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Lavender

© Donna La Mattino Pagakis

Lavender

Uploaded: March 21, 2006 11:15:11 | Entered: July 21, 2020 08:02:19

Description

Captured 3-16-06, full sun, macro mode. No filters or effects were used.

Comments

Carolyn M. Fletcher level-classic March 21, 2006

This is just great, Donna!! Stopped me in my tracks! #412968

Joyce Baldassarre March 21, 2006

ABSOLUTELY STUNNING!!! #2558140

Judy A. Lawhon March 21, 2006

Awesome photo, Donna! #2558208

Colette M. Metcalf March 21, 2006

Gorgeous!!! #2558257

Carol McCants March 21, 2006

Wow...this is an amazing photo!
Carol #2558353

Carla Metzler March 21, 2006

This is gorgeous, Donna! #2558405

John Connolly March 21, 2006

An excellent capture, Donna! You must get extra points for not using PS. #2558505

John Connolly March 21, 2006

An excellent capture, Donna! You must get extra points for not using PS. #2558534

Linda M. Walker March 21, 2006

Beautifully captured,Donna...the lighting is great #2558574

Terry L. Ellis level-classic March 22, 2006

This is really an awesome capture, Donna! Love the composition and contrasts! #2562396

Sylvia Rossler March 22, 2006

I predict you that this one will be an mars finalist Donna !!! delightful beautiful perfect !!! #2563160

Donna La Mattino Pagakis March 23, 2006

Thank you very much for such great comments!! I really appreciate it very much!! #2568701

Stan Lubach March 26, 2006

Definitely a stunning image. Beautiful colors and great composition. #2576315

Jenny Bosmans March 26, 2006

Absolutely gorgeous image and work, Donna!! One of my favorites!! #2577461

Rakesh Syal level-classic March 26, 2006

This is so very beautiful thats why your minipic, Donna!!! #2578174

Donna La Mattino Pagakis March 27, 2006

Thank you Stan, Jenny and Rakesh for your excellent responses!! I really appreciate it!! #2580417

Stephen Zacker March 28, 2006

Dramatic, stunning, and Beautiful. #2585250

Diana Child March 30, 2006

Beautiful Floral Donna! #2591774

Anita Taylor March 30, 2006

Love this, Donna! The color and lighting are incredible and I like how the shadows act like a frame. #2592441

Judyann Plante March 30, 2006

This is just beautiful, Donna! Awesome lighting, color and detaail. #2592523

Darren K. Fisher March 31, 2006

I love how you captured this, it looks larger than life. #2595057

Judy S. Fung March 31, 2006

Lovely, Donna! #2595145

Donna La Mattino Pagakis March 31, 2006

Thank you Stephen, Diana, Anita, Judyann, Darren and Judy!!! I appreciate your compliments! #2595500

Lucia De Giovanni April 08, 2006

Beautifully done, Donna! #2623386

Donna La Mattino Pagakis April 08, 2006

Thank you very much Lucia! #2623684

Kara L. Hendricks April 20, 2006

Wow, Donna, this is gorgeous!!! Love the color and soft details... WOW!! #2667816

April 21, 2006

Excellent shot! very lovely color contrasting with the dark BG, good detail and terrific overall lighting.
Vassili #2671128

Donna La Mattino Pagakis April 21, 2006

Thank you Kara and Vassilis very much!! I really appreciate the wonderful responses to this image!!! #2671305

Stan Kwasniowski May 01, 2006

Donna, beautiful #2712897

Ray Clarke May 01, 2006

In my eye this an outstanding capture Donna! Great composition , lighting and detail!!!(R) #2712937

Judy S. Fung May 01, 2006

Lovely image, Donna! #2713006

Jenny Bosmans May 01, 2006

Stunningly beautiful, and still one of my favorites, Donna!! #2713038

Donna La Mattino Pagakis May 01, 2006

Thank you Stan, Ray, Judy and Jenny!! I appreciate your great compliments!!!!! #2713076

Emile Abbott level-deluxe May 01, 2006

This is a real super capture and no PS, Wow. It is a break from all your action captures. Enjoyed your gallery, Donna P. #2713288

Amalia Sylvia Arriaga Salinas level-classic May 01, 2006

Beautiful macro Donna! I love the colors!,
Amalia #2713468

Amy N. Cappelli May 01, 2006

Gorgeous! The petals remind me of delicate ribbons. #2713619

Donna La Mattino Pagakis May 01, 2006

Thank you Emile, Amalia, and Amy for your compliments. I appreciate you stopping by my gallery!!! #2713696

Pat Gamwell May 01, 2006

Flawless beauty, Donna! I do sooo admire 'natural' shots! GORGEOUS! #2714561

Hector Contreras May 03, 2006

Beautiful capture Donna
Heco #2722926

Donna La Mattino Pagakis May 03, 2006

Thank you Pat and Hector for your great comments and continued support!! #2722931

Karen Slagle May 04, 2006

This is gorgeous - such clarity and stunning colors against the bg. I hope the second time around is the charm - good luck. #2725196

Donna La Mattino Pagakis May 04, 2006

Thank you very much Karen! #2725709

Jim Kinnunen level-classic May 04, 2006

Gorgeous image, Donna!:) #2725860

Donna La Mattino Pagakis May 04, 2006

Thank you Jim, I really appreciate it! #2725957

Bill Wyatt May 05, 2006

Wonderful image Donna, I really like the lighting and details of the image. Terrific work! #2726896

Barbara Helgason May 05, 2006

It is beautiful Donna, good luck the second time around. #2727780

May 05, 2006

Breathtaking! #2727801

Paula Dwyer May 05, 2006

Absolutely gorgeous!!! :) #2728291

Donna La Mattino Pagakis May 05, 2006

Thank you Bill, Barbara, Traci, and Paula for the very nice comments!! #2728722

Susan Jane Allen level-classic May 05, 2006

Magnificent! #2729115

ALLEN O. HOWARD May 05, 2006

Awesome Donna! Absolute Awesome!!! #2729228

Donna La Mattino Pagakis May 05, 2006

Thank you Susan and Allen for your OUTSTANDING compliments!! #2729373

Rhonda Smith May 07, 2006

Wow!! This is stunning Donna... I think it's a winner for sure!! Awesome! #2734751

Donna La Mattino Pagakis May 13, 2006

Thanks Rhonda, I hope so, that would be very cool!! #2761250

Judy V. Kennamer level-classic May 15, 2006

Donna - this is one of my favorite flower photographs on BP.com. You've done such a good job with this -- the composition is outstanding and the detail is just wonderful....I'll be watching for more :o) Judy #2766198

Donna La Mattino Pagakis May 15, 2006

The ultimate compliment!! Thanks Judy, very cool!! #2767064

Nicole Kessel May 19, 2006

Very beautiful, Donna!! #2786865

Donna La Mattino Pagakis May 19, 2006

Thank you very much Nicole!! #2787170

DiAnna F. Paulk May 22, 2006

Donna, I'm glad you're resubmitting this one! I don't know how it was overlooked before. It's a great image: color, composition, dof...I don't see how it can miss! #2800135

Donna La Mattino Pagakis May 22, 2006

Thanks so much DiAnna, what a great compliment! #2802457

Tammy Scott June 01, 2006

Oh this is GORGEOUS! #2841923

Revonda L. Gentry June 02, 2006

I can see why you had a great response, just stunning!! #2846006

Donna La Mattino Pagakis June 02, 2006

Thank you Tammy and Revonda for the wonderful compliments!!!!!! #2846493

Dale Ann Cubbage June 08, 2006

Absolutely stunning! The color is sublime, and the way it fades to black is so dramatic! Good luck with this, Donna! I think it deserved another look too!

da #2869863

Donna La Mattino Pagakis June 08, 2006

Thanks Dale Ann, what a great compliment! Thanks for stopping by!! #2870572

Kaye Burazin June 09, 2006

Very impressive in presentation Donna. Remember that judging is very subjective and I think this is a winner! #2875628

Donna La Mattino Pagakis June 11, 2006

Thanks Kaye, sweet comment!! #2882176

Susie Peek-Swint June 14, 2006

Stunning colour, composition, and detail Donna ~ best of luck with it this time around! #2896154

Donna La Mattino Pagakis June 14, 2006

Thanks Susie, I appreciate the great compliments! #2896229

Ross Throndson June 19, 2006

G O R G E O U S ! ! ! #2913403

Donna La Mattino Pagakis June 19, 2006

THANKS Ross!!!!!!!!!! #2916228

Ellen L. Zaslaw June 19, 2006

Veritably stunning !!! #2916752

Lavone Vannoy June 22, 2006

W*O*W!!!! Great job! Bravo!!! #2937152

Donna La Mattino Pagakis June 22, 2006

Thank you Ellen and Lavone for the great compliments!! #2937501

Graeme yew Chow June 30, 2006

Outstanding flower image, I like the colors and composition, Donna. #2972346

Donna La Mattino Pagakis July 15, 2006

A belated thank you Graeme, I do appreciate it very much!! #3031583

Stan Kwasniowski August 21, 2006

Donna, gorgeous #3196047

Donna La Mattino Pagakis August 21, 2006

Thanks Stan, I'm so glad you like this image!! Thanks for stopping by!! #3196071

Melissa G. Meiselman September 26, 2006

Congratulations on this most deserving finalist, Donna!!! #3367827

Paul E. Earl September 26, 2006

Congratulations on this superb finalist!! #3368815

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic September 26, 2006

Congratulations on your beautiful finalist. Good luck in the next round. #3369319

Sherry Stricklin Boles level-classic September 26, 2006

Congrats on this fabulous finalist, Donna! #3369343

Nancy L. Green level-classic September 26, 2006

Big congrats again Donna!! <>< #3369389

Su Sana E. P level-classic September 26, 2006

Congratulations, Donna!! #3369724

Donna La Mattino Pagakis September 26, 2006

Thank you Melissa, Paul, Kay, Sherry, Nancy and Susan. I appreciate it very much!! I am so glad I never gave up on this image!!! Thanks to each and everyone of you at BetterPhoto!!! #3369880

Ross Throndson September 27, 2006

Big Congratulations, Donna, on this Fantastic Finalist...Best of Luck in the Next Round!!! #3370598

William Johnson September 27, 2006

Wonderful image, lovely colours and composition, Donna. Congratulations on your finalist. Bill J. #3370670

Kara L. Hendricks September 27, 2006

Congrats on this wonderful finalist!!! #3371062

Wendy Stevenson September 27, 2006

Gorgeous colour and light in this beautiful finalists Donna! Congratulations and best of luck in the next round! #3372449

Deborah Sandidge September 27, 2006

Congrats to you Donna - best of luck!!! #3372886

Laurence Saliba level-classic September 27, 2006

Congrats on this wonderful finalist Donna!!! #3373346

Rakesh Syal level-classic September 27, 2006

Big Congratulations, Donna, on this lovely finalist!! #3373553

Nadya Johnson September 27, 2006

Congratulations on your very pretty finalist and best of luck in the next round, Donna! #3374251

Adilson F. Ferreira level-classic September 27, 2006

Congratulations Donna!!! #3374479

Bill Wyatt September 27, 2006

Congratulations on your finalist, Donna!! Good luck on the next round!!! #3374549

Terry L. Ellis level-classic September 27, 2006

Sorry, I'm so late, but I wanted to congratulate you on this very striking finalist! My best to you in the next round, Donna! #3374896

Kristi A. Howson September 27, 2006

Congratulations Donna on this fantastic finalist and Best of Luck in the next round! Love the color, comp and mood here...!!! #3375538

Donna La Mattino Pagakis September 27, 2006

Thank you Ross, Bill J, Kara, Wendy, Deborah, Laurence, Rakesh, Nadya, Adilson, Bill W, Terry, and Kristi for your congratulatory wishes and constant support!!! #3375777

Barbara Helgason September 27, 2006

Beautiful floral Donna, congrats and good luck in the next round. #3375985

Amy JACKSON September 27, 2006

Congratulations, Donna!!!! :) #3376025

Jill Flynn September 27, 2006

SOOOO beautiful Donna! Congratulations on your finalist! #3376343

Sharon Day September 27, 2006

Beautiful image, Donna!!! Congratulations!!! Good luck next round! #3376813

Marija Milovanovic Maksimovic September 28, 2006

Congrats Donna on your finalist! #3377388

Donna La Mattino Pagakis September 28, 2006

Thank you Barbara, Amy, Jill, Sharon and Marija very much!!! #3377602

Carol Sawyer September 28, 2006

Congratulations, Donna!!!! #3378065

Kenneth Mucke September 28, 2006

Congrats on this awesome finalist #3378742

Kaye Burazin September 28, 2006

The detail and vibrant color make this an exceptional finalist Donna. Congrats. #3379647

Donna La Mattino Pagakis September 28, 2006

Thank you Carol, Kenneth, and Kaye for your great wishes and responses!! #3380593

Michael Khoury September 28, 2006

Congratulations Donna !...
M #3380703

RC Fritz September 28, 2006

Another Great image, Donna. Congrats and good luck!! #3381924

September 28, 2006

Congratulations on this beautiful finalist Donna! #3382283

Raymond Pauly September 28, 2006

Really beautiful! Congratulations! #3382758

Carol Teal September 28, 2006

Wow! So beautiful! I was surprised to see you didn't use effects on this; it looks almost painted! Congrats on such a beautiful finalist Donna! #3382856

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