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Bellagio Conservatory "Jolly Giant"

© Merna L. Nobile

Bellagio Conservatory "Jolly Giant"

Uploaded: October 04, 2010 11:09:11

Description

This is another Fall display from the Bellagio Conservatory I used the D-80 Nikon camera and the 70-300 Nikkor lens, and the lighting was fluorescent.

Comments

Ray Thoms October 04, 2010

Wonderful capture Merna....like the detail and texture #1314526

Rita Hill level-classic October 04, 2010

What a great images and composition. Color and texture is wonderful. Good job Merna. #8947808

Hal Bambrick October 05, 2010

Excellent Capture and Find Merna!!!!!. #8949249

Julie Burnett October 05, 2010

Wonderful capture, Merna. Textures, details, and composition are terrific! #8949335

Merna L. Nobile October 06, 2010

Hi Hal: It is very nice to hear from you and thank you for your kind comment. Merna #8950586

Merna L. Nobile October 06, 2010

Hi Julie: This is a fabulous place to see with each change of season. I wish that I could go to Vegas more often. Thank you for your comment, it is so apprecaited. Merna #8950590

Freddy Bland October 06, 2010

This is so cute, Merna!! A very neat find with wonderful color and textures!! #8951297

Wm Nosal October 10, 2010

Cool Shot, Merna
He Looks Hungry #8958411

Merna L. Nobile October 10, 2010

He is my new boyfriend, what do you think? That's not hunger, that is lust.
Thamks Wm. #8958528

Merna L. Nobile October 10, 2010

He is my new boyfriend, what do you think? That's not hunger, that is lust.
Thamks Wm. #8958529

Wm Nosal October 11, 2010

;) Great Guy For a Halloween Party! #8961263

Merna L. Nobile October 12, 2010

Hi Wm. Thank you for your kind support and your comment, it is so appreciated. #8963163

Songbird Cline level-classic October 16, 2010

wowow!! excellent!! darling! #8974442

Merna L. Nobile October 16, 2010

I am using this for the monthly theme. Thanks for the nice commet. Merna #8974620

Jane E. Kirn October 18, 2010

I like this photo a lot. Wish this guy was in my backyard for yard art. Nice find Merna. I like jolly giants. #8980141

Merna L. Nobile October 30, 2010

Bellagio Conservatory "Jolly Giant

This is another Fall display from the Bellagio Conservatory I used the D-80 Nikon camera and the 70-300 Nikkor lens, and the lighting was fluorescent. #9004965

Merna L. Nobile October 30, 2010

Bellagio Conservatory "Jolly Giant"
This is another Fall display from the Bellagio Conservatory I used the D-80 Nikon camera and the 70-300 Nikkor lens, and the lighting was fluorescent. #9004973

Merna L. Nobile October 30, 2010

Bellagio Conservatory "Jolly Giant"
This is another Fall display from the Bellagio Conservatory I used the D-80 Nikon camera and the 70-300 Nikkor lens, and the lighting was fluorescent. #9004974

Merna L. Nobile October 30, 2010

This is another Fall display from the Bellagio Conservatory I used the D-80 Nikon camera and the 70-300 Nikkor lens, and the lighting was fluorescent. #9005001

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic October 30, 2010

Fantastic image...

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your very deserving EFP! 8o) #9005004

Millie A. Talarico level-classic October 30, 2010

Very cool capture, Merna!! I remember seeing their display, sev. yrs. ago. I have to dig deep to find my photos! #9005707

Merna L. Nobile November 01, 2010

Thank you all for the great feedback! Merna #9008486

Terry Cervi level-deluxe November 15, 2010

What a cool shot, Merna! Congrats on your Finalist! #9036628

Wm Nosal November 15, 2010

Congratulations, Merna! #9036872

Bojan Bencic level-classic November 15, 2010

Congratulations on your finalist, Merna. #9036874

Stan Kwasniowski November 15, 2010

Merna, wow, congratulation, this image awesome #9036987

Dr Silly level-classic November 15, 2010

Awesome, congratulations on your Finalist. The blue eyes really make this pop. :O) #9037190

Danny B. Head November 15, 2010

Cool finalist! Congrats! #9037669

Kathleen Rinker November 15, 2010

Congrats on this awesome finalist!! #9038270

Deborah C. Lewinson level-addict November 15, 2010

Congratulations, Merna, on you excellent and delightful finalist!

Debby #9038624

Chris Budny level-deluxe November 15, 2010

Congratulations, Merna! #9038719

Christian Rosito November 15, 2010

Congratulations Merna, great composition and exposure, fantastic finalist!! #9039266

Phyllis H. Burchett November 15, 2010

Congrats on this wonderful finalist Merna! #9039738

Merna L. Nobile November 15, 2010

Hi Terry: Thank you for your generous comment. Merna #9039958

Merna L. Nobile November 15, 2010

Hi Wm. Thank you for your support and a nice comment. Merna #9039961

Merna L. Nobile November 15, 2010

Hi Bojan: Thank you for your very nice comment. Merna #9039966

Merna L. Nobile November 15, 2010

Hi Stan: Thank you for your very kind comment. Merna #9039970

Merna L. Nobile November 15, 2010

Hi Dr. Silly: How have you been? So nice to hear from you. Thank you for the kind comment. Merna #9039974

Merna L. Nobile November 15, 2010

Hi Danny: Thanks for the nice note, it was great to hear from you. Merna #9039975

Merna L. Nobile November 15, 2010

Hi Kathleen: Thank you for the very kind comment. Merna #9039981

Merna L. Nobile November 15, 2010

Hi Deborah,Christopher,Christian and Phyllis: Please accept my deepest gratitude for your kindness and your comments. It means so much to me. Merna #9039999

Rita Hill level-classic November 15, 2010

So Proud of you Merna! How exciting. Congrats on the Finalist award. #9040043

Merna L. Nobile November 15, 2010

Thank you Rita, your kindness is always appreciated. Merna #9040052

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic November 16, 2010

on your very deserving FINALIST! 8o)
#9040748

Kay Beausoleil November 16, 2010

Congratulations on your well-deserved finalist for this fun image, Merna! #9041301

Merna L. Nobile November 16, 2010

This an old image, but a brand new award. It makes a point, don't ever give up on some of your old work. Thank you for the very nice comment. Merna #9041303

Debra R. Harder November 16, 2010

This is an AWESOME image, Merna! Huge congratulations on your BRILLIANT finalist!! Deb #9041639

Merna L. Nobile November 16, 2010

Your comments mean so much to me, as I admire your work tremendously. Thank you so much. Merna #9042270

JO ANN CLEVELAND November 16, 2010

Congratulations on this awesome finalist Merna!

jo ann c. #9042837

Mariann Kovats level-classic November 16, 2010

Congratulations on your Finalist, Merna!
Excellent details! #9042894

Patrick Rouzes level-classic November 16, 2010

CONGRATULATIONS & good luck on this incredible finalist, Merna! WTG! #9042995

Janet McNeil level-classic November 16, 2010

Congratulations on this well deserved Finalist!! #9043157

Glenn E. Traver November 16, 2010

Congratlations Merna on this interesting Finalist ~ GT #9043426

JO ANN CLEVELAND November 16, 2010

Congratulations on this awesome finalist Merna!

jo ann c. #9043537

Merna L. Nobile November 16, 2010

Mariann, Patrick, Janet, Glen and JoAnn:
THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU. I am so proud to be in your company. Thank you for the support and the very nice comments. Merna #9043754

Tiia Vissak November 16, 2010

Congratulations! #9043932

Merna L. Nobile November 16, 2010

Thank you very much. It is so nice to hear from you. Merna #9043970

Nadia Paul November 17, 2010

Congratulations on this wonderful finalist Merna! #9044204

Robert R. Goodman November 17, 2010

Hi Merna,A very big congratulation on this awesome finalist.Fantastic capture!!!! #9044325

Karen Slagle November 17, 2010

Merna. I love this image, such details. A huge congrats to you and have a wonderful Thanksgiving. #9044621

Merna L. Nobile November 17, 2010

Hi Nadia: I still get butterflies when the awards come out. I went so many years and never got one, I am just like a little kid on Christmas morning. This month, I went outside and got my husband to open it for me. I hope nothing ever changes, you are a dear friend and I hope that never changes either. My best to you, Merna #9045767

Merna L. Nobile November 17, 2010

Hi Bobby and Karen: I JUST LOVE THIS LIFE! First, we get to take photos, then we work on them, and then we cross our fingers and hope to have that important email around the middle of the month. AND THEN, all these wonderful friends come out of the woodwork to congratulate you. Well, I have had a great ride this month, now I am looking forward to the next time whenever that will be. Thank you both so much. Merna #9045806

Kim Andelkovic November 18, 2010

Belated Congratulations on this super finalist Merna its beautiful ;-) #9049705

Merna L. Nobile November 18, 2010

Hi Kim: This is actually a photo of me after my face lift. Thank you! Merna #9050232

Barbara Mason November 19, 2010

A wonderful image, the clarity and colour are amazing - Congratulations on your Finalist Merna !!! #9050334

Patti Coblentz November 19, 2010

Congratulations on your wonderful finalist, Merna! #9050346

Lydia Williams level-classic November 19, 2010

Awesome capture Merna...I love your album...bright colors, details...Congratulations on this fantastic finalist...I love it!!! #9051326

Merna L. Nobile November 19, 2010

Hi Patricia: You are kind to make so many wonderful comments. I see your notes to other members and you are always so gracious. Thanks for being my friend. Merna #9051401

Merna L. Nobile November 19, 2010

Hi Lydia: Thank you for taking the time to make a comment about "Ole Blue Eyes!" He is an oldie, but a goody. Merna #9051403

Gary Lange December 08, 2010

I did not see this... MANY belated congrats here, Merna! Great catch! #9087561

Merna L. Nobile December 08, 2010

Thank you very much Gary...It is never too late to talk about a Finalist Award, I really appreciate your kind comment. Merna #9087633

tony W. austin January 15, 2011

what a fun picture. love it #9165360

Merna L. Nobile January 16, 2011

I am going back to L.V. at the end of this week; it will be fun to see what they have in store for early spring.
Thanks for your nice message. Merna
#9166778

Coralie M. Nairn April 26, 2011

I LOVE this image Merna. Fantastic! #9371342

Kim Andelkovic April 26, 2011

Congrats Merna on your awesome finalist whooo hooo WTG lady :-)
#9371419

Merna L. Nobile April 27, 2011

Hello Coralie: He looks like a bad guy, but with the Frank Sinatra eyes,he has to be nice. Thanks for the very nice comment. Merna #9373986

Merna L. Nobile April 27, 2011

Thanks Kim: You had to go way back to see this old guy and I apprecaite it so much. As always you are so nice. Merna #9373991

Merna L. Nobile April 27, 2011

Hi Tony: I just noticed that I might have forgotten to thank you for your kind comment back in January. So sorry!
I really appreciate it take care, Merna #9374058

FERNANDA KINGSLEY-THOMAS May 06, 2011

This is so incredible. What a fantastic shot. Congratulations.

It looks real but sure it is not. Could you tell me what it is?
Fernanda #9391393

Merna L. Nobile May 06, 2011

Hi Fernanda:
Bellagio Conservatory "Jolly Giant"
This is another Fall display from the Bellagio Conservatory I used the D-80 Nikon camera and the 70-300 Nikkor lens, and the lighting was fluorescent.
© Merna L. Nobile
Nikon D700 Digital...

#9391931

FERNANDA KINGSLEY-THOMAS May 06, 2011

Hi Merna, I apologise for my ignorance, but is this a real person?
#9391951

Merna L. Nobile May 06, 2011

No, it is not a real person, but it had the appearace of being carved out of wood. But I know that it was some kind of mold. thanks for asking, Merna #9392316

Mike F. Anderson December 10, 2011

A great exposure and presentation on this one Merna! #9858329

Merna L. Nobile December 12, 2011

Hello Mike: It feels so good when I can find something unusal. Thanks for the kind note. Merna #9861488

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