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Dandelion


 
BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest Finalist   Dandelion
Dandelion
The top part of a wild dandelion. These are the ones that are about the size of a baseball.

F7.1, 1/800th sec, ISO 400, 180mm Sigma macro lens

Ken Smith

 
BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest Finalist   Dandelion, Part 2
Dandelion, Part 2
A crop of the previous photo..

F7.1, 1/800th sec, ISO 400, 180mm Sigma macro lens

Ken Smith

 
 
 
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July 14, 2009

 

Kathy Cline
  Good Morning Ken, "WOW" Super dooper cool macro. LOVE THAT LENS!!
Have a blessed day.


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July 14, 2009

 
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  Beautiful details and full frame capture, Ken.


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July 14, 2009

 

Renee Doyle
  Incredible detail and beautiful light on both of these wonderful close ups Ken!!!


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July 14, 2009

 
- Carolyn M. Fletcher

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  I've never seen one that big! Great closeup!!


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July 14, 2009

 
- Gail Vitikacs

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  Not sure what they feed them if they are so big! Wonderful capture...the details are spot on!


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July 14, 2009

 

Colette M. Metcalf
  Terrific close up, Ken!!!


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July 14, 2009

 

Beverly A. Wright
  Unbelievable close up Ken! You really
captured some great details here!!
Beautiful work!


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July 14, 2009

 

Mary L. Graham
  Fantastic Ken!! I saw some of these the other day up on Norway mountain but I saw a butterfly so I had to go chase him haha! =)


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July 14, 2009

 

Joy Rector
  wow, love it


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July 14, 2009

 
- Shelly A. Van Camp

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  Wow, super macro and details! I am glad that they are not that big on my lawn! lol


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July 14, 2009

 
- Tamara K. Walker

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  Wonderful close up of this goats beard, we sure seem to have a lot of them this year.


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July 14, 2009

 
- Linda D. Lester

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  Awesome macro....loving that new lens I see!


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July 14, 2009

 

JO ANN CLEVELAND
  That definitely has the wow factor Ken

jo ann c.


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July 14, 2009

 

Shawn Jennings
  That's a huge dandelion - never seen one that big. Great capture!


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July 14, 2009

 

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna
  Fantastic with wonderful lighting, Ken!!! :-) k


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July 14, 2009

 

Jeana Clark
 
Awesome Macro Ken!!!
Details are fabulous!!!
lighting is super too!!!

~J~


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July 14, 2009

 
- Mary Beth Aiello

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  What a superb macro, Ken. Absolutely outstanding.


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July 14, 2009

 

Cathy Barrows
  that is one big dandy...love the focus down into it


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July 14, 2009

 

Gina Cormier
  Gorgeous macro!!


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July 14, 2009

 

John Connolly
  Marvelous macro work here Ken, your detail is fantastic!


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July 14, 2009

 

Daniella Puente
  Very beautiful macro image!


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July 14, 2009

 

Courtenay Vanderbilt
  Drooling! This is an incredible beauty, Ken!


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July 14, 2009

 

A P
  Love both versions. Perfection Ken.


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July 14, 2009

 

Tammy Scott
  Super macro!!! I think you have a winner here!


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July 15, 2009

 
- Judy V. Kennamer

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  Perfect macro Ken!!! Beautiful!!


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July 15, 2009

 

Carolyn J. Connolly
  Wow, Ken - this is a really magnificently detailed macro capture!! I absolutely L-O-V-E it!! We would miss SO-O many of these wonderful sights without our close-up lenses, wouldn't we?!! :o)


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July 15, 2009

 
- Stefania Barbier

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  superb macro!


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July 18, 2009

 

Debra R. Harder
  I've always wanted to try this...it looks like you've mastered it! WOWZA, Ken! A winner in my book!! Deb


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July 23, 2009

 

Tammy Scott
  Gorgeous detail! Congratulations!


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August 17, 2009

 

Kathryn Wesserling
  I love the details that show under the spokes - the greens and browns. It's a beautiful image, Ken. Congratulations on having it awarded a Finalist.


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August 17, 2009

 
- Judy V. Kennamer

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  Congrats on this beautiful Finalist Ken!!! I love this shot!!!


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August 17, 2009

 

Courtenay Vanderbilt
  CONGRATULATIONS on your Finalist, Ken!


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August 17, 2009

 

Gina Cormier
  Congrats Ken!!!!!!!!!!!! WTG!!!!!


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August 17, 2009

 

JO ANN CLEVELAND
  Big Congratulations on your wonderful finalist Ken!

jo ann c.


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August 17, 2009

 

Melissa G. Meiselman
  Congratulations on this fantastic finalist, Ken!!!


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August 17, 2009

 
- Nancyj E. Hovey

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  C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your well deserving FINALIST. 8o)


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August 17, 2009

 

Karen Celella
  Congratulations on your wonderful finalist Ken.


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August 17, 2009

 

Susan M. Hembree
  Great elements, Ken! Congratulations!


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August 17, 2009

 

Carla Metzler
  Congratulations Ken! Great job!
Good luck in the next round!


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August 17, 2009

 

Debra R. Harder
  No surprise here...and this is definitely a GOLD winner in my book, Ken!! Congratulations on your excellent finalist!!! Deb


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August 17, 2009

 
- Evy Johansen

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  Lovely Dandelion! Huge congratulations on your beautiful finalist, Ken!


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August 17, 2009

 

Linda L. Ruiz
  I just have to get a macro lens. Love this and congrats.


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August 17, 2009

 
- Stefania Barbier

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  huge congratulations on your SPECTACULAR finalist!!!


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August 18, 2009

 
- Linda D. Lester

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  These are so hard to shoot....Congratulations!


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August 18, 2009

 

Linda Blair
  Awesome...I love these...congrats on finalist!!!!!!!


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August 18, 2009

 

Cathy Barrows
  Congrats on your finalist...excellent


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August 18, 2009

 

A P
  I have no Internet access and I'm sitting at Starbucks just to wish my very dear friends CONGRATULATIONS on their finalist. (both of them) Best of luck in the next round Ken. You know I wish gold on both for you.


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August 18, 2009

 
- Tamara K. Walker

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  CONGRATULATIONS!


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August 18, 2009

 

Jeana Clark
 
Fabulous Finalist Ken!!!
Much Deserved Congratulations
are in order!!!

~J~


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August 18, 2009

 

Nadya Johnson
  Wonderful macro, Ken! Congratulations on your outstanding finalist!


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August 18, 2009

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  Incredible details Ken! Congratulations on another finalist!


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August 18, 2009

 

Daniella Puente
  Congrats on this beauty :)


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August 18, 2009

 

Colleen Farrell
  I've never seen a baseball-sized dandelion before. Almost makes me wish I had some growing in my yard. ;) Awesome macro, Ken! Big congrats on your finalist!


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August 18, 2009

 

Renee Doyle
  Excellent full frame and detail Ken!! Congratulations once again!!!


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August 18, 2009

 
- Becky J. Parkinson

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  Wow!! What a find and congratulations on the finalist!


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August 18, 2009

 
- Usman M. Bajwa

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  CONGRATS......WTG


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August 18, 2009

 

Shawn Jennings
  WTG Ken! Congratulations on your finalist!


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August 19, 2009

 

Smita Pawar
  Congrats Ken. This is a wonderful shot.


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August 19, 2009

 

Alex T. Mizuno
  Splendid macro! Congratulations on your another Finalist Ken!!!


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August 19, 2009

 
- Patrick Rouzes

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  CONGRATULATIONS on this amazing finalist, Ken!!! WTG!!!


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August 20, 2009

 
- Susan Jane Allen

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  Totally gorgeous shot! I think it's my favorite dandelion!


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August 21, 2009

 
- Susan Jane Allen

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  Totally gorgeous shot! I think it's my favorite dandelion!


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August 21, 2009

 
- Nikki McDonald

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  Wonderful macro, Ken -- so airy and beautiful. Congratulations on the finalist badge and good luck in the next round.


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September 20, 2009

 

Kathryn Wesserling
  What a pleasure it is to see this awarded a Finalist. Congratulations, Ken.


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September 20, 2009

 
- Susan Jane Allen

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  Congrats on your finalist!


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September 20, 2009

 
- Nancyj E. Hovey

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


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September 20, 2009

 
- Gail Vitikacs

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  Looks like you had a super month Mr. Smith! Congrats!


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September 20, 2009

 
- Stefania Barbier

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  sublime... :0)


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February 02, 2010

 
- Nancyj E. Hovey

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


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February 19, 2010

 

Renee Doyle
  Wonderful detail Ken!! Congrats on this excellent finalist!!


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February 19, 2010

 

Shawn Jennings
  Congrats again, Ken!


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February 19, 2010

 
- Linda D. Lester

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  Excellent macro....Congratulations!


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February 19, 2010

 

Courtenay Vanderbilt
  Big CONGRATS, Ken!


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February 19, 2010

 

JO ANN CLEVELAND
  Congratulations on your awesome finalist! Great shot Ken

jo ann c.


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February 19, 2010

 
- Gail Vitikacs

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  Terrific Ken...I see more finalists! Getting writers cramp! LOL!


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February 19, 2010

 
- Stefania Barbier

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  huge congrats again, Ken!


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February 19, 2010

 

Debra R. Harder
  Amazing macro, Ken! Congratulations on another SUPERB finalist!!! Deb


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February 20, 2010

 
- Nikki McDonald

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  Beautiful macro, Ken -- great detail, light and color. Congratulations on your finalist and good luck in the next round.


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February 21, 2010

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  Beautiful finalists Ken! Congrats again!


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February 21, 2010

 

Gina Cormier
  Congrats on this fabulous image Ken!!!


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February 21, 2010

 

Cathy Barrows
  congrats...what kind of dandelions grow in a cluster...they look different


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February 21, 2010

 
- Susan Jane Allen

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  Congrats on your lovely finalist!


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February 22, 2010

 
- Erica Murphy

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  This is a really cool image Ken! Congratulations!!


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February 22, 2010

 
- Elida Gutierrez

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  CONGRATULATIONS on your Finalist!!!

The best of Luck!!!


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February 23, 2010

 

Katarina Mansson
  Excellent macro with beautiful details, colors, composition and patterns. Congratulations on your finalist and good luck next!


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February 24, 2010

 
- Usman M. Bajwa

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  Amazing details and color, Ken. CONGRATZ on the lovely Finalist and good luck for the next round!

UB.


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February 25, 2010

 
- Lisa J. Boulden

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  Magnificent, Ken!
~♥~


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March 03, 2010

 
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