Inspiring Photo: Lilac #9741342

Lilac

Uploaded: February 03, 2010

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From the Portland, Oregon Rose Garden June 2009, It was a finalist and then second place in the Rose Floral competition. Then in 2016 it was an "All Time Favorite Winner"

Exif: F Number: 4, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/80 seconds, Flash: did not fire, auto mode, ISO: 100, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 50.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL

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Stefania Barbier February 03, 2010

delicate and beautiful! #1234705

Sheri Camarda February 04, 2010

Thank you Stefania,
This has to be the most beautiful rose garden in the world. I had no tripod and two dogs with me that day. I was visiting Portland, went on a drive no knowing where I would go and I ended up there! What a pleasant surprise.
Thank you for your kind comment. I should add more of what I took there. There was a young lady who sat outside playing her harp and singing. It was so beautiful and serene. #8356141

Debra R. Harder February 17, 2010

OMG, Sheri! This is really STUNNING! Beautiful tones, lighting, colors and details. SUPERB!! Deb #8389322

Sheri Camarda February 17, 2010

Well, thank you Deb. That means a lot to me. #8390639

Sheri Camarda February 17, 2010

Well, thank you Deb. That means a lot to me. #8390640

Sheri Camarda February 17, 2010

Well, thank you Deb. That means a lot to me. #8390642

Dan W. Dooley March 26, 2010

Beautiful rose, Sheri. We had one of that color here last year. Great job you did on the picture. Worthy of the Finalist. Congratulations.

Dan, #8483607

Sheri Camarda March 26, 2010

Thank you Dan and congratulations on your finalist as well.

sorry for the three posts in a row. It said there was an error so I posted it again and again. Ooops!
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Susan M. Reynolds March 26, 2010

Stunning! Kudos on placing finalist and good luck in the next round :) #8484124

Tammy M. Anderson March 26, 2010

Congratulations on this gorgeous finalist, Sheri. Good luck in the next round. #8484238

Sheri Camarda March 26, 2010

Thanks so much Susan and Tammy! I appreciate it so much. #8484262

Margie R. Kirby March 26, 2010

An absolutely stunning and gorgeous photograph! Good blessings on the next round! #8484813

Pamela Njemanze March 27, 2010

congrats! it's gorgeous!! #8486617

Nadine A. Lewis March 27, 2010

ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS, and so deserving of a finalist! Would LOVE to see this in the next round. CONGRATULATIONS and blessings to you, my friend. <>< #8486950

Sheri Camarda March 27, 2010

Thank you Margie, Pam and Nadine. It is a huge honor and a surprise. Thank you so much for your kind words and well wishes. Many blessings to you all as well. #8487053

Shelly A. Van Camp March 27, 2010

A Beauty.....Congrats! I did a rose the same color! :) #8487983

Kathy L. Clark March 27, 2010

What a fabulous image Sheri. Big congrats to you. #8489034

Sheri Camarda March 27, 2010

Thank you so much for your kind comments, really means a lot to me. What a surprise that was!! Glory To God!!

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Mary K. Robison March 27, 2010

Congratulations on this lovely macro making finalist, Sheri! Best of luck in the next round! #8489091

March 28, 2010

Wow, congrats Sheri!!!! Well deserved!! You go girl!! #8490272

Sheri Camarda March 28, 2010

Thanks so much Angie & Mary!!!! I am totally honored.

Appreciate you both and all who were so kind to comment. God bless each one of you! #8490286

Sam Britt March 28, 2010

Congratulations, beautiful finalist, Sheri! #8491804

Mary K. Robison March 29, 2010

Congratulations on your well deserved win, Sheri! #8492254

Donna La Mattino Pagakis March 29, 2010

Congratulations on your win! Very nice Sheri! #8492278

Tammy M. Anderson March 29, 2010

Congratulations on your beautiful winner, Sheri. WTG. #8492779

anonymous March 29, 2010

Congratulations Sheri! Beautiful winning image! #8492885

Dan W. Dooley March 29, 2010

Ah! I see the silver has turned to gold. Congratulations Sheri. #8492898

Kathy L. Clark March 29, 2010

I am so happy for your Sheri. This is certainly a deserving winner. Huge congrats. #8493183

Sheri Camarda March 29, 2010

Wow! Who would have ever known. I am so humbled and excited at the same time. I truly give God all the glory and thanks. This rose has so much meaning as I have told, I took this photo just after my Dad's funeral. He was a freelance photographer who is now in the Lord's Presence. I honor Dad with this. He would be so proud.

And the Lord is so awesome. Life has had it's challenges lately and I have just stayed close to the Lord - He knows how to wrap His arms around us and bless us - this is a huge hug from my Lord and Savior.

Thank you all for your lovely, kind words - you are so kind and I appreciate each one of you. God's abundant blessings upon you all.

And a wonderful happy spring shooting. It's been a long winter!!!! #8493343

Pamela Njemanze March 29, 2010

Wow how awesome! What a great feeling it must be! Congrats on your win! #8494498

Usman M. Bajwa March 30, 2010

CONGRATZ. on your gorgeous GOLD WINNER!

UB. #8496349

Dianna Murphy March 30, 2010

Congratulations on your fabulous winner!!! #8498607

Sheri Camarda March 31, 2010

Thanks so much Pam, Usman & Diane for taking the time to view and comment. It is a huge honor and just at the right time for me. I am still in shock though! :) #8499989

April 01, 2010

Wow a big win!! Congratulations!!! How exciting for you! And thank you for Honoring God with your talent!!
God Bless! #8501786

Sheri Camarda April 01, 2010

Awww, thanks Angie! Yes, it is all Glory to God. It is He and He alone that keeps me each day. Without Him I am nothing. I celebrate His continual love for all mankind!!! #8502182

Russell E. Smith April 06, 2010

Something so simple and yet so stunning, great job Sheri! #8516010

Sheri Camarda April 07, 2010

My thoughts exactly Russell. But what can compare to God's beautiful perfection in a rose. Each petal so perfectly orchestrated and simply captured on camera to share. Thank you so much Russell. #8516793

Bill Houghton February 05, 2012

Sheri, this beautiful rose is outstanding. It just goes to show us that God's beautiful creation is unmatched. God bless, Bill

If you have time, check out my website:
Bill Houghton Photography #9966905

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