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Light Magenta


 
BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest Finalist   Light Magenta
Light Magenta
Canon 100mm Macro. I selected the bacground then used a curves adjustment layer in the multiply mode to darken it. I had to do this twice to get a black BG.

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Deb Holmes-Hatfield
 

Gorgeous Jim, the black background is perfect with the vivid color of the flower! Awesome!


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Kate Jackson
  This is very lovely with the black bg Jim! I really have so much to learn in Photoshop I wouldn't have a clue how to do this.


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Stephen Zacker
  Beautiful and dramatic against the BG


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- Jim Kinnunen

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  Thanks Deb, Kate and Stephen!:)


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Stan Kwasniowski
  Jim, just stunning, I really like this

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S J
  Strikingly beautiful image, Jim!! Beautiful composition!!


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Stephanie Lyons
  Striking, stunning, superb ... all those 'S' words and more! Very well done!


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Goshka G.
  What a gorgeous beauty, Jim!!


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Kathleen Clemons
  Stunning, Jim!


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Judy S. Fung
  This is so lovely, Jim!


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Dan Holm
  Wow! Simply GORGEOUS, Jim!!!


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- Terry L. Ellis

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  Such depth of color, Jim! Simply stunning!!


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- Linda D. Lester

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  the color is awesome on the black BG! Great shot, Jim!


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Noel Baebler
  Beautiful magenta, Jim!


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Darren K. Fisher
  Simply Stunning.


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  Gorgeous image, Jim, exquisite colors and selective focus, excellent ps work on the background!
-Debby


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June 14, 2005

 
- Jim Kinnunen

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  Thanks Stan, Sanjay, Stephanie, Goshka, Kahleen, Judy, Dan, Terry, Linda, Noel, Darren and Deborah!:)


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Debra Booth
  Stunning color and great composition, Jim!!


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- Jim Kinnunen

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  Thanks you Debra!:)


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Sharon Day
  This is just gorgeous, Jim!!! Wonderful color and detail!!! Simply beautiful!


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- Jim Kinnunen

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  Thanks Sharon!:)


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Patricia A. Kuniega
  There seems to be only one word for this one, and I can only echo those before me: STUNNING!!


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Michael Khoury
  a superb presentation Jim!...


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June 15, 2005

 
- Jim Kinnunen

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  Thanks Patricia and Michael!:)


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June 15, 2005

 

Ken Grooms
  Whatever you did, keep doing it!


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July 22, 2005

 

Judy S. Fung
  Congrats, Jim!


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July 22, 2005

 

Jill Flynn
  How did I miss this one? A big congratulations on this gorgeous finalist Jim!


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July 22, 2005

 
- Jim Kinnunen

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  Thanks Ken, Judy and Jill!:)


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July 23, 2005

 

Marie Fields
  Awesome, Jim! Just beautiful! Congratulations!!!


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July 23, 2005

 

Anita Hogue
  Congratulations on this beautiful finalist, Jim!


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Noel Baebler
  Huzzah, Jim!


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July 23, 2005

 

Nobu Nagase
  Congratulations, Jim, on this beautiful image!!!
Best wishes on the next round!!!


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July 23, 2005

 

Deb Holmes-Hatfield
  Congratulations Jim! Beautiful!


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July 23, 2005

 
- Jim Kinnunen

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  Thanks Marie, Anita, Noel, Nobi and Deb!:)


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July 23, 2005

 

Jennifer Rennison
  Simply stunning, Jim, another big congrats!!


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Tammy Scott
  Another congratulations, Jim!


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July 23, 2005

 
- Jim Kinnunen

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  Thank you Jennifer and Tammy!:)


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July 23, 2005

 

Sharon Day
  Congratulations on this gorgeous finalist, Jim!!! Good luck in the next round!


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July 23, 2005

 

Mary K. Robison
  Great job on this floral finalist, Jim ~
Congratulations!


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July 23, 2005

 

S J
  Congratulations on this gorgeous Finalist, Jim!!


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July 24, 2005

 

Debra Booth
  Gorgeous finalist, Jim!! Big congratulations!!


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July 24, 2005

 
- Jim Kinnunen

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  Thanks Sharon, Mary, Sanjay and Debra!:)


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July 24, 2005

 
- Terry L. Ellis

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  I always thought this was incredible, Jim! Congratulations! Good luck!


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July 24, 2005

 
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  Very well done, Jim!


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- Jim Kinnunen

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  Thanks Terry and John!:)


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July 24, 2005

 

Stanley J. Contrades
  Stunning Finalist, Jim ... beautifully done!! CONGRATULATIONS and best of luck to you in the next round!!
Much Aloha,
Stan


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- Jim Kinnunen

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  Thank you Stan!:)


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Stephen Zacker
  Beautiful and dramatic. Congratulations


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- Jim Kinnunen

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  Thank you Stephen!:)


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July 24, 2005

 
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