Softly....

Uploaded: February 07, 2012 21:24:15

Description

Exif: F Number: 4, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 10/1250 seconds, Flash: fired, auto mode, return light detected, ISO: 100, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 105.00 mm, Model: NIKON D80

Comments

Gord MacEachern February 07, 2012 0

Hi Jo Ann, gorgeous macro here, the detail and colors are fantastic! #1441848

Robert R. Goodman February 07, 2012 0

Hi Jo Ann,beautiful capture my friend.Great close up and wonderful color!!!! #9970143

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe February 07, 2012 0

Outstanding color, detail and frame-filling macro capture! #9970234

David Phalen February 08, 2012 0

Excellent selective focus with fabulous colors and details!! #9970298

Mary Timman February 08, 2012 0

Gorgeous macro! Lovely colors and detail. #9970331

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna February 08, 2012 0

Magnificent macro, Pretty Lady! :-) k #9970409

Monnie Ryan February 08, 2012 0

Beautiful macro, Jo Ann! #9970457

Patrick Rouzes level-classic February 08, 2012 0

Jo Ann, your tones, colors, clarity, droplets, focus, dof, & lighting make this an exceptionally gorgeous image, my friend! I hope to see it again! #9970522

Terry Cervi level-deluxe February 08, 2012 0

Hi Jo Ann! This is just gorgeous! Wonderful detail! #9970700

Reynaldo D. Reyes level-classic February 08, 2012 0

This is a cool capture, love the way the dewdrop and edges of the petals are isolated in this awesom dof. Wonderfully done Jo Ann. #9970798

Ken Smith level-classic February 08, 2012 0

Looks like potato chips. Excellent details on this, JoAnn! #9971100

Carla Capra Anderson February 08, 2012 0

lovely #9971886

Phyllis A. Houghton February 09, 2012 0

beautiful jo ann!! #9972477

JO ANN CLEVELAND February 09, 2012 0

Thanks ever so much y'all!

jo ann c. #9972862

Heather Loewenhardt level-classic February 10, 2012 0

Wow amazing close up detail. Love the angle of presentation. #9974334

Emile Abbott level-classic February 10, 2012 0

And just a touch of moisture nice capture JO ANN #9975094

Anthony G. Comella March 26, 2012 0

Beautiful macro! #10054445

Pat Abbott level-classic March 26, 2012 0

Beautiful macro! Congrats again! #10054852

Robert R. Goodman March 26, 2012 0

A big Congratulations on your beautiful finalist my friend!!!! #10054898

Laura E. Swan level-classic March 26, 2012 0

HeeHee...Sounds like Ken up there was hungry! :)))

Jo Ann this is so terrific. We are all raving about the detail and focus here for a great reason. This is a defining image in your gallery depicting your excellent abilities and attention to perfection!

On Your Well Deserved Finalist!!! :D Good Luck In the Next Round!

-Laura :)

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Tiia Vissak March 26, 2012 0

Congratulations! #10055203

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic March 26, 2012 0

So stunning, JoAnn!
Hoping for it to go GOLD!
~♥~Lisa #10055424

Heather Loewenhardt level-classic March 26, 2012 0

Congrats on another fine finalist Jo Ann. Good luck. #10055957

Tiia Vissak March 26, 2012 0

Congratulations! #10056090

Gord MacEachern March 26, 2012 0

Big congrats on your great finalists Jo Ann! Good luck! #10056303

JO ANN CLEVELAND March 26, 2012 0

Thanks sooo much everybody!

jo ann c, #10056489

Stefania Barbier level-classic March 26, 2012 0

congratulations on your wonderful finalist Jo Ann!!! #10056515

Mary Timman March 26, 2012 0

Congratulations on this gorgeous finalist. #10057124

Stan Kwasniowski March 26, 2012 0

Jo Ann, congratulations #10057218

Reynaldo D. Reyes level-classic March 26, 2012 0

So well deserved, Congratulations on this commendation Jo Ann. #10057432

JO ANN CLEVELAND March 26, 2012 0

I so appreciate your kind comments gang!

jo ann c. #10057672

Karen Slagle March 26, 2012 0

Huge congrats on your outstanding finalist, Jo Ann. Your use of DOF is awesome and love how it accentuates the details in the water drops. This one really deserves the gold..... #10057791

Millie A. Talarico level-classic March 26, 2012 0

Congratulations,!! Love this macro~ #10057879

Linda L. Ruiz March 26, 2012 0

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Emile Abbott level-classic March 26, 2012 0

Congrats on another great finalist, JO ANN. #10058110

Katherine Kuhn March 26, 2012 0

Beautiful color and clarity -- congratulations again! #10058137

John Connolly March 26, 2012 0

A glorious floral close up and congratulations on your finalist award, Jo Ann! #10058222

Tammy Espino March 26, 2012 0

Congrats on your wonderful finalist!! #10058493

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe March 26, 2012 0

Congrats Jo Ann on this Wonderful Finalist! #10058754

Wm Nosal March 26, 2012 0

Beautiful Image, Jo Ann!
Congratulations #10058759

Stephen Zacker March 26, 2012 0

Like those drops. Congratulations #10058802

JO ANN CLEVELAND March 26, 2012 0

Thanks you sooo much friends!

jo ann c. #10058827

Rony Sagy March 26, 2012 0

Congratulations on this fantastic Finalist. #10058830

Stan J. Bendkowski March 26, 2012 0

Congratulations Jo Ann on your beautiful finalist! #10058860

Kim Lund level-classic March 26, 2012 0

Super duper! Congrats on such a worthy photo! #10058968

Carol Eade level-classic March 27, 2012 0

What a beautiful finalist, congratulations Jo Ann! #10059161

Phyllis H. Burchett March 27, 2012 0

Congrats Jo Ann on this wonderful finalist! #10059339

R. J. Laudenbacher level-classic March 27, 2012 0

Such a beautiful finalist with lovely colors and gorgeous lines. #10059372

Cheryl Schneider March 27, 2012 0

Lovely macro! Congratulation, Jo Ann. #10059471

Renee Doyle March 27, 2012 0

Excellent detail JoAnn!! Congratulations! #10059651

Terry Cervi level-deluxe March 27, 2012 0

Congrats on your gorgeous finalist, Jo Ann! #10059795

frank w. degenhardt March 27, 2012 0

Congratulations on this beautiful Finalist my friend. Agree about the awesome details. #10060216

Kathy Cline March 27, 2012 0

Beautiful
Your having a great month.
CONGRATULATIONS
#10060411

JO ANN CLEVELAND March 27, 2012 0

Thanks everybody!

jo ann c, #10060489

Lydia Williams level-classic March 27, 2012 0

Wow, this is gorgeous, JoAnn! Congratulations! #10061136

David M. Montero March 28, 2012 0

Nicely done Jo Ann! Congratulations. #10062425

Mary Dimitriw level-classic March 28, 2012 0

Gorgeous Finalist Jo Ann, Congrats! #10062656

ALLEN O. HOWARD March 28, 2012 0

Awesome finalist X 2 Jo Ann!!! Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!! #10063276

Phyllis A. Houghton March 29, 2012 0

Oh wow! Out of this world. Congratulations on your very beautiful finalist, Jo Ann! #10063896

Irene Colling level-classic March 29, 2012 0

Macro to the MAX. Outstanding photography Jo Ann. Your point of view and shallow depth of field are excellent.

Congratulations on your fine Finalsit. #10064225

Michele Peterson level-classic March 29, 2012 0

This is just so pretty! I love the colors, and those little drops are just perfect! Wonderful, dof, draws the eyes in to the whole flower. Congratulations on this finalist!! #10065400

Shawn Jennings March 29, 2012 0

Congratulations on your finalist, Jo Ann! #10065672

Phillip R. Connolly March 29, 2012 0

Another beautiful finalist!! Congratulations, Jo Ann, a well deserved award!

Phil #10065848

JO ANN CLEVELAND March 30, 2012 0

Thanks sooo very much friends!

jo ann c. #10067549

Karen Celella March 31, 2012 0

Congratulations on your fabulous finalsit, Jo Ann! #10068629

Carol L. Fowler April 01, 2012 0

Love the little droplets on this lovely rose- Congrats! #10069527

Merna L. Nobile April 01, 2012 0


What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.
Congratulations! Merna
#10070356

JO ANN CLEVELAND April 03, 2012 0

Thanks vedry much y'all!

jo ann c. #10072540

Alice Lero April 07, 2012 0

Absolutely Beautiful! sincerely, ali ;0) #10079567

Lou Lazerson May 25, 2012 0


Jo Ann--this is a Triple WOWZA image!!!

Lou #10149141


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