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One In a Million

© Merna L. Nobile

One In a Million

Uploaded: January 16, 2011

Description

This flower is called a "Peony;" they are not always a solid color of pink, purple, yellow or magenta, they can be stripped as well.On March 13, 1957 the peony became Indiana's 4th state flower.


Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: 3.00, ExposureTime: 125/10000 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 400, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 102.00 mm, Model: NIKON D700

Comments

Irene Colling level-classic January 16, 2011

Outstanding floral Merna. Your tones are excellent to give depth to the flower and make each petal stand out. #1344757

Lyn Darlington January 17, 2011

This is fantastic Merna! The colour you have used and the effects you applied make this really unique! #9167207

Sarah A. Christian January 17, 2011

Stunning image, Merna! It is absolutely beautiful! #9167358

Ray Thoms January 17, 2011

Great image Merna....your detail is amazing, well done!! #9167401

Ray Thoms January 17, 2011

Great image Merna....your detail is amazing, well done!! #9167402

Chris Budny level-deluxe January 17, 2011

Neat effects for this bold floral! #9167669

Monnie Ryan January 17, 2011

Just gorgeous, Merna -- a favorite! #9167995

Merna L. Nobile January 17, 2011

Thank you very much, Irene. That Peony was originally purple and very large. Merna #9168136

Merna L. Nobile January 17, 2011

Hi Lyn: Well, we are getting into the new year with a lot of new beautiful images, I love it because I hear from all of you. Thank you, Merna #9168146

Merna L. Nobile January 17, 2011

I really admire your gallery! Thanks for the kind words. Merna #9168179

Merna L. Nobile January 17, 2011

I really admire your gallery! Thanks for the kind words. Merna #9168180

Merna L. Nobile January 17, 2011

A very big congratulations for a gallery full of awards, I really enjoyed the view.
Thanks for your kind words. Merna #9168289

Merna L. Nobile January 17, 2011

Hi Monnie: You are such a loyal member of Better Photo; I see your name and kind words all over. I am happy that I am included....Merna #9168293

Larry Scott January 18, 2011

Killer photo, Merna. Love the monotone effect and detail! #9172473

Karen Slagle January 19, 2011

Wow Merna. The thumbnail does not do this awesome image justice. I have high hopes for this one and I know you do too. #9174789

Leslie McLain level-classic January 19, 2011

Stunning capture and light, Merna. #9177417

Stephanie Frey January 19, 2011

Beautiful, Merna! #9178274

Paula Showen January 19, 2011

Wonderful work of art, Merna! #9178527

Merna L. Nobile January 19, 2011

Hi Larry: I feel so fortunate to be a Better Photo Member and call all of you my friend. Thank you for your kind words and support. My best, Merna #9178729

Merna L. Nobile January 19, 2011

Hi Sarah: I feel so fortunate to be a Better Photo Member and call all of you my friend. Thank you for your kind words and support. My best, Merna #9178733

Merna L. Nobile January 19, 2011

Hi Ray: I feel so fortunate to be a Better Photo Member and call all of you my friend. Thank you for your kind words and support. My best, Merna #9178735

Merna L. Nobile January 19, 2011

Hi Christopher: I feel so fortunate to be a Better Photo Member and call all of you my friend. Thank you for your kind words and support. My best, Merna #9178743

Merna L. Nobile January 19, 2011

Hi Karen: I feel so fortunate to be a Better Photo Member and call all of you my friend. Thank you for your kind words and support. My best, Merna #9178776

Merna L. Nobile January 19, 2011

Hi Leslie: I feel so fortunate to be a Better Photo Member and call all of you my friend. Thank you for your kind words and support. My best, Merna #9178778

Merna L. Nobile January 19, 2011

Hi Stephanie: I feel so fortunate to be a Better Photo Member and call all of you my friend. Thank you for your kind words and support. My best, Merna #9178779

Merna L. Nobile January 19, 2011

Hi Paula: I feel so fortunate to be a Better Photo Member and call all of you my friend. Thank you for your kind words and support. My best, Merna #9178780

Barbara Waldoch January 19, 2011

Beautiful work, Merna! #9178993

Kaye Burazin January 20, 2011

beyond beautiful Merna. The BW rendition nails it! #9179755

Amalia Sylvia Arriaga Salinas level-classic January 20, 2011

Very beautiful work Merna!,
Amalia #9180676

Laura E. Swan level-classic January 20, 2011

WONDERFUL DDR work here Merna! Great Job!

-Laura #9181067

Reynaldo D. Reyes level-classic January 20, 2011

Merna, this is quite exquisite and you've captured the subtle details enhanced beautifully by the soft lighting. Well done! Thanks so much for the congrats on my skateborder entry. Love your gallery and will be back to browse some more. #9182009

Merna L. Nobile January 20, 2011

Hi Barbara: I feel so fortunate to be a Better Photo Member and call all of you my friend. Thank you for your kind words and support. My best, Merna #9182030

Merna L. Nobile January 20, 2011

Hi Renaldo: I feel so fortunate to be a Better Photo Member and call all of you my friend. Thank you for your kind words and support. My best, Merna #9182033

Merna L. Nobile January 20, 2011

Hi Amalia: I feel so fortunate to be a Better Photo Member and call all of you my friend. Thank you for your kind words and support. My best, Merna #9182050

Merna L. Nobile January 20, 2011

Hi Laura:I feel so fortunate to be a Better Photo Member and call all of you my friend. Thank you for your kind words and support. My best, Merna #9182052

Wm Nosal February 05, 2011

WOW! Beautiful Macro Shot, Merna!
Great In Black and White #9215000

Merna L. Nobile February 05, 2011

Hi William: I have four of these Peonies’ yellow, red and white stripped, pink and magenta. They are very close to a perfect flower in my view. I really admire your work and congratulations on all of your awards. My best, Merna #9215641

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