11/27/2006 6:49:53 AM

Wow!! Melissa, you've catured the true essence of this grgeous flower perfectly here!! What an awesome macro!!!

11/27/2006 6:51:55 AM

Beautiful macro shot Melissa. I love the deep colors.

11/27/2006 6:52:58 AM

Magnificent macro, Melissa! Gorgeous colors!!!

11/27/2006 6:59:57 AM

Stunning detail, Melissa.

11/27/2006 7:01:55 AM

Very beautiful, Melissa!

11/27/2006 7:02:46 AM

Beautiful rich color Melissa!! Very well composed with wonderful lighting!! I do like the full frame!! <><

11/27/2006 7:03:39 AM

Thanks Robert, Susana, Tamera, Anne, Paul, Carla and Nancy for your terrific comments!!!!

11/27/2006 7:25:29 AM

OUTSTANDING, Melissa!!! I can see why it's one of your favorites...well worth the resubmit!!! <><

11/27/2006 7:43:12 AM

This one is breath-taking, Melissa! Really, the more I look at it the more astounding it becomes! The crop is perfect; you have put the viewer "into" the heart of the flower. The result is sheer magic! Glad you re-submitted this VERY spectacular shot!

11/27/2006 7:59:00 AM

Powerful and exciting image, colors are fantastic!

stacy

11/27/2006 8:10:56 AM

Beautiful macro shot, Melissa!

11/27/2006 8:13:07 AM

awsome

11/27/2006 8:16:16 AM

Definitely a beautiful image, Melissa! The detail, the deep color, the way the flower just looks so elegant and flowing. Awesome!!!

11/27/2006 8:17:05 AM

I can see why it's your favorite melissa. It's gorgeous. Love the backlighting!

11/27/2006 8:18:18 AM

Melissa, excellent colors, detail, lighting and DOF.

11/27/2006 8:49:32 AM

Beautiful Melissa!

11/27/2006 9:47:33 AM

Luscious photograph, Melissa. The colors and composition are top notch.

11/27/2006 10:25:01 AM

Truly beautiful, Melissa! Fantastic full frame macro! Love it!

11/27/2006 10:26:14 AM

Very pretty, Melissa!

11/27/2006 11:00:00 AM

Fantastic macro, Melissa! The lighting, color, clarity and composition are perfect!

11/27/2006 11:02:04 AM

Thanks Nadine, Nadya, Stacy, Karen, Joy, Autum, Kaye, Janine, Karen, John, Raymond, Girish and Ronald for taking a look at this image and leaving your wonderful comments!!!

11/27/2006 11:03:43 AM

awsome

11/27/2006 12:48:41 PM

Beautiful detail and colors, Melissa! :D

11/27/2006 12:56:10 PM

Very beautiful colors and details Melissa!,
Amalia

11/27/2006 1:28:47 PM

Beautiful colors and lighting!!

11/27/2006 1:42:57 PM

Absolutely gorgeous Melissa!!! Colors, comp, details and lighting are fantastic!!

11/27/2006 1:51:37 PM

Thanks Joy, Colleen, Amalia, Shelly and Kathy for taking a look and leaving your great comments!!

11/27/2006 2:04:21 PM

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G*O*R*G*E*O*U*S!!!!!!!!!!!!
I love this full frame and I think it is wonderfully captured and presented! The colors just explode with their vibrance! Love this!!!!!

11/27/2006 2:18:56 PM

It is a fantastic shot, Melissa!

11/27/2006 4:09:30 PM

Melissa, what a beautiful resubmit,

11/27/2006 4:12:56 PM

WOW!!! This is gorgeous, Melissa!!!!! ^.^ Kitty

11/27/2006 4:28:12 PM

Thanks Barbara, Stan and Kitty for your great comments!!!

11/27/2006 4:55:16 PM

Gorgeous Melissa!

11/27/2006 5:43:55 PM

AWESOME Melissa, AWESOME....

11/27/2006 5:51:00 PM

Just an awesome image Melissa...I love the hues, colors and light

11/27/2006 6:52:28 PM

Thanks Ann, Eileen and Kenneth for taking a look and leaving these fine comments!!!

11/27/2006 8:14:33 PM

Beautiful capture, Melissa!

11/27/2006 8:36:40 PM

This is really unique and stiking, Melissa! I love the deep colors and shadows, which compliment the bold elements of the blossom perfectly in this wonderful composition! Kudos!

11/27/2006 9:17:07 PM

Stunning capture Melissa! A queen in your gallery!

11/28/2006 1:01:54 AM

Very nicely done Melissa....

11/28/2006 4:03:32 AM

Beautiful job.

11/28/2006 4:43:41 AM

Absolutely beautiful Melissa!!! :)

11/28/2006 6:28:30 AM

Gorgeous lighting and colors! Love the details and full frame!

11/28/2006 8:08:27 AM

Thanks Arnie, Brian, Marijana, Ray, Tonya, Paula and Bill for dropping by and leaving these terrific comments!!!

11/28/2006 8:53:44 AM

Like the full frame of color. Uplifting

11/28/2006 10:32:20 AM

Stunning macro and lighting. Very nicely composed, Melissa.

11/28/2006 11:59:43 PM

Totally AWESOME capture, Melissa. Composition, lighting, colors, details - a totally beautiful combination for a winner!!
Congratulations on all your finalists!!

11/29/2006 6:40:36 AM

Thanks Stephen, Graeme and Kirsten for your terrific comments!!!

11/29/2006 10:18:31 AM

Awesome macro Melissa!

11/30/2006 5:42:17 AM

In my book, #1 for November, Melissa! I think it's #1 on both lists I talked about! I am partial to nature-shots and florals, as you know: but in ALL respects, this is stellar work! Not only is it technically SUPERB, it conveys a rich nostalgic mood to me and I could look at this for hours. I would definitely hang this on my wall!

12/1/2006 9:16:37 AM

Melissa, Just gorgeous, beautiful colors and comp.!

12/2/2006 7:28:41 AM

Outstanding full frame shot and fantastic colours. Well done Melissa.

12/2/2006 10:05:34 AM

Thanks Swati, Nadya, Sue and Tarun for your great comments!!!

12/2/2006 3:04:26 PM

This is stunning Melissa, wonderful colours and details - an awesome macro, well captured!

12/2/2006 4:35:04 PM

This is a beautiful shot, Melissa ... Love the colors!

Steve

12/6/2006 10:00:14 AM

Thanks Lynne and Steve for your great comments!!

12/6/2006 12:06:15 PM

STUNNINGLY BEAUTIFUL MELISSA
GREAT FULL FRAME
JOHN

12/9/2006 10:09:00 PM

Thanks John for your wonderful comment!!!

12/10/2006 9:00:51 PM

Congratulations on this beautiful Finalist, Melissa! :)

12/29/2006 8:58:07 AM

Melissa, congratulations on your awesome finalist!

12/29/2006 9:00:15 AM

Wonderful capture Melissa!! Congrats on your Finalist!! Judy

12/29/2006 9:00:46 AM

Beautiful macro with beautiful colors; Congratulations Melissa!

12/29/2006 9:03:47 AM

Melissa, congratulations on your finalist.

12/29/2006 9:07:33 AM

Congratulations Melissa!! :)

12/29/2006 9:08:30 AM

Congratulations to you and best of luck!!

12/29/2006 9:11:44 AM

Congratulations, Melissa!

12/29/2006 9:14:00 AM

Congratulations on this GORGEOUS finalist, Melissa! So glad to see it here - kind of "knew" it! Very well deserved! Best of luck in the second round!

12/29/2006 9:14:25 AM

Congratulations on your finalist, Melissa!

12/29/2006 9:21:29 AM

Congratulations on this beautiful Finalist Melissa

12/29/2006 9:22:47 AM

Way to go, Melissa!

12/29/2006 9:41:12 AM

Thanks everyone for your best wishes on this finalist!!!

12/29/2006 9:55:24 AM

Congrats on this awesome finalist

12/29/2006 10:00:48 AM

Very well deserved finalist - big congratulations my friend!

12/29/2006 10:09:38 AM

deserved finalist,congrates.

12/29/2006 10:28:29 AM

Thanks Kenneth, MH and Milan for your best wishes!!

12/29/2006 10:33:53 AM

Congratulations Melissa

12/29/2006 10:43:05 AM

CONGRATULATIONS MELISSA
JOHN

12/29/2006 11:02:10 AM

Congratulations on this LOVELY Finalist, Melissa!

12/29/2006 11:07:37 AM

Congrats Melissa on this stunning finalist!

12/29/2006 11:15:25 AM

Thanks Ray, Audrey, John, Girish and Denise for your best wishes!!

12/29/2006 11:21:34 AM

Melissa, a big congratulations

12/29/2006 11:37:55 AM

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

12/29/2006 11:41:39 AM

Congratulatoins Melissa!

12/29/2006 12:22:49 PM

So beautiful!! A big congratulations on this well deserved finalist!!

12/29/2006 12:24:27 PM

Melissa, congratulations on this very fine and beautiful finalist!

12/29/2006 1:17:45 PM

Congratulations Melissa on this very fine finalist!

12/29/2006 1:26:03 PM

Beautiful macro! Congratulations on your finalist win Melissa!!!

12/29/2006 1:52:45 PM

Gorgeous work Melissa! Congratulations on your finalist!

12/29/2006 2:07:40 PM

Knew I liked this for a reason Melissa Congratulations

12/29/2006 2:17:41 PM

Congrats Melissa :)

12/29/2006 2:26:44 PM

YYYIIIIIPPPPPEEEEEEEEEEEE! I am so proud of you!!!!!! Congrats on your beautiful winnings!

12/29/2006 2:31:56 PM

Congratulations on your finalist, Melissa! :D

12/29/2006 2:34:58 PM

Congratulations Melissa on your beautiful Dahlia finalist!

12/29/2006 3:06:12 PM

Beautiful finalist, Melissa! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

12/29/2006 3:22:54 PM

Congratulations on your finalist Melissa!

12/29/2006 3:32:01 PM

Beautiful work, Melissa! I won't be surprised to see this one again! Congratulations!

12/29/2006 3:34:44 PM

The tones and shadowing on this image are just stunning. I love it. Congrats on your finalist!

12/29/2006 4:24:41 PM

Congratulations on this beautiful Finalist, Melissa!!! Wonderful work!!!

12/29/2006 4:37:19 PM

Congratulations on this beautiful finalist, Melissa! Best wishes with it!!!

12/29/2006 4:44:49 PM

Wow Melissa! What a beautiful image. Congrats on your finalist!

jo ann c.

12/29/2006 4:46:07 PM

Congratulations on your beautiful finalist, Melissa!

12/29/2006 5:12:44 PM

Well done, Melissa! Congratulations and good luck in the next round!
Monika

12/29/2006 5:32:50 PM

Big congratulations, and Happy New Year!

ccc

12/29/2006 5:37:35 PM

Congratulations on this wonderful finalist, Melissa!

Cathy :)

12/29/2006 5:58:52 PM

Congratulations on your well deserved finalist Melissa. Happy New Year.

12/29/2006 6:29:46 PM

Congratulations on your Finalist and Happy New Year, Melissa!!

12/29/2006 6:30:33 PM

Congratulations Melissa!

12/29/2006 8:01:53 PM

Congratulations, Melissa!<:))

12/29/2006 8:15:59 PM

Congratulations on this beautiful Finalist and best of luck in the next round Melissa. Love this presentation!

12/29/2006 8:35:12 PM

Congratulations on your beautiful finalist, Melissa!!

12/29/2006 9:44:05 PM

Congratulations, Melissa...best of luck in the next round!!!

12/29/2006 10:35:46 PM

SO Very Beautiful Melissa!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!! :0)

12/29/2006 11:10:08 PM

Congratulations Melissa
take care
M

12/30/2006 2:13:06 AM

Congratulations on your Finalist! what a wonderful photo!

12/30/2006 4:17:12 AM

Congrats Melissa on your beautiful Finalist! Jeff

12/30/2006 5:02:18 AM

Stunning detail, Melissa. Congrats on your Finalist!

12/30/2006 5:16:48 AM

Thanks to all of you for your wonderful wishes and congratulations!!

12/30/2006 5:43:13 AM

Outstanding finialist Melissa!! Congratulations and good luck in the next round!

12/30/2006 8:15:04 AM

Congratulations Melissa..great image!

12/30/2006 9:01:32 AM

Congratulations on this gorgeous finalist, Melissa! Best of luck in the next round!

12/30/2006 10:41:08 AM

Congratulations Melissa on this wonderful finalist!! <><

12/30/2006 11:37:00 AM

Big congrats on your fine finalist photo! Good luck!

12/30/2006 12:13:33 PM

CONGRATULATIONS, Melissa and best of luck in the next round with this beauty of a Finalist!!
Much Aloha,
Stan

12/30/2006 1:42:07 PM

Congratulations on your awesome finalist! Good luck in the next round!

12/30/2006 3:19:01 PM

I wish to thank everyone who has commented on this image. Works cannot express how much I appreciate your comments!!

12/30/2006 8:19:03 PM

Don't know how I missed this one! Exquisite floral image Melissa - I really love this. Congratulations on it
being chosen a finalist!! :)

12/31/2006 2:09:39 PM

Awesome detail and tones on this supurb finalist, Melissa. Happy New Year to you and your family my friend.

12/31/2006 4:24:03 PM

Congratulations.

12/31/2006 7:00:52 PM

Congrats Melissa!!! And a Happy New Year!!!

1/1/2007 12:05:28 PM

Congratulations, Melissa. This is a compelling image. It's one of the few flower shots that I want to sit and explore.
Steve

1/1/2007 2:57:49 PM

Wow, fantastic image! Congrats, Melissa!

1/2/2007 10:18:32 AM

Congratulations ! on this striking image. Wish a Happy new year and more good winners ahead! Melissa

1/2/2007 2:31:44 PM

Thanks Pamela, Emile, Randy, Hendrik, Steve, Susan and Graeme for your great comments!!

1/2/2007 2:33:24 PM

View of this image gives thrilling and excitement feelings

4/23/2007 3:11:33 PM

Thanks Harris!!

4/23/2007 5:50:51 PM

I made a note earlier to browse your gallery after seeing a few of your beautiful submissions. But I don't know where to begin after going thru it!! I chose this one because I love dahlias but really, Melissa, they are all so remarkably, fantastically outstanding! There aren't enough adjectives! :) :)

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