Purple Passion

Uploaded: March 25, 2011 15:03:59

Description

~Purple Poppy - Zilker Botanical Gardens - Austin, TX~

Had to upload this one again after some corrections - funny, I didn't see the blooper this AM but an eagle-eyed BP Pal (big thanks Julie!) pointed it out to me and sure enough, it was there!

Exif: F Number: 11, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 3125/1000000 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 800, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 85.00 mm, Model: NIKON D7000

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Val Feldman level-deluxe March 25, 2011

Jeff W. Robinson
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member since: 10/17/2002 Outstanding - Amazing color and clarity Val!

3/25/2011 7:17:02 AM

Tammy M. Anderson
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Perfect as always, Val. Excellent details and colors. A beauty.

3/25/2011 7:57:21 AM

Douglas Pignet
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lovely floral capture...well done

3/25/2011 8:27:06 AM

Bobby Ray Goodman
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Hi Valarie,Beautiful my friend.The first time I ever saw one that color to.Excellent detail and color.Take it easy and don't over do it today!!!

3/25/2011 8:30:45 AM

Monnie Ryan
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Wow -- fabulous detail and beautiful composition, Val! I've never seen a purple one either!

3/25/2011 9:42:13 AM

Bojan Bencic
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Fantastic clarity and color, Val. Beautiful macro.

3/25/2011 10:32:58 AM

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Oh, Val, this is one gorgeous poppy image! Your details, color and composition are outstanding!

3/25/2011 1:07:13 PM

Carol L. Fowler
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Gorgeous flower! I have seen these at UT Garden in the past- but not so far this year. They keep replanting new flowers each year!

3/25/2011 1:18:02 PM

Jack Gaskin
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AWESOME COLOR & DETAIL

Happy Shooting
Jack

3/25/2011 1:25:40 PM

Julianne Bradford
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Exquisite detail Valarie! I love the purple ones!!

3/25/2011 2:48:16 PM
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Julie Burnett March 25, 2011

Glad I stopped by your gallery after work, and a ton of coffee, Ms. V! This is just exquisite, sheer perfection!! (Not having enough coffee will get ya every time!) #9317416

Val Feldman level-deluxe March 25, 2011

LOL, Julie - you know me well and yep, you are sure right about that!! Thanks, again - I appreciate the "heads-up"! #9317420

Julie Burnett March 25, 2011

:) :) :) #9317428

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna March 25, 2011

How utterly beautiful, Val! :-) k #9317522

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic March 25, 2011

Nice capture, Val. Beautiful flower. Love the colors. #9317592

Amy M. Wilson March 25, 2011

Stunning... love the colors, clarity and crop, Val! #9317640

Val Feldman level-deluxe March 25, 2011

Thank you everyone for your comments and for taking the time to stop by - as always, much appreciated! (So good to see you back, Amy!) #9317655

Orsi March 25, 2011

Beautiful macro,Val!!! #9317675

Rona L. Schwarz March 25, 2011

Stunning macro, Val! Such incredible detail and clarity and I love the color! A very elegant composition. Sorry I haven't been around much these past two months - life gets in the way sometimes, but I'm back now and have some serious catching up to do! #9317693

Ann H. Belus level-deluxe March 25, 2011

Outstanding macro, Val! This color is sooo beautiful as is the comp, detail and clarity...superbly created! #9317732

Michelle Alton March 26, 2011

Val...of COURSE this is a magnificent work! I didn't see the earlier version, but it has happened to me SO MANY TIMES. While I'm concentrating on one feature, another escapes my attention. Sometimes they are REALLY bad! #9317912

Jack Ryan March 26, 2011

Outstanding clarity...wonderful color...beautifully presented...so very well done. #9318193

Freddy Bland March 26, 2011

Absolute TOTAL perfection, Val! I think the details, comp and color are off the chart in this beauty! I think we'll be seeing this one, again, too!! #9318234

Stephanie Halstead level-classic March 26, 2011

Beautiful color and clarity. #9318265

Tammy Espino March 26, 2011

Gorgegous capture!!! :) #9318738

Ellen Hodges March 26, 2011

Absolutely gorgeous detail and color, Val!!! Love the way you composed this beauty!! Hope that your Mom had one of those winning lotto tickets! !! #9319119

Nadia Paul March 26, 2011

Gorgeous colour, detail and comp Val! #9319246

Phyllis H. Burchett March 27, 2011

Gorgeous PURPLE Poppy Val! #9320826

Val Feldman level-deluxe March 27, 2011

Thank you very much everyone - I really appreciate the visit! :) ~Val #9321042

Terry Cervi level-deluxe March 27, 2011

This is just stunning Ms Val!! The colors are beuatiful, the detail is superb and the comp perfect! Wonderful work my friend! #9321256

Patti Coblentz March 28, 2011

The color and detail are gorgeous in this wonderful macro, Val! Beautiful :) #9321353

Val Feldman level-deluxe March 28, 2011

Two of my most favorite BP ladies - thanks for stopping by - the drop-in is appreciated!! ~Val #9322260

Gina Cormier March 28, 2011

Spectacular work!!!! HOLY COW GIRL!!!!

(back to yelling) #9322364

Courtenay Vanderbilt March 28, 2011

Fantastic comp and spectacular details, Val! Hope that PT is progressing well! #9322525

Kathleen Rinker March 28, 2011

Gorgeous my friend, great color and detail!! #9322664

Patricia Seidler March 29, 2011

Fabulous color and detail. A real eye catcher Val! #9324178

JO ANN CLEVELAND March 30, 2011

Looks like a winner to me Val!

jo ann c. #9325844

Leslie McLain level-classic March 30, 2011

Beautiful capture and color, Val. #9326627

Val Feldman level-deluxe March 30, 2011

Gina, Courtenay, Kathy, Pat, Sabrina, JoAnn and Leslie - Thanks!!! #9326797

Kathy Salerni level-classic April 26, 2011

WooHoo! Huge congrats on this beautiful well-deserved Finalist, Val! #9371031

Patti Coblentz April 26, 2011

Congratulations on your beautiful finalist, Val! #9371035

Tammy Espino April 26, 2011

Congrats on your awesome finalist :) Woot woot!! #9371127

Amy M. Wilson April 26, 2011

HUGE congrats on your gorgeous Finalist, Val!!! #9371217

Ellen Hodges April 26, 2011

Huge congrats and very best luck with this GORGEOUS finalist, Val!! #9371291

Rona L. Schwarz April 26, 2011

So happy to see this one again, Val - it really is perfection! The colors are just gorgeous and I love the incredible detail and clarity, particularly in the center. Huge Congrats and best of luck in the next round! #9371556

Ann Coates level-classic April 26, 2011

Wowee, congratulations on your stunning finalist Valarie. #9371616

Julianne Bradford April 26, 2011

Congratulations on this beautiful finalist Valarie! #9371686

Freddy Bland April 26, 2011

Many HUGE congratulations to you on this most deserving Finalist, Val! One very fine image!!! #9371749

Heather Loewenhardt level-classic April 26, 2011

Congratulations on becoming a finalist with this image. Well deserved. #9371817

Naomi Weiser April 26, 2011

congrats! #9371853

Bojan Bencic level-classic April 26, 2011

Very nice. Congratulations on your finalist, Val! #9371867

John Benway April 27, 2011

Gorgeous flora Val, well deserved congratulations.
John #9372197

Leslie McLain level-classic April 27, 2011

Congrats on a beautiful finalist, Val. #9372478

Courtenay Vanderbilt April 27, 2011

Big Congrats, Val! #9372492

Patricia Seidler April 27, 2011

Hugh congrats Val. Beauty of a finalist! #9372526

Nadia Paul April 27, 2011

No surprise seeing this as finalist Val - just stunning - best luck next round! #9372528

Karen Bacon April 27, 2011

A big congrats on this beautiful Finalist Val! I love that shade of purple! #9372583

R. J. Laudenbacher level-classic April 27, 2011

Beautiful, Val! Congrats to you on this lovely finalist! #9372868

Terry Cervi level-deluxe April 27, 2011

Congrats on your stunning Finalsit, Ms V!!! Very well deserved! #9372869

Robert R. Goodman April 27, 2011

A big Congratulations,Valarie.WTG my friend!!!! #9372953

Carol Eade level-addict April 27, 2011

So beautiful, Val, congratulations on your finalist! #9373263

Emile Abbott level-deluxe April 27, 2011

WOW girl, really love the details and color on this stunning finalist. Huge congratulations Val #9373303

Jack Ryan April 27, 2011

Beautiful...congratulations, Val. #9373341

Ann H. Belus level-deluxe April 27, 2011

Huge congratulations, Val! Good luck in the next round! #9373349

Jane Holestine April 27, 2011

Beautiful! Congrats on your finalist! #9373404

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe April 27, 2011

Congrats on your beautiful finalist, Val. #9373559

Karen E. Baumann April 27, 2011

Love these colors together, Val! This is just beautiful... congratulations and best of luck! #9373615

Val Feldman level-deluxe April 27, 2011

Thank you all so much for your wonderful comments and encouragement...both are much appreciated! ~Val #9373630

Don Christiana April 27, 2011

A "BIG CONGRATS" on a beautiful photo and being a FINALIST. #9373753

Michele Peterson level-classic April 27, 2011

Wow, what a beautiful flower, and you made this close up with such wonderful details and light. Congratulations on this amazing finalist!! #9373852

Phyllis H. Burchett April 27, 2011

BIG congrats to you Val on this gorgeous finalist, good luck! #9373932

Monnie Ryan April 27, 2011

Congratulations on a well-deserved Finalist award, Valarie! #9374028

Merna L. Nobile April 27, 2011

Take photo, Sleep
Edit photo, Sleep
Received award, stop sleeping
CONGRATULATIONS, Merna
#9374346

Deborah C. Lewinson level-addict April 27, 2011

Gorgeous image, Val! Congrats on your finalist with best wishes for the next round!

Debby #9374447

Joannie Bertucci level-classic April 27, 2011

Val, I jumped back when this beauty popped up! Breath-taking macro work and the hues are gorgeous! Congrats on your stunning finalist! #9374558

Jeana Clark April 27, 2011


Fantastic Finalist!!!!
CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU!!!

~J~ #9374600

Orsi April 27, 2011

Congratulations on your wonderful Finalist!!!! #9374767

Chris Budny level-deluxe April 27, 2011

What a color! Terrific, and the details too. Congratulations! #9375062

Val Feldman level-deluxe April 27, 2011

A heartfelt thanks to all for stopping by and commenting - so appreciated! :) :) #9375212

Val Feldman level-deluxe April 27, 2011

Thank you, Sabrina! #9375385

Julie Burnett April 28, 2011

HUGE congratulations on this stunning finalist, Cuz!! #9376390

Val Feldman level-deluxe April 28, 2011

My favorite Cuz! Thanks for stopping by!! :) :) #9376701

Patrick Rouzes level-classic April 28, 2011

Congratulation on this exceptionally beautiful Finalist, Val! Winner in my book! #9377178

Gina Cormier April 29, 2011

Simply Stunning work!!!!!!! Congrats!!!! #9379330

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