• Photos

  • Level

  • Score

Grasse Fan

© Michael Garth

Grasse Fan

Uploaded: November 28, 2005 15:52:37

Description

Multiple exposure of a single blade of grass with flowers providing the background palette. 80-200mm with 27mm of extension

Comments

Bea. Anderson November 28, 2005

Intriguing and elegant. Bea. #351205

Sue L. Cullumber November 28, 2005

Michael, Very beautiful - well done! #2131936

Michael Garth November 28, 2005

Bea and Sue,

Thank you for taking the time to provide your nice comments.

mike #2132592

Janine Russell level-deluxe November 28, 2005

Mike, nice detail, colors and effects. #2132864

Cora Miller level-classic November 29, 2005

The vibrant colors, repeating lines, and elegant simplicity create an exceptional image! #2133102

Jonna Bergström November 29, 2005

Beautiful image with an excellent composition! #2135103

Michael Garth November 29, 2005

Janine, Cora and Jonna,

Thanks so much for the positive comments. They mean alot.

mike #2135271

Cesar J. La Rosa December 20, 2005

Congratulations on this WONDERFUL Finalist, Mike!!!
This is definitely one of the most beautiful flower abstracts I have ever seen. WTG!!! #2206507

Lorri Shane December 20, 2005

This is so interesting! I just love it and haven't seen anything like it! congratulations!! #2207523

Michael Garth December 21, 2005

Cesar and Lorri,

Wow. Thanks for the extremely nice and encouraging words. It's always nice to get feedback on photos and yours are certainly much appreciated. #2208410

Kristian L. Stricklin December 22, 2005

Congrats!! #2213372

Jennifer Rennison December 22, 2005

Wow, this is fabulous! Perfect technique, comp, lighting and color! Fabulous image, Michael, congratulations on this finalist! #2213928

Michael Garth December 22, 2005

Kristian -- Thank you!

Jennifer -- Again, thanks for taking the time to leave the feedback. I like your Floweres in Motion image as well. Very nice. #2214383

Thomas F. Andersen December 22, 2005

WAY TO GO Michael, a big congratulations on this outstanding image which you already know I like! A first place is just fantastic. I haven't had a change to look at finalists even, but just noticed now. Well deserved Michael! #2215584

Kerby Pfrangle December 22, 2005

Job well done Michael. Congratulations on your first place win.

Kerby #2215651

Laura Clay-Ballard December 23, 2005

gorgeous winning image! congrats #2216357

Jill Flynn December 23, 2005

Congratulations on your FIRST PLACE WIN Michael! This is exquisite. #2217475

Kay Beausoleil December 23, 2005

Beautiful colours -- congratulations on your First Prize win, Michael! #2217685

Leanne M.E. Boyd December 23, 2005

Oh my, this is gorgeous!!!!!!!!! Congratulations on your win! #2217801

Cathy M. Gromball December 23, 2005

Congratulations on your First Place win, Michael!

Cathy :) #2218273

Mary Clarke December 23, 2005

Congratulations Michael, this is beautiful #2218595

Cesar J. La Rosa December 23, 2005

Congratulations on this AWESOME First Place win, Michael!!! #2218635

Michael Garth December 23, 2005

Wow. Thanks to everyone for taking the time to offer their nice words and congratulations. It really is appreciated and encouraging.

Mike #2218924

Peggy L. McNamara December 23, 2005

Congratulations Mike!!! I was so excited to see your wonderful image in the finalists and then in first place! Great job and best wishes to you. #2219044

Cora Miller level-classic December 23, 2005

Certainly deserving of its 1st place win. Congratulations! #2219113

Michael Garth December 24, 2005

Hi Peggy! -- Thanks! Best wishes to you also. Looking forward to seeing more of your images in the future.

Cora -- Thanks again for paying a visit and taking the time to offer some more words of encouragement. #2219884

Donna W. Neal December 24, 2005

Congratulations on this excellent Winner Michael #2220076

Linda M. Walker December 24, 2005

A beautiful image...congratulations on your win #2220492

Gary H. Minish level-classic December 24, 2005

A creative concept and nicely executed, Michael. Congratulations on your win! #2220714

Anita Taylor December 24, 2005

Wonderfully creative, Michael! Lovely, bright colors. Congratulations! #2221210

Michael Garth December 24, 2005

Donna, Linda, Gary and Anita --

Thanks so much for taking the time to look and leave your kind words. It is much appreciated.

Mike #2221304

Wanda Judd level-classic December 26, 2005

Mike, This is outstanding...Congratulations... #2223725

Barbara Kile December 26, 2005

Awesome image, Mike. I was drawn to this photo - beautifully done.
#2224585

SaMi Martin December 27, 2005

Mike this is Awesome the colors really caught my eye. Then to read that it was a single blade of grass really amazed me. Congratulations!!! #2227451

Michael Garth December 27, 2005

Wanda, Barbara and SaMi -- Thank you for the encouraging words. As fellow photogs, you know that feedback of any kind is greatly appreciated.

SaMi, yes one blade of grass fanned out through multiple exposures. A truly fascinating technique with unlimited potential for art and design. #2227509

Monika Sapek December 27, 2005

Nicely executed image, Michael! Many congratulations on your First Place Win!
Monika
#2228008

Diane Dupuis December 28, 2005

Congrats!! What a stunning image! #2229323

Stanley C. Sims December 28, 2005

Congrats. Outstanding image. Great imagination Mike. #2231091

Murry Grigsby December 31, 2005

TErrific idea and image Mike! I really love the soft colors and gradient feel to you super design!! #2237781

Michael Garth December 31, 2005

Everyone --

Thanks for taking the time to leave such nice words of encouragement.

mike #2238101

Stefan G January 02, 2006

Congrats on this stunning image, Michael! #2246538

Dee Caraballo January 05, 2006

What can anyone say except....wow!! Beautiful image! #2256212

Michael Garth January 05, 2006

Stefan -- thank you for stopping by and taking the time.

Dee -- thanks to you also for stopping and looking. The DC area has plenty of subjects just waiting to be captured.

mike #2256272

Sandra Hardt level-deluxe October 02, 2006

I missed this the first time around, Mike....VERY NICE. Just the kind of thing I am working on these days, thanks to Andre Gallant and Freeman Patterson. REALLY looking forward to seeing more of your work in Tony's class.

-Sandy #3400487

Michael Garth October 03, 2006

Hi Sandy ~

Thanks. Yes, this is a technique that I learned, where else, but in Tony's Fine Art Flower course.

mike #3404076


To discuss, first log in or sign up (buttons are at top center of page).

Get Constructive Critiques

Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.


 

Did You Know?

Discussions by Category: You can view photo discussions on various themes in the Community > Photo Discussions section of the site.

BetterPhoto Websites: If you see an orange website link directly under the photographer's name, it's totally okay. It's not spam. The reason: BetterPhoto is the one that offers these personal photography websites. We are supporting our clients with those links.

Unavailable EXIF: If there is no other information but 'Unavailable' in the EXIF (meaning no EXIF data exists with the photo), the 'Unavailable' blurb is not displayed. If there is any info, it shows. Many photos have the EXIF stripped out when people modify the image and resave it, before uploading.


 

The following truth is one of the core philosophies of BetterPhoto:

I hear, I forget.
I see, I remember.
I do, I understand.

You learn by doing. Take your next online photography class.

3

You & 3

Love It!

BetterPhoto.com All Time Best Photo Contest Winner BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest FIRST PLACE Winner


Copyright for this photo belongs solely to Michael Garth.
Images may not be copied, downloaded, or used in any way without the expressed, written permission of the photographer.
Log in to follow or message this photographer or report this photo.