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Velvet

© Randy D. Dinkins

Velvet

Uploaded: January 13, 2011 18:05:31

Description

This is Kohleria, and feels soft like velvet to the touch. Photo taken in the Univ Kentucky Horticulture Greenhouse w/ 100mm macro lens.

Exif: F Number: 5, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/125 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 200, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 100.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 40D

Comments

Laura E. Swan level-classic January 13, 2011

I think these are the most unusual and most beautiful little flowers I have ever seen, Randy.

Perfect focus, too, so we are seeing the best!

Wonderful job!

-Laura #1343909

Ron McEwan January 13, 2011

Exceptional Randy a real beauty. I have not seen this flower before. Thanks for sharing. #9161510

Patrick Rouzes level-classic January 13, 2011

Exceptional focus, dof, detail, clarity, b/g & comp here, Randy! Deserving of a Winners badge, indeed! WTG, my friend! #9161517

Ann H. Belus level-deluxe January 13, 2011

Outstanding detail, clarity and color captured in these unique flowers, Randy #9161618

Fanie Heymans January 13, 2011

Wow, Randy. What a beautiful flower. Great close up with great colors and composition! #9161834

Kerry Hill January 14, 2011

Beautiful capture with fantastic colour and clarity Randy! #9161907

Michelle Alton January 14, 2011

What a wonderful flower? Mother Nature must have been feeling very happy when she came up with this one! A great show you've made of this little gem, Randy. #9161939

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe January 14, 2011

Excellent comp. dof and colors, Randy. Just beautiful! #9161966

Martin Cregg January 14, 2011

Randy - This is a beautiful image. I found myself peering into the trumpet opening to see what I could see. Really inviting. #9162205

Shirley A. Kinney January 14, 2011

So beautiful, Randy. Have never seem this flower but it is gorgeous. #9162510

Monnie Ryan January 14, 2011

Beautiful capture, Randy -- those colors just pop! #9162808

Carol L. Fowler January 14, 2011

Gorgeous flowers- perfect capture #9163338

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna January 14, 2011

Gloriously GORGEOUS, Randy! WOW! :-) k #9163507

Debra R. Harder January 17, 2011

This is a BEAUTIFUL floral, Randy! Love your lighting, DOF, colors and comp. Exquisite!!! Deb #9167901

Marty Straub January 17, 2011

Beautifully done, Randy. Gorgeous macro. Stunning details and colors over the prefect bg. #9168545

Rona L. Schwarz January 17, 2011

Marvelous macro of a very unique and unusual flower (to me), Randy. Great clarity and detail and incredible color - they are like little gems. #9169132

Gerri R. Jones January 20, 2011

Beautiful floral, Randy...I like how you have captured the flowers at different angles in this composition! #9181487

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe February 10, 2011

Congrats Randy on your beautiful finalist. #9225879

Jack Ryan February 10, 2011

Congratulations, Randy...a very deserving selection. #9226366

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic February 10, 2011

Congratulations on your beautiful finalist. Good luck in the next round.

#9226554

Nikki McDonald level-classic February 10, 2011

What incredible use of depth of field, Randy. Congratulations on this beautiful finalist and good luck in the next round. #9227375

Laura E. Swan level-classic February 10, 2011


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On You Wonderful Finalist, Randy!

I AM SO HAPPY FOR YOU!
Good Luck In The Final Round!

-Laura :D #9227424

Danny B. Head February 10, 2011

Beautiful macro! Congrats! #9227887

Debra R. Harder February 10, 2011

No surprise here...this is gorgeous, Randy! Huge congratulations on your fabulous finalist! Deb #9228027

Carol L. Fowler February 10, 2011

BEautiful! Congrats! #9228062

Julianne Bradford February 10, 2011

Congratulations Randy! This is a wonderful finalist! #9228982

Courtenay Vanderbilt February 10, 2011

Congrats, Randy! #9229035

Stephen S. Maguire February 10, 2011

Congrats on your finalist!! Stunning Macro image. I love how much detail you captured. #9229098

Rona L. Schwarz February 10, 2011

So happy to see these little gems again, Randy! MANY CONGRATULATIONS on your outstanding Finalist Good luck in the next round! #9229638

Patti Coblentz February 10, 2011

Congratulations on this wonderful finalist, Randy! Love this one! #9229715

Kerry Hill February 10, 2011

Congratulations on your gorgeous finalist Randy!! #9230007

Stefania Barbier level-classic February 11, 2011

huge congrats on your stunning finalist!!! #9230757

Eric Highfield level-deluxe February 11, 2011

Wonderful work! Congrats on your finalist! #9231343

Merna L. Nobile February 11, 2011

Black and White, Bright Colors, Full Frame or Cropped, it does not matter. You’re a winner! CONGRATULATIONS, Merna

#9231818

Patrick Rouzes level-classic February 11, 2011

Good for you, Randy! Congratulations, my friend! #9232185

Joseph T. Pilonero February 11, 2011

Lovely shot, Randy. Keep shooting and good luck with taking this one to the gold round. TED #9232810

Renee Doyle February 11, 2011

WOW this is gorgeous!! Congratulations on this wonderful finalist Randy!! #9233128

Joannie Bertucci level-classic February 11, 2011

Outstanding macro work Randy! My eyes can feel the velvet texture! Congrats on your finalist! #9233240

Randy D. Dinkins level-classic February 11, 2011

Thanks everyone for your comments. #9233404

Barbara Waldoch February 11, 2011

Congratulations on your beautiful finalist, Randy! #9234139

Jill Odice level-classic February 12, 2011

So much wonderful detail and clarity! Congrats! #9236254

Linda Blair February 13, 2011

WOW...gorgeous finalist...congratulations!! #9238465

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer February 14, 2011

Congratulations on a most beautiful finalist, Randy. #9239990

Julianne Bradford March 22, 2011

Stunning finalist Randy..Congratulations! #9309827

John Connolly March 24, 2011

Congratulations on this wonderful finalist Randy!
Sorry about the delay answering your comment, but I have big computer problems here at the moment! #9315107

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