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Living On The Edge

© Mary K. Robison

Living On The Edge

Uploaded: July 11, 2011 02:06:43

Description

Another succulent; photo taken yesterday (7-10-2011) at dusk. After many tries over the past month, I finally shot one with the right light and composition.

Exif: F Number: 2.8, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 10/1050 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 200, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 7.80 mm, Model: FinePix S7000

Comments

Carolyn M. Fletcher level-classic July 11, 2011

That's pretty. You got it right for sure! #1392106

Avril Young July 11, 2011

terrific capture Mary...excellent photo and detail..glad you got it right, takes me ages and ages to get it right sometimes..Beautiful Mary.. #9521555

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe July 11, 2011

Lovely comp. and light, Mary. #9521577

Jack Gaskin July 11, 2011

NICE SHOT This plant seems to be on quite the growth spurt.

Happy Shooting
Jack #9521678

Ellen Hodges July 11, 2011

Over the top gorgeous, Mary!! #9521737

Heather Loewenhardt level-classic July 11, 2011

It is all about the light isn't it. I love the clarity of the blooms, your angle and DOF. #9522023

Robert R. Goodman July 11, 2011

Hi Mary,Now that is one I have never seen my friend.Beautiful capture,fantastic detail and lighting !!!! #9522258

Reynaldo D. Reyes level-classic July 11, 2011

You've got a great eye to spot this and what a lovely photo op. A very clever title, LOL! On the edge but with style... #9522445

Barbara Waldoch July 11, 2011

Beautiful capture, Mary! #9523112

Ann Coates level-classic July 11, 2011

Well worth all your effort here Mary. Love your title and beautifully captured. #9523679

Mary K. Robison July 12, 2011

Thanks for commenting, Carolyn, Avril, Tammy, Jack, Ellen, Heather, Bobby, Reynaldo, Barbara, and Ann. I really appreciate it! #9523889

Toni Riggs July 12, 2011

Great detail and composition! #9523997

Mary K. Robison July 12, 2011

Thanks for looking, Toni! #9524058

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer July 12, 2011

LOL title! HEHE! Thanks for the smile, Mary. One might almost say that it's living dangerously :)
And: You shot it with the PERFECT light and composition. Perfect colors and dof too. Very beautiful image. A sheer delight to watch. #9524633

Maria Warren level-classic July 12, 2011

i love this Mary great job on the details and also on the title ;) #9525169

Mary K. Robison July 13, 2011

Thanks for your friendly comments, Kiki and Maria. Glad you like this!
Maria, this is a rare case of picking a title, then finding the right subject to go with it! #9526287

Mitch Spence level-classic July 14, 2011

Right light and comp indeed, Mary. The depth of field is excellent, as is the title. #9530104

Tiia Vissak July 14, 2011

a wonderful close-up! #9530150

Mary K. Robison July 14, 2011

Thanks, Mitch and Tiia! I appreciate your feedback! #9531061

Phyllis H. Burchett July 15, 2011

Wonderful! Love the title. #9532842

Robert R. Goodman August 25, 2011

Congratulations on this beautiful finalist,Mary.WTG my friend!!! #9627620

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe August 25, 2011

Congrats Mary on your beautiful finalist. #9628358

Stefania Barbier level-classic August 25, 2011

it's a beauty... huge congrats!!! #9629019

Reynaldo D. Reyes level-classic August 25, 2011

Woohoo! Love this one, Congrats Mary! #9630005

Ellen Hodges August 25, 2011

Huge congrats and very best luck with this sooooo pretty finalist, Mary!!! #9630752

Sherran Andersen level-classic August 25, 2011

Congrats Mary. #9631241

Ann Coates level-classic August 26, 2011

Congratulations on your finalist Mary. #9631952

Mary K. Robison August 26, 2011

Phyllis, Bobby, Tammy, Stef, Rey, Ellen, Sherran, and Ann, I really appreciate your supportive comments and Congrats. Thanks very much! #9631966

Amanda J. Tanner level-classic August 26, 2011

Congrats on the wonderful finalist Mary! You sure did get it right Beautiful lighting! #9631969

frank w. degenhardt August 26, 2011

Beatifully composed, so pretty. CONGRATULATONS on the FINALIST my dear friend. Way to go. #9632567

JO ANN CLEVELAND August 26, 2011

Congrats on this super finalist Mary!

jo ann c. #9633452

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer August 26, 2011

I'm so glad to see this beautiful image again, Mary. Congratulations and the best of luck in the next round. #9633455

Bill Johnson August 26, 2011

Mary, Congrats on your selections as a finalist. Good luck! #9633820

Tiia Vissak August 26, 2011

Congratulations! #9634111

Patrick Rouzes level-classic August 26, 2011

Congratulations on this gorgeous & exceptional Finalist, Mary! Winner in my book, my friend! #9635391

Debra R. Harder August 27, 2011

Beautiful selective focus and composition, Mary! Huge congratulations on your GORGEOUS finalist! Deb #9637669

Mary K. Robison August 28, 2011

Thanks so much for your friendly comments and Congrats, Amanda, Frank, Jo Ann, Kiki, Bill, Tiia, Patrick, and Deb. I appreciate them!! #9638118

Cyndy Doty August 28, 2011

Lovely colors & comp. Congrats on your Finalist! #9638977

Nadia Paul August 28, 2011

Congrats on your beautiful finalist Mary! #9639758

Mary K. Robison August 29, 2011

Cyndy and Nadia, thank you for your Congrats! #9640063

Darryl Wilkinson August 30, 2011

Your patience paid off, Mary! Excellent detail and description1 Congratulations to you! #9642955

Mary K. Robison August 31, 2011

Thanks a lot, Darryl! Glad you like this! #9643940

Heather Loewenhardt level-classic September 05, 2011

Congratulations on this lovely image making the finalist round. #9655307

Mary K. Robison September 06, 2011

Thanks, Heather!
I appreciate all your kind comments about my photos yesterday. #9655792

Merna L. Nobile September 07, 2011


Great photographers are not great because of their technique; they are great because of their passion.
Congratulations for your achievement, August, 25, 2011. Merna
#9659201

Mary K. Robison September 08, 2011

Thank you, Merna! #9659640

Jean Lechleiter September 18, 2011

Congratulations on this unique image getting a Finalist. I love the detail! #9678091

Mary K. Robison September 18, 2011

Glad you like it, Jean! Thanks! #9678627

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