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The Crown of Elagance

© Linda D. Lester

The Crown of Elagance

Uploaded: June 14, 2011 12:29:00

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Debbie Hartley June 14, 2011 0

Beautiful macro Linda! Love the clarity! #1385180

Nancy L. Green level-classic June 14, 2011 0

FANTASTIC macro work Linda, the colors, tones and textures are FANTASTIC, VERY BEAUTIFULLY done!! <>< #9460042

John Rivera level-deluxe June 14, 2011 0

Beautiful capture Linda! #9460101

Terry Cervi level-deluxe June 14, 2011 0

Amazing, Linda! What lens did you use? #9460117

Linda D. Lester level-classic June 14, 2011 0

Terry I used a Canon 180 macro lens.

#9460147

Carolyn M. Fletcher level-classic June 14, 2011 0

Wonderful! Just gorgeous!! #9460150

MELODIE C. ROBERTS June 14, 2011 0

I love how the back petal makes for a beautiful canvas
This is wonderful Linda #9460162

Danny B. Head June 14, 2011 0

Beautiful details..love the lighting! #9460195

Douglas Pignet June 14, 2011 0

lovely capture with wonderful colors and lighting #9460264

Anita Hogue June 14, 2011 0

Fabulous details,, Linda! #9460407

Randy A. Myers June 14, 2011 0

Very nice!! Great color, detail and exposure. #9460409

Renee Doyle June 14, 2011 0

The macro queen is back :-) .... Awesome work Linda - just beautiful! #9460476

Ken Smith level-classic June 14, 2011 0

That is defintely beautiful and the white petals in the background are icing on the cake! #9460655

Kathy Salerni level-classic June 14, 2011 0

Wow, this is a totally different perspective on this magnolia macro, Linda! How beautiful! It will be a pleasure to see this again! #9460657

Michelle Alton June 14, 2011 0

It looks like a hundred inch worms wiggling at you. Awesome photography #9460684

Monica Mermoz level-classic June 14, 2011 0

Great light and excellent detail in this outstanding macro, Linda! #9460691

Agnes Fegan level-deluxe June 14, 2011 0

Whoa...that is some amazing clarity and detail!!! #9460754

David Phalen June 15, 2011 0

The crown of beauty I would say!! Amazing comp and details in an exceptional macro!! #9460816

Chris Budny level-deluxe June 15, 2011 0

This is simply spectacular, Linda. It looks like some kind of haute cuisine elaborate pastry dessert! Or a sculpture of a magnolia in fine bisque porcelain. Just terrific detail, and those broad white petals are great---especially the rounded one at back, like a frame. I can't stop looking at this one! #9460895

Mary Timman June 15, 2011 0

Stunning! What a beautiful macro...a winner for sure! #9460939

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna June 15, 2011 0

WOW! An incredible macro, Linda! :-) k #9461021

Leslie McLain level-classic June 15, 2011 0

Amazing capture and details, Linda. #9461088

R. J. Laudenbacher level-classic June 15, 2011 0

The details in this is nothing short of miraculous Linda. #9461147

Shelly A. Van Camp level-classic June 15, 2011 0

Great macro, details and lighting....I have a magnolia tree. :)
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frank w. degenhardt June 15, 2011 0

A beautiful look at the center of the Magnolia flower. They are amazing in their white colors. I love the fact that they have such unique and interesting shapes to them and you captured that so beautifully here. Another interesting thing about them is the way their looks will change. I love them when they have the red seeds to. Gorgeous work on this most favorite Southern flower my friend.
Have a most wonderful day. #9461646

Robert Jensen June 15, 2011 0

Beautiful shot of this magnolia blossom - we have magnolia trees in our area but I have never photographed one. I need to do that. #9461732

Ellen Hodges June 15, 2011 0

Super gorgeous capture, Linda! Extremely wow detail!!! #9461994

Ron McEwan June 15, 2011 0

Elegance is right, anything else would make it cheap. Beautiful work for sure. #9462005

JO ANN CLEVELAND June 15, 2011 0

Awesome Linda, love it..

jo ann c. #9462279

Val Feldman level-classic June 15, 2011 0

I swear, Linda...you're gonna kill me!:) :) Magnificently detailed, perfectly executed work, with an outstanding and very unique pov and superb color and clarity - all causing increasing heart palpitations...you should have a warning on your photos! LOL! #9462313

Cliff & Patti Smith level-classic June 16, 2011 0

Just Gorgeous Linda! #9463167

Jessica Jenney June 17, 2011 0

Amazing detail and composition, Linda! #9465317

Elida Gutierrez level-classic June 17, 2011 0

Looks like I commented on the wrong one.

Ok. Once again,

AMAZING detail, love everything on this pic, Excellent work Linda!!!! #9465545

Teresa Moore June 20, 2011 0

Absolutely gorgeous! Added to my favorites. #9468401

Phyllis H. Burchett June 20, 2011 0

Amazing macro work Linda! #9469208

Ken Smith level-classic October 19, 2011 0

Beautiful work, Linda. I bet we see this with the gold. Congrats!! #9743919

Chris Budny level-deluxe October 19, 2011 0

I love, love, love this... Congratulations! Glad to see it recognized.
And congratulations on your images appearing in the new BP photography book released today! #9743945

Mary Timman October 19, 2011 0

Congratulations on your beautiful finalist! #9744157

Danny B. Head October 19, 2011 0

I really liked this the first time I saw it! Congrats! #9744336

Orsi October 19, 2011 0

Amazing macro,Linda!!Congratulations!! #9744376

Amy M. Wilson October 19, 2011 0

Beautiful Finalist... big congrats, Linda!! #9744833

Robert R. Goodman October 19, 2011 0

Hi Linda,A big congratulations on this beautiful finalist!!! #9744929

Nadia Paul October 19, 2011 0

Congrats on your beautiful finalist Linda! #9745053

JO ANN CLEVELAND October 19, 2011 0

Wow Linda! That is awesome, congrats..

jo ann c. #9745187

Lucy Abrao level-classic October 19, 2011 0

Beautiful, Linda. Congratulations! Lucy #9745377

Stefania Barbier level-classic October 19, 2011 0

CONGRATULATIONS again Linda! #9745739

Boyd L. Alexander October 19, 2011 0

Congratulations on this awesome and beautiful Finalist Linda! #9746882

Jack Ryan October 19, 2011 0

Outstanding...congratulations!!! #9746943

Heather Loewenhardt level-classic October 19, 2011 0

Gloriously sharp and crisp. Congrats on this finalist award and good luck in the next round. #9746972

Val Feldman level-classic October 19, 2011 0

So glad this was resubmitted because it's absolutely one (of many!) of my favorites of yours! Wishing you all the best in the upcoming round and HUGE congrats on this fabulous Finalist, Ms. L! #9747158

Patrick Rouzes level-classic October 19, 2011 0

Congratulations & good luck on your finalist, Linda! #9747318

Carol Eade level-classic October 19, 2011 0

Gorgeous finalist, Linda, congratulations! #9747337

Emile Abbott level-classic October 19, 2011 0

Great detail on this fabulous finalist, Congrats again Linda. #9747447

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic October 19, 2011 0

OMGosh!
How fabulous is this???
Big congratulations, Linda!
~♥~
#9747504

October 19, 2011 0

Sensational macro shot. #9747903

Nancy L. Green level-classic October 19, 2011 0

CONGRATULATIONS Linda, this is WONDERFUL!!! <>< #9748181

Michele Peterson level-classic October 19, 2011 0

Incredible detail, just amazing!! Congratulations on this finalist!! #9748645

Cheryl Schneider October 20, 2011 0

Very cool!!! Congrats. #9749345

Randy D. Dinkins level-classic October 20, 2011 0

Wonderful color, details and comp of this magnolia. Congratulatioins!! #9749878

Linda D. Lester level-classic October 20, 2011 0

Thank you all very much! I'm away and hope to catch up soon! #9750152

Debra R. Harder October 20, 2011 0

This is truly BRILLIANT, Linda!! Perfect DOF, details, lighting and comp. A winner all the way!! Huge congratulations on another BEAUTIFUL finalist! jsb #9750502

Renee Doyle October 22, 2011 0

Absolute winner to me!!!! BIG Congrats to you on this very well deserved finalist Linda!!! #9753277

Debbie Bray October 22, 2011 0

A huge WOW from me too - must be THE winner!!! #9753559

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic October 22, 2011 0

Nicely done macro, Linda. CONGRATZ and good luck in the next round!!!

UB. #9753977

Carla Capra Anderson October 24, 2011 0

Beautiful, Linda.
Congratulations.
;) CC #9758651

Husain Akhtar October 24, 2011 0

Warm congratulations on this wonderful finalist, my friend! #9759515

Cheryl Schneider October 25, 2011 0

A well deserved win, Linda. Congratulations!!! #9760015

Agnes Fegan level-deluxe October 25, 2011 0

Congratulations on your win Linda! #9760034

Ken Smith level-classic October 25, 2011 0

No surprise here, Linda...awesome shot and congrats to you!! #9760074

Kathy Cline October 25, 2011 0

Killer Macro Linda and a BIG CONGRATS to you on this well deserved win!

glitter-graphics.com #9760125

Bonnie C. Lackey level-classic October 25, 2011 0

It looks good enough to eat! Congratulations, Linda! #9760194

Kathy Salerni level-classic October 25, 2011 0

Huge congrats on your Gold Winning image, Linda! #9760198

Debbie Bray October 25, 2011 0

Congratulations Linda, very well deserved! #9760203

Joannie Bertucci level-classic October 25, 2011 0

Linda, the goose bumps on my arms have arised the hair on them...one of the most unbelivable images I've ever seen! Congratulations on your gold badge! Into my favs file! #9760355

Kathryn Wesserling October 25, 2011 0

I can only echo Joannie's words. This is absolutely stunning. Congratulations for your spectacular Win, Linda. #9760430

Neal D. Hatcher October 25, 2011 0

CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR GOLD LINDA #9760481

Renee Doyle October 25, 2011 0

LOVE this!!!! HUGE congrats to you girl on this most deserving winner!! #9760545

Amy M. Wilson October 25, 2011 0

Beautiful work... big congratulations on your excellent Gold winner, Linda!! #9760800

Courtenay Vanderbilt October 25, 2011 0

WTG, girl! Congratulations! #9760848

Stephanie Frey level-classic October 25, 2011 0

This is stunning, Linda! Congratulations! #9760953

Gail Sullivan level-classic October 25, 2011 0

Really unique and beautiful...congrats, Linda! #9761011

Jessica Jenney October 25, 2011 0

Congratulations, Linda on your beautiful winner! #9761020

Boyd L. Alexander October 25, 2011 0

An awesome image and a well-deserved GOLD win! WTG, Linda - Congratulations!!! #9761278

Linda D. Lester level-classic October 25, 2011 0

Thank you all so much! #9761287

Emile Abbott level-classic October 25, 2011 0

Congratulations on excellent gold winner, Linda #9761308

Debra R. Harder October 25, 2011 0

I knew this would be GOLD, Linda!! Soooooooo BRILLIANT! Huge congratulations on your BEAUTIFUL GOLD WINNER!!! jsb #9761538

Gail Vitikacs level-classic October 25, 2011 0

Terrific win Linda! Congratulations! #9761545

JO ANN CLEVELAND October 25, 2011 0

CONGRATULATIONS on your awesome gold winner Linda!

jo ann c. #9761548

Jack Ryan October 25, 2011 0

Congratulations, Linda...way to go!!! #9761581

R. J. Laudenbacher level-classic October 25, 2011 0

Whoo hoo Linda! A big congrats to you on your gold win! #9761782

Mary Timman October 25, 2011 0

Congratulations Linda on your stunning winner! #9761828

Ellen Hodges October 25, 2011 0

Very huge congrats on a stellar winner, Linda!! Absolutely gorgeous!! #9762026

Val Feldman level-classic October 25, 2011 0

You just KNOW I love this one, Ms. L! Heart palpitations still going strong... :) Outstandingly wonderful work - Huge congrats on your Gold Win!! #9762039

Danny B. Head October 25, 2011 0

Awesome details! Congrats, Linda! #9762165

Lindley Johnson level-classic October 25, 2011 0

What a beautiful macro, Linda, with amazing detail and color! Big congratulations on your fantastic Winner! #9762321

Leslie McLain level-classic October 26, 2011 0

Congrats on an beautiful winner, Linda. The details are amazing. #9762864

Stephen Zacker October 26, 2011 0

Fantastic detail and macro. Congratulations #9763663

Carla Capra Anderson October 26, 2011 0

Hi Linda;
Outstanding image of this lovely magnolia flower. You have captured its tonal beauty perfectly. Each detail is a visual delight. Congratulations, Girlie.
;) CC #9764421

Lydia Williams level-classic October 26, 2011 0

Gorgeous Linda! Congratulations! #9764622

Patrick Rouzes level-classic October 26, 2011 0

Not surprised, Linda! CONGRATULATIONS, my friend! #9764850

Sharon Sawyer October 27, 2011 0

WTGG!!! Linda, HUGE congratulations on your outstanding and well deserved Second Place Winner!!! #9765316

Phyllis H. Burchett October 27, 2011 0

Congrats Linda on this gorgeous winner!!! #9765434

Robert R. Goodman October 27, 2011 0

Hi Linda,A big Congratulations on this beautiful win!!!! #9766289

Rona L. Schwarz October 27, 2011 0

Oh my goodness, this is exquisite, Linda! It looks like a piece of pastry or some marvelous creation by a fancy chef! Such incredible detail and clarity, flawlessly executed. Huge Congratulations on this magnificent Gold macro Winner! #9767003

Debra Booth October 28, 2011 0

This is superb, Linda! A beautiful comp and such clarity. Congrats!! #9768321

David Phalen October 28, 2011 0

BIG Congrats on a fabulous Winner!! #9768654

Mary Beth Aiello level-classic October 28, 2011 0

Simply gorgeous, Linda. Amazing detail on this. Huge congrats on your beautiful GOLD. #9769047

Cliff & Patti Smith level-classic October 30, 2011 0

One of my favorites! Congratulations on your well deserved win Linda! #9772305

Marcel J. Fernandez October 31, 2011 0

Linda, Congratulations on your super high quality Winner. #9773044

Merna L. Nobile October 31, 2011 0

May your heart catch the joy of the moment and soar!
I am so happy for you!
CONGRATULATIONS, Merna
#9774880

Carol Eade level-classic November 01, 2011 0

Congratulations on your beautiful winner, Linda! #9775328

Kristi A. Howson November 01, 2011 0

Congratulations Linda on this beauty. Amazing details! #9775508

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic November 11, 2011 0

CONGRATZ on getting into the Winners' Circle, WTG Linda!!!

UB. #9797150


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