First Bloom

Uploaded: March 29, 2015 | Entered: March 29, 2015 16:16:47

Description

Second Place Winner in Floral Segment at BetterPhoto.com March 2015

Exif: F Number: 16, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 8/10 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 125, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 100.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II

Comments

Jane E. Miller level-classic March 29, 2015

Patricia - Amazingly beautiful! Jane #1612684

SANJOY PRAMANIK March 30, 2015

Wonderful cactus, nice color, Patricia #11274165

Sharon Sawyer March 30, 2015

I love all your cacti images, Patricia!!! #11274188

Patricia A. Casey level-deluxe April 01, 2015

Thank you for your kind comments-Jane, Sanjoy & Sharon.... #11276216

Deborah C. Lewinson level-addict April 14, 2015

Lovely finalist! Congratulations! #11285486

Val Feldman level-deluxe April 14, 2015

Beauty among the thorns...what a stunning capture of one of your "babies", Patricia! Great light, wonderful color, perfect detail. They love you and your camera, for sure! Warmest congrats on an excellent Finalist! #11285645

Nadia Paul April 14, 2015

This is just stunning my friend - congrats on a wonderful finalist! #11285880

Patricia A. Casey level-deluxe April 15, 2015

Thank you so very very much for your kind words & thoughts....Deborah, Val & Nadia...have a glorious day! #11286017

Deborah C. Lewinson level-addict April 20, 2015

Such a beauty among the thorns, Patricia! Congrats on your wonderful winning image! #11289345

Val Feldman level-deluxe April 20, 2015

Big smiles here - this was a winner from the git-go as they say down TX way! :) Warmest congratulations, Patricia, on your wonderful Gold Winner! #11289446

Terry Cervi level-deluxe April 20, 2015

Congrats on your gorgeous win, Patricia! #11289486

Patricia A. Casey level-deluxe April 21, 2015

Thank you Deborah, Val & Terry....your kind words are most appreciated.... #11289757

Nadia Paul April 22, 2015

So pleased to this gorgeous floral sporting gold - congrats Patricia! #11290339

Mary K. Robison April 22, 2015

Congratulations on your well earned Gold Winner, Patricia! #11290483

Patricia A. Casey level-deluxe April 22, 2015

Thank you so very much Nadia & Mary....always an honor when it reaches this level! #11290497

Dee Langevin level-classic April 22, 2015

Fabulous cactus blossom Patricia! Congratulations on your WINNER!! #11290897

Patricia A. Casey level-deluxe April 23, 2015

Thank you so much Dee....finally posting again from time to time.... #11291167

Teresa L. Brooks April 23, 2015

Great detail, congratulations #11291299

Patricia A. Casey level-deluxe April 23, 2015

Thank you so much Teresa.... #11291330

Anita Bower April 26, 2015

Congratulations. Beautiful softness of flower surrounded by prickly thorns. Nice detail. Really beautiful. #11292543

Patricia A. Casey level-deluxe April 26, 2015

Thank you, Anita.... #11292673

Irene Colling level-classic April 30, 2015

Exquisite image Patricia. Congratulations on this lovely Gold Winning Floral. #11294950

Cindy Bendush level-classic April 30, 2015

Lovely Patricia - congrats on your gold! #11295008

Patricia A. Casey level-deluxe May 01, 2015

Thank you so much Irene & Cindy for your kind words & comments.... #11295105

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