Inner Workings

Uploaded: April 06, 2011 | Entered: March 30, 2022 17:35:06

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Well, if you weren't awake before, bet you are now! :) Good Morning!

Looking down into a Giant Hibiscus flower (Mallow) found at (where else?) Zilker Botanical Gardens here in beautiful Austin.

Exif: F Number: 11, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 5/100 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 250, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 105.00 mm, Model: NIKON D300

Comments

Courtenay Vanderbilt April 06, 2011

Wow! Incredible macro, Val! The details are so crisp and yes, that is 'wake up' color! #1367236

R. J. Laudenbacher level-classic April 06, 2011

Gorgeous colors and outstanding detail work in this wonderfully composed macro, Val! #9337043

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe April 06, 2011

Awesome details and colors, Val Oustanding Macro. #9337047

Amy M. Wilson April 06, 2011

Stunning colors, details and clarity... my kind of wake-up call, Val!!! ;) #9337091

Robert R. Goodman April 06, 2011

Hi Valarie,LOL!!I'm on second cup of coffee.In about ten min I should be awake.Beautiful capture my friend.WOW!!That is awesome macro!!!! #9337092

Gina Cormier April 06, 2011

Well.....that certainly is RED!!!! A gorgeous detailed floral image!!! Hope your Dr went well!! #9337098

Monnie Ryan April 06, 2011

Guess we were thinking along the same lines this morning, Val! Absolutely gorgeous (and yes, a real eye-opener)! #9337115

Terry Cervi level-deluxe April 06, 2011

Wow! Good morning to you too, Ms V!! This is gorgeous!!! You have a treasure in that Zilker Botanical Gardens! The detail is just amazing and the colors brilliant!! Hope your doc appt. went well! #9337202

Karen Bacon April 06, 2011

Another excellent image Val!Love the red and green pattern in the center!i don't think I will need any more caffeine this morning as this is certainly an eye opener! #9337219

Val Feldman level-deluxe April 06, 2011

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Fantastic color and details, Val. Great macro.

4/6/2011 5:07:06 AM

Lost somewhere "out there"...Thanks, Bojan! (Now, I really have to scoot for my doctor appt - be back later to return comment - Thanks y'all! #9337234

Jack Ryan April 06, 2011

Outstanding close up and the color is an "eye-opener" for sure. Beautifully done!!! #9337288

Douglas Pignet April 06, 2011

beautiful colors and clarity...very nice macro #9337647

Diane E. Deming level-classic April 06, 2011

Outstanding macro, Val. Excellent color and comp. Haven't been submitting on Better Photo too much this winter so I am behind times. Hope your doctor's appt. went well. #9337680

Kathy Salerni level-classic April 06, 2011

Absolutely stunning color, POV and the details are superb on this beautiful floral macro, Val! One of the best I've seen! Hope your Doc. gives you good news! #9337743

Jerry Rega April 06, 2011

This is a great shot with a great POV!
Jerry
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Anita Hogue April 06, 2011

Now, that is extremely close, Val! I love it! Beautiful colors and details! #9337890

Tammy Espino April 06, 2011

Amazing capture and colors :) #9338201

Carol L. Fowler April 06, 2011

Spectacular color and comp- plus the gorgeous red color! (Yes- just call me "Ed"! We are getting ready for our first Steel Challenge competition in a couple of weeks) #9338265

Barbara Waldoch April 06, 2011

It's a beauty, Val! #9338273

Rona L. Schwarz April 06, 2011

WOW, Val! This is glorious and perfectly stunning! Superb macro composition with incredible detail and clarity and that fabulous red is outta this world! Hope you got good news from the Doctor! #9338300

Nadia Paul April 07, 2011

What a stunner this is VAL - wonderful vivid colour, perfect comp and detail - so deserving of gold my friend! #9338467

Freddy Bland April 07, 2011

Soooo stunning, Val!! The details are awesome along with the comp! And that color....wow!!! This is a beauty!! #9338989

Ellen Hodges April 07, 2011

Absolutely exquisite detail and beauty, Val~ !! Gorgeous work!!! Hope that you had fun at the doctor's!! #9339768

Julianne Bradford April 08, 2011

Wow! What a stunner Valarie! Just beautiful! Hope your getting better and better! #9340725

Julie Burnett April 08, 2011

What glorious color, Val! Stunning capture with incredible detail!! #9340825

Tammy Espino April 08, 2011

Gorgeous!! :) #9341064

Patti Coblentz April 09, 2011

Beautiful burst of color and detail in this gorgeous floral macro, Val!! So, I have leaned now that mallow and hibiscus are one in the same...good to know.
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Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna April 10, 2011

GOOOOOOOOOOOOORGEOUS, Val! Yes...I'm awake now but not only because of the incredible colors in this image but because of EVERYTHING else in this image that is PERFECTION! :-) k #9343958

Ann H. Belus level-deluxe April 10, 2011

Beautifully done, Val! Outstanding detail in this macro! #9343984

Thomas E. Hinds April 12, 2011

Stunning work! Big WOW! WTG, Val! I wish I had such archives! #9346687

Marty Straub April 12, 2011

Wow! What a stunner, Val. Such staggering details in this gorgeous composition. Surely the same creative force that created this beautiful bloom works through your eyes and fingers to present in with such perfection. #9347413

Patrick Rouzes level-classic April 16, 2011

WOW, is right! This would light up a room, Val! The colors, detail, clarity,& comp are supreme here, my friend! WTG! #9354445

Daniella Puente April 17, 2011

Superb Val!!! #9355788

Emile Abbott level-deluxe April 23, 2011

Fantastic Val #9365572

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