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Orange Zest

© Monnie Ryan

Orange Zest

Uploaded: November 16, 2011 05:54:47

Description

Just had to have a shot of sunshine on this gloomy, rainy day - temps expected to drop below freezing here overnight and not much higher tomorrow. This dahlia is from the summer gardens at Mill Creek Park (of course)! 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

Gina Cormier November 16, 2011

A lovely floral capture. I love dahlias!! #1423439

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe November 16, 2011

We are in for a cold spell too. Like to see snow instead of rain. Beautiful colors and details, Monnie. #9807703

Mary Beth Aiello level-classic November 16, 2011

Gorgeous, Monnie. Amazing detail and color. #9807752

Nancy L. Green level-classic November 16, 2011

This is FANTASTIC Monnie, I love the wonderful color and def, VERY well done!! <>< #9807809

Nancy L. Green level-classic November 16, 2011

This is FANTASTIC Monnie, I love the wonderful color and def, VERY well done!! <>< #9807811

Gord MacEachern November 16, 2011

A perfect day for an image like this Monnie, fantastic floral as always!! #9807843

Robert R. Goodman November 16, 2011

Hi Monnie,Looks like gold my friend.Beautiful capture,I need to get out and shoot some flowers!!!! #9807844

Joy Rector November 16, 2011

gorgeous #9807856

Millie A. Talarico level-classic November 16, 2011

A perfect capture, with gorgeous color and details, Monnie~ #9807859

Michael G. Marshall November 16, 2011

Wonderful macro, Monnie! Love the color, light and detail! Michael #9807905

Melissa Olsen November 16, 2011

A beautiful floral, very nice Monnie! #9807923

Val Feldman level-deluxe November 16, 2011

...and where else would we expect to find a PERFECT dahlia? No place other than MCP! Beautiful color and details - what a beauty! #9807931

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe November 16, 2011

Outstanding color and detail!! #9807935

Mike Clime November 16, 2011

Beautiful capture and like the pov, Monnie! #9808123

Dayna Cain level-classic November 16, 2011

Awesome color and detail. A beautiful, skillfully taken image! #9808206

John Connolly November 16, 2011

Wonderful light and color in this beautiful dahlia portrait Monnie!
We had an inch of rain here overnight, and there is no sign of better weather any time soon! #9808227

Jack Gaskin November 16, 2011

Thanks for this ray of sunshine it's beautiful
UGLY HERE AS WELL TODAY. I'm ready to FLEE TO Florida...... 48 more days

Jack #9808288

Mary Timman November 16, 2011

Stunning Monnie! #9808380

Carol L. Fowler November 16, 2011

Gorgeous dahlia- I think this is my favorite color! #9808983

Diane Pignet November 16, 2011

Monnie I just love the texture and color in this favorite flower of mine nice..... #9809374

David Phalen November 16, 2011

Fabulous light, colors and clarity!! Beautiful!! #9810032

Tammy Espino November 16, 2011

Gorgeous capture! You can't do any wrong with these flowers :) #9810867

Gregory R. Gaskin November 17, 2011

A wonderful floral capture, I love the color of this flower. Hang in there, spring is only about 4 months away!!!! #9812123

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna November 17, 2011

Gorgeous, Monnie! :-) k #9814981

Heather Loewenhardt level-classic November 22, 2011

Love the title and the incredible detail and colour. #9825748

Tamara K. Walker level-classic December 14, 2011

Congratulations on this wonderful burst of color. #9865318

Tammy Espino December 14, 2011

Congrats Monnie on this awesome finalist! #9865463

Michele Peterson level-classic December 14, 2011

Beautiful! Congratulations on this receiving a finalist!! #9865541

Douglas Pignet December 14, 2011

Congrats on this great finalist...way to go!!! #9865583

Stefania Barbier level-classic December 14, 2011

congratulations for your beautiful finalist!!! #9865771

Jessica Jenney December 14, 2011

Congratulations, Monnie on your beautiful finalist! #9865881

Jack Gaskin December 14, 2011

CONGRATS

JACK #9866160

Heather Loewenhardt level-classic December 14, 2011

Congrats on this image receiving a finalist award Monnie. I hope to see it wearing gold soon. #9866377

Carol L. Fowler December 14, 2011

Big Congrats! WTG! #9866435

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe December 14, 2011

Congrats on a beautiful finalist, Monnie. #9866527

Bob Cournoyer level-classic December 14, 2011

Congrats, Monnie! Good luck next round... :-) #9866593

Gord MacEachern December 14, 2011

Big congrats on this well deserved fnalist Monnie, good luck next round!! #9866704

Mary Timman December 14, 2011

Congratulations on this beautiful finalist Monnie. Good Luck! #9866765

Carol Eade level-addict December 14, 2011

This is beautiful, Monnie, congratulations on your finalist! #9867029

Susan Weisensel December 14, 2011

Awesome Monnie, so happy you have this wonderful finalist. Good luck to you in the nest round. #9867551

JO ANN CLEVELAND December 15, 2011

Perfection!

Congratulations on this outstanding finalist Monnie!

jo ann c.
#9868374

Karen Celella December 15, 2011

Congratulations on your beautiful finalist, Monnie. #9868924

Nancy L. Green level-classic December 15, 2011

CONGRATULATIONS dear friend on this wonderful finalist!! <>< #9869083

Rona L. Schwarz December 15, 2011

I don't think I miss many of yours Monnie, but somehow I did miss this beauty! Gorgeous, gorgeous dahlia from the Dahlia Queen! It is truly perfect as Val says, and I love the tangerine color, so fresh and lovely. Big Congratulations on this outstanding Finalist! #9869669

Val Feldman level-deluxe December 16, 2011

It's the DQ of MCP with a beautiful and well-deserved Finalist! :) Congratulations, Buckeye Friend! I hope to see it one more time!! #9871417

Errick L. Cameron level-deluxe December 16, 2011

Congratulations on a this excellent achievement! #9871884

Susan K. Snow December 16, 2011

Beautiful lighting and texture on your lovely Finalist, Monnie. Congratulations!! #9872572

Robert R. Goodman December 18, 2011

A big Congratulations my friend,WTG Monnie!!!! #9875718

Patricia Seidler December 19, 2011

Im still catching up with finalists and winners! Congratulations Monnie on this beautiful finalist to add to your collection! #9877527

Katarina Mansson December 20, 2011

Gorgeous light, lovely colors and perfect detail. Congratulations on your beautifull finalist Monnie! #9878764

Merna L. Nobile December 23, 2011

What could be more important in life than to know in our hearts that in everything we have tried to do, we have done our very best?
Congratulations for your magnificent contribution for the month of November, 2011.
Merna Nobile #9884343

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