That's What Friends are For

© Monnie Ryan

That's What Friends are For

Uploaded: August 21, 2012

Description

Thanks for all the good wishes for our golden anniversary - just for the record, we've decided to pick up the option for another 50! This is a dahlia from Mill Creek Park (with a couple of friends). Have a wonderful Tuesday, everyone!

Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/400 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 400, FocalLength: 100.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XTi

Comments

Robert R. Goodman August 21, 2012

Hi Monnie,sure glad you had a great time my friend.Beautiful capture and wonderful color!!! #1481558

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe August 21, 2012

Great capture Monnie - Keep us informed on how the next 50 go :-) #10284088

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe August 21, 2012

Fabulous details and colors. Good luck on your next 50. We are 34 years and counting. #10284141

Ann H. Belus level-deluxe August 21, 2012

Awesome capture of this gorgeous dahlia, Monnie! #10284273

frank w. degenhardt August 21, 2012

That's good news to hear Monnie. Another 50.
And you got yourself one beautiful picture to commemorate it with. Love the treatment and the look. Not only did you get some gorgeous colors and details, you got a couple of guest to boot. Fabulous my friend. #10284281

JO ANN CLEVELAND August 21, 2012

Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful Monnjie!

jo ann c. #10284290

John Connolly August 21, 2012

I have thought of growing some dahlias in my garden Monnie, but ususally sunflowers are a lot less trouble...LOL!
It is great to hear you celebrations went of well, I hope Jack celebrated with some moderation! #10284302

Jack Gaskin August 21, 2012

Another lovely Catch from your favorite place.
gotta walk down to the Organic Garden and see whats in flower. Been a HOT WET SUMMER here so I don't know ...
Looking forward to your DIAMOND Anniversary ;o)

Jack #10284413

Millie A. Talarico level-classic August 21, 2012

Lovely Dahlia, Monnie Have a great Tuesday also! #10284430

Carol L. Fowler August 21, 2012

The countdown on the next 50 has started! This is a lovely capture to start it rolling! #10284469

Mike Clime August 21, 2012

Beautiful capture and nice colors, Monnie! Congrats on your 50th. #10284673

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic August 21, 2012

Nice capture, Monnie. Beautiful flower. Congratulations on your 50th. #10284682

Rony Sagy August 21, 2012

Wonderful capture, Monnie. And congratulations, #10284729

David Phalen August 21, 2012

Terrific colors and clarity in this beauty!!

What are you plans for the 75th? #10284774

Nancy L. Green level-classic August 21, 2012

GORGEOUS floral Monnie, those bees are perched like ornaments, I love it!!! <>< #10284982

Rona L. Schwarz August 21, 2012

Oh my goodness - I missed a few days and I missed your Golden Anniversary, Monnie! It sounds like you had a fabulous celebration. And this is a perfect start to the next 50! Love the soft peach colors and your little friends! #10284991

Douglas Pignet August 22, 2012

well done bees and all..kewl capture #10285136

Joy Rector August 22, 2012

beautiful capture #10285327

Carolyn J. Connolly August 25, 2012

What a DELIGHTFULLY golden image to celebrate yours and Jack's 50th wedding anniversary, Monnie!! BIG (sorry, belated!) congrat's, friends!! :-)

Phil and I wish you ALL the best for the next 50!! We are 43 years and counting...the 4th of February next year will be our 44th!! :-) #10289536


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