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Hosta


 
BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest Finalist   Hosta
Hosta
Finally got a decent shot of one of our hosta flowers.

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- Mary Beth Aiello

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You gotta love that light, Dave. A beautiful capture.


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July 12, 2011

 
- Linda D. Lester

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  Beautiful light....well seen!


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July 12, 2011

 

Monnie Ryan
  It's gorgeous, David - inspires me to keep trying!


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July 12, 2011

 
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  Beautiful against the dark background!


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July 12, 2011

 

Patti Coblentz
  I'll say! It is beautiful the way it looks like a dancer...so pretty against the dark bg showing off the beautiful color and detail. These flowers are next to impossible to shoot...yours is a beauty, Dave! Mighty purty :)


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July 12, 2011

 
- Wanda Judd

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  Has to be the absolutely best-est Hosta photo I've ever seen...


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July 12, 2011

 

Mary Timman
  Wow...beautiful David! Love this against the dark background!


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July 12, 2011

 

Jeana Clark
 
Oh so beautiful Davey!!!
Mine didn't make it through our
hail storm so it's delightful to be able to see yours!!! Wonderful light and looks awesome against the black b/g!!
Wonderful shot!!

~J~


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July 12, 2011

 

Renata Gusciora
  Beautiful floral,David!Wonderful lighting,great pov and focus!


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July 12, 2011

 

David Phalen
  Thank you Mary Beth, Linda, Monnie, Sabrina, Agnes, Patti, Wanda, Mary, Jeana and Renata!!

This shot is the culmination of a seventeen year quest to get a decent capture of one of our Hostas. I'm quiting while I'm ahead.LOL


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July 12, 2011

 

Ron McEwan
  You nailed this one Dave, great spot light on the subject BEAUTIFUL


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July 12, 2011

 

Mike Clime
  Beautiful capture, wonderful light and it pops against the black, David!


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July 12, 2011

 

Tiia Vissak
  a cool close-up!


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July 12, 2011

 

Phyllis H. Burchett
  Beautiful.


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July 12, 2011

 

Marijana Fajgl
  What a beautiful capture, David! Fantastic light!


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July 12, 2011

 

John Connolly
  Beautiful light and excellent composition David! You nailed this one, that's for sure!


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July 12, 2011

 
- Claudia Kuhn

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  Beautiful light and details David! This one really is in the spotlight!


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July 12, 2011

 

Lorna Shutter
  Yes, David ... Your quest is finally over! You can't improve on perfection! This image is so beautiful! I love the play of the lighting and shadows! ... and the colours are gorgeous! Absolutely stunning! A favourite for me! Excellent work, King Davey Pooh! :)


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July 12, 2011

 

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna
  OH MY OH MY...how beautiful is this! Incredible! :-) Ma k


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July 12, 2011

 

David Phalen
  Thank you Ron, Mike, Tiia, Phyllis, Marijana, John, Claudia, Lorna and Kitty!!


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July 12, 2011

 

Rony Sagy
  Fantastic presentation.


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July 12, 2011

 
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  Beautiful light and details, David. Great BG too.


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July 12, 2011

 

Jack Gaskin
  That a GREAT LOOKING HOSTA BLACK Background brings out the colors perfectly.

Happy Shooting
JAck


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July 12, 2011

 
- Patrick Rouzes

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  The tones, colors, lighting, clarity, focus & b/g are exceptional, Dave! Hope you have a winner, my friend!


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July 12, 2011

 
- Amalia Sylvia Arriaga Salinas

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  Beautiful details, colors and lighting David!,
Amalia


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July 12, 2011

 
- Christine Lobsinger

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  A lovely presentation Dave!!
Superb lighting!
Smiling Christine


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July 12, 2011

 

Joy Rector
  beautiful


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July 13, 2011

 

David Phalen
  Thank you Rony, Tammy, Jack, Patrick, Amalia, Christine and Joy!!


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July 13, 2011

 
- Jill Odice

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  The black BG really makes these delicet flowers stand out! Nice detail and clarity!


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July 13, 2011

 
- Mitch Spence

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  Hosta blooms are so delicate and lovely. Beautiful light on this, Dave.


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July 14, 2011

 
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  Love the light on these delicate blooms.


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July 14, 2011

 

David Phalen
  Thank you Jill, Mitch and Emile!!


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July 15, 2011

 
- Heather Loewenhardt

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  The lighting mixed with a darker background showcases this hosta bloom beautifully.


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July 23, 2011

 

David Phalen
  Thanks Heather!!


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July 26, 2011

 

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna
  ANOTHER WTG on this wonderful finalist, Davey Pooh! :-) k


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August 25, 2011

 
countryimpressions.net - Tammy M. Anderson

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  Congrats David on your beautiful finalist.


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August 25, 2011

 
- Stefania Barbier

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  it's a beauty... huge congrats!!!


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August 25, 2011

 
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  Beautiful light, congratulations on your finalist!


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August 25, 2011

 
- Christine Lobsinger

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  A big congratulations David...
Smiling CHRIS


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August 25, 2011

 

Mary Timman
  Congratulations again!


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August 25, 2011

 

Lorna Shutter
  Woo Hoo!!! So glad this one got a Finalist Award, David!!! CONGRATULATIONS, my friend!!!!! :) Photobucket


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August 25, 2011

 

Tammy Espino
  A huge congrats on your finalist!!!! :)


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August 25, 2011

 

Stan Kwasniowski
  David, congratulations


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August 25, 2011

 

Marijana Fajgl
  Big congratulations, David! Good luck!


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August 26, 2011

 
emile-abbott-photography.com - Emile Abbott

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  WTG Dave and big congratulations on this beautiful finalist.


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August 26, 2011

 

Patti Coblentz
  Congratulations on this lovely finalist, Dave!! WTG!


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August 26, 2011

 
- Michele Peterson

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  Wonderful POV and light! Congratulations on both of your finalists this month!!


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August 26, 2011

 
- Claudine Grove

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  Congrats on your finalist, Dave. Lovely capture of a hosta flower.


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August 26, 2011

 

David Phalen
  Thank you all very much!!


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August 26, 2011

 
- Patrick Rouzes

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  Don't know how I missed this, Dave! Congratulations on this exceptional finalist, my friend! WTG!


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August 26, 2011

 

JO ANN CLEVELAND
  Congratulations on this outstanding finalist Dave!
Totally gorgeous!


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August 26, 2011

 
- Mitch Spence

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  Yeah, I'd say that's decent, Dave. :) The light here is just marvelous. Congratulations on the finalist.


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August 27, 2011

 
chrisbudny.com - Chris Budny

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  Love how it comes out of the black. Congratulations!


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August 27, 2011

 

Merna L. Nobile
 


Great photographers are not great because of their technique; they are great because of their passion.
Congratulations for your achievement, August, 25, 2011. Merna


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August 28, 2011

 

Linda Blair
  Beautiful finalist...congratulations!!


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August 29, 2011

 
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