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Brilliant Exotic Dahlia


 
BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest Finalist   Brilliant Exotic Dahlia
Brilliant Exotic Dahlia

From private garden in Geist, Indiana.
Species unknown to me. Canon 100mm Macro lens.

Steven E. Ray

 
 
 

Arlene Krassner
 

Steven this is gorgeous. I like the colors and composition.


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July 23, 2007

 
- Shelly A. Van Camp

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  Wow..very beautiful...love the colors!


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July 23, 2007

 

Amy JACKSON
  Gorgeous image, Steven! Excellent capture!


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July 23, 2007

 
- Cindy Bendush

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  This is a beauty Steve -- the lighting, colors and comp. are terrific - my favorite in your gallery! >^..^<


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July 23, 2007

 
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  Absolutely gorgeous, perfect in every way!

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July 24, 2007

 

Anne D. Eigen
  Such an exquisite image, Steven -- wonderful radiance, composition, colors!


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July 24, 2007

 

Melissa G. Meiselman
  Steven, this is absolutely gorgeous with striking colors and great lighting!! You have very impressive work in your gallery!!


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July 25, 2007

 

Alex T. Mizuno
  I'm glad you started photographing more floral shots. You can take a fantastic shot like this!! What did I tell ya?!


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July 25, 2007

 
- Lisa J. Boulden

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  Oh, WOW!!!
Such a brillianlty radiant floral with wonderful composition!!!
WTG, Steven!
--lisa


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July 27, 2007

 

Jennifer L. Alder
  Absolutely gorgeous floral!!! Wonderful color, angle, light and use of the full frame, Steven! :)


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July 27, 2007

 

Daniella Puente
  Steven, what can I say...you're a great artist with a wonderful way to see and compose images. Like very much your gallery that shows a unique kind of work, many themes but everyone with a great art touch...this one is simply stuning!
Thanks for your visit and your words on my gallery also, I'm very glad you enjoy it!
Take care, Daniella


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July 28, 2007

 

Wendy Stevenson
  Gorgeous colour, detail and composition! Just doesn't get any better!


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July 30, 2007

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  Amazing colors and light, stunning work!!!


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July 30, 2007

 

Heather
  Beautiful Capture!!!


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July 30, 2007

 

Kate Jackson
  Gorgeous Steven - a great view into the depths of this spectacular dahlia!


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July 31, 2007

 

Terri Beloit
  Absolutely beautiful, Steven! Love the composition and the color and light is perfect! Your gallery is very impressive and I love your creativity...you certainly are quite talented!!


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July 31, 2007

 

Hendrik Storme
  Gorgeous in anyway!!!


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July 31, 2007

 

Louise Souchereau
  Amazing light and the colors so bright , love everything on this picture. bravo spectacular for me.


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July 31, 2007

 

Angela Azzinnaro
  GORGEOUS Steven!! Excellent work!!!


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August 02, 2007

 

Z. Banu
  Wow!!!!!so beautiful colors and composition very well captured Steven well done!


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August 03, 2007

 

Martin J. Preslar
  This is radiant! I love the perspective and the fantastic lighting and detail! Bravo! :)


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August 03, 2007

 

Datha Y. Thompson
  GORGEOUS and PERFECT :0)


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August 04, 2007

 

Carol Teal
  Steven, this is just a lovely capture of this beautiful and colorful flower! Great comp and lighting too.


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August 06, 2007

 

Mary K. Robison
  Superb lighting and colors in this eye-catching macro, Steven. I can see why this is in the Editors' First Picks gallery.


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August 07, 2007

 

Emily E. Bem
  Eye catching colour and comp! This is a BEAUTY!


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August 09, 2007

 
- Shelly A. Van Camp

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  Beautiful colors and flower!


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August 11, 2007

 

Margaret R. Barry
  Very beautiful. Great color, comp and detail!


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August 11, 2007

 

Melissa A. McDonald
  Wow! really beautiful image Steven... love the radiant colors.


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August 14, 2007

 

Jennifer A. Lambert
  This is gorgeous ! The lighting..the softness and the you illuminated from underneath ( It seems anyway ) is spectacular. I Love this picture. Also Thank you for visiting my site and your comment. I appreciate both !!
May your Path be a very Long and Very prosperous one, Jenny


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August 17, 2007

 

Holly Shao
  So beautiful, Steven! Love the composition and glow!

Holly


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August 17, 2007

 

Stephen Zacker
  Like the full frame and colors.


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August 17, 2007

 

Sylvia Rossler
  Superb and beautiful full frame Steven!! Wouldn't surprise me to see this beauty again...


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August 27, 2007

 

Martin J. Preslar
  Congratulations on your Finalist!!! I knew I would see this one again! :)


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August 27, 2007

 

Alex T. Mizuno
  Congrats on your finalist Steven!! Like I told you earlier, I'm so glad you started taking floral shots!!


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August 27, 2007

 

Sylvia Rossler
  LOLLL knew it !! Big congrats Steven :O)


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August 27, 2007

 

Marijana Fajgl
  Big congratulations on your awesome finalist, Steven!


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August 27, 2007

 

Amy JACKSON
  Congratulations, Steven!!!


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August 27, 2007

 

Sam Britt
  Congratulations, Steven!


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August 27, 2007

 

Jennifer L. Alder
  BIG CONGRATS!!!!!


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August 27, 2007

 

Jennifer L. Alder
  BIG CONGRATS!!!!!


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August 27, 2007

 

Nancy (Peaches) Harker
  BIG CONGRATS on this BEAUTIFUL WIN Steven!


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August 27, 2007

 

Kathy L. Clark
  Such a beautiful finalist Steven. WTG.


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August 27, 2007

 

Sandra R. Alvey
  CONGRATS STEVEN!! Awesome hon!!

Sandi


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August 27, 2007

 

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer
  Congratulations on this beautiful finalist, Steven.


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August 28, 2007

 
chrisbudny.com - Chris Budny

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  Brilliant is the word; for the image too. Congratulations!


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August 28, 2007

 

Lani J
  SUPERB!! Congratulations on your finalist! :)


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August 28, 2007

 

Angela Azzinnaro
  CONGRATULATIONS ON THIS AS WELL STEVEN!!! WELL DONE FRIEND!!!!


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August 29, 2007

 

Carol Teal
  Steven, congrats on your finalist! It's really beautiful!


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September 02, 2007

 

Michael S. Baker
  Very nice image, Steve!
Mike B-


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September 15, 2007

 

Bill Houghton
  This is an outstanding shot Steven. You have some amazing photos in your gallery. I have been to Geist many times. I have family in Oaklandon, IN. Thanks so much for your comment on my gallery. Bill


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September 22, 2007

 

Corinne M. Thompson
  Belated congrats on this gorgeous capture getting a Finalist!


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October 01, 2007

 

Jennifer A. Lambert
  Congratulations on the finalist award !!!! Jenny


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October 01, 2007

 

Hurk (Steve) Hurkett
  Beautiful color and lighting, Steven ... Congratulations on this finalist award ... steve


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October 12, 2007

 

Jennifer A. Lambert
  CONGRATULATIONS !!! I knew this was a winner !!!! WooHoo !
Blessings, Jenny


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October 12, 2007

 
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