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Opening to the Sun Above

© Janine Russell
Deluxe Website: photosbyjanine.com

Opening to the Sun Above

Uploaded: October 06, 2005

Description

Photo was taken on September 26, 2005 at 10:45am in natural sunlight
Canon 100mm F/2.8 USM macro lens @ F/4.5, 1/250 second, ISO 100, +1 exposure compensation
Burned, cloned, Velvia action, resized and sharpened in Photoshop

Comments

Rob Bishop October 07, 2005

Just beautiful, Janine. I don't know what it takes to be a BP judge, but this is a winner as far as I'm concerned. But I've only been in photography for 40 years.

Rob #322455

Paul E. Earl October 07, 2005

It is beautiful, Janine! I agree with Rob! It should be a winner!! Here's hoping! #1925804

Dan Holm October 07, 2005

Whoa!! This just leaps off the monitor, Janine!! Gorgeous, cheery colors and contrasts!! Love the detail in this EXCELLENT composition, too! #1925805

Janine Russell level-deluxe October 07, 2005

Rob, Paul & Dan, your comments are very much appreciated and a real encouragement to me. Thanks. #1925839

Stanley J. Contrades October 07, 2005

This just screams W-O-W, Janine! Outstanding details and clarity, with fabulous coloring!! Superb imagery!!
Much Aloha,
Stan #1925909

Tracy H. Perry October 07, 2005

Beautiful image Janine!! Great composition and beautiful colors! #1926401

Karen Engelbreth October 07, 2005

Beautiful image, Janine! #1926542

Rakesh Syal level-classic October 07, 2005

Love the light and details in this composition, Janine!!! #1926700

Janine Russell level-deluxe October 07, 2005

Stan, Tracy, Karen & Rakesh, I appreciate your comments so much. #1927202

Michelle R. Kovach October 07, 2005

My kind of flower Janine! Nicely done! #1927633

Judy S. Fung October 07, 2005

Lovely image, Janine! #1927721

Janine Russell level-deluxe October 07, 2005

Michelle & Judy, thans so much for encouraging comments. #1927992

Anne D. Eigen October 07, 2005

Outstanding clarity, color, detail, and exposure Janine!!! #1928528

Janine Russell level-deluxe October 07, 2005

Anne, thanks so much for your kind word of encouragement. #1928566

October 08, 2005

Beautiful Janine, nicely done! #1929369

Janine Russell level-deluxe October 08, 2005

Reinne, I really appreciate your comment. #1929482

Diane Dupuis October 08, 2005

Wow - I love this! #1929991

Janine Russell level-deluxe October 08, 2005

Diane, thanks so much for your much appreciated comment. #1930225

Jill Odice level-classic October 12, 2005

My very favorite flowers :-) This is beautiful Janine! I have a whole wall full of sunflower photos, but nothing quite like this!:-) #1942945

Janine Russell level-deluxe October 12, 2005

Jill, thanks so much for your kind comments. #1942954

Corinne M. Thompson November 22, 2005

Congrats Janine for receiving Finalist on this great photo! #2108997

Janine Russell level-deluxe November 22, 2005

CM, thanks very much for your congratulations. #2109055

Chris Budny level-deluxe November 23, 2005

Congrats on Finalist! Gorgeous shot and color! #2109581

Deb Holmes-Hatfield November 23, 2005

Way to go Janine, congrats to you! #2110978

Janine Russell level-deluxe November 23, 2005

Christopher and Deb, thanks very much for your encouragement and support. #2111323

Adilson F. Ferreira level-classic November 23, 2005

Congratulations on this fantastic finalist Janine!!!
#2112474

Hendrik Storme November 23, 2005

Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!! #2112991

Terry L. Ellis level-classic November 23, 2005

Super, congratulations, Janet, on this wonderful finalist! Good Luck! #2113410

Jill Flynn November 23, 2005

Congratulations on your fantastic finalist Janine!!!! #2114049

Connie J. Bagot November 23, 2005

Really beautiful! Congratulations on this great finalist and good luck in the next round. #2114270

Susie Peek-Swint November 23, 2005

Stunning capture Janine ~ congrats on this well-deserved finalist! #2114572

Linda M. Walker November 23, 2005

A big congrats,Janine on a wonderful image #2114719

Chris Macer November 23, 2005

Congrats on the finalist, Janine! #2114932

Sharon Day November 23, 2005

Big congratulations on this outstanding finalist, Janine!!! Way to go!!! Best of luck next round! #2115308

Stanley J. Contrades November 23, 2005

CONGRATULATIONS on your Finalist, Janine, and best of luck to you in the next round!!
Much Aloha,
Stan
#2115585

Kristi A. Howson November 23, 2005

Beautiful with the yellow on blue Janine! Congratulations and good luck in the next round! #2115635

Jim Kinnunen level-classic November 24, 2005

Very beautiful image, Janine...congratulations on this fine finalist!:) #2116780

Marie Fields November 24, 2005

Congratulations, Janine! Terrific image!!! #2116813

Janine Russell level-deluxe November 24, 2005

Adilson, Hendrik, Terry, Jill F, Connie, Susie, Linda, Chris, Sharon, Stan, Kristi, Jim and Marie, thanks everyone for all of your kind words and best wishes; I appreciate every one of your comments. #2117133

Cathy M. Gromball November 24, 2005

Congratulations on this wonderful finalist, Janine!

Cathy :) #2117574

Janine Russell level-deluxe November 24, 2005

Cathy, thanks very much for your kind words. I'm thankful that you took the time to comment. #2118028

Cora Miller level-classic November 25, 2005

A very uplifting image, Janine! Congratulations! #2120754

Janine Russell level-deluxe November 26, 2005

Cora, thanks very much for your encouraging comments. #2122278

Pat Gamwell November 29, 2005

WAY TO GO, girlfriend! CONGRATULATIONS! Absolutely perfect in every way! #2134519

Janine Russell level-deluxe November 29, 2005

Pat, I really appreciate your comments and encouragement; thanks very much. #2134863

Valarie Paris October 04, 2006

Absolutely gorgeous coloring. Lovely! #3408645

Janine Russell level-deluxe October 04, 2006

Valarie, thanks very much for your kind and encouraging comments. #3408877

November 20, 2006

This is one of the most if not THE MOST amazing flower macro shot I have ever seen. Just sensational and a picture that I'm sure many many mortals would just LOVE to have framed on their walls. A true gem! #3607197

November 20, 2006

This is one of the most if not THE MOST amazing flower macro shot I have ever seen. Just sensational and a picture that I'm sure many many mortals would just LOVE to have framed on their walls. A true gem! #3607198

Janine Russell level-deluxe November 20, 2006

Inaki, thanks very much for your kind comments; I really appreciate your encouragement. #3608286

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