Inspiring Photo: A golden life still unfurling #3789479

A golden life still unfurling

Uploaded: May 04, 2007

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I dedicate this to my wife, Frances who has given me a most golden life of 42 year and we are still counting.
I took my artform golden ring, placed in a yellow rose of Texas and tried to compose this in such a way to reveal that the golden life is still unfurling and has much ahead of it despite its beautiful past and present. Life is not perfect so I left one very small defect from the past in the left bottom corner to represent that. Canon 5D, Sigma 180 macro lens, 25mm extension tube, tripod, remote controller, ambient light on back poarch at 6PM, ISO 400, TV mode at 1/3 sec and F/9 to get some depth of field. Your comments are welcome and placed in monthly theme. Have a nice week-end and would you believe that Golden wife of mine is going to be my assistant at the bullride shoot. Now that is Love.

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Emile Abbott May 04, 2007

Two together in life #649327

Melissa G. Meiselman May 04, 2007

Emile your thoughts about life and the symbolism in this image are wonderful. Your composition, lighting and golden hues are beautiful!! #4246723

Nadine A. Lewis May 04, 2007

AWESOME, AWESOME, AWESOME!!! Emile, I LOVE THIS!!! Not only the image but also love how the picture explains the title. Your description is so refreshing as you explain your love for your wife and her love for you. Have a GREAT time at the bullride shoot. I'm looking forward to pictures. <>< #4246729

Carla Metzler May 04, 2007

I don't know which is more beautiful, your images, or your words. Great job with both, Emile.
Frances...I think he likes you. ;) #4246805

Judy A. Lawhon May 04, 2007

I can tell, Emile, that you and your wife have a special kind of love....this is a wonderful tribute. My husband and I have been married 47 years now and it gets better with every passing year. Hope you have a wonderful anniversary and a great day of photographing the bulls...be careful, don't get too close. #4246840

Holly Shao May 04, 2007

Excellent macro work and very beautiful image, Emile! Love the design and tones!

Holly #4246897

Stan Kwasniowski May 04, 2007

Emile, nothing else I could say, above says it all. #4246907

Bill Houghton May 04, 2007

This is stunning Emile. Just beautiful. Bill #4247098

Nadya Johnson May 04, 2007

Emile, what wonderful photos and even more so, your remarks and sentiments!! I just love that little "defect" at the edge: so true, isn't it?! Perfect Symbolism, there! This is SO pretty, and a great entry for the monthly theme! I love your Life Story and better yet, your terrific viewpoint! Enjoy the bullride with your Golden Wife! (I know you will!) #4247157

Jim Huffield May 04, 2007

This is superb, Emile. Jim #4247259

Ronald F. Fischer May 04, 2007

Fantastic capture and sentiment, Emile! We are very blessed to have our best friend as our wife! That is my wish and prayer for all couples! #4247300

William Johnson May 04, 2007

Wonderful Dedication Emile. My wife Brenda and I are counting down to our 50th year next month, and have the same sentiments as yourselves have, and may you have many more years together with these sentiments.
Great pictures (Both images) the first one is so real, I feel I could just pick up the ring. Lovely job. Bill J. #4247313

Husain Akhtar May 04, 2007

What are you up to doc! From wild life to fashion to jewellery with equal interest, ease and skill!
Amazing arrangements for this superb capture!
I’m sure your wife will be absolutely delighted by the warmth of your expressed feelings! Good man!
#4247504

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna May 04, 2007

Oh, Emile...I'm going to cry this is soooooo very touching and beautiful!!!! Your sentiments come shinning through as much as the gold in the images!!!!! This is beyond SPECTACULAR!!!!!! :3 #4247519

Joy Rector May 04, 2007

awsome and beautiful sentiment #4247567

John Connolly May 04, 2007

Two wonderful captures, Emile! I hope you and Frances continue along this path for years to come. #4247893

Ray Clarke May 04, 2007

Wonderful dedication and perfect shot Emile (a) #4247900

Lynne Morris May 04, 2007

WOW Emile this is so beautiful and full of wonderful sentiments, a gorgous image. I wish you and your good lady wife many more wonderful years. #4247907

Darryl Wilkinson May 04, 2007

Congratularions Frances and Emile, this is beautiful! #4247935

Laurie Daily May 04, 2007

Oh my gosh, Emile I am going to cry! What a beautiful sentiment and lovely images to dedicate to your wonderful Frances. May you both have many more wonderful years together...Bullride shoot? Now that is love! #4247996

Karen Slagle May 04, 2007

You are so sentimental, Emile and this fantastic image echoes your thoughts. I love all the gorgeous gold tones and this is perfect for the monthly theme. Your wife will be excellent as your assistant. #4248015

Sam Britt May 04, 2007

Terrific dedication and monthly theme entry, Emile. 42 years...wow!! #4248027

Pamela Shane May 04, 2007

Such a romantic Emile!! This has to
be a winner; it's beautiful in every way. :) #4248117

Bill Wyatt May 04, 2007

Wow Doc, this is beauitiful excellent work my friend!! #4248199

Claudia Kuhn May 04, 2007

Wonderful sentiment portrayed here Emile, beautiful macros. Good luck to you both at the bullride shoot. #4248251

Cassie L. Woodlee May 04, 2007

Very touching and beautiful dedication Emile!!! #4248428

Colette M. Metcalf May 04, 2007

Wonderful!!! #4248442

Christy Nichols May 04, 2007

This is so beautiful, Emile!! Beautiful capture, and dedication to your wife. So sweet! Love it! #4248713

eileen bedford May 04, 2007

SOO Beautifully captured and dedication of this Emile, so well presented.... #4248805

Kenneth Mucke May 04, 2007

You old softy you....what a wonderful dedication to your wife Emile...You are a blessed man for sure...plus the image is really superb in so many ways...you really did a marvelous job with this #4248944

Lorraine A. Cook May 04, 2007

These are the moments to remember....

A heartfelt presentation....beautiful dedication to your wife, Frances!<:))

May you and your wife enjoy many more wonderful years together, Emile!<:)) #4249027

Glenn E. Urquhart May 05, 2007

Magnificent presentation and dedication, Emile!!! VERY Well Done! Cheers, Glenn. #4249496

Shelly A. Van Camp May 05, 2007

Very, very pretty..love the setup, golden tones and what you wrote! Very romantic, my friend....she is very lucky!!! Have fun together at the bullrides! #4249689

Jeff Robinson May 05, 2007

What a beautiful entry for the Theme!! You have captured this image and expressed your love perfectly! Outstanding in every way Emile!! Jeff #4249698

Amy JACKSON May 05, 2007

Beautiful image, Emile!! Congratulations! Very well done! #4249706

Rakesh Syal May 05, 2007

Out of this world, Emile!! Congratulations! #4250120

Tamara K. Walker May 05, 2007

Wonderful composition, beautifully composed. #4250312

Nancy L. Green May 05, 2007

Emile, this is just wonderful, the image and the dedication!! A FANTASTIC theme entry!! <>< #4250976

Emile Abbott May 05, 2007

Thank you all for your visit and comments they are alway welcome, Melissa, Nadine, Carla, Judy, Holly, Stan, Bill H., Nadya, Jim, Ronald, Bill J, Hussain, Kitty, Joy, John, Audrey, Lynne, Darryl, Laurie, Karen, Sam, Pamelar, Bill W., Claudia, Cassie, Colette, Christy, Eileen, Kenneth, Lorraine, Gleen, Shelly, Jeff, Amy, Rakesh, Tamara and Nancy. I'm off shortly to the George Paul Memorial Superbull ride where life is measured in 8 seconds. Wish me luck in getting some action captures. #4250998

Amalia Sylvia Arriaga Salinas May 05, 2007

What a beautiful image and dedication Emile!,
Very well done!,
Amalia #4251750

Cindy Wong May 06, 2007

This is awesome! I love the colors and lighting of this pic. And of course, this is beautifully composed. Wow! What a Great Picture, Emile! Excellent!!! #4253325

Roxanne M. Bubar May 06, 2007

Emile this is so touching and so beautiful. Perfect for this months theme and I know we will see this again. #4254337

Emile Abbott May 06, 2007

Thanks Amalia, Cindy and Roxanne, I appreciate your encouragement. #4254428

Manuel Barrera May 07, 2007

I once teased my mother on parent's 50th wedding anniversay that I probably would not make it to the 50th but maybe I could have 5o wifes. I envy you! #4256756

Emile Abbott May 07, 2007

Thanks Manuel, I am a lucky man indeed. #4257233

ALLEN O. HOWARD May 08, 2007

WOW!!! Emile I don't like to say this because I am not a judge. But this has winner written all over it! The colors and details are teriffic! The tone and composition...EVERYTHING!!! I am pulling for you my friend! A great dedication as well!!! #4260092

Emile Abbott May 08, 2007

Thanks Allen I could only hope #4260562

Jenny D May 08, 2007

WOW! Beautiful, touching image & dedication! #4261353

Terry L. Ellis May 08, 2007
Totally gorgeous, Emile! Very well thought out and executed! So beautiful and touching, too!! Your's and Frances' love is very inspiring to us all!! #4261711

Sue L. Cullumber May 08, 2007
Emile - Gorgeous image and what a present for your wife! Just beautiful! #4261750

Emile Abbott May 09, 2007
Thank you very much for your visit and comments they are appreciated, JD, Terry, and Sue #4263543

Ken Smith May 09, 2007
This is a stunning photo, Emile. Congrats on your successful marriage!! #4263590

Emile Abbott May 09, 2007
Thanks Ken, and never a cross word, yeah!! #4264500

May 18, 2007
WOW... #4298738

Bridgette B May 30, 2007
Stunning!!!!! #4346306

Emile Abbott May 30, 2007
Thanks Manuel and Bridgette. One of my first macro attempts with the Sigma 180 lens #4348093

Gary Lange August 27, 2008
Wow, Emile I haven't seen this one before. A real winner to me!!! Such a happy man you are with a fantastic wife and family! #6375461

Emile Abbott September 02, 2008
Glad you like this one it was special to me. Now we have made it 43 and still counting and smiling and having fun. Had to take plan B for our vacation but all went well with a dog and 2 cats in a small camper. Will be back later this week. First day on internet in a week. #6402251

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