Inspiring Photo: Spring Blossoms #11518456

Spring Blossoms

Uploaded: March 09, 2011 14:45:19

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The trees that blossom each year, has the promise of spring. The colors can be seen all over the San Joaquin Valley in a lovely array of colors. This image was taken in natural sunlight with the Nikon D700 and the 105mm Nikkor lens.

Exif: F Number: 18, Exposure Bias Value: 1.00, ExposureTime: 5/300 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 200, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 105.00 mm, Model: NIKON D700

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Nadia Paul March 09, 2011

So pretty against the blue of the sky Merna - gorgeous capture! #1359512

Ray Thoms March 10, 2011

A beautiful capture Merna...like the colour and detail....are these from this year? #9283053

Merna L. Nobile March 10, 2011

Hi Nadia: Thank you very much for the kind comment. These trees are in our front yard and believe that they are fruitless pears. I am not much of a farmer. Take care, Merna #9283668

Merna L. Nobile March 10, 2011

Hi Ray: It is very nice to hear from you.
This photograph was taken yesterday in my front yard. I think we may be a little ahead of you weather wise.
Thank you for your kind support. Merna
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Jeffrey R. Bange March 10, 2011

Great capture and composition Merna, love the blue sky as the backdrop. #9283966

Karen Slagle March 10, 2011

The flowers are gorgeous and I love the blue, green and white tones, Merna. They are a sign of spring, a long awaited one. Outstanding capture. #9284219

Merna L. Nobile March 10, 2011

Thank you so very much. Merna #9284280

Merna L. Nobile March 10, 2011

Hi Karen: Thank you for your support, it is so nice of you. Merna #9284281

Irene Colling March 13, 2011

You're teasing us with spring Merna. I just posted another snow photo taken at my place.

Beautiful blossom, skillfully photographed. Your colorful but blurred background nicely promotes the blosom details. #9288599

Lyn Darlington March 14, 2011

Lovely capture! Beautiful clarity in the flowers against the blue background. #9289687

Millie A. Talarico March 14, 2011

A welcoming sight to behold,nicely done, Merna! #9290834

Merna L. Nobile March 14, 2011

Dear Irene: My sincere wish for you is that winter will go away with a whisper and spring will be a blaze of glory, sooner rather than later. I have enjoyed your photographs with all the winter settings,
Thank you as always, for taking the time to send friendly note to me.
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Merna L. Nobile March 14, 2011

Hi Lyn: It is so nice to hear from you and see your smilng face. Thank you for you for your kind comment. Merna #9291475

Merna L. Nobile March 14, 2011

Hi Millieanne: Thanks for the comment, the San Joaquin Valley is so colorful this time of the year, I would like to get out more than I do, but will settle with what I have. Take care; it is very nice to hear from you. Merna #9291517

Songbird Cline March 21, 2011

This looks like a flowering pear.. beautiful image! I take it you live near me in the San Joaquin Valley.. #9304967

Merna L. Nobile March 21, 2011

Thank you Lana: It is always so nice to get a positive message from a fellow member. Merna #9306154

Merna L. Nobile March 21, 2011

Thank you Songird: It is always so nice to get a positive message from a fellow member. Merna #9306224

Tammy Espino April 26, 2011

Congrats on your awesome finalist :) #9371133

Jeffrey R. Bange April 26, 2011

Congratulations Merna on your photo being selected as a finalist and best of luck in the next round. #9371204

Kathy Salerni April 26, 2011

Huge congrats on this beautiful well-deserved Finalist, Merna! #9371326

Lyn Darlington April 26, 2011

Congratulations on your finalist! #9371430

Rita Hill April 26, 2011

Congrats! Well deserved my dear.
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Renee Doyle April 27, 2011

Congratulations on this wonderful finalist Merna!! #9372059

Randy D. Dinkins April 27, 2011

Beautiful spring capture, congratulations Merna! #9372161

Nadia Paul April 27, 2011

Congrats on this stunning finalist Merna! #9372535

Courtenay Vanderbilt April 27, 2011

Beautiful, Merna! Congratulations! #9372739

Nancyj E. Hovey April 27, 2011

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your very deserving FINALIST! 8o) #9373179

Emile Abbott April 27, 2011

Awesome Blossom Merna and huge congrats on such a beautiful finalist. #9373307

Carol Eade April 27, 2011

Lovely floral finalist, Merna, congratulations! #9373767

Ann Coates April 27, 2011

Congratultions on your beautiful finalist Merna. #9373935

Patricia Seidler April 27, 2011

Congratulations Merna on this well deserved finalist! #9373947

Merna L. Nobile April 27, 2011

Hello Tammy, Jeffrey, Kathy S. and Lyn D:
Thank you does not seem adequate enough to all of you that make it a point to compliment and encourage me. From the bottom of my heart THANK YOU! Merna #9373960

Merna L. Nobile April 27, 2011

Hello Renee, Randy, Courtenay and Nancyj:
Thank you does not seem adequate enough to all of you that make it a point to compliment and encourage me. From the bottom of my heart THANK YOU! Merna #9373962

Merna L. Nobile April 27, 2011

Hello Carol E, Ann C and Patricia S:
Thank you does not seem adequate enough to all of you that make it a point to compliment and encourage me. From the bottom of my heart THANK YOU! Merna #9373966

Robyn A. Terrell April 27, 2011

Merna, Huge Congrats on this most Beautfiul Finalist! #9374119

Merna L. Nobile April 27, 2011

Hello Robyn: Thank you for your kindness and support. It means very much to me. Merna #9374156

Merna L. Nobile April 27, 2011

Thank you Emile: I still remember writing to you and inviting you to join the WEYG club. You have become a wonderful photo friend, and I appreciate the kind and supportive notes that you leave for me. Take care, Merna #9374163

Merna L. Nobile April 27, 2011

My dear friend, Rita: We are having way too much fun. Let's hope it never ends! Thanks for the kind words, Merna #9374172

Deborah C. Lewinson April 27, 2011

Congratulations, Merna, on this beautiful finalist! #9374317

Merna L. Nobile April 27, 2011

Thank you Deborah, it is very nice to hear from you. Merna #9374523

Jeana Clark April 27, 2011

Fantastic Finalist!!!!
CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU!!!
~J~ #9374603

Bill Johnson April 27, 2011
Wonderful Finalist!! Congrats and good luck. #9374775

Phyllis H. Burchett April 27, 2011
Congrats Merna on this wonderful finalist! #9374861

Val Feldman April 27, 2011
Ah, Merna - so happy to see Silver attached to this fine and so very beautiful springtime capture! These ornamental tree blossoms do not last long but while they are visiting, they sure uplift the spirit and remind us how very good it is to be alive!! Wishing you the best of luck in the upcoming round and offering Big Congratulations on this wonderful Finalist! #9374866

Merna L. Nobile April 27, 2011
Hi Bill: Thank you so much for the kind messge. Merna #9374904

Orsi April 27, 2011
Congrats on your beautiful finalist!! #9374944

Erica Murphy April 27, 2011
Congratulations on your lovely finalist Merna! #9375292

Marcel J. Fernandez April 27, 2011
Congratulations, Merna on your beautiful Finalist. #9375416

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer April 28, 2011
Congrats on your beautiful finalist, Merna. #9376398

Amanda J. Tanner April 28, 2011
Congratulations Merna A very beautiful finalist! #9376845

Merna L. Nobile April 28, 2011
Hello Jeana, Bill, Phyllis, Val, and Orsi:
Thank you does not seem adequate enough to all of you that make it a point to compliment and encourage me. From the bottom of my heart THANK YOU! Merna #9376947

Merna L. Nobile April 28, 2011
Hello Erica, Sabrina, Marcel, Kirsten, and Amanda:
Thank you does not seem adequate enough to all of you that make it a point to compliment and encourage me. From the bottom of my heart THANK YOU! Merna #9376951

Lydia Williams April 28, 2011
Hi Merna,
This is a beautiful finalist...Well done! Congratulations! #9377622

Karen Kessler April 28, 2011
These look like Bradford Pear blooms. Gorgeouse macro! Congratulations on the Finalist! #9378515

Robert R. Goodman April 28, 2011
Hi Merna,A big congratulations on this beautiful finalist!!!! #9378691

Millie A. Talarico April 29, 2011
Beautiful Finalist, Merna! #9379592

Merna L. Nobile April 29, 2011
Hello: Lydia, Karen, Bobby Ray and Millieanne:
Well, we have made it another month and I am so honored to belong to Better Photo with all of you. Your accomplishments are an inspiration. Congratulations on your awards, I can’t wait to see what you present us next month.
Thank you for sending such a nice message to me. Merna
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Debbie Hartley April 30, 2011
Beautiful finalist Merna! Congratulations! #9380748

Merna L. Nobile May 02, 2011
Thank you Debbie! Merna #9385016

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