7/14/2003 5:54:24 AM

Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous! Love the blue, the texture and the subject and composition...exceptional image! Did you apply any PS...just curious about the blue tint and the texture?

7/14/2003 6:06:18 AM

Thanks Sherri and Debbie! No PS work except tone curve and sharpening. I took that in the deep shade outside and that is what my auto WB came up with. I changed it to shade after the first couple of shots and got a more nature green color, but I actually liked the blue tint better of the two!

7/14/2003 6:11:23 AM

Super Shot! I really like the non-traditional perspective you have chosen for this subject. Color good, texture and lighting, ditto!

7/14/2003 6:12:47 AM

Thanks Heather...hmmm...I'll have to keep in mind the auto white balance...I agree, the blue has an etherial quality to it.

7/14/2003 6:15:09 AM

Wonderful!! :-)

7/14/2003 6:19:51 AM

What an amazing and creative shot! Great job Heather!

7/14/2003 6:38:02 AM

This is just great, Heather. Wonderful job.

7/14/2003 7:11:17 AM

This is gorgeous, wonderful job! Cheers from Portugal, Su

7/14/2003 8:33:47 AM

Great shot, Heather. I like the blue cast, texture, perspective and composition. A winner in my eyes.

7/14/2003 8:41:05 AM

This should do well in the contest. Dito what everyone else said. Well done.

7/14/2003 9:12:48 AM

Very creative dandy Heather

7/14/2003 11:58:04 AM

Excellent image Heather....Looks like a winner to me........I love it!!!!!

7/14/2003 1:07:47 PM

Heather, this is tremendous!! Did you sharpen in RGB mode or Lab using the lightness channel?
Thanks for the photo:)

7/22/2003 3:08:21 AM

lovely image! keep experimenting.

7/23/2003 5:46:38 AM

Thank you everyone. David, I sharpened using Fred Mirandas PS actions for the D1X in RGB mode.

7/23/2003 6:14:02 AM

I LOVE IT...I HAVE DONE THIS BUT I USED THE LARGE PUFF BALL DANDELOIN AGAINST A PRETTY SUNSET. I AM PUTTING IT IN FLOWER CATEGORY TOMORROW.

8/6/2003 12:24:11 PM

Heather, Fantastic Photo. I love the color. Great work. Kathy S.

8/6/2003 10:37:30 PM

Hi Heather,
Your photo simply took my breath away.
It was so creative and imaginative on your part. I liked how you used your macro lens to shoot underneath the dandelions. Thanks for the lesson!

I, also, have a macro lens photo called
"Rose Milky Way" which is on page 20/21--flower category. I would appreciate your opinion of this photo. And, if you have time, I would invite to look at my photos on my website:joyfulphotosbylaz.com
Thanks,
Lou Lazerson

8/8/2003 10:46:38 PM

S T U N N I N G !!!!

8/9/2003 8:16:33 PM

Heather, Just Beautiful! Sure is a WINNER! Kathy Struckle

8/10/2003 6:44:52 AM

Cool shot !! It reminds me of something that could live under the sea or a sciecefiction image.

8/12/2003 2:03:16 PM

Congrats somemore, Heather !!!

8/14/2003 6:39:21 PM

Heather- this is probably one of my favorite captures I've seen this year. It should be picture of the month and a winner in whatever contest you enter. You have such the eye for a great composition- I've learned much by watching your work! -G

8/14/2003 11:42:23 PM

Congrats Heather!! No surprises here!! Superb macro!!

8/15/2003 4:27:50 AM

Congrats Heather!! It is such a Superb Photo. Kathleen Struckle

8/15/2003 5:31:07 AM

And for this one too. Congrats.

8/15/2003 8:34:57 AM

I love this shot! Congrats Heather!

8/15/2003 8:35:49 AM

Outstanding work, Heather! I really like it! Congrats and good luck!

8/15/2003 11:37:57 AM

Congratulations, Heather, on your win with this amazing photo! You have a great eye for capturing the beauty and interest in your surroundings, and the skill to do it perfectly!

8/16/2003 12:18:23 AM

Congrats, Heather!!!

8/16/2003 5:57:12 AM

Gee, how many free galleries can you get. Great win, again, Heather. Good for you. Well deserved.

8/16/2003 7:43:26 AM

Congrats on your wins this month, Heather! You're building an impressive portfolio. Keep up the great work!

8/16/2003 8:35:35 AM

Heather, I heard through the grapevine that you have taught betterphoto classes before. If true, are you planning on teaching any more? It would be great to learn some of your techniques and get your perspective on becoming a better photographer! Congratulations again, on this great photo! It belongs in an art gallery, if it isn't already in one somewhere!

8/16/2003 9:45:45 AM

This was a winner for sure!! Congratulations!!!
cheers from Portugal, Su

8/16/2003 10:02:52 AM

Congratulations again on another fine win, Heather!

8/16/2003 1:02:58 PM

A very beautiful photograph, congrats :)

8/16/2003 1:30:59 PM

Heather, I love this photograph! Congratulations on a well deserved WIN!

8/16/2003 1:46:33 PM

Super shot, Heather. Congratulations!

8/16/2003 4:12:09 PM

You've got to be happy with this win. Well deserved!

8/16/2003 8:31:10 PM

BIG WOW shot! Very unique, creative and spectacular photo, Heather! It's magical! Congratulations on a very well deserved win!

8/16/2003 11:49:23 PM

Congrats Heather, this is an awesom shot! Pretty soon your gallery will only be made up of finalists and winners!

8/17/2003 6:02:02 PM

You know how much I love this photo, Heather and I’m totally happy to see it as a winner here! Many congratulations on your wonderful win!
Monika

8/18/2003 11:41:41 AM

Heather, this is a beautiful shot. A very creative take on a familiar subject. And the blue tint is perfect. Well done.

8/19/2003 4:33:33 AM

SUPERB Shot, the colors are Splendid and the composition very well done! Great Shoot, congratulations !!!

8/19/2003 7:23:21 AM

Its a fantastic shot... Really. No wonder its a winner on almost all photo contest websites Google can display... Any new shots in the pipeline?

9/4/2003 12:46:54 AM

There are so many comments here! I
want not just to admire this beautiful
dandelion shot but to speak about your
whole gallery as being the work of
a fantastic eye and flawless technique.
Oowee, you are awfully good, Heather.

art

3/9/2004 10:21:45 AM

I have to ditto what Art mentioned above! Beautiful work, that I really admire! - Gunther

3/9/2004 10:53:32 AM

Absolutely beautiful Heather!
Congrats on this well deserved win!

Best wishes, Linnea

2/26/2005 10:10:20 PM

Heather, this is amazing. Congrats on a well deserved win.

8/2/2005 4:54:04 PM

I love this...they look like skeletal balloons. Beautiful picture.

Janet Backhaus

8/25/2005 4:43:11 AM

This is an amazing picture!!

9/19/2005 8:32:27 PM

That is more than spectacular! It is perfect!

6/20/2006 4:23:55 AM

Really cool macro, Heather!

Ariel
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8/13/2006 5:57:49 PM

Just gorgeous! Love it!
Margie

9/4/2006 9:58:31 AM

Your image is awesome Heather. I'm new here and your photo is one of my first favorites here.

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5/9/2007 7:08:05 AM

Amazing capture ! Terrific macro:)

9/14/2007 4:01:42 PM

I came across this stunning macro today Heather and wanted to offer my congratulations on your SPECTACULAR win!!

2/10/2008 11:53:23 AM

Stunning image.
Your gallery shows that you are a very versatile photographer.

2/20/2008 1:00:51 PM

amazing.. awesome!!

3/1/2008 10:55:06 AM

THAT is an incredible picture....I LOVE it! Great job!

7/4/2008 11:01:59 PM