The Handlebar

© Linda D. Lester

The Handlebar

Uploaded: February 21, 2012 05:52:19

Description

Beautiful slippers at Atlanta Botanical Gardens.
Used 180 macro and black background.
Shot with window light and black velvet BG.

Comments

Mary Timman February 21, 2012

Wow..awesome close up Linda. Beautiful flower, colors and fabulous details. #1444671

Alan L. Borror February 21, 2012

Perfect! Beautiful floral macro, Linda! #9994071

Mary Beth Aiello level-classic February 21, 2012

The detail is off the charts, Linda. Simply beautiful. #9994087

MELODIE C. ROBERTS February 21, 2012

The Black back ground pushes this over the top!

Elegant Work Linda #9994140

Ken Smith level-classic February 21, 2012

The black background really sets this apart, Linda. Beautiful...this is certainly a cool-looking flower! #9994187

Lindley Johnson level-classic February 21, 2012

Lovely color and detail, Linda. The black background sets off this beautiful bloom wonderfully. #9994200

Danny B. Head February 21, 2012

Beautiful shot of this orchid! We have about 50 orchids in our living room and I have never tried to photograph them. lol #9994228

David Phalen February 21, 2012

Amazing light, colors and clarity that really pop against the black background!! #9994324

David M. Montero February 21, 2012

Really stand out against the black BG. Beautiful Linda! #9994326

Robert R. Goodman February 21, 2012

beautiful capture Linda. #9994371

Chris Budny level-deluxe February 21, 2012

This almost makes me want to grow orchids at home again...! What a beautiful capture! #9994472

Renee Doyle February 21, 2012

Absolutely beautiful!! Love that black background :-)
I think you have to try teach me again - most of mine went to the trash - lol!! #9994547

Michelle Alton February 21, 2012

This color is very rare in our part of the country...Gorgeous capture! #9994603

Robert Jensen February 21, 2012

super slipper orchid image #9994624

Claudia Kuhn level-classic February 21, 2012

So beautiful and so delicate, Linda #9994810

Leslie McLain level-classic February 21, 2012

Beautiful capture and details, Linda. #9994865

David Hurt February 21, 2012

Love the black background, makes the shot. #9995077

Ellen Hodges February 21, 2012

Beautiful orchid and a fantastic capture, Linda!! Wow details and colors!!!! #9995250

R. J. Laudenbacher level-classic February 23, 2012

WOW Linda....fabulous details in this beautiful capture! #9997424

Gail Sullivan level-classic February 23, 2012

Linda...I love your titlee for this beautifully photographed orchid! #9997616

Lyn Darlington December 27, 2012

Wonderful capture and detail! Congrats on your finalist! #10481493

Danny B. Head December 28, 2012

Great detail! Congrats! #10482913

Ken Smith level-classic December 28, 2012

Excellent choice for resubmit...glad to see this one bring home finalist. Congrats, Linda! #10483021

Emile Abbott level-deluxe December 28, 2012

Outstanding and congrats again Linda. #10484064

Mary Timman December 28, 2012

Wow...gorgeous. Congrats again Linda. #10485696

Randy D. Dinkins level-classic December 28, 2012

Beautiful slipper shot. Congratulations!! Visited the Atl Bot Gardens for the first time this holiday (caught the lights), had to walk through the orchid house, wished I had more time :)!! #10485709

Carol Flisak level-classic December 29, 2012

Beautiful light, details and comp! Congratulations on your terrific finalist, Linda! #10487174

Nancy L. Green level-classic December 29, 2012

CONGRATULATIONS Linda on your wonderful finalist, WTG my friend!!! <>< #10487379

Lucy Abrao level-classic December 29, 2012

Beautiful capture Linda. Congratulations!
Lucy #10487700

Donna La Mattino Pagakis December 29, 2012

Congratulations on your finalist!!! Just beautiful Linda! #10487821

Lindley Johnson level-classic December 30, 2012

Congratulations on this beautiful finalist, Linda. #10490129

Merna L. Nobile January 12, 2013

January is a month of reflection for me, I remember how privileged I was to observe all the outstanding work and beautiful photographs of the past year. For the last time this year, I would be honored to congratulate you for your spectacular work and willingness to share with all of us, Happy New Year, Merna Nobile #10511907

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