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I would like like to thank Kathy Cline for the use of her OUTSTANDING lens to capture this image.

These orchids were photographed inside a greenhouse, making for superb lighting. I combined 6 exposures in Photomatix, cropped the image in Bridge and a VERY light touch up done in PS CS4.

I would love to own a lens like this!!! Having most of the work, done in camera, is the best!!!

May 16, 2010
EF 100mm f2.8 L Macro IS USM Lens
RAW / Tripod / Aperture Priority / F 2.8 / ISO 100

*Flowers*

Donna La Mattino Pagakis

 
 
 
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Beautifully color and capture Donna! Jeff


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May 07, 2010

 

Anita Hogue
  WOW, it sure is gorgeous, Donna!


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May 07, 2010

 
- Hosey M. Harrell III

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  Absolutely perfect combination of color and detail. Great work!


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May 07, 2010

 
- Linda D. Lester

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  I just sold mine....wanting to get the new one! This is beautiful!!! Makes me want to get it sooner!


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May 07, 2010

 
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  Some of my favorite flowers shot with my favorite lens! :)
(Well, I don't have the IS version of the 100mm)
This is just beautiful, Donna! It has an oh-so-slight dreamy quality to it, like a glow---it certainly doesn't look anything like my Photomatix attempts (though I usually try just 3 exposures)---far better than my attempts; just fantastic!


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May 07, 2010

 

Melissa G. Meiselman
  Yep, I love this lens and use it all the time. Terrific shot taken with fine detail and vibrant color, Donna!!


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May 07, 2010

 

Katarina Mansson
  Fantastic floral Donna!


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May 07, 2010

 
- Usman M. Bajwa

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  This is fabulous, this is a Winner in my book, Donna. Good luck!

UB.


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May 07, 2010

 

Joy Rector
  gorgeous


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May 07, 2010

 

Dianna Murphy
  Beautiful capture. Lovely Orchid.


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May 07, 2010

 
- Dr Silly

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  Beautiful. :O)


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May 07, 2010

 
- Nikki McDonald

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  In a word, superb, Donna.


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May 07, 2010

 
- Carol Flisak

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  Gorgeous floral portrain, Donna! Lovely color, tone, comp and detail!


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May 07, 2010

 

Datha Y. Thompson
  G O R G E O U S ! ! ! ;)


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May 07, 2010

 
- Leslie McLain

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  Stunning, Donna.


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May 07, 2010

 

Kara L. Hendricks
  W O W Z A!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


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May 07, 2010

 

Gina Cormier
  Drop dead gorgeous!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I want that lens!! lol


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May 07, 2010

 

Tiia Vissak
  a beautiful capture!


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May 08, 2010

 

Daniel Ruf
  Outstanding, Donna.


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May 10, 2010

 
- Erica Murphy

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  Gorgeous Donna! Love your edit!


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May 12, 2010

 

Kara L. Hendricks
  Hope you try this one again Donna!!!


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June 21, 2010

 

Kara L. Hendricks
  Congratulations Donna on being today's 101 POTD!!


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July 03, 2010

 
- Bob Cournoyer

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  Absolutely gorgeous! Congrats, Donna, on your 101 POTD... :-)


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July 03, 2010

 

Patti Coblentz
  Just beautiful, Donna...congratulations on your 101 :POTD...I sure hope it goes all the way!!

Patti


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July 03, 2010

 
- Nikki McDonald

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  I agree with Kara 100% on this beauty, Donna -- it's a winner. Congratulations on the 101 POTD and good luck at BP


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July 03, 2010

 

Monnie Ryan
  Luscious, Donna -- congratulations on the POTD at 101!


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July 03, 2010

 
- Dr Silly

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  Congratulations Donna on your PG101 POTD. :O)


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July 03, 2010

 

Katarina Mansson
  Such wonderful colors, light and composition. Beautifully presented. Congratulations Donna!


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July 03, 2010

 
- Amanda D. Austwick

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  Love the colors and POV. Congratulations Donna on your 101 POTD!


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July 03, 2010

 
- Mitch Spence

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  Extraordinary detail and color depth, Donna. Beautiful. Congratulations on the 101 POTD.


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July 03, 2010

 
- Leslie McLain

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  Love this image, Donna. Congrats on your 101 POTD.


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July 03, 2010

 

Daniella Puente
  Congrats Donna! this is a beauty :))


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July 03, 2010

 
- Linda D. Lester

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  WOW!! What a beauty...love it! Congrats on your 101 POTD!!


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July 03, 2010

 

Susie Peek-Swint
  Beautiful capture Donna ~ great choice for your 101 POTD ~ many congrats!


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July 03, 2010

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  Thank you for all of your incredible, supportive comments!!

Take care,

Donna


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July 03, 2010

 
- Usman M. Bajwa

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  Already gave my full support above, CONGRATZ on the 101 POTD, Donna!

UB.


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July 04, 2010

 
- William C. Raco

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  How beautiful!
Wonderful color and light
Congratulations on the 101 POTD, Donna


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July 06, 2010

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  Thank you Usman and Bill!!! I appreciate your encouraging comments!


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July 30, 2010

 
- Nikki McDonald

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  Have to make this my favorite of your July entries, Donna -- so glad to see it again. The rich tones and details are just beautiful and I love the full frame composition.
Hard to say for sure but I think my favorite of your sunset/night beach shots is Razzle Dazzle. It has great lines and I just love the stars. I like Tidal Play (know I've told you that before) and Just Passing Through -- wonderful use of strong shadows to complete the design elements in both of these.
Good luck in the contest.


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August 06, 2010

 
- Leslie McLain

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  Congrats on your beautiful finalist, Donna.


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August 13, 2010

 
- Nikki McDonald

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  I think there is no doubt that this will go on, Donna. Congratulations on the finalist and good luck in the next round.


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August 13, 2010

 

Renee Doyle
  Beautiful floral Donna!! Big congratulations!!


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August 13, 2010

 

Sam Britt
  Big Congrats, Donna!


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August 13, 2010

 

Monnie Ryan
  Really stunning, Donna -- congratulations on all your beautiful Finalists!


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August 13, 2010

 

Carol L. Fowler
  BEautiful! Congrats


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August 13, 2010

 
- Patrick Rouzes

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  CONGRATULATIONS on this incredible finalist, Donna! WTG!


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August 13, 2010

 
- Usman M. Bajwa

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  Huge CONGRATZ on the fab Finalist!

UB.


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August 14, 2010

 
- Stefania Barbier

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  superb... congrats!


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August 14, 2010

 
- Amanda D. Austwick

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  Congratulations Donna on this well deserved Finalist award!!!


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August 14, 2010

 

Datha Y. Thompson
  OH You know I LOVE LOVE LOVE this!!!
CONGRATULATIONS Again!! :)


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August 14, 2010

 

Melissa G. Meiselman
  WOW!!! Gorgeous finalist!! Huge congratulations, Donna!!!


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August 14, 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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August 14, 2010

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  I appreciate all of your comments and congratulatory wishes.

Thanks again Kathy!!! I can't wait to see you again!!!

Take care,

Donna


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August 14, 2010

 

Naomi Weiser
  wow, so pretty, and such great color, congrats!


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August 15, 2010

 

Patti Coblentz
  I knew we would see this beautiful image again...congratulations on your finalist, Donna!


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August 15, 2010

 
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  Gorgeous finalist, congratulations Donna!


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August 15, 2010

 
- Lydia Williams

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  Beautiful, Donna! Congratulations!


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August 15, 2010

 

Amy M. Wilson
  Big congratulations on this and ALL your gorgeous Finalists... WTG, Donna!!!


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August 15, 2010

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  Thanks again for ALL of your extraordinary comments and congratulatory wishes!! Good luck!

Donna


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August 15, 2010

 
- Claudine Grove

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  Lovely! Congrats


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August 16, 2010

 
- Marilyn K. Lincecum

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  WTG Donna...Congratulations on all four of your fabulous finalist !!


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August 16, 2010

 
- Marilyn K. Lincecum

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  Well actually I meant all five !!!! :-)


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August 16, 2010

 
- Stephanie Halstead

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  Congratulations Donna. Excellent color and composition.


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September 13, 2010

 
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