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Scilly Lilies


 

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Scilly Lilies
Scilly Lilies
When I posted this last month I thought it was the best floral I had ever taken. I guess I should be grateful to the editor for NOT picking it out as I went back to the drawing board and this time it looks sharper and retained more detail in the highlights.

Kate Jackson

 
 
 

Kate Jackson
 

I have purposely made the stalks disappear into the black as I didn't like them going straight out of the picture as it drew your eyes down. Having said that on another monitor I can still see the green stalks. Any helpful critique would be appreciated as I shall certainly have another go with this if it doesn't get anywhere this time around.


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June 10, 2008

 

Tommy E. Burgess
  Beautiful capture Kate! Gorgeous lighting and wonderful comp. I think the judges miss some due to the sheer number of entrees. It's a wonderful capture.


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June 10, 2008

 

Dr. Harmeet Singh
  Gorgeous..


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June 10, 2008

 

Barbara Waldoch
  I can't see much of the stalks on my computer.
Beautiful capture, Kate!


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June 10, 2008

 

Paul E. Earl
  Well I can see why you would be proud about it. It is a beauty. Let's hope it get noticed this time.


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June 10, 2008

 

Jim Huffield
  Gorgeous composition, Kate. Jim


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June 10, 2008

 

Susie Peek-Swint
  I think they are lovely as it Kate ~ a good idea to 'fade out' the stalks.. hope the judges pick up on it this time ~ good luck!


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June 10, 2008

 
- William C. Raco

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  This is beautiful, Kate
The exposure is perfect.
The color, arrangement and contrasts are excellent
Very nice work


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June 10, 2008

 

Colette M. Metcalf
  SOOO beautiful, Kate!


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June 10, 2008

 

Mary E. Lake
  Kate, I love how you made the stalks disapear into the black. It is a beautiful image. I agree, this definately should get at least an EP!! Good luck, :-)


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June 10, 2008

 

Dawn M. Schneider
  kate this is amazing. You should at least get an ep on this one. the lighting with the black background is stunning.


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June 10, 2008

 

Marisol Pastor
  I thought the previous image was fantastic, and think the same here.


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June 10, 2008

 

John Connolly
  I don't have any problem with the stalks, Kate! I would be very happy to produce an image of this quality!


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June 10, 2008

 
- Patrick Rouzes

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  Well, you have doen a magnificent job with it, Kate!!! Spectacular lighting, detail, tones, clarity, b/g & presentation!!! Exceptional work on this,my friend!!!


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June 10, 2008

 

Barbara Mason
  Well done Kate !!! Editor's Pick brought a smile to my face - Congratulations
A beautiful image Patrick has said it all


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June 24, 2008

 

Mary E. Lake
  Congratulations Kate on your EFP!! :)


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June 24, 2008

 

Vladan D. Djordjevic
  Terrific photo taken with a great lighting, super colors, contrast, details and composition. Well done!


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June 26, 2008

 

Tamera S. Phillips
  Amazing lighting! Congrats on the EFP. I hope we see more of this stunning floral image.


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June 29, 2008

 
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