Awakening

Uploaded: March 02, 2013

Description

Celebrating the awakening of all the wonderful spring bulbs!

Exif: F Number: 32, Exposure Bias Value: -0.33, ExposureTime: 4/1 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 100, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 100.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi

Comments

Amanda J. Tanner level-classic March 05, 2013

A very beautiful macro Michele. I love the rain drops and the colors. Nice work! #1517671

Neal D. Hatcher March 06, 2013

Fantastic+Beautiful=BEAUTIMUS #10598673

Daniella Puente March 07, 2013

Great macro Michele, you can feel already the spring! :) #10600472

Martha R. Mazon level-classic March 07, 2013

Gorgeous, Michele! Wonderful detail, color and POV. #10600656

Patrick Rouzes level-classic March 07, 2013

Colors, clarity, lighting, comp, and moacro are spectacular, Michele! Good luck with this one, my friend.
#10600826

Michele Peterson level-classic March 07, 2013

Thanks so much everyone!! #10600833

Randy L. Quast March 10, 2013

Michele very nice photo the color is outstanding and Congrats on the EP. #10603614

Michele Peterson level-classic March 10, 2013

Thanks Randy! #10604158

Antonio Amen March 11, 2013

Wow, very nice floral. Excellent. #10604817

Michele Peterson level-classic March 11, 2013

Thanks, Antonio! #10605280

Leslie McLain level-classic March 11, 2013

Beautiful capture and details, Michele. #10605597

Joy Rector March 12, 2013

absolutely gorgeous #10606002

Nancy L. Green level-classic March 14, 2013

LOVE this GORGEOUS full frame, VERY well done!! <>< #10609788

Michele Peterson level-classic March 14, 2013

Thank you Leslie, Joy, and Nancy! #10609960

Sharon Sawyer March 20, 2013

Beautiful crocus capture, Michele!!! #10617800

Dayna Cain level-classic March 21, 2013

This definitely has the "WOW" factor! Gorgeous image Michele! #10618638

Thomas E. Hinds March 23, 2013

Very beautiful work, Michele! Love it! #10621356

Michele Peterson level-classic March 23, 2013

Thank you very much, Sharon, Dayna, and Thomas! #10621692

Martha R. Mazon level-classic April 28, 2013

Congratulations on your beautiful finalist, Michele! #10671626

Julianne Bradford April 28, 2013

Gorgeous Michele..congrats! #10671673

Donna La Mattino Pagakis April 28, 2013

Wow, what a lovely close up Michele. Huge congrats! #10671921

Naomi Weiser April 28, 2013

so pretty, congrats! #10672128

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic April 29, 2013

Terrific floral capture, Michele. CONGRATZ and good luck!!

UB. #10672601

Michele Peterson level-classic April 29, 2013

Thanks so much, everyone!! #10673334

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe April 29, 2013

Beautiful light and details. Congrats on a wonderful finalist. #10673928

Terry Cervi level-deluxe April 29, 2013

Fantastic detail and composition, Michelle! Congrats on a beautiful finalist!! #10674334

Thomas E. Hinds April 29, 2013

I do not think an image can be any prettier! Superb work, Michele! Congratulations! #10674447

Debra R. Harder April 30, 2013

This is so beautiful, Michele! I love the superb details, colors and fabulous comp. Huge congratulations on your gorgeous finalist!! #10676253

Michele Peterson level-classic May 02, 2013

Thanks everyone, I appreciate all of your wonderful comments! #10679618

LeAnn Wood May 12, 2013

Oh, WOW, Michele! What an incredible macro shot...detail, POV, color, clarity- not to mention the added drama of rain drops. Impressive! Did you use a special camera- or lens- or setting? Congratulations...well deserved! #10691173

Michele Peterson level-classic May 12, 2013

Hi LeAnn! Thanks for your enthusiasm, it made me smile. I did use a macro lens for this, window light and a tripod, the settings were f/32 at 4 seconds, ISO 100. Thanks again!! #10691467

Mary K. Robison May 13, 2013

Gorgeous macro, Michele! Excellent details and lighting. No wonder this made Finalist!
Congratulations! #10691776

Michele Peterson level-classic May 15, 2013

Thank you Mary! #10695313

Emile Abbott level-deluxe May 24, 2013

Stunning details and use of light Michelle and congratulations. #10705000

Connie J. Bagot May 27, 2013

Beautiful colors and wonderful detail---congratulations Michele, and excellent finalist! #10710684

Michele Peterson level-classic May 27, 2013

Thank you Emile and Connie! #10710769

LeAnn Wood June 09, 2013

Michele, This is a breathtaking image. Congratulations! #10727383

Neal D. Hatcher June 09, 2013

Congratulations #10727434

Michele Peterson level-classic June 29, 2013

Thank you LeAnn and Neal! #10748862

Marilyn K. Lincecum level-classic June 29, 2013

Congratulations on a beautiful finalist. #10748865

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