Everybody's Talkin' At Me

© Mary K. Robison

Everybody's Talkin' At  Me

Uploaded: October 12, 2011 00:57:44

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Exif: F Number: 4, Exposure Bias Value: 0.50, ExposureTime: 10/800 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 60, FocalLength: 11.50 mm, Model: C300Z,D550Z

Comments

Barbara Waldoch October 12, 2011

Beautifully captured, Mary! #1414657

Tiia Vissak October 12, 2011

a cool close-up! #9730191

Avril Young October 12, 2011

Beautiful capture,colours, just love the title... #9730203

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe October 12, 2011

Fabulous details and colors, Mary. #9730213

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe October 12, 2011

Very cool - Great color and detail Mary! #9730306

Gregory R. Gaskin October 12, 2011

I have absolutely no idea what flower this is but I do know it is a really cool picture, very nice macro work. #9730358

Mary K. Robison October 12, 2011

I appreciate your supportive comments, Barbara, Tiia, Avril, Tammy, Jeff, and Greg. Thanks!
And, Greg: this is a succulent. If I understand Wikipedia's terms correctly, all cacti (with spines/stickers) are succulents, but not all succulents are cacti. This is one of the latter. No spines ~ yay! #9730471

Robert R. Goodman October 12, 2011

Hi Mary,Well my friend I wish I could get color like that on a succulent when I shoot them.Absolutely beautiful!!!! #9730498

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic October 12, 2011

Fantastic capture, Mary!
Love the title, too.
~♥~ #9730750

Reynaldo D. Reyes level-classic October 12, 2011

Mary, this is an extraordinary presentation that showcases harmony in lighting, colors and details that's so delightfully appealing. It's remarkable that unlike cacti, this one does not have spines to protect itself. Too pretty to eat I guess. LOL! #9730826

Maria Warren level-classic October 12, 2011

this is beautiful Mary Great closeup #9730882

Heather Loewenhardt level-classic October 12, 2011

Wow the light, the layers and the variety of colour makes this a spectacular image Mary. Hope to see this one with a winning button. Love it! #9731676

Mary K. Robison October 13, 2011

I really appreciate your kind and friendly comments, Bobby, Lisa, Rey, Maria, and Heather. Thanks so much!
And, Rey, so other people recognize/remember the reference, I've done a copy-and-paste from your most recent entry:

Love the song too, now I can't get it out of my head!

"Everybody's talking at me.
I don't hear a word they're saying,
Only the echoes of my mind.
People stopping staring,
I can't see their faces,
Only the shadows of their eyes."

Thanks again!


#9731881

Ujjwal Mukherjee October 13, 2011

Fantastic details and capture,Mary!! #9732471

Ann Coates level-classic October 13, 2011

Wow, this is outstanding Mary. #9732675

Mary K. Robison October 13, 2011

Thanks for commenting on this, Ujjwal and Ann! #9733757

Stefania Barbier level-classic October 14, 2011

it's a beauty Mary!!! #9734617

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer October 14, 2011

WOW, Mary!! This is incredibly fantastic. I love everything about it. A winner!!!!
I also love the song :)) #9734805

Mary K. Robison October 15, 2011

Glad you like this, Stef and Kiki ~ thanks for your kind words! #9737658

Laura E. Swan level-classic October 15, 2011

Lol....Can't hear a WORD they're sayyyyyyin'...only the echos of my mind!!!

I love that song and what a perfect title for all of those tounges-a-waggin!! Lol...

This is a FELL HAPPY image. It must be because that's how I feel right now viewing it! I love your delightful sense of humor!!!

Hope you are doing well, Mare. :D

-Pommy go to Oregon next week for a week. (Hey! That's a funny name!) #9737688

Mary K. Robison October 16, 2011

Hi, Pom! I thought you were already in transit by now. Nice to know you're posting and commenting for a little while yet.
I'm glad you like the photo and its song title. Wonder why we seem drawn to that line about "echos of my mind"? Better not dwell too long on the implications!
That tune is stuck in my head now ~ that's the danger in using songs for photo titles. When will they/we ever learn? When will they/we e-e-e-ver learn?
Now THAT song can start echoing in the ol' melon! #9737941

Laura E. Swan level-classic October 16, 2011

Where have all the succulents gone, long time passing??? Lol...

You know when it comes to songs it's not JUST the words but the music that blends with the words. I happen to love that line of the song you were singing because of the words "of my mind" They way the music drifts along with it. It's soft and flows so beautifully and dream like. He's in his own world while the world around him tries to rush and push him. He won't go there.

Of course he gives it away in the next stanza that he's high on LSD! HA! Lol...OH WELL! SO MUCH FOR WANTING HIS MELLOW LIFE! HeeHee!

I leave in a small handful of days now. Still packing and cleaning. :) My time down there will go so fast. BUT I am NOT complaining!!! My Aunt is like a second mom to me. Seeing my best H.S. friend will be great, too!

-Pom Fly. (Sung to the tune : Shew Fly) #9737977

Nadia Paul October 16, 2011

Beautiful light, colour and clarity Mary! #9738046

Mary K. Robison October 16, 2011

Thanks for commenting, Nadia!
Pom ~ Your description of the magic that blended words and melody can have is perfect. You've taught me something important tonight/today! #9738182

Jill Odice level-classic October 16, 2011

beautiful colors and nice detail in this macro shot! #9739623

Candice C. Calhoun level-deluxe October 18, 2011

Tremendous macro...a winner!

ccc #9742674

Cindy Bendush level-classic November 05, 2011

Stunning close-up Mary! Perfect color and light. I just bought one of these, but yours looks much better! #9784777

Mary K. Robison November 05, 2011

Belated thanks to Jill and Candice, and thank you, Cindy, for commenting on this. Glad you like it! #9784835

Heather Loewenhardt level-classic November 16, 2011

Oh I hope this image goes gold Mary. Congratulations on your finalist award. #9808968

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe November 16, 2011

Congrats on your outstanding finalist, Mary. #9809090

Ann Coates level-classic November 16, 2011

This is so unique. Congratulations on your finalist Mary. #9809299

Robert R. Goodman November 16, 2011

A big congratulations my friend.WTG Mary!! #9809350

Phyllis H. Burchett November 16, 2011

Congrats on this wonderful finalist Mary! #9809635

November 16, 2011

Beautiful #9809885

Sherran Andersen level-classic November 16, 2011

Congrats Mary... been so busy lately to comment... hope you are well. #9811456

Renee Doyle November 17, 2011

Congratulations on this wonderful Finalist Mary!! #9811686

Stefania Barbier level-classic November 17, 2011

a wonderful finalist, congratulations!!! #9811782

Mary K. Robison November 17, 2011

Heather, Tammy, Ann, Bobby, Phyllis, Sherran, Renee, and Stef ~ you'll never know how much of a joyful surprise it was to find your Congrats here today. And the bp judges selecting this as a Finalist, and commenting, too ~ a lovely bonus!
You've all lifted my spirits SO much. THANK YOU!
It's late, and I might not finish checking out everyone's Finalists/ galleries this morning. But I WILL look and comment later today! Congratulations to all who have a silver award under their Finalists(s)! Best of luck to you in the next round! #9811912

Nadia Paul November 17, 2011

Congrats on your beautiful finalist Mary! #9811931

Marilyn Cornwell November 17, 2011

So beautifully creative! Congratulations on this wonderful Finalist, Mary! #9812036

Deborah C. Lewinson level-addict November 17, 2011

Fabulous finalist, Mary!

Congratulations!
Debby #9812383

Ellen Hodges November 17, 2011

Congrats on a beautiful finalist, Mary!!! Very best luck with this beauty!! #9812643

Mary K. Robison November 17, 2011

I really appreciate your comments and Congrats, Nadia, Marilyn, Debby, and Ellen. Thank you very much! #9812811

JO ANN CLEVELAND November 17, 2011

Congratulations on your awesome Finalist Mary! I love this..

jo ann c. #9813776

Reynaldo D. Reyes level-classic November 17, 2011

Now even the judges are singing the song! Great finalist Mary. Hope to see this get the gold! #9814293

Mary K. Robison November 17, 2011

Thanks so much for your Congrats, Jo Ann and Rey. I appreciate them!
Congrats back at you for your superb Finalists! #9814389

Michele Peterson level-classic November 17, 2011

A wonderful close up of this pretty plant! I love the colors and how it just looks so velvety. Congratulations on this finalist, it is beautiful! #9815610

Mary K. Robison November 18, 2011

Thank you, Michele. I appreciate your kind words and Congrats! #9815666

Katherine Kuhn November 18, 2011

Beautiful capture, Mary -- wonderful finalist!
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Kirsten Kiki Kjaer November 18, 2011

How could it not be a winner! Amazing macro and so beautiful, Mary. Huge congratulations! #9817194

Laura E. Swan level-classic November 18, 2011

congratulations Pictures, Images and Photos MARE!

I am so sorry to be late! I was here last night and couldn't get my computer to open photobucket (The site I get these cute animations from!) The rest is old age. I forgot to come back cuz I was already here!!!

Love Pom #9817327

Nancy (Peaches) Harker November 19, 2011

WHOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
HUGE congratulations on your AWESOME, BEAUTIFUL, finalist Mary!!! #9818776

Mary K. Robison November 19, 2011

Thanks very much, Katherine, Kiki, Pom, and Peaches. I really appreciate your friendly and supportive words! #9819504

Chris Ebben November 19, 2011

Ditto to all above!! Very well taken=^..^= #9819535

Mary K. Robison November 20, 2011

Thank you for commenting, Chris! #9820092

Phillip R. Connolly November 24, 2011

What a wonderful image you have captured here, Mary!! Beautifully taken!

Phil #9829134

Mary K. Robison November 25, 2011

Thanks so much for stopping in with your friendly comments, Phil! I'm glad you like it! #9829444

Alex T. Mizuno November 30, 2011

Nice capture and POV Mary! Your framing created a beautiful abstract image. Congratulations on your Finalist!! #9839856

Mary K. Robison December 01, 2011

I appreciate your comments and Congrats, Alex. Thanks very much! #9840662

Merna L. Nobile December 02, 2011

Congratulations!
You’re the kind of person who makes the world a better, brighter place…You worked hard for this, you made it happen, and you have a right to be proud. So enjoy these satisfying moments; you deserve every one! Merna
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Mary K. Robison December 02, 2011

Thanks for your comments and Congrats, Sabrina and Merna. I appreciate them! #9844351

Gina M. Savage December 11, 2011

Congrats on this beauty! #9859554

Mary K. Robison December 12, 2011

Thanks very much, Gina! #9860745

Barbara Waldoch December 17, 2011

Congratulations on this beautiful Finalist, Mary!

#9874835

Mary K. Robison December 17, 2011

Thanks for your Congrats, Barbara! #9874953

Wm Nosal May 04, 2014

Beautiful, Mary!
Congratulations! #11038838

Mary K. Robison May 05, 2014

Thanks, Wm! #11038903

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