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Killing Me Softly


 
BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest Finalist   Killing Me Softly
Killing Me Softly
Finally, some of the dahlias are blooming at Mill Creek Park! This time, I grabbed the SLR and 100mm f/2.8 macro lens (and quickly rediscovered why I leave it at home so often -- good grief, it's heavy)!! Usually, I prefer the crisp pointy edges of these beauties, but for some reason I like the softness of this almost-ready-to-open one. Have a great weekend, everyone!

Monnie Ryan

 
 
 
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Ohhhhh I love this flower image...and the title is perfect.....one of my favorite songs! Right into my favs... 8o)


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August 08, 2009

 
- Carolyn M. Fletcher

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  A fave for me, too...Get a harness for that SLR! They take all the weight off your neck. I love mine!


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August 08, 2009

 

Deb Koskovich
  Just stunning, Monnie...and I'm going to check into that harness that Carolyn mentioned...


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August 08, 2009

 

Ron McEwan
  Great song for a great shot, A great way to start the weekend Monnie.
This is nothing short of any of your work and I expected nothing less. Absolutely beautiful.


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August 08, 2009

 

Jeana Clark
 
Just beautiful Monnie!!!
wonderful composition!!
Excellent lighting and details!!

~J~


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August 08, 2009

 

Jyri Vissak
  Beautiful floral image here! Great tones.


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August 08, 2009

 

David Phalen
  Terrific light, colors, tones and DOF in an excellent macro!!


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August 08, 2009

 

Sam Britt
  Beautiful, Monnie. Great color, detail, light & DOF.


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August 08, 2009

 

Lynne Morris
  Gorgeous floral Monnie, great light and details.


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August 08, 2009

 
- Usman M. Bajwa

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  Beautiful macro and detail, Monnie. I like your title too!

UB.


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August 08, 2009

 

Courtenay Vanderbilt
  Beautiful Monnie! Wonderful details and framing!


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August 08, 2009

 

Patricia A. Stalter
  Well, I would say that this is a most wonderful departure from the "crisp pointy" usual way of capturing one of my most fav. flowers. Whoo hoo to you!


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August 08, 2009

 

Susan Weisensel
  This is gorgeous Monnie, very well captured.


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August 08, 2009

 

Pamela Shane
  Wow Monnie! I'll have to get back to the flower garden soon! This is soooo lovely! I like your use of focus, wonderful DoF, & soft colors.


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August 08, 2009

 

Kelly S. Cavanaugh
  Beautiful floral with great detail and presentation, Monnie!


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August 08, 2009

 

Margaret R. Barry
  Beautiful colors, light and dof, Monnie!


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August 08, 2009

 

Melissa G. Meiselman
  Stunning floral composition with wonderful selective focus, fine detail and vivid color, Monnie!!!


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August 08, 2009

 

John Connolly
  I love this big floral close up Monnie! Marvelous detail, color and Lighting!


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August 08, 2009

 

Tammy Espino
  What a beautiful flower and cpature! :)


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August 08, 2009

 

Julianne Bradford
  Beautiful POV Monnie! Exceptional work Monnie!


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August 08, 2009

 

Ray Thoms
  Gorgeous image Monnie.....love the soft colours and the composition!!!


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August 08, 2009

 

Eugenio Diaz
  Superb!!!
Lovely floral and very well presented!
Fantastic work Monnie!
WTG!


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August 08, 2009

 

Ellen Hodges
  So very beautiful, Monnie!!


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August 08, 2009

 

Maria A. Gonzalez
  Very pretty pastel colors and good selective focus composition..Great title and bg colors.


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August 09, 2009

 

Carol Sawyer
  Gorgeous colors, capture and work, Monnie!!


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August 09, 2009

 

Carol L. Fowler
  Gorgeous colors and POV and DOF- excellent capture!


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August 09, 2009

 

Jessica Jenney
  Very beautiful soft color, DOF and detail, Monnie!


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August 09, 2009

 

Tommy E. Burgess
  What a beautiful capture Monnie!! Outstanding capture!!


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August 10, 2009

 

Patricia Seidler
  Terrific macro Monnie. Love the color and sharp detail. Beautiful.


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August 10, 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 EFP...8o)


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August 10, 2009

 

Mark Dodge
  Lovely framing, Monnie. I also like the soft lighting. Very warm and beautiful colors. Nice macro!


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August 11, 2009

 

Kelly S. Cavanaugh
  Congratulations on your beautiful finalist, Monnie!


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September 19, 2009

 
- Teresa Burnett

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  YAYYYYYYY!!! Huge congratulations Monnie!!!


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September 20, 2009

 

Tommy E. Burgess
  Huge congratulations on your gorgeous finalist Monnie!! WTG!!


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September 20, 2009

 

Maria A. Gonzalez
  Congratulation,Monnie on your beautiful finalist...Good luck in the next round..


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September 20, 2009

 

Michelle Alton
  Monnie, this is exquisite, creamy, gorgeous. Congratulations, and best of luck in the next round!


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September 20, 2009

 

Nadya Johnson
  Congratulations on your beautiful finalist, Monnie!


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September 20, 2009

 

Courtenay Vanderbilt
  YEA, Monnie! CONGRATULATIONS on this beauty!!


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September 20, 2009

 
- Nancyj E. Hovey

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on your very deserving FINALIST! 8o)


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September 20, 2009

 

Jessica Jenney
  Congratulations, Monnie on your beautiful finalist!


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September 20, 2009

 

Jeana Clark
 
Congratulations on this
fantastic finalist!!
Best of luck in the next round!!!

~J~


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September 20, 2009

 

Patricia A. Stalter
  Good on you! I am so happy that this most deserving image made it to the finalists! I do wish BP would make the news that they have picked the finalists more readily. I did not even know, (but I expected) they had chosen.


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September 20, 2009

 

Amy M. Wilson
  Congratulations on this BEAUTIFUL Finalist, Monnie!!!


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September 20, 2009

 

Monnie Ryan
  Thanks so much, everyone -- I'm thrilled! And I agree, Patricia, that it would be nice to know when they're announced. Even if I don't make the cut, I DO want to see the winning photos. Congratulations to all the Finalists and best of luck on making it to the winners' circle!


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September 20, 2009

 

Tammy Espino
  Congrats, Moonie :)


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September 20, 2009

 

Sam Britt
  Congratulations on this beautiful finalist, Monnie!


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September 20, 2009

 
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  Outstanding!! Big congratulations Monnie, on your beautiful and well deserved finalist!!


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September 20, 2009

 

Carol L. Fowler
  BEautiful! Congrats Monnie!


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September 21, 2009

 

Lou Taylor
  Very beautiful Monnie! I'm not sure how I missed this - but congrats on your finalist.


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December 08, 2009

 
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