Portrait of a White Flower
Uploaded: September 04, 2009
Taken on August 1, 2009 with my Canon 100mm Macro Lens.
Entered into Flowers.
Exif: F Number: 9, Exposure Bias Value: -0.67, ExposureTime: 1/2500 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 800, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 100.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II
David Phalen September 04, 2009
Stunning color and clarity in a beautiful macro!! #1176416Janet Daniel September 04, 2009
Absolutely gorgeous floral, Melissa!Julianna J. Collett September 04, 2009
Gorgeous - stunning clarity! #7915096Ray Clarke September 04, 2009
This is so beautiful, great colour and detail Melissa.!!!(R) #7915100Janice Mezzacappa September 04, 2009
Superb lighting and details in this stunning floral Melissa!! #7915101Ron McEwan September 04, 2009
I know I have said this before Melissa, I can not capture white worth a hoot, but you sure nailed this one, love the detail and richness, well done in every way. #7915107Nadya Johnson September 04, 2009
Yet another Fave! The color, light and clarity are gorgeous here. Wonderful work, Melissa! #7915120Melissa G. Meiselman September 04, 2009
Thanks so much David, Janet, Julianna, Ray, Audrey, Janice, Ron and Nadya for these terrific comments!!! #7915132Robert R. Goodman September 04, 2009
Hi Melissa,That is a ture winner.Absolutely stunning.Gorgeous capture!!!! #7915209Linda M. Walker September 04, 2009
Outstanding! A fav! #7915237Melissa G. Meiselman September 04, 2009
Thanks so much Bobby and Linda!! Glad you like this!! #7915316Sue Marshall September 04, 2009
This is spectacular, Melissa!Datha Y. Thompson September 04, 2009
Gorgeous and Perfect Melissa!! FAVED :0) #7915353Tiia Vissak September 04, 2009
great colors, clarity & framing! #7915375Tess L. Yee September 04, 2009
What a beauty! #7915377Dr Silly September 04, 2009
Beautiful. :O) #7915403Melissa G. Meiselman September 04, 2009
Thanks so much Sue, Datha, Tiia, Tess and Doc for your wonderful comments!!! #7915410Monnie Ryan September 04, 2009
I agree with Ron -- can't get white worth a tinker's damn. Yours is gorgeous -- wonderful details and composition! #7915584Jessica Jenney September 04, 2009
Gorgeous capture, amazing detail and lighting, Melissa! #7915597Amalia Sylvia Arriaga Salinas September 04, 2009
WOW, Outstanding macro Melissa!,Jeff Robinson September 04, 2009
Wonderful lighting and detail Melissa!! Jeff #7915647Kerry Hill September 04, 2009
Beautifully captured Melissa, the details and clarity are fantastic!! #7915728John Connolly September 04, 2009
Very impressive detail and contrast control here Melissa! Stunning work, my friend! #7915784Margaret R. Barry September 04, 2009
Gorgeous colors, details and composition, Melissa! #7915794Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna September 04, 2009
Exceptionally exquisite and elegant image, Melissa!!! Splendid details!!! :-) k #7916005Tammy Espino September 04, 2009
Gorgeous! #7916037Carol L. Fowler September 04, 2009
Wonderful central focus and POV #7916047Judy A. Lawhon September 04, 2009
Your macro work has been phenominal, Melissa!Melissa G. Meiselman September 04, 2009
Thanks so much for all of these fantastic comments!! So glad you all like this photo!! #7916178Phillip R. Connolly September 04, 2009
Great detail and capture, Melissa! Well taken!Phil #7916363
Lorna Shutter September 04, 2009
Wow! What a spectacular image, Melissa! You and Nancyj have gotten so good with your macro shots! White is a difficult colour, but you captured it beautifully! Your lighting is perfect! Love the clarity and fine detail especially in the flower's center! Excellent work! :) #7916364Jack Ryan September 04, 2009
Wonderful composition with excellent detail and color...very, very beautiful...very, very well done. #7916378Patrick Rouzes September 04, 2009
Incredible everything , as always, Melissa!!! I predict another WINNER here!!! Good luck!!! #7916447Valentin M. Armianu September 04, 2009
Fantastic detail in the flower, Melissa!! Definitely a Winner! #7916459Melissa G. Meiselman September 04, 2009
Thanks so much Sabrina, Phillip, Lorna, jack, Patrick and Valentin for looking and leaving these terrific comments!! Happy you all like this shot!! #7916490Anne M. Young September 04, 2009
Beautiful Melissa - you are having much more success with your 100mm than me!! #7916582Stefania Barbier September 04, 2009
gorgeous floral Melissa! #7916724Nancyj E. Hovey September 05, 2009
An instant favorite....this is perfect detail, awesome composition, and fantastic lighting! 8o) #7917319Melissa G. Meiselman September 05, 2009
Thanks so much Anne, Stefania and Nancy!! I really appreciate your wonderful comments!! #7917619Evy Johansen September 05, 2009
Awesome shot, Melissa!! Beautiful details and great exposure!! #7918944Melissa G. Meiselman September 06, 2009
Thanks so much, Evy!! Very glad you like this shot!! #7919840Heidi Knight September 07, 2009
Wow Melissa... This is so crisp. Stunning details! #7922850Melissa G. Meiselman September 07, 2009
Thanks so much, Heidi!! I am glad you like this!! #7922904Reynaldo D. Reyes September 07, 2009
Wow! Simply beautiful with so much skill on the capture and post processing. Excellent work Melissa! #7923638Melissa G. Meiselman September 07, 2009
Thanks so much, Reynaldo!! Your encouragement and support are very much appreciated!!! #7923734Leslie McLain September 08, 2009
Stunning details, Melissa. Beautiful. #7925483Melissa G. Meiselman September 08, 2009
Thanks Leslie!! I really appreciate your comment!! #7925628Marty Straub September 08, 2009
When I opened this one a little smile came from belly as my eyes widened with delight, Melissa. Stunning detail and execution. #7925633Melissa G. Meiselman September 08, 2009
Thanks, Marty!! I am so pleased with your reaction to this photo!! #7925640Anita Tykwinski September 09, 2009
Ditto all comments above...just fabulous! #7927628Melissa G. Meiselman September 09, 2009
Thanks, Anita!! Glad you like this!! #7929792Nikki McDonald September 09, 2009
Gorgeous tones and details, Melissa. Great lighting, too. Congrats on the EP #7929816Melissa G. Meiselman September 09, 2009
Thanks so much, Nikki!! I am glad you like this shot!!! #7929861Susan Fox September 09, 2009
Fabulous floral! #7929991Melissa G. Meiselman September 09, 2009
Thanks, Susan!!! #7930058Joannie Bertucci September 09, 2009
Outanding macro from the Queen! Gorgeous composition, exposure, colors and details Melissa! Congrats on your EP! #7930310Melissa G. Meiselman September 09, 2009
Thank you so much, Joannie!! I am really pleased that you like this photo!!! #7930363Karacan Salkuci (Kalacay) September 11, 2009
Fantastic detail,lighting and composition on this yet another beautiful flower image. #7934509Melissa G. Meiselman September 11, 2009
Thanks so much, Karacan for this wonderful comment!! I appreciate it very much!! #7934986Randy A. Myers September 11, 2009
Outstanding image Melissa. I think this is the best image I've seen of this flower. Good job!!! #7935883Melissa G. Meiselman September 11, 2009
Thanks, Randy!! Glad you like this one!! #7936012Howard B. Cheek September 14, 2009
Wonderful light & color Melissa, outstanding image..Melissa G. Meiselman September 14, 2009
Howard I LOVE this camera!! If you observe, many many many on BP are using this camera with awesome results!! It handles like an expensive camera...more expensive than its real price. BTW....thanks for your comment on this photo!! #7943447Kathleen Rinker September 15, 2009
Fabulous image Melissa, wonderful color and light!! #7945724Melissa G. Meiselman September 15, 2009
Thanks so much, Kathleen for your wonderful comment!! I appreciate it very much!! #7946333Ruth Grimm October 22, 2009
Congratulations on another gorgeous finalist, Melissa ! #8059608Nikki McDonald October 22, 2009
Gorgeous is the word for this all right. Congratulations on the finalist and good luck in the next round, Melissa #8059706Nancyj E. Hovey October 22, 2009
C O N G R A T U L A T I O N SCarol Eade October 22, 2009
What a beautiful magnolia image, Melissa...Congratulations on your Finalist! #8060207Sam Britt October 22, 2009
Congratulations, another beautiful finalist, Melissa! #8060355Patricia Seidler October 22, 2009
WTG Melissa. Congratulations on your beautiful finalist! #8060507Amy M. Wilson October 22, 2009
Gorgeous Finalist, big congratulations, Melissa!!! #8060927Carrie M. Groseclose October 22, 2009
Congratulations Melissa on your beautiful Finalist! #8061979Heidi Knight October 22, 2009
Congratulation again!!! ;) #8062206Randy D. Dinkins October 23, 2009
Beautiful floral. Well done. #8062576Lorna Shutter October 23, 2009
HUGE CONGRATULATIONS on another wonderful Finalist, Melissa!!!!! :) #8063269Howard B. Cheek October 23, 2009
CONGRATS MELISSA! #8063380Jessica Jenney October 23, 2009
Congratulations, Melissa on your beautiful finalist! #8063798Eugenio Diaz October 23, 2009
Hi Melissa...Congratulations on your Amazing Finalist! #8063907Ellen Hodges October 23, 2009
Congrats on your awesome finalists, Melissa!! Best luck! #8064051Stefania Barbier October 23, 2009
a beauty! congratulations Melissa!!! #8064117Melissa G. Meiselman October 23, 2009
A BIG Thank you for all these wonderful congratulatory remarks!! I really appreciate each and every one!!! #8064215Kelly S. Cavanaugh October 23, 2009
Fantastic capture, Melissa! Congratulations!! #8064395Renata Gusciora October 23, 2009
Beauty!Big congratulations!!!:-) #8064667Gina Cormier October 23, 2009
Congrats!!! This is gorgeous!!!! #8064742Janice Mezzacappa October 23, 2009
Huge congrats Melissa on this gorgeous floral, WTG!!! #8064824Karacan Salkuci (Kalacay) October 23, 2009
Congratulations on this magnificient flower image. #8064980Debra R. Harder October 23, 2009
You are on a roll, Melissa! Congratulations on another SUPERB finalist!! Deb #8065091Marcel J. Fernandez October 23, 2009
Congratulations Melissa on your Three Stunning Finalist. #8065335Melissa G. Meiselman October 23, 2009
Thanks so much for these fantastic comments!!! I really appreciate each and every one!!! #8065413Susie Peek-Swint October 23, 2009
Stunning Melissa ~ congrats again! #8065730Eivor Kuchta October 23, 2009
Congratulations on your wonderful finalist, Melissa! Good luck in the next round! #8065971M.Christine Duncan October 23, 2009
W-O-W! Congrats again Melissa, this is simply wonderful! Bravo! #8066157Margaret R. Barry October 23, 2009
Congratulations on your beautiful finalist, Melissa! #8066936Nancy L. Green October 23, 2009
Another beautfy dear friend, congratulations!!! <>< #8066962Courtenay Vanderbilt October 23, 2009
Gorgeous magnolia blossom, Melissa! Congratulations! #8066988ALLEN O. HOWARD October 23, 2009
Perfect light, colors and details, Melissa!!! Congratulations! The magenta tips... WOW!~ #8067057Janet Daniel October 24, 2009
Another big congrats, Melissa! #8069379Karen Kessler October 24, 2009
Fantastic detail, contrast & pov! Congrats on the FINALIST award for this magnolia! #8069383Erica Murphy October 25, 2009
Congratulations on another beautiful finalist Melissa!! #8071276Melissa G. Meiselman October 25, 2009
Thanks so much, everyone for these fantastic comments!!! #8071515Stefania Barbier October 26, 2009
congrats on your gorgeous winner, Melissa!!! #8075085Wanda Judd October 26, 2009
Congratulations...this is truly an outstanding shot of this flower... #8075130Daniella Puente October 26, 2009
CONGRATS on your winner Melissa!!! #8075237Renata Gusciora October 26, 2009
Big congratulations on this fabulous winner,Melissa!!!:-) #8075247Carrie M. Groseclose October 26, 2009
CONGRATULATIONS Melissa on your gorgeous WINNER!! Yay!! #8075312Lorna Shutter October 26, 2009
CONGRATULATIONS on your 2nd Place Win, Melissa!!!!! :) #8075372Christian Rosito October 26, 2009
Beautiful floral Melissa!! Congratulations on your win!!! #8075382Amy M. Wilson October 26, 2009
Big congratulations on your fabulous Winner, Melissa!!! #8075403Susan Fox October 26, 2009
Congrats on your win #8075409Philippe Vieux-Jeanton October 26, 2009
Light, dof, clarity.. All perfect!! Congratulations on your Winner Melissa!! #8075470Agnes Fegan October 26, 2009
Congratulations Melissa on your beautiful winning floral image! #8075531Tiia Vissak October 26, 2009
Congratulations! #8075629Debra R. Harder October 26, 2009
WTG, Melissa! What a beauty this is!!! CONGRATULATIONS on your excellent GOLD WINNER!!! WHOOOO-HOOOO!! Deb #8075724Nancyj E. Hovey October 26, 2009
C O N G R A T U L A T I O N SJeana Clark October 26, 2009
~J~ #8075789
Jessica Jenney October 26, 2009
Congratulations, Melissa on your gorgeous win! #8075817Bojan Bencic October 26, 2009
Congratulations, Melissa. Great photo. #8075870Ruth Grimm October 26, 2009
Congratulations on this well deserved win , Melissa! #8075954Sam Britt October 26, 2009
Congratulations on this beautiful winner, Melissa! #8075973Carla Metzler October 26, 2009
Congratulations, Melissa! #8076069anonymous October 26, 2009
Congratulations Melissa on your beautiful winner! #8076098Kathleen Rinker October 26, 2009
Congratulations on this beautiful winner Melissa!! #8076108Janet Daniel October 26, 2009
Many congratulations on your gorgeous win, Melissa! #8076110Janice Mezzacappa October 26, 2009
Huge congrats Melissa on your gorgeous winner, well-deserved! #8076168Karen Celella October 26, 2009
Congratulations on your second place win Melissa! Enjoy your gold! #8076251Claudia Kuhn October 26, 2009
Beautiful! Congrats! #8076307Randy D. Dinkins October 26, 2009
Melissa - Congrats, great job. #8076367Ellen Hodges October 26, 2009
Huge congrats, Melissa!!!! Super. super image! #8076403Eivor Kuchta October 26, 2009
Congratulations on your winner, Melissa! #8076418Valentin M. Armianu October 26, 2009
Big congratulations for your excellent winner, Melissa !! #8076439
Gina Cormier October 26, 2009
Congrats Mellissa!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Val Feldman October 26, 2009
Perfectly captured..how could this not be a GOLD winner??? Huge and warmest congratulations on your gold win, Melissa - so well-deserved! #8076588Marcel J. Fernandez October 26, 2009
Congrtulations Melissa on your most beautiful Winner! #8076675Colleen Farrell October 26, 2009
Simply breathtaking in its beauty!! Big congrats on a most well-deserved win, Melissa! #8076688Leslie McLain October 26, 2009
Congrats on your beautiful winner, Melissa. #8076720Kathleen Brennan October 26, 2009
Congratulations! #8076726Carol Eade October 26, 2009
Congraulations, Melissa, on this beautiful magnolia! #8076729Mary K. Robison October 26, 2009
What a superb capture of this magnolia, Melissa! Perfection!Eugenio Diaz October 26, 2009
Huge Congratulations on your Wonderful Winner!!!Pamela Bosch October 26, 2009
CONGRATULATIONS Melissa! Breathtaking image; so perfect in every way. Certainly well deserved winner! #8076914Evy Johansen October 26, 2009
So glad to see this beauty again!! Big congratulations on your well deserved win, Melissa!! #8076923Arnie Horwitz October 26, 2009
Congratulations on this great Winner, Melissa! #8077195Margaret R. Barry October 26, 2009
Congratulations on your gorgeous winner, Melissa! #8077247a2o akmal aini othman October 26, 2009
awesome! congratulations, Melissa!!! #8077313Laurie Daily October 27, 2009
Congratulations on your beautiful winner, Melissa!!! #8077822Michael Kroth October 27, 2009
Congratulations on this terrific winner, Melissa! #8077918Tess L. Yee October 27, 2009
Congrats on this wonderful winner, Melissa! This was one of the first images I made a 'favorite'! #8078259Ujjwal Mukherjee October 27, 2009
HUGE congratulations on this fantastic Winner of yours,Melissa!!! #8078344Graham Robards October 27, 2009
Congratulations on your win Melissa, ~Pat #8078495frank w. degenhardt October 27, 2009
So beautiful my friend. Congratulations on being a Finalist and Winner with this gorgeous floral. #8078615Smita Pawar October 27, 2009
Congratulations on this outstanding winner. #8078700Melissa G. Meiselman October 27, 2009
I am overwhelmed, my Better Photo friends by your huge response to this winner!! Thanks for all your wonderful congratulatory remarks!! I treasure each and every one!!! #8078703M.Christine Duncan October 27, 2009
YES!!! I knew this one would be in the winners circle... whoo hooo! CONGRATS m'dear, you deserve it!!! #8079042Jennifer L. Alder October 27, 2009
A delight to view~ BIG congrats on your winning image, Melissa :) #8079340ALLEN O. HOWARD October 27, 2009
Hey Melissa! To much beauty for this to be anything but! Congratulations! #8079416Tarun Bose October 27, 2009
Big congrats for your winner, Melissa. #8079538Melissa G. Meiselman October 27, 2009
Thanks so much, M. Christine, Jennifer, Allen, Tarun and Christine C., for your wonderful comments!!! I appreciate them all very much!! #8079602Tammy Espino October 27, 2009
Congrats!!! :) Better late than never! #8079766Kelly S. Cavanaugh October 27, 2009
A well deserved win, Melissa! Congratulations! WTG!!! #8080129Gail Vitikacs October 27, 2009
WOW...this is a real beauty! Congrats! #8080235Sharon Sawyer October 27, 2009
Melissa, HUGE congratulations on your outstanding and well deserved win!!! #8080672Raymond Pauly October 27, 2009
Glad to see you among the winners, Melissa! Congratulations! #8080814Mary Beth Aiello October 28, 2009
Perfection, Melissa. Huge congrats on this outstanding winner. A stunner. #8081784Sue Marshall October 28, 2009
Big congrats to you, Melissa on your gorgeous winner!! :-) #8083307Carolyn Morgan October 28, 2009
Great Job Melissa! #8083319Courtenay Vanderbilt October 28, 2009
Fantastic, Melissa! CONGRATULATIONS!!! #8083356Lois Adomite October 28, 2009
Great detail, wonderful image, congratulations. #8083876Robert K. Bemus October 28, 2009
Gorgeous floral-- congrats on your Win, Melissa!! #8084116Guy D. Biechele October 29, 2009
Just Beautiful!! Congratulations on your win, Milissa! #8085903Fran J. Jagger October 29, 2009
What a beautiful, delicate flower. Stunning capture!! Congrats on your 2nd place winn, Melissa!! :) #8086579Patricia A. Stalter November 01, 2009
I have been remiss in not sending my congrats on this outstanding image! Pat #8093634Melissa G. Meiselman November 01, 2009
Thanks so much for all of your great comments on this photo!! #8093877Kathy Cline November 01, 2009
BEAUTIFUL x a million!!JO ANN CLEVELAND November 02, 2009
Congratulations on this well deserved win Melissa!!jo ann c. #8098067
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