Simply a Weed

© Sandy Landon

Simply a Weed

Uploaded: August 02, 2005 08:05:06

Description

To some, this small wildflower is nothing more than a weed. To me, it is a thing of beauty.

Comments

Deb Holmes-Hatfield August 02, 2005

This is beautiful Sandy, excellent dof and it just pops out against the background, well done! #287722

Kara L. Hendricks August 02, 2005

So glad you saw a photo opp. Sandy... This is delicate and lovely... #1667061

Tammy L. Odell August 02, 2005

Very pretty and wonderful dof!!! #1667092

Alisha L. Ekstrom August 02, 2005

WONDERFUL DOF Sandy. I really like how the flower pops out at me. Fantastic capture...Beautiful colors!!:) #1667163

Laurence Saliba level-classic August 02, 2005

Simply BEAUTIFUL Sandy!! #1667209

Mike smith August 02, 2005

Amazing is all I can say. #1667244

Marcie A. Fowler August 02, 2005

I'm with you Sandy . . . a think of beauty . . . beautifully captured and presented. #1667303

Marcie A. Fowler August 02, 2005

I'm with you Sandy . . . a think of beauty . . . beautifully captured and presented. #1667319

S J August 02, 2005

Absolutely gorgeous, Sandy!! Outstanding capture!! #1667321

Donna K. Kilcher level-classic August 02, 2005

it is beautiful! #1667329

Nina Shields August 02, 2005

Very effective DOF; a great reminder for all of the beauty around us. #1667500

Jill Flynn August 02, 2005

A singular, delicate beauty Sandy! Your focus is perfect. #1667552

Joy Rector August 02, 2005

but a gorgeous one #1667567

Mary Timman August 02, 2005

simply beautiful. Love the DOF. #1667796

Colette M. Metcalf August 02, 2005

Gorgeous, Sandy!!! #1667810

Susan T. Parady August 02, 2005

Excellent dof. Beautiful! #1667928

Goshka G. August 02, 2005

This is a terrific-looking weed, Sandy!! Beautifully seen and taken! #1668105

Cathy Gregor August 02, 2005

So elegant!
Nicely done, Sanday! #1668206

Kirsi Bertolini August 02, 2005

This is so pretty! I love the focus and tones, very well one! #1668568

Marsha S. Smith August 02, 2005

Weeds are some of my favorite shots, Sandy! This is just wonderful - perfect dof and wonderful comp. #1668900

Dan Holm August 02, 2005

Love how this GORGEOUS capture seems to just emerge from the frame! Outstanding, Sandy! #1669011

Claudia Kuhn level-classic August 02, 2005

So pretty Sandy, love the DOF, colors and comp! #1669101

Donna J. Taff August 02, 2005

Definitely simple and most beautiful, Sandy!!! #1669173

Nicole E. Rappaport August 02, 2005

Sandy, this is beautiful...i love everything about it, the colors, the lighting, the framing, very well done! :) #1669184

Tammy Scott August 02, 2005

I completely agree, Sandy! It is very lovely! #1669352

Bobbie Davis August 02, 2005

This is fantastic Sandy!! Wonderful detail and color! #1669580

Terry R. Hatfield August 02, 2005

Forever Captured In All Its Beauty And Comp Sandy!Nicely Done:-) #1669599

August 02, 2005

Its always those of little importance that are the most beautiful. You captured its beauty, #1669634

Cathy M. Gromball August 02, 2005

This is definitely a thing of beauty, Sandy! Wonderful vertical composition, lighting, detail and colors!

Cathy :) #1669673

Cathy Barrows August 02, 2005

simply a gorgeous weed #1669748

Susan T. Evans level-classic August 02, 2005

Fantastic Sandy! #1670037

Susie Peek-Swint August 02, 2005

I think most photographers would agree with you Sandy ~ to me the 'wild' flowers are definitely the best.. lovely capture on this one ~ great dof too! #1670076

Joyce ONeil August 03, 2005

Lovely! #1671549

Rachel Scott-Renouf August 03, 2005

Beautiful Sandy! so soft, love it! #1673510

Amanda Price August 08, 2005

All I can say is, "perfection"! #1694706

Kelly Barclay August 11, 2005

Don't you just love weeds?! This is so beautiful, the background coloring really makes the flower stand out. Very nice! #1707868

Alisha L. Ekstrom September 23, 2005

Hey girl..AREN'T you just raken in the finalist buttons..hehe!!!LOL!!!:):) Very well deserved FINALIST!!! I just got home 1/2 an hour ago from Salt Lake. I can't wait to show you the wedding pics!!!:):) It is definitely rushed though at the Temple!!!

GOOD LUCK!!! #1872668

Amanda Price September 23, 2005

CONGRATULATIONS! How am I supposed to compete with this??? #1872852

Mary Timman September 24, 2005

Great work..Congrats! #1874391

Rakesh Syal level-classic September 24, 2005

CONGRATULATIONS!!!! #1874844

Judy S. Fung September 24, 2005

Congrats, Sandy! #1876373

Sylvia Rossler September 24, 2005

A gorgeous shot Sandy ! Congratulations ! #1876766

Claudia Kuhn level-classic September 24, 2005

Congrats Sandy!! #1877327

Janie Carpenter September 24, 2005

Congratulations, Great Work!! #1877439

Deb Holmes-Hatfield September 24, 2005

Congratulations on this beautiful finalist Sandy, way to go! #1877992

Candice C. Calhoun level-deluxe September 24, 2005

Beautiful, Sandy, a well deserved finalist!

ccc #1878183

Shelly A. Van Camp level-classic September 24, 2005

Congrats to you!! All you finalists are beautiful....god luck! #1878991

Laura Clay-Ballard September 24, 2005

love this "simply a weed"..congrats #1879110

Terry R. Hatfield September 24, 2005

Congratulations Again Sandy!One Of My Favorites:-) #1879121

Sharon Day September 24, 2005

Congratulations, Sandy!!! Beautiful image! Good luck! #1879629

Leonard Pierce September 24, 2005

Beautiful image Sandy!!! Congratulations! #1879769

Jennifer Rennison September 24, 2005

Simply beautiful, Sandy! Congrats! #1880209

Jessica L. Richard September 25, 2005

very beautiful! I love you dof and composition, congrats! #1881627

Claudette Foote September 26, 2005

Congrats on this wonderful finalist.. Love it!! #1885877

Ken Grooms September 26, 2005

Congratulations on this finalist - simple and beautiful "weed"! #1888574

Susan T. Evans level-classic September 27, 2005

Congrats on this awesome finalists!!!! #1891731

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