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Mauve and White


 
BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest Finalist   Mauve and White
Mauve and White
Photographed in my home against a black velvet background using natural light from a window. Nikon CP 4500. Shutter speed 1/62, aperture f/5.6.

Gerda Grice

 
 
 

Rick Joyce
 

The colours as well as the superb arrangement make this a prize photo.

RJ


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May 05, 2003

 
- Gerda Grice

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  Thank you so much, Rick, for your kind and encouraging words. I'm delighted that you liked this image.


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May 26, 2019

 

Gary W. Lake
  Beautiful shot Gerda!


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May 26, 2019

 
- Evy Johansen

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  Great shot, Gerda. I agree with Rick: Superb arrangement!


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May 26, 2019

 

Joy Brown
  This is wonderful, Gerda!


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May 26, 2019

 

Judith G. Secco
  Beautifully done, Gerda.
Judy


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May 26, 2019

 

Murry Grigsby
  Very pretty, Gerda.


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May 26, 2019

 
- Claudia Kuhn

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  Lovely image!


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May 26, 2019

 
- Gerda Grice

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  Thank you so much, Claudia, Murry, Judith, Joy, Evy and Gary, for all your kind compliments. They are very, very much appreciated! -Gerda


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May 26, 2019

 

Judy M. Sayers
  Beautiful shot Gerda!! Love how the blooms were captured in progression from the bud on the left to the bloom on the right. Judy


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May 26, 2019

 
- Gerda Grice

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  Thank you very much, Judy. I had no previous acquaintance with freesia (except for references to it in a novel) before I bought the stems I photographed in this and several other pictures I took of them around Easter time. I really loved the flowers. They're so delicate. Thanks again. -Gerda


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May 26, 2019

 
- LJ Corliss

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  Beautiful color and comp :)


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May 26, 2019

 
- Gerda Grice

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  Thank you very much, LJ. I'm delighted you enjoyed it. (Incidentally, I just finished setting up my new computer, and this is the very first message I've sent with it!)


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May 26, 2019

 

Shari Travison
  I agree, beautiful soft colors and comp. :)


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May 26, 2019

 
- Gerda Grice

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  Thank you so much, Shari. Your kind words are much appreciated.


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May 26, 2019

 
- Robert Mann

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  Very beautiful image, Gerda! Great comp and colors! Congrats on your finalist selection and Good Luck! RoB


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May 26, 2019

 

Gary W. Lake
  Congrats Gerda!


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- Claudia Kuhn

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  Congratulations!


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May 26, 2019

 

Murry Grigsby
  Congrats, Gerda!


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May 26, 2019

 
- Gerda Grice

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  Thank you very much, RoB and Gary and Claudia and Murry! I really appreciate your kind congrats. They really add to the joy of making the finals! -Gerda


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May 26, 2019

 
- Gerda Grice

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  Murry, I guess that you were writing when I was responding LOL! Thank you very much for your kind congrats! I really appreciate it! -Gerda


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May 26, 2019

 
- William C. Raco

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  Just love these colors.
Congratulations and best of luck, Gerda


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May 26, 2019

 

Dolores Neilson
  Composition is just so pleasing, Gerda! Colors are easy on the eyes and the black background is very complimentary! Congrats!


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May 26, 2019

 

Mary-Ella Bowles
  This is truly lovely, Gerda. I like the way you combined the two different colored flowers into one lovely composition. Best of luck with this, and a hearty congratulations!


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May 26, 2019

 
- Gerda Grice

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  Thank you so much, bill and Dolores and Mary-Ella, for taking the time to write and for your kindness and encouragement. I truly appreciate it. -Gerda


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May 26, 2019

 
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