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Straight to the Points

© Monnie Ryan

Straight to the Points

Uploaded: September 14, 2011 06:18:42

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Honest, I'm trying to find something besides flowers to add a bit of variety! Till I do, though, here's a close-up of one of the larger dahlias in the garden at Mill Creek Park. Happy Hump Day, everyone!

Exif: F Number: 5, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/250 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 400, FocalLength: 100.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XTi

Comments

Robert R. Goodman September 14, 2011

Hi Monnie,WOW!!!I really need to try some macro.Absolutely beautiful my friend!!!! #1408299

Mary Timman September 14, 2011

You sure have a way with flowers. Beautiful macro and such lovely color and detail.! Gorgeous. #9671013

Gord MacEachern September 14, 2011

When you can shoot flowers this good Monnie, I wouldn't worry about finding anything else till the flowers are all gone for the season!! #9671018

Heather Loewenhardt level-classic September 14, 2011

he lighting and framing of this image make the colour and detail pop off the page. Love the shape of the petals and the various tones catching the light.
We had a killer frost last night so many flowers are now gone. I will have to enjoy yours. #9671102

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe September 14, 2011

Beautiful capture, Monnie. #9671149

Mike Clime September 14, 2011

With flower shots like this who needs anything else! Beautiful, Monnie! #9671238

David Phalen September 14, 2011

Spectacular light, colors and clarity!! Beautiful!! #9671262

Ray Thoms September 14, 2011

Beautiful colour, llight and detail Monnie! #9671436

Nancy L. Green level-classic September 14, 2011

ABSOLUTELY stunning Monnie, GORGEOUS colors, lighting and textures, WTG!!! <>< #9671497

Rony Sagy September 14, 2011

Fantastic detail in this wonderful close-up, Monnie. #9671618

Tammy Espino September 14, 2011

You do awesome on this flower, why change? :) #9671877

Carol L. Fowler September 14, 2011

Beautiful capture- great composition #9671917

Susan Weisensel September 14, 2011

This is gorgeous Monnie, I had no idea how huge these beautiful flowers can get, but this year I have paid attention to these, because of your beautiful images you have shared with us all. #9672048

Joy Rector September 15, 2011

gorgeous #9672393

Tammy Espino October 18, 2011

Congrats on your wonderful finalist :) #9743727

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe October 18, 2011

Congrats on a beautiful finalist, Monnie. #9743898

Mary Timman October 18, 2011

Congratulations on your beautiful finalist! #9743964

Millie A. Talarico level-classic October 18, 2011

Congratulations on this stunning finalist~~ good luck Monnie! #9744170

Richard B. Hallick October 18, 2011

Congratulations. What a spectacular flower image. #9744537

Robert R. Goodman October 18, 2011

Hi Monnie,A big congratulations on this beautiful finalist!!! #9744763

Claudine Grove level-classic October 18, 2011

Beautiful, Congrats on your finalist. #9744817

Patti Coblentz October 18, 2011

Such a gorgeous flower image, Monnie...congratulations on your finalist! Hope to see this one in the next round! #9745040

JO ANN CLEVELAND October 18, 2011

Big Congratulations Monnie! I love this!

jo ann c. #9745153

Carol L. Fowler October 18, 2011

Wonderful Finalist! Congrats #9745254

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic October 18, 2011

CONGRATZ on the beautiful Finalist, Monnie!

UB. #9745304

Heather Loewenhardt level-classic October 18, 2011

I am so pleased to see this image as a finalist Monnie. Good luck in the next round. #9745327

Susan Weisensel October 18, 2011

Big Congrats Monnie, good luck to you. #9745461

Julie Burnett October 19, 2011

The dahlia queen strikes again!! Congratulations, Monnie, and best of luck!! #9746178

Katarina Mansson October 19, 2011

Congratulations on your beautiful finalist Monnie! #9746268

Jessica Jenney October 19, 2011

Congratulations, Monnie on your gorgeous finalist! #9746397

Boyd L. Alexander October 19, 2011

Congratulations on this awesome and beautiful Finalist Monnie!! #9746659

Patricia Seidler October 19, 2011

Congratulations Monnie on this beautiful finalist! #9746671

Carol Eade level-addict October 19, 2011

It's a gorgeous finalist, Monnie, congratulations! #9746714

Val Feldman level-deluxe October 19, 2011

Absolutely gorgeous...and LOL @ Julie!! You ARE the Dahlia Queen! WTG, Monnie - a fabulous Finalist! Congrats and all the best in the upcoming round! #9746811

Jack Ryan October 19, 2011

Way to go...proud of you!!! Congratulations! #9746839

Julianne Bradford October 19, 2011

Fabulous finalist Monnie! Congratulations! #9746967

Gord MacEachern October 19, 2011

Big congratulations on your well deserved finalist Monnie, good luck next round! #9747018

Patricia A. Stalter October 19, 2011

One of your best flowers! Well, I am partial to Dahlias.... Congrats and good luck. #9747172

Nancy L. Green level-classic October 19, 2011

CONGRATULATIONS Minnie, VERY well deserved dear friend!! <>< #9748166

Rony Sagy October 19, 2011

Congrats on this wonderful finalist, Monnie. #9748230

Michele Peterson level-classic October 19, 2011

This is my favorite of yours this month! Congratulations on the finalist, it is soo pretty! #9748639

Randy D. Dinkins level-classic October 20, 2011

Beautiful close up, wonderful details and color, congratulations! #9749869

Courtenay Vanderbilt October 20, 2011

This is gorgeous, Monnie, and a most deserved Finalist! Congratulations! #9749885

Tamara K. Walker level-classic October 22, 2011

Super color and details. Congratulations. #9755729

David M. Montero October 23, 2011

Congratulations on your finalist selection Monnie! #9756917

Merna L. Nobile October 31, 2011

May your heart catch the joy of the moment and soar!
I am so happy for you!
CONGRATULATIONS, Merna
#9774826

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