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Milkweed Explosion


 
BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest Finalist   Milkweed Explosion
Milkweed Explosion
Taken on the north shore of Lake Michigan, late in the afternoon. A bit of buzz.

Mitch Spence

 
 
 
- Patrick Rouzes

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Outstanding tones, detail,comp& lighitng here, Mitch! Excellent creation indeed!


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July 01, 2007

 
- Mitch Spence

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  Hi, Patrick. I reworked this some from a shot from quite awhile back, and I'm really pleased that you like it.


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July 01, 2007

 

Steve M. Harrington
  This image is terrific, Mitch! The tones are rich and the softness of the filaments is quite appealing.
Steve


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July 01, 2007

 

Donna R. Wageman
  Neato - looks like you used a painting tool, very effective and pleasing to the eye.


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July 01, 2007

 
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  Very nice work Mitch! Great tones! Jeff


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July 01, 2007

 

Susan Fox
  Love the golden tones and soft lighting. Wonderful!


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July 01, 2007

 

Phil Stith
  Just thought I would visit your gallery for a new "goody" and I wasn't disappointed!!! Beautiful macro and superb color, tones, and special effects. Well Done!
Phil


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July 01, 2007

 

Colleen Farrell
  This is stunning, Mitch! That golden light is perfect for the milkweed--and you've used just the right amount of buZZ. Really well done!


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July 01, 2007

 
- Mitch Spence

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  Steve, Donna, Jeff, Susan, Phil, and Colleen. Hey, you guys are wonderful for stopping to look and leaving such great comments. I do truly appreciate them. That late afternoon gold is something we'd all like to bottle and take out anytime we needed it. Right? :)


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July 02, 2007

 

Patricia A. Stalter
  Glad to see the creative touch has returned. With gusto! Tis awesome.


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July 02, 2007

 

John Caruso
  Mitch--The effects give it a very classical, painterly feel! Nicely comped and executed.


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July 02, 2007

 

Pat Gamwell
  Beautifully presented, Mitch!


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July 02, 2007

 

Susie Peek-Swint
  Great capture Mitch ~ beautiful colours!


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July 02, 2007

 
- Nikki McDonald

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  You got it just right, Mitch, in more ways than one! You have done a stunning job on this milkweed explosion--just right on the buZZ and the tones are absolutely wonderful; I love that golden glow in the midst of all the sienna. You're really getting the hang of your painting effects software--bet it's a real thrill to resurrect an oldie this effectively.


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July 02, 2007

 
- Dr Silly

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  Ok Mitch, Nikki did it again, she said it all. Wonderful piece of art. :O)


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July 02, 2007

 

Cheryl E. Molennor
  Really nice . Love the effects


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July 02, 2007

 

Melissa A. McDonald
  Really Beautiful...love the colors!


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July 02, 2007

 
- Mitch Spence

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  My sincere appreciation for all of your comments--and all of you, too. :)


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July 02, 2007

 

Jillian Danielson
  Great job,Mitch! Gorgeous!


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July 02, 2007

 

Dianna Hauf
  This is another of your 'wow' ones where texture and movement play such a huge part of the image! You do this EXTREMELY well!!! I LOVE the 'feeling' that this has! Soft & warm colors and a whisper of movement! It is truly a winner of compostion and capture, Mitch!


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July 02, 2007

 
- Les Rhoades

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  I like the color tones and you picked the right amount of buzz. This is a winner in book.


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July 02, 2007

 

Joy Rector
  beautiful


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July 03, 2007

 
- Sheryl A. Hudson

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  Stunning! Beautiful color and lighting and effect!!!


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July 04, 2007

 
- Mitch Spence

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  Jillian, Dianna, Les, Joy, and Sheryl--thank you so very much for your comments. They mean a lot to me and are greatly appreciated.


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July 04, 2007

 
- Nikki McDonald

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  You are on a roll, Mitch. Just saw this in Editor's First Picks, too. So lovely!


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July 08, 2007

 

Dianna Hauf
  I am so thrilled for you Mitch! Super congratulations on your finalist! YES!


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August 27, 2007

 

Sylvia Rossler
  Big congrats on your wonderful finalist :o)


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August 27, 2007

 
- Nikki McDonald

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  You got so many "my favorite of yours" picks in 101 on this that you must have had an inkling it was going to final. Sooo pleased it did. Congratulations, Mitch, and may it go all the way.


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August 27, 2007

 

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna
  Congratulation on your finalist, Mitch!!!!! WTG!!!! ♫ k


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August 27, 2007

 

Phil Stith
  Best of luck on your finalist,Mitch. Hope it goes all the way.


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August 27, 2007

 

Nancy (Peaches) Harker
  BIG CONGRAT'S Mitch on this beautiful finalist!


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August 27, 2007

 

Colleen Farrell
  Way to go, Mitch!!! This is such a beautiful macro--big congratulations and GOOD LUCK in the next round!


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August 27, 2007

 

Cesar J. La Rosa
  Congratulations on this very well-deserved Finalist, Mitch!!! Excellent work!!!
Cesar


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August 27, 2007

 
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  Terrific effects here Mitch! Congratulations!


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August 28, 2007

 

Donna R. Wageman
  Wonderful, wonderful -- Congratulations!


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August 28, 2007

 

Susana Ms Heide
  Love the "earthy" tones here! Great effect! Congrats Micth!!


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August 28, 2007

 

Katarina Mansson
  Lovely Mitch - Congratulations on your finalist!


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August 29, 2007

 

Patricia A. Stalter
  Look at you! Finalist and well deserved at that. We don't want to see you resting on your laurels ... keep it up.
:) :) Pat


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August 29, 2007

 
- Mitch Spence

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  It's such a pleasure to me that all of you have taken the time to stop and leave your congratulations and great comments. I thank you and I appreciate you all. Mitch


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August 29, 2007

 

ALLEN O. HOWARD
  Congratulations to you for this beautiful image Mitch!!!, Allen


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August 29, 2007

 

Jenny Bosmans
  Congratulations on this gorgeous finalist, Mitch! :)


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August 30, 2007

 
- Mitch Spence

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  Allen and Jenny, thank you both very much. I appreciate it.


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August 30, 2007

 

JO ANN CLEVELAND
  What a great capture Mitch!

congrats to on the finalist!

jo ann c.


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October 25, 2007

 
- Mitch Spence

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  Jo Ann, thank you, thank you. Sorry to be so long in answering. Been away shooting pics. :)


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November 13, 2007

 
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