2/22/2011 5:18:49 AM

Whoa, Val, this is a "feast" for the eyes!! How gorgeous it must be there in the spring! Perfection in every way!!! Into the favs it goes!!

2/22/2011 5:22:06 AM

It's getting to be that time of year Val and your beautiful spring image is inspiring!

2/22/2011 5:22:40 AM

Gorgeous! Can you let me know when (and where) to go when they start up this spring? I always hear about it too late to get down there. I'd really appreciate it.

2/22/2011 5:23:01 AM

It has to be such a beautiful sight, Ms Val! I'll bet you can't wait for spring to arrive this year and hopefully you'll be able to get out and take some pics! This is just gorgeous my friend!

2/22/2011 5:26:34 AM

Absolutely breathtaking, Val. Straight into my faves too.

2/22/2011 5:28:53 AM

Hi Valarie,I do remember that band.GEE!I'm over the hill my friend.Beautiful capture for sure.Wonderful color and lighting.I hope to see some wildflowers soon!!!

2/22/2011 5:44:44 AM

Just beautiful, Val! Yep, that was one of my favorite bands back in the day! And now, one of our favorite local pubs is called Jeremiah Bullfrog's - guess where that came from!! ;-D

2/22/2011 6:01:35 AM

Gorgeous find and capture, Val! Luck you to have had Lady Bird and her campaign!

2/22/2011 6:03:15 AM

Oh now I really have spring fever, all those beautiful flowers, I could just lay down in the middle of them and soak up the sun!!! Awesome image my friend!!

2/22/2011 6:31:45 AM

I would like to be in that field right now having a picnic with sandwichs, cookies, and of course wine!!
You can come if you want but watch out for the bees!!

OMG....here comes one......hurry Val....run!!!!!!!!!

2/22/2011 6:46:36 AM

One of my favorite groups from that era...heard them sing this song live on several occasions. An all-time favorite. Love the photo as well. Wonderful color...outstanding comp and clarity. Beautiful work!!!

2/22/2011 7:42:20 AM

Wowza, Val, this such a awesome image! The colors, your perspective, details and light are outstanding! So well done~!

2/22/2011 9:37:30 AM

Wonderful layers of colors and a perfect composition to go with all that beautiful color.

2/22/2011 10:19:24 AM

Excellent composition of color and detail Val. Outstanding work.
John

2/22/2011 10:44:40 AM

Absolutely gorgeous Val! Just love the colors and the composition.

2/22/2011 11:24:12 AM

Okay
I want to be barefoot and running through that field of spring beauty

This is Wonderful VaL

2/22/2011 12:50:10 PM

Hmmmmmmmm...seeing Mel running barefoot through the field would be a sight worth seeing! LOL
Beautiful image, Val! :-) k

2/22/2011 4:34:44 PM

What a wonderful sight it must be each spring! Beautiful lines and colour in this gorgeous capture my friend!

2/22/2011 10:05:10 PM

Beautiful capture and colors, Val. Love the Hill Country flowers.

2/23/2011 4:38:22 AM

Val, these colors are just so beautiful!!!

2/23/2011 5:11:49 AM

Thanks, all, for stopping by and dropping a line...always appreciated! ~Val

2/23/2011 8:32:50 AM

This is such a delightful spring capture, Val! I grew up in Houston and can remember walking home from school past fields and fields of bluebonnets, buttercups, and indian paintbrushes...imbedded forever in my memory! This is a beauty :)

2/23/2011 9:25:01 AM

What a lovely array!!!

2/23/2011 2:20:22 PM

So pretty, love the lines and angle.

2/23/2011 2:34:25 PM

Oh Val, what a wonderful find..love the colors and that slanting pov..

jo ann c.

2/23/2011 4:54:12 PM

Absolutely gorgeous comp and color, Val!! Soooo very beautiful in every way!!!

2/23/2011 5:08:07 PM

Beautiful colors, composition, light and capture, Val! Very pretty garden.

2/24/2011 5:37:53 AM

A full frame of breathtaking beauty, Val!! AWESOME!!

2/24/2011 5:55:09 AM

GORGEOUS! This gives me spring fever just looking at it! Congrats on your EP!

ccc

2/24/2011 9:03:35 AM

Magnificent, Val!! This needs to be blown up big and hung on the wall...or featured in an art gallery. Incredibly BEAUTIFUL!!!! Deb

2/24/2011 9:52:19 AM

Wow- now that's Spring at its finest!

2/24/2011 4:03:07 PM

This is gorgeous, Val!
We went a couple of years ago a little late, but it was still just beautiful. I love the color combination and the angle in which you took this photo. Very well done!

2/24/2011 4:17:57 PM

Thanks so much for stopping by everyone - much appreciated! ~Val

2/24/2011 8:18:59 PM

This is gorgeous!!!

2/25/2011 8:58:02 AM

Why, thanks bunches Vegas!

2/25/2011 9:55:42 AM

Valarie, I played the song while looking at this glorious image and it was a magical experience, my friend! The beauty here is beyond words! Let's all hope to see this again! Good luck,indeed!

2/25/2011 6:07:18 PM

Beautiful Val!

2/27/2011 8:48:31 PM

You excellent diagonal comp gives the sense of falling movement liket the hill they were likely on, Val. Gorgeously done.

3/7/2011 12:31:03 PM

Congratulations on your Finalist award!

3/20/2011 5:33:52 PM

An all time favorite, Miss Val...big congratulations on your finalist!! Hope to see it again :)

3/20/2011 5:42:01 PM

A big Congratulations,Valarie!!!

3/20/2011 5:51:27 PM

Big congrats on this wonderful finalist!! :)

3/20/2011 5:58:44 PM

Congrats Val on this stunning finalist...you can't lose with a Texas spring image! :-)

3/20/2011 6:01:21 PM

Congrats Val on your beautiful finalist.

3/20/2011 6:03:38 PM

Congrats on this super finalist Val!

jo ann c.

3/20/2011 6:25:57 PM

Superb finalist, Val!! WTG! Congratulations, my friend!!

3/20/2011 6:35:14 PM

Congratulations on your finalist!!! Wow, so beautiful Val!!!

3/20/2011 6:55:03 PM

WTG on this wonderful February Finalists, Val! :-) k

3/20/2011 7:24:32 PM

Congrats on this stunning finalist Val!

3/20/2011 7:42:31 PM

Huge congrats on your well deserved finalist, Val! WTG!

3/20/2011 8:42:20 PM

Can't get much prettier than this, Ms Val! Congrats on your well deserved Finalist!!

3/20/2011 8:52:10 PM

Huge congrats and very best luck on this gorgeous finalist, Val!!!

3/20/2011 8:56:12 PM

Fabulous Val! A marvelous composition - love the diagonal and the layers of vivid colors. Awesome detail, clarity and textures - I just love it! Sorry I've not been around much at BP lately -hope you're better and back to normal. Big CONGRATULATIONS on this superb FINALIST and Good luck in the next round! Hope to see it with a Gold badge!

3/20/2011 10:21:26 PM

Yes, you heard right! Congratulations you are a winner! Merna

3/20/2011 11:17:40 PM

Congratulations on your finalist, Val!

3/21/2011 12:25:40 AM

Congratulations on this beautiful finalist, Val!

3/21/2011 3:41:37 AM

Congratulations Val on this beautiful finalist!

3/21/2011 4:14:49 AM

Congratulations on this gorgeous finalist, Val!! WTG!!

3/21/2011 4:25:57 AM

CONGRATULATIONS, Val!

3/21/2011 5:02:31 AM

Congratulations on this beautiful finalist, Valarie!

3/21/2011 5:28:15 AM

Excellent choice...congratulations!

3/21/2011 5:54:50 AM

Such a lovely field of flowers Val!. I see a little romance in this shot! LOL Congrats on this wonderful finalist, and best of luck to you in the next round.

3/21/2011 6:07:21 AM

CONGRATULATIONS, Valarie!

3/21/2011 7:04:39 AM

I knew this was a winner. Big congrats Val.
John

3/21/2011 7:16:43 AM

WTG, Val!!! CONGRATULATIONS on your Finalist Award for this very cheerful image!!!!! :)

3/21/2011 8:16:30 AM

You know I love this, Val!! Huge congratulations on your beautiful finalist! Deb

3/21/2011 9:00:51 AM

Well, I am loving this finalist...congrats Val!

3/21/2011 9:33:26 AM

Outstanding finalist! Congratulations, Val!

3/21/2011 1:35:22 PM

Thanks so much, everyone, for your kind words and encouragement - as always, much appreciated! ~Val

3/21/2011 3:51:53 PM

Beautiful Finalist! Congrats!

3/21/2011 4:19:18 PM

So very pretty Val!! Congratulations on this wonderful finalist!!

3/21/2011 6:46:57 PM

Congratulations on this gorgeous finalist!

3/21/2011 7:28:12 PM

Just beautiful Val!

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3/21/2011 7:34:20 PM

Congrats on your beautiful finalist my friend and best luck next round!

3/21/2011 11:02:03 PM

Congrats on a beautiful finalist, Val.

3/22/2011 4:49:18 AM

A big Congrats to you Val... a lovely colourful - awesome comp. SPRING shot Finalist!!!!!
Smiling Big,
Christine

3/22/2011 8:15:41 AM

Congratulations on your fantastic finalist Val!!! Best of luck in the next round!!!

~J~

3/22/2011 9:40:51 AM

Congrats on this beauty Val! Wonderful finalist!

3/22/2011 9:45:52 AM

Thanks so much...appreciate all your comments!

3/22/2011 2:43:04 PM

Huge congratulations on this very special winner, Val!! WTG :)

3/22/2011 5:02:51 PM

WTG on this wonderful winner!!! :-) k

3/22/2011 5:08:49 PM

A winning beauty Val!! YAY!

3/22/2011 5:09:00 PM

WTG, Val! This should be good therapy! CONGRATULATIONS!

3/22/2011 5:27:08 PM

Woo Hoo!!! CONGRATULATIONS on your 2nd Place Win for this beautiful image, Val!!!!! :)

3/22/2011 5:30:28 PM

Congrats on your beautiful winner.

3/22/2011 5:32:17 PM

HUGE congratulations Val!!!

3/22/2011 5:35:24 PM

A Big Congratulations, Val!
A Beautiful Winner!

3/22/2011 5:41:59 PM

What a stunning win, Ms Val! You need to send me your smelling salts, it is just that beautiful!! WTG!! Congratulations!

3/22/2011 5:53:01 PM

Love these colors! Congratulations on your win!!!

3/22/2011 5:57:56 PM

Woo hoo, Val - big congratulations!!

3/22/2011 6:03:08 PM

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your very deserving WINNER!!!

3/22/2011 6:07:32 PM

Congrats on your beautiful winner, Val. Love it.

3/22/2011 6:10:21 PM

Congrats Val!!!

3/22/2011 6:28:48 PM

Congrats on your WIN!!! :)

3/22/2011 6:33:20 PM

BIG congrats Val on this absolutely gorgeous winner!!!

3/22/2011 6:33:23 PM

Congratulations on your fabulous Winning image, Val!!

3/22/2011 6:56:36 PM

Whooopeee, Val! So very happy for you!! WTG!

3/22/2011 6:57:59 PM

Huge congrats on this extremely gorgeous win, Val!!!

3/22/2011 7:04:26 PM

What a splendid field! This must have been a sight to see! Congratulations on the 2nd place win.

3/22/2011 7:10:35 PM

Humongus congrats on winning the Gold, Val! Outstanding!

3/22/2011 7:17:31 PM

Thank you all so much for your kindness and support...always very much appreciated...and Courtenay, you're absolutely right - this is the best kind of therapy!! :)

3/22/2011 7:24:00 PM

Texas bluebonnets are always winners but when they are captured so gorgeously by a fantastic photographer then they are pure gold! Congrats Val!

3/22/2011 8:13:49 PM

Congratulations on this wonderful well deserving win, Val.

3/22/2011 8:25:44 PM

Congratulations on your gorgeous Gold Valarie.

3/22/2011 8:56:17 PM

Congratulations on your win, Val! Beautiful.

3/23/2011 1:15:21 AM

This is gorgeous, Congratulations on your win...

3/23/2011 1:17:07 AM

Congratulations on your win, Val!
And I have the album with that song ~ the perfect title for this beautiful floral scene.

3/23/2011 1:39:48 AM

A fabulous, wonderful winner, Val! Congratulations!

3/23/2011 1:40:18 AM

Congratulations Val on this well deserved winner!!

3/23/2011 4:01:50 AM

Congrats to you on your beautiful WINNER Val!
Smiling again,
Chris

3/23/2011 5:00:44 AM

OHhhhhhh romance is in the air! LOL Congrats Val on your GOLD! A real beauty.

3/23/2011 5:21:47 AM

Congratulations, Val, it's a beautiful winner!

3/23/2011 5:31:42 AM

CONGRATS ON THIS FANTASTIC IMAGE!!!!!

3/23/2011 6:34:28 AM

Love it...very deserving...congratulations!!!

3/23/2011 7:46:09 AM

Wow, Val. This looks EVEN BETTER with a gold badge. Such an intensely beautiful image. Congratulations!

3/23/2011 8:20:06 AM

I knew we'd see GOLD under this beauty, Val!! Huge congratulations on your GORGEOUS GOLD WINNER!! Deb

3/23/2011 9:19:51 AM

Such a special image for such a special and talented lady, Val! I knew we'd see this go Gold and I'm thrilled for you! HUGE CONGRATULATIONS on this superb GOLD WINNER!

3/23/2011 10:11:24 AM

you know I'm loving seeing that Gold Badge next to one of my favorite ladies on BP! Congratulations. See there isn't a little black cloud after all!

3/23/2011 10:16:51 AM

Thanks once again, everyone...you're all the very best and I thank each of you for taking the time to stop by and drop a line...as always, much appreciated! ~Val

3/23/2011 12:02:02 PM

Congrats n the win! Well deserved.

3/23/2011 1:25:56 PM

I love this. Congratulations!

3/23/2011 2:11:48 PM

So deserving!! Big congratulations to you Val!!

3/23/2011 4:07:34 PM

Congrats Val on your outstanding winning image. There is no place I would rather be than the Texas hill country in the spring.

3/24/2011 6:25:22 AM

Congratulations on your spectacular winner, Val.

3/24/2011 7:41:10 AM

Congratulations on this beautiful winning photo Val!

3/24/2011 7:50:11 AM

Congratulations, Val! Gorgeous view and so beautifully composed!

3/24/2011 8:07:21 AM

Beautiful capture, Val. CONGRATZ on the Second Place Gold!!!

UB.

3/25/2011 2:46:18 AM

Keep digging through your images.
Look what it brings you!!

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3/25/2011 1:07:57 PM

So Beautiful!!! Congratulations on your WINNER!! LOVE IT :) WTG

3/26/2011 8:42:14 PM

Congrats on your gorgeous winner Val!

3/28/2011 12:08:13 AM

Congratulations on this bright and cheery winner!

3/29/2011 6:30:08 AM

CONGRATULATIONS ON THIS SPECTACULAR WINNER, VAL!!!

3/29/2011 3:51:42 PM

I've seen several wins with diagonal compositions and this is another fine example of that! Love the bursts of color! CONGRATS on this win Val!!

4/3/2011 5:17:29 PM

Like a Monet painting. Your skillful photography of this glorious scene is outstanding.

Congratulations on your winning image Val.

4/4/2011 8:24:01 AM

NEVER give up your bugs and various flowers! They are TOTAL WINNERS in EVERYONE'S BOOK! :)))

Huge belated:

ON YOUR WONDERFUL GOLD WIN!

-Laura :D

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