and selective focus! #7850271

Robert R. Goodman August 15, 2009

Hi Melissa,That is gorgeous.Beautiful macro!!!! #7850273

Jodi Zimmer August 15, 2009

beautiful image #7850339

Janet Daniel August 15, 2009

Exquisite floral with lovely color & lighting, Melissa! #7850340

Carol Sawyer August 15, 2009

Beautiful macro, detail and color, Melissa!! #7850446

Lorna Shutter August 15, 2009

Wow! Your images of these flowers are simply gorgeous! Awesome colour, clarity and detail! Love the blurred edges and your fantastic POV! An exquisite macro, Melissa! :) #7850502

Nancy L. Green August 15, 2009

OUTSTANDING macro Melissa, love the POV and the wonderul clarity!! I SO want a 100 macro, a great lens, especially in the hands of such a talented photographer such as yourself!! <>< #7850589

Patrick Rouzes August 15, 2009

Exceptional clarity, focus, detail, lighting, pov, beauty & presentation here, Melissa!!! #7850852

Tammy Espino August 15, 2009

Outstanding! :) #7850884

Ellen Hodges August 15, 2009

Wonderful capture, Melissa! #7850952

Nadine A. Lewis August 15, 2009

This is ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS, Melissa...PERFECT in EVERYWAY!!!! <>< #7850970

Randy A. Myers August 15, 2009

Nice detail and color. Good job. #7851101

Nancyj E. Hovey August 15, 2009

Another outstanding flower, with beautiful lighting, details, and color... perfect, my friend! 8o) #7851282

ROLAN NARMAN August 15, 2009

Wonderful macro Melissa! Lovely colors and composition! #7851340

Sam Britt August 15, 2009

Beautiful color, light & focus, Melissa. #7851394

Nikki McDonald August 15, 2009

Excellent detail and comp, Melissa #7851434

Kelly S. Cavanaugh August 15, 2009

Beautiful macro and gorgeous colors, Melissa! #7851508

Stefania Barbier August 16, 2009

gorgeous floral and colors, Melissa! #7851715

Amy M. Wilson August 16, 2009

Beautiful comp, colors and clarity, love this pov, Melissa! #7852158

Ray Thoms August 16, 2009

Wonderful colour and detail Melissa.....well composed! #7852216

Margaret R. Barry August 16, 2009

Beautiful colors, details and dof, Melissa! #7852294

Melissa G. Meiselman August 16, 2009

Thanks so much to everyone who has dropped by to comment on this photo!! I appreciate each and every comment!!! #7852990

Dianna Murphy August 16, 2009

I can see such an improvement in your photography Melissa over the months/years. This is stunning and a winner if you ask me. #7853426

Melissa G. Meiselman August 16, 2009

Thanks so much for your observation and compliment on this image!! I really appreciate the support!! #7853778

Tiia Vissak August 17, 2009

a wonderful floral! #7854629

Sunae G. Fosmark August 22, 2009

Love it! Detail, color and composition!
Great work! #7877829

Melissa G. Meiselman August 23, 2009

Thanks so much Tiia and Sunae for commenting!! I appreciate it very much!! #7882046

Daniella Puente August 28, 2009

Melissa this photo is superb! love it, is an excellent macro and hope to see it again :))) have a good night... #7897146

Melissa G. Meiselman August 28, 2009

So glad you like this, Daniella!!! #7897383

Marisol Pastor September 06, 2009

Excellent macro Melissa. Love the frame, color and comp. #7919891

Melissa G. Meiselman September 06, 2009

Thanks so much, Marisol!! I appreciate your comment!!! #7920123

Lois Adomite January 20, 2010

lovely macro shot. #8317509

ALLEN O. HOWARD January 21, 2010

absolutely stunning, Melissa! The composition, focus, colors and details are awesome! #8320032

Ivan Chacon January 22, 2010

I agree with Allen! Lovely!!! :) #8322606

Carolyn Morgan February 19, 2010

Congratulations on reaching the finalist level Melissa. This is so lovely! #8394664

Nancyj E. Hovey February 19, 2010

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your very deserving FINALIST! 8o) #8395006

Kathleen Brennan February 19, 2010

Another congratulations to you! #8395024

Shawn Jennings February 19, 2010

This is beautiful, Melissa! Congratulations on your finalist! #8395893

Renee Doyle February 19, 2010

And another beauty!! Congratulations again Melissa!! #8397078

Courtenay Vanderbilt February 19, 2010

CONGRATS again, Melissa! #8397208

Agnes Fegan February 19, 2010

Congratulations on your beautiful finalists Melissa! #8397234

Amy M. Wilson February 19, 2010

Just beautiful... big congrats, Melissa!!! #8397616

Nikki McDonald February 19, 2010

Such excellent detail, Melissa. Congratulations on your finalist and good luck in the next round. #8397653

Deborah Lewinson February 19, 2010

Stunning finalist, Melissa!

Congratulations,
Debby #8397999

Sam Britt February 19, 2010

Another fantastic finalist, Melissa! #8398739

Melissa G. Meiselman February 19, 2010

Many thanks for all of your wonderful comments!! I appreciate them all very much!! #8398820

R. J. Laudenbacher February 19, 2010

Wow Melissa did you do good this month as several months before. :) A big congratulations to you and best of luck to you in the next round on all of your finalist. #8399306

frank w. degenhardt February 19, 2010

Melissa- Your gallary just becomes more and more beautiful as each day passes. Congratulations on all your acheivements, its easy as you study each picture like this one why you have accomplished so much. Gorgeous colors, the details are so incredible and sharp. Love the composition to.
Amazing work my friend.
Have a wonderful day, do take care. #8399332

Jean-Pierre Ducondi February 19, 2010

Congratulations on ALL your well deserved finalists Melissa - WTG.
JP #8399479

Stefania Barbier February 19, 2010

congratulations on your spectacular finalist!!!! #8399783

Nancy L. Green February 20, 2010

CONGRATULATIONS Melissa, VERY well deserved finalist!!! <>< #8400178

Renata Gusciora February 20, 2010

Big congratualtions on this lovely finalist,Melissa!!!:-) #8400389

Debra R. Harder February 20, 2010

Your florals are superb, Melissa! Congratulations on another BEAUTIFUL finalist!! Deb #8401287

Donna La Mattino Pagakis February 20, 2010

Congratulations on your finalist! So pretty Melissa! #8401707

Phyllis H. Burchett February 20, 2010

Beautiful macro work, congrats on your finalist! #8402670

Brett Dolsen February 20, 2010

Congratulations on your beautifull floral and macro finalists Melissa! #8402696

Husain Akhtar February 21, 2010

Big congratulations! #8403002

Betsy Labuschagne February 21, 2010

Congratulations on your gorgeous finalist Melissa!! #8403630

Melissa McCabe February 21, 2010

Nicely done, congrats on finalist -mm #8404041

Heidi Knight February 21, 2010

Stunning! Congratulations on all your finalists! #8404413

Linda M. Walker February 21, 2010

Beautifully captured....congratulations #8404557

Gina Cormier February 21, 2010

Another outstanding image. COngrats@@@ #8404790

Eivor Kuchta February 21, 2010

Congratulations on your finalist! #8405197

Erica Murphy February 21, 2010

Congratulations on your lovely finalist Melissa! #8405342

Sunae G. Fosmark February 21, 2010

Congratulations on your finalist! :) #8405458

Margaret R. Barry February 22, 2010

Congratulations on your beautiful finalist, Melissa! #8406930

Kelly S. Cavanaugh February 22, 2010

Congratulations, Melissa! Gorgeous image! #8406955

Leslie McLain February 23, 2010

Congrats on your beautiful finalist. #8409943

Ronald F. Fischer February 24, 2010

What a spectacular capture!!! #8413156

Stefania Barbier February 25, 2010

congratulations on your gorgeous win!!! #8415271

Deborah Lewinson February 25, 2010

Congratulations on your wonderful win, Melissa! #8415329

Kelly S. Cavanaugh February 25, 2010

Congratulations on your beautiful win, Melissa! #8415365

Marilyn Cornwell February 25, 2010

Well titled! Golden Glory indeed! Congratulations on a wonderful win! #8415383

Shawn Jennings February 25, 2010

Congratulations on your win, Melissa! #8415472

Linda D. Lester February 25, 2010

Congratulations on this awesome win! #8415614

Jeana Clark February 25, 2010

Huge Congrats for this
Fantastic Winner Melissa!!!
~J~ #8415641

Mitch Spence February 25, 2010
Congratulations on your winner, Melissa. #8415667

Sharon F. Morris February 25, 2010
Congrats Melissa on your Winner. :D #8415701

Amy M. Wilson February 25, 2010
Huge congratulations on your fantastic WIN, Melissa!!! #8415706

Sheila D. Robertson February 25, 2010
Congratulations Melissa. This is awesome! #8415726

Renata Gusciora February 25, 2010
Huge congrataultions on your wonderful winner,Melissa!!!:-) #8415773

Tiia Vissak February 25, 2010
Congratulations! #8415788

Bojan Bencic February 25, 2010
Congratulations Melissa! #8415825

Courtenay Vanderbilt February 25, 2010
CONGRATULATIONS, Melissa! #8415843

Nancyj E. Hovey February 25, 2010
C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your very deserving Second Place WINNER! 8o) #8415890

Heidi Knight February 25, 2010
Congratulations on this fantastic WINNER!!! #8416000

Val Feldman February 25, 2010
Congratulations, Melissa, on this beautiful Gold Win!!! #8416013

Janet McNeil February 25, 2010
Congratulations on this beautiful winner!! #8416077

Gina Cormier February 25, 2010
Hugh COngrats!!!!! #8416085

Jack Ryan February 25, 2010
Way to go, Melissa. Congratulations!!! #8416126

Claudia Kuhn February 25, 2010
Beautiful Melissa, congratulations! #8416165

Monnie Ryan February 25, 2010
Super job -- so happy for you! Congratulations! #8416185

Debra R. Harder February 25, 2010
WTG, Melissa! Huge congratulations on your BEAUTIFUL GOLD WINNER!! Deb #8416272

Renee Doyle February 25, 2010
Big congratulations to you Melissa on this wonderful winner!! #8416285

Lydia Williams February 25, 2010
Ohhhh, Wow!!! outstanding, congratulations! Well done! #8416331

Nikki McDonald February 25, 2010
Congratulations on the win on this stunning image, Melissa. #8416344

Carol L. Fowler February 25, 2010
Congratulations! #8416450

Jessica Jenney February 25, 2010
Conratulations, Melissa on your gorgeous win! #8416486

Agnes Fegan February 25, 2010
Congratulations on your beautiful winning image Melissa! #8416560

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna February 25, 2010
WTG on this fantastic winner, Melissa!!! :-) k #8416635

Lorna Shutter February 25, 2010
CONGRATULATIONS on your Second Place Win for this gorgeous image, Melissa!!!!! WTG!!!!! :)
#8417023

Joannie Bertucci February 25, 2010
Melissa, may you and your Canon 100mm macro lens never be seperated! Congratulations on your stunning gold badge! #8417133

Usman M. Bajwa February 25, 2010
Gorgeous floral capture, Melissa. CONGRATZ on your beautiful WIN!!
UB. #8417353

Ujjwal Mukherjee February 26, 2010
Huge congratulations,Melissa!!!! #8417485

Patricia Seidler February 26, 2010
Congratulations Melissa! #8417550

Gerri R. Jones February 26, 2010
Congratulations Melissa! Beautiful golden frame filling flower! #8417828

Tess L. Yee February 26, 2010
Congrats on the gold badge for this golden beauty, Melissa. #8418286

David Phalen February 26, 2010
BIG Congrats on a spectacular Winner!! #8418403

Carol Eade February 26, 2010
Congratulations on this beautiful winner, Melissa! #8419021

Sam Britt February 26, 2010
Big Congrats on this beautiful second place win, Melissa! #8419320

Kathleen K. Parker February 27, 2010
Congratulations on your macro win, Melissa. Lovely!
KK #8420090

Kay Beausoleil February 27, 2010
Congratulations, Melissa, on your lovely win!! #8420738

Datha Y. Thompson February 27, 2010
CONGRATULATIONS Melissa :) WTG!!! #8421260

Nick Lagos February 28, 2010
Congratulations on a fine image and win Melissa....very well done indeed... #8421668

Sharon Day February 28, 2010
Beautiful image, Melissa!!! Congratulations! #8422821

Leland N. Saunders March 02, 2010
Congratulations, Melissa on this great shot. Well-deserved Gold !!
Lee #8427204

ALLEN O. HOWARD March 15, 2010
Gold is perfect! Congratulations! #8456502

Susan Candelario March 24, 2010
Beautiful image, Melissa! big congrats and very well deserved indeed. #8477869

Marisol Pastor April 25, 2010
Congratulations! (better late than never ....) #8568344

Dominick M. Dimacale May 04, 2010
Congratulations Melissa on your Win!!!
Dominick #8589747

Robert Jensen August 22, 2010
absolutely gorgeous #8855133

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