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Golden Grasses


	Golden Grasses Finalist This is a fresh edit of an image I entered in March and have always liked. I took it in the parking lot at school on my way in to work one morning -- was shooting for themes for two different groups at the time: bokeh background and selective focus. Category: Details and Macro Nikki McDonald

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Thank you to everyone for your wonderful comments on this image. Each time I looked at it this morning, it felt a little flat and lighter in tones than I remembered so I went back in for a fresh edit.

R. J. Laudenbacher
Excellent Dof and detail on this shot Nikki.
8/11/2010 4:32:23 AM

Christopher J. Budny
I love images of isolated grassheads like this. Nicely done!
8/11/2010 4:34:19 AM

Jeff W. Robinson
Great job with this Nikki! Jeff
8/11/2010 4:35:51 AM

Joy Rector
well done
8/11/2010 4:42:49 AM

Agnes Fegan
Very pretty golden glow!
8/11/2010 4:44:48 AM

Patricia A. Coblentz
I remember this image well, Nikki...it sent me out to pasture (literally) to try my hand at something similar (to no avail, I might add!)...this is now, and was before, a lovely image! Beautiful golden tones, great detail with the perfect soft background! 8/11/2010 4:58:18 AM

Danny Head
Beautiful!
8/11/2010 5:24:44 AM

Karen Celella
Wonderful success of both bokeh and selective focus to create a beautiful golden masterpiece, Nikki.
8/11/2010 5:25:35 AM

Randy A. Myers
Love the detail and the DOF. Good job.
8/11/2010 6:28:23 AM

David Phalen
I would say you did very well with both themes!! The light, colors, clarity and DOF are outstanding!!
8/11/2010 6:30:05 AM

Monnie S. Ryan
Love this one, Nikki -- outstanding work!
8/11/2010 6:45:45 AM

Jim Kinnunen
Great image, Nikki!:)
8/11/2010 7:03:48 AM

Carol Teal
I really like it too Nikki, and I think you nailed both themes...great bokeh and perfect selective focus! I really love the golden color too!
8/11/2010 8:18:57 AM

Tammy M. Anderson
Excellent SF, dof and colors, Nikki. Really beautiful!
8/11/2010 8:24:59 AM

Julie Burnett
Love the composition and SF, Nikki, and the background tones and colors are just gorgeous.
8/11/2010 8:51:16 AM

Leslie McLain
Beautiful capture, colors, and background, Nikki.
8/11/2010 9:34:21 AM

Mike Clime
Really pretty macro and the dof makes a great background!
8/11/2010 11:18:55 AM

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August 11, 2010

JO ANN CLEVELAND

Ohhhh Nikki, this is absolutely gorgeous! Hope it gets the deserved recognition..

jo ann c.

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August 11, 2010

Susie Peek-Swint

Lovely warm tones and detail Nikki ... beautiful shot ~ good luck with it this time!

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August 11, 2010

Jeana Clark

Yeah!!!
I second Jo Ann!!!
Truly Beautiful!!!
Lovely golden light!!
Details are excellent!!!
Superb Shot!!!
It's a fave!
~J~

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August 11, 2010

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna

I third that, Nikki!
This is so very very beautiful! :-) k

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August 11, 2010

- William C. Raco

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Beautiful color, light and detail, Nikki
Best of luck with it this month

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August 11, 2010

- Randy D. Dinkins

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Beautiful close up shot, I see why you really like it. Wonderful details, color and dof.

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August 11, 2010

- Mary Beth Aiello

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Outstanding color and details, Nikki. Hope we see this again.

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August 11, 2010

Renee Doyle

You nailed both Nikki!!!! Gorgeous work!