Inspiring Photo: Afternoon Delight #10218952

Afternoon Delight

Uploaded: May 28, 2010

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The title is the name of this iris, photographed with a t-shirt as a background. Though the shirt was inside out, the printing showed through. I cloned it out but decided to add a texture, too.
Resubmission April 18, 2011
Category: Flowers

Exif: F Number: 11, Exposure Bias Value: 0.30, ExposureTime: 125000/1000000 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 100,100, FocalLength: 100.00 mm, Model: DSLR-A350

Comments

Dominick M. Dimacale May 28, 2010

This is absolutely lovely, Nikki!!!

Dominick #1273092

Jeana Clark May 28, 2010

Awesome Nikki!!!
It's a Winner!!!!!
~J~ #8649206

Michele Wetzel May 28, 2010
Nikki,
Beautiful capture and effects!
Shelly #8649227

Graham Robards May 28, 2010
Love this Nikki! ~Pat #8649782

Jeff Robinson May 28, 2010
Wow Nikki - You hae done a Wonderful/Amazing job with this!! Jeff #8649820

Monnie Ryan May 28, 2010
Just gorgeous, Nikki -- the effects are beautiful! #8649927

Rolando Rosito May 28, 2010
A winner to me Nikki, beautiful work! #8649953

David Phalen May 28, 2010
Fabulous creative work Nikki!! You created a beautiful piece of art!! #8650167

Sherran Andersen May 28, 2010
Very pretty Nikki. This would look nice hanging on your wall somewhere. #8650342

Katarina Mansson May 29, 2010
Impressive floral and great presentation Nikki! #8650867

Patti Coblentz May 29, 2010
Look at your beautiful iris, Nikki! So creatively presented with the textures and tones...lovely in every way!!
Patti #8651058

Mitch Spence May 29, 2010
The colors here are so appealing to me, Nikki, and the texturing serves to enhance the beauty of the flower. #8651249

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna May 29, 2010
OHMYGOODNESSGRACIOUSALIVE, Nikki! This is the most glorious image! Incredible effects and the colors??? WOW!!! :-) k #8651527

Leslie McLain May 29, 2010
Beautiful colors and textures, Nikki. #8651554

Jean-Pierre Ducondi May 29, 2010
Nice floral and texture Nikki. Well done.
JP #8651861

Karen Celella May 31, 2010
A delight for our eyes, Nikki! #8654417

Kathryn Wesserling May 31, 2010
The results remind me of those gently painted Victoria china pieces. #8655322

Kim Andelkovic June 03, 2010
Simply amazing Nikki......just love it.......brilliant work. #8663508

Marisol Pastor June 06, 2010
Absolutely beautiful! #8669356

Bunny Snow November 08, 2010
Love the details and tonality of this beautiful iris, Nikki. The background and DD effects make it very special and beautiful. Well done! #9021494

Dr Silly November 09, 2010
Most of missed this one. Beautiful image. Wonderful use of texture and t-shirt. :O) #9023002

Sarah A. Christian April 18, 2011
Spectacular capture of a magnificent flower! #9356112

Chris Budny April 18, 2011
What's not to like? Particularly the overall aged feel from the b/g color & texture. Nicely done! #9356173

Joy Rector April 18, 2011
gorgeous #9356226

Jane Holestine April 18, 2011
Beautiful, Nikki! Lovely subtle colors with texture all around. Very nice, #9356249

Amy M. Wilson April 18, 2011
Beautiful use of technique and treatment... love the colors, details and texture, Nikki!! #9356274

Dr Silly April 18, 2011
Beautiful. :O) #9356410

Julianne Bradford April 18, 2011
Great composition and use of texture and bg Nikki! Innovative work :-) #9356560

Phyllis H. Burchett April 18, 2011
Beautiful capture and treatment Nikki! #9356851

Karen E. Baumann April 18, 2011
Love the tones and colors in this image, Nikki! Well worth the resub! #9356867

Marcie A. Fowler April 18, 2011
Beautifully done Nikki!!! #9356932

Terry Cervi April 18, 2011
This is beautiful, Nikki! Love the textured in the background! #9357109

Hendrik Storme April 18, 2011
Very beautiful,well done!!! #9357175

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna April 18, 2011
VERY beautiful image and work, Nikki! :-) k #9357607

Darryl Wilkinson April 18, 2011
Beautiful tones and backdrop, Nikki! #9357896

Mitch Spence April 19, 2011
You know me and flower photos, Nikki, but honestly, I think this is flat out gorgeous. #9358707

Ken Smith April 21, 2011
Excellent, Nikki...the texture adds that little umpf to it.. very well done! #9361251

Mary Dimitriw April 22, 2011
Gosh Nikki, this is stunning!! Love the tones, softness and treatment! #9362963

Sharon Day April 23, 2011
This is wonderful, Nikki!! I love the textured background! Well done! #9365945

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