A Kiss Before Dying...
Uploaded: November 08, 2012
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The last Canna blossom, delicate and undersized, bends to give a “good night kiss” to her offspring (seed pods) in the Autumn of her demise.
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Photographed at Sayen Gardens in Hamilton Square, New Jersey in October. I have not gone to check on the Gardens since Sandy's devastating blow.
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Entered in the MT Category: Family
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Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/100 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 400, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 200.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 7D
R. J. Laudenbacher
November 08, 2012
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Danny B. Head November 08, 2012 0
I agree with Becky. I love the DOF on this. Glad to hear you survived Sandy. #10409315
Jeff Robinson
November 08, 2012
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Tammy M. Anderson
November 08, 2012
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Robert R. Goodman November 08, 2012 0
Hi Michelle,Beautiful capture my friend.Beautiful lighting and shallow DOF!!! #10409342Jyri Vissak November 08, 2012 0
Small is beautiful! Well seen and presented. #10409365
Carolyn M. Fletcher
November 08, 2012
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Tiia Vissak November 08, 2012 0
great tones, details & dof! #10409459Douglas Pignet November 08, 2012 0
great title for this image...Well seen and captured #10409492
Ken Smith
November 08, 2012
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Jack Gaskin November 08, 2012 0
VERY NICE This sure is the end of flower here.Jack #10409505
MELODIE C. ROBERTS November 08, 2012 0
A very ominous title for this very beautiful image Bonny!! ;0) #10409531Terry T. Ruvalcaba November 08, 2012 0
very sweet interpretation of the cycle of life! #10409618
Ann Coates
November 08, 2012
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Antonio Amen November 08, 2012 0
Beautiful work #10409779Jeffrey R. Bange November 08, 2012 0
Exquisite capture and DOF Michelle, love your title and story that accompanies it. #10409782
Jill Odice
November 08, 2012
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Monnie Ryan November 08, 2012 0
There's beauty in all stages and seasons, and you've found it, Michelle! #10409948Mike Clime November 08, 2012 0
Beautiful capture and really nice dof, Michelle! #10409995John Connolly November 08, 2012 0
A wonderful capture and a thought provoking story Michelle! Our Cannas are in full bloom here at the moment! #10410060
Agnes Fegan
November 09, 2012
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Thomas E. Hinds November 09, 2012 0
A beautiful reminder that all is impermanent, that only change is constant and in every moment there is wondrous beauty to behold! Fine example here, Michelle! #10410466David Phalen November 09, 2012 0
A beautiful interpretation of MT!! #10410486Barbara Waldoch November 09, 2012 0
Beautiful, Michelle! #10410618
Terry Cervi
November 09, 2012
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Renee Doyle November 09, 2012 0
Cool take on the mt Michelle!! Wonderful lighting and dof! #10410734Paul E. Earl November 09, 2012 0
We are hoping for more flowers here but the weather has been so dry. A terrific capture. #10410762Avril Young November 09, 2012 0
STUNNING!!! beautiful work!! #10411193
Emile Abbott
November 10, 2012
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