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Ode to a Rose


 
BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest Finalist   Ode to a Rose
Ode to a Rose
This photo of a rose was shot in black and white...no conversion!
I did a bit of sharpenng and cloned out some hot spots. Otherwise this is straight from the camera.
The addition of a bit of grain is intentional.

Melissa G. Meiselman

 
 
 

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nice shot..Melissa
ravi


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November 08, 2006

 

Chastity Abbott
  Beautiful black and white!!! Love the accents from the light and the deeper tones in this!! Beautiful full frame and awesome capture!!!!!!!


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November 08, 2006

 

Bill Wyatt
  I love the tones and soft velvet look to the petals. Excellent framing as well.


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November 08, 2006

 

Gary Lange
  I agree, this image is outstanding, Melissa. Nice soft feeling to it and great looking tones. Wonderful job!


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November 08, 2006

 
- Dr Silly

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  In a B&W world this is beautiful. :O)


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Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna
  Fantastic macro, Melissa!!!! The details are awesome!!!!! ^.^ Kitty


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Nadya Johnson
  Stunning shot in black and white, Melissa! The textures are phenomenal! Great capture, very nicely done!


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  Outstanding Melissa!! This is really, really good!! Jeff


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November 08, 2006

 

Brian Lobdell
  Wonderful black & white composition, Melissa! I've tried some flower shots in b&w and find it hard to achieve a really distinctive image like this! Great work!


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Melissa G. Meiselman
  Thanks Ravi, Chastity, bill, Gary, Doc., Kitty, Nadya, Jeff and Brian for dropping by and leaving these wonderful comments!!!


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Karen Bacon
  I like this!It has a magical quality about it!Beautifully done!


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Joy Rector
  this is gorgeous


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- Shelly A. Van Camp

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  Beautiful in B&W!


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  Melissa, excellent detail, tones, lighting and textures.


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Paul Michko
  Wonderful b&w composition, Melissa.


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Ermanno Radice
  Wonderful composition, excellent in B&W, Melissa!!


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Bridgette B
  Gorgeous b&w floral, Melissa!


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Melissa G. Meiselman
  Thanks Karen, Joy, Shelly, Janine, Paul, Ermanno and Bridgette for taking a look and leaving your great comments!!!


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Melissa G. Meiselman
  This comment got caught on a different thread. I do not know how it happens, but thanks Larry for commenting.

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member since: 11/15/2002 GREAT shot, Melissa! Love the tones.

LarryL http://lsqrd.blogspot.com/

11/8/2006


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Colette M. Metcalf
  BEAUTIFUL image, Melissa!!


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- William C. Raco

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  Very fine detail, texture and composition, Melissa
Very pretty work

Bill


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November 08, 2006

 

Melissa G. Meiselman
  Thanks Colette and Bill for taking a look and leaving these terrific comments!!!


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Kathy Reeves
  Wow Melissa this is gorgeous. I never thought a B&W rose could be so striking!!


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Michael Khoury
  Bold...how could a rose in b&w monochrome look so beautiful ?!...
M


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Denise M. Snyder
  STUNNING MElissa! I love it!


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Melissa G. Meiselman
  Thanks Kathy, Michael and Denise for your great comments!!


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Lani J
  Absolutely beautiful, Melissa!! Fantstic, stunning image! :o)


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Raymond Pauly
  Beautiful rose picture, Melissa! Looks great in B&W! Great contrast! You made the right choice shooting this one like this!


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Melissa G. Meiselman
  Thanks Lani, Raymond and Douglas for leaving these wonderful comments under this image!!!


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Graeme yew Chow
  Beautiful b/w image and the texture is excellent,, Melissa.


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Peter Hundley
  Super!


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Melissa G. Meiselman
  Thanks Graeme and Peter for commenting on this image!!!


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Stan Kwasniowski
  Melissa, only one word, goreous


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eileen bedford
  Beautifully done in b/w Melissa....


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November 08, 2006

 
- Amalia Sylvia Arriaga Salinas

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  Just beautiful Melissa!,
Amalia


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November 08, 2006

 

Z. Banu
  So So Beautiful Rose in b/w terrific shot!Mellissa


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  Loved this one Melissa. Amazing texture and feel to this image.


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RC Fritz
  Fantastic B&W, Melissa. Excellent texture!


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- Nancy L. Green

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  WOW Melissa!! The tones, details and textures are absolutely superb!!


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- Su Sana E. P

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  Melissa, you've made me speechless with this image. Really great composition here. Love the details and your composition.


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- Jill Odice

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  Ansel would be proud of you :-)


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Carol Sawyer
  Beautiful B&W macro, Melissa!!


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November 09, 2006

 

Melissa G. Meiselman
  Thanks Stan, Eileen, Amalia, Zaanat, Swati, RC, Nancy, Susana, Jill and Carol for taking a look at this image and leaving your wonderful comments!!!


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November 09, 2006

 

Pamela Shane
  I love the contrasting tones, & super
details in this lovely b&w Melissa!
:)


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Cheryl E. Molennor
  Love it Melissa! Love the black and white and clarity.


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Beverly A. Wright
  Oh Melissa. I am in love with this!
This is such a soft B/W and the contrast
of the tones is wonderful. I hate to
sound like everyone else but I also love the framing. That's what happens when your show up late to the party,
you sound like a copycat!! LOL.
This is stunning. I mean that.


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November 09, 2006

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  Very dainty and artistic, nicely portrayed!!


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Cary Rogers
  What complimentary thing can I say that hasn't already been said? Ahhh...I KNOW---nice signature, Melissa!

Very, very , very beautiful work, Melissa!


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Melissa G. Meiselman
  Thanks you Pamela, Cheryl, Beverly, Donna and Cary for taking a look and leaving such nice comments!!!


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Wende Trew
  Wonderful image Melissa!! I love the different tones!! Great job!!!


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November 10, 2006

 

Connie J. Bagot
  Beautiful b&w work----love the detail and the many awesome tones in this one.


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Melissa G. Meiselman
  Thanks Wende and Connie for your wonderful comments!!!


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November 10, 2006

 

Theresa M. VanderStaay
  Beautifully done Melissa...Love the B&W..Great tonal values...Tessa


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November 16, 2006

 

Melissa G. Meiselman
  Thanks Theresa for commenting on this this image!!!


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November 16, 2006

 

Nadya Johnson
  Congratulations once again!! Beautiful finalist, Melissa! Best of luck in the next round!


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Marijana Fajgl
  Congratulations Melissa!


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  Melissa, congratulations on your finalist.


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Paula Dwyer
  Congratulations Melissa!! :)


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Carla Metzler
  Congratulations, Melissa!


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Kenneth Mucke
  WTG Melissa...Big congrats


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December 29, 2006

 

Melissa G. Meiselman
  Thanks Nadyam, Marijana, Janine, Paula, Carla and Kenneth for your best wishes!!


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December 29, 2006

 

Cary Rogers
  CONGRATS on ALL your Finalists, Melissa!!

In keeping with the monthly theme--YOUR work is very inspiring! ;-)

Cary


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Glenn E. Urquhart
  A big Congratulations on your Finalist Award, Melissa!!! Well Deserved! Cheers, Glenn.


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- Sheryl A. Hudson

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  Congratulations on your Finalist, Melissa!!!


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- Ken Smith

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  Melissa, congrats on your multiple finalists awards!


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Bill Wyatt
  I love this so much Melissa! Congratulations on your finalist!


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newjerseyphotos.net - Deborah C. Lewinson

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  Hardy congrats on all your finalists, Melissa.
Best wishes for the next round!
-Debby


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December 29, 2006

 

Cheryl E. Molennor
  You are on a roll now Melissa! Congratulations to you!!


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Ray Thoms
  A big congratulations Melissa....well done!


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Barbara Waldoch
  Congratulations on your beautiful finalist, Melissa!


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Raymond Pauly
  Beautiful finalist, Melissa! Congratulations!


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December 29, 2006

 
cccphotoart.com - Candice C. Calhoun

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  Big congratulations, and Happy New Year!

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December 29, 2006

 
- Terry L. Ellis

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  A real beauty, Melissa! Congratulations, again!


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- Su Sana E. P

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  Congratulations again, Melissa!!


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Lorraine A. Cook
  Stunning Finalist! Good Luck in the next round, Melissa!<:))


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December 29, 2006

 

Karacan Salkuci (Kalacay)
  Magnificient b/w image. Great tones and composition.Congradulations.


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Datha Y. Thompson
  Amazing work Melissa!!!CONGRATULATIONS!!! :0)


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December 30, 2006

 
lauriedailyphotos.com - Laurie Daily

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  A beautiful black and white image, Melissa. The lines and textures pull you right into this beauty. Congrtaulations!


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December 30, 2006

 

RC Fritz
  Beautiful job, Melissa. Fantastic shadows and textures. Congratulations!


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December 30, 2006

 

Cyn Valentine
  Congratulations Melissa!


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December 30, 2006

 

Sam Britt
  Congratulations, Melissa!


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December 30, 2006

 

Melissa G. Meiselman
  I read all your comments, my BP friends, and appreciate them so much. I have been working at a job I hate and have quit. Now I can get back to what I really love...photography!!!


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December 30, 2006

 
johnvroscich.com - John V. Roscich

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  CONGRATULATIONS MELISSA
JOHN


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December 31, 2006

 
emile-abbott-photography.com - Emile Abbott

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  Monochrome finalist, congrats Melissa.


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December 31, 2006

 

randy dannheim
  Congratulations, again.


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December 31, 2006

 

Beverly A. Wright
  Soooooooo sorry Melissa it took me so long to get here!! I have always loved
this image, and I do want to
congradulate you on your finalist!!
I am also glad you are able to get back
to doing what you love to do, and you are so great at it because you love it!
Happy New Year Melissa!!


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January 01, 2007

 
- Susan Jane Allen

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  Nice work, Melissa!


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January 02, 2007

 

Melissa G. Meiselman
  Many thanks for all your great comments!!


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