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Milkweed Explosion

© Mitch Spence

Milkweed Explosion

Uploaded: July 01, 2007

Description

Taken on the north shore of Lake Michigan, late in the afternoon. A bit of buzz.

Exif: F Number: 6.3, Exposure Bias Value: +0, Exposure Time: 1/800, Flash: flash did not fire, ISO: 200, Focal Length: 300mm, Camera Model: NIKON D100

Comments

Patrick Rouzes level-classic July 01, 2007

Outstanding tones, detail,comp& lighitng here, Mitch! Excellent creation indeed! #683380

Mitch Spence level-classic July 01, 2007

Hi, Patrick. I reworked this some from a shot from quite awhile back, and I'm really pleased that you like it. #4462781

Steve M. Harrington July 01, 2007

This image is terrific, Mitch! The tones are rich and the softness of the filaments is quite appealing.
Steve #4462833

Donna R. Wageman July 01, 2007

Neato - looks like you used a painting tool, very effective and pleasing to the eye. #4463181

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe July 01, 2007

Very nice work Mitch! Great tones! Jeff #4463315

Susan Fox July 01, 2007

Love the golden tones and soft lighting. Wonderful! #4463478

Phil Stith July 01, 2007

Just thought I would visit your gallery for a new "goody" and I wasn't disappointed!!! Beautiful macro and superb color, tones, and special effects. Well Done!
Phil #4463707

Colleen Farrell July 01, 2007

This is stunning, Mitch! That golden light is perfect for the milkweed--and you've used just the right amount of buZZ. Really well done! #4464099

Mitch Spence level-classic July 02, 2007

Steve, Donna, Jeff, Susan, Phil, and Colleen. Hey, you guys are wonderful for stopping to look and leaving such great comments. I do truly appreciate them. That late afternoon gold is something we'd all like to bottle and take out anytime we needed it. Right? :) #4466236

Patricia A. Stalter July 02, 2007

Glad to see the creative touch has returned. With gusto! Tis awesome. #4466934

John Caruso July 02, 2007

Mitch--The effects give it a very classical, painterly feel! Nicely comped and executed. #4467011

Pat Gamwell July 02, 2007

Beautifully presented, Mitch! #4467053

Susie Peek-Swint July 02, 2007

Great capture Mitch ~ beautiful colours! #4467117

Nikki McDonald level-classic July 02, 2007

You got it just right, Mitch, in more ways than one! You have done a stunning job on this milkweed explosion--just right on the buZZ and the tones are absolutely wonderful; I love that golden glow in the midst of all the sienna. You're really getting the hang of your painting effects software--bet it's a real thrill to resurrect an oldie this effectively. #4467123

Dr Silly level-classic July 02, 2007

Ok Mitch, Nikki did it again, she said it all. Wonderful piece of art. :O)
#4467190

Cheryl E. Molennor July 02, 2007

Really nice . Love the effects #4467339

Melissa A. McDonald July 02, 2007

Really Beautiful...love the colors! #4467351

Mitch Spence level-classic July 02, 2007

My sincere appreciation for all of your comments--and all of you, too. :) #4467634

Jillian Danielson July 02, 2007

Great job,Mitch! Gorgeous! #4467685

Dianna Hauf July 02, 2007

This is another of your 'wow' ones where texture and movement play such a huge part of the image! You do this EXTREMELY well!!! I LOVE the 'feeling' that this has! Soft & warm colors and a whisper of movement! It is truly a winner of compostion and capture, Mitch! #4467812

Les Rhoades level-classic July 02, 2007

I like the color tones and you picked the right amount of buzz. This is a winner in book. #4468170

Joy Rector July 03, 2007

beautiful #4468888

Sheryl A. Hudson level-classic July 04, 2007

Stunning! Beautiful color and lighting and effect!!! #4473310

Mitch Spence level-classic July 04, 2007

Jillian, Dianna, Les, Joy, and Sheryl--thank you so very much for your comments. They mean a lot to me and are greatly appreciated. #4473638

Nikki McDonald level-classic July 08, 2007

You are on a roll, Mitch. Just saw this in Editor's First Picks, too. So lovely! #4486660

Dianna Hauf August 27, 2007

I am so thrilled for you Mitch! Super congratulations on your finalist! YES! #4705546

Sylvia Rossler August 27, 2007

Big congrats on your wonderful finalist :o) #4705818

Nikki McDonald level-classic August 27, 2007

You got so many "my favorite of yours" picks in 101 on this that you must have had an inkling it was going to final. Sooo pleased it did. Congratulations, Mitch, and may it go all the way. #4706386

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna August 27, 2007

Congratulation on your finalist, Mitch!!!!! WTG!!!! ♫ k #4708615

Phil Stith August 27, 2007

Best of luck on your finalist,Mitch. Hope it goes all the way. #4708645

Nancy (Peaches) Harker August 27, 2007

BIG CONGRAT'S Mitch on this beautiful finalist! #4709695

Colleen Farrell August 27, 2007

Way to go, Mitch!!! This is such a beautiful macro--big congratulations and GOOD LUCK in the next round! #4709770

Cesar J. La Rosa August 27, 2007

Congratulations on this very well-deserved Finalist, Mitch!!! Excellent work!!!
Cesar #4709977

Chris Budny level-deluxe August 28, 2007

Terrific effects here Mitch! Congratulations! #4712673

Donna R. Wageman August 28, 2007

Wonderful, wonderful -- Congratulations! #4713909

Susana Ms Heide August 28, 2007

Love the "earthy" tones here! Great effect! Congrats Micth!! #4715044

Katarina Mansson August 29, 2007

Lovely Mitch - Congratulations on your finalist! #4716523

Patricia A. Stalter August 29, 2007

Look at you! Finalist and well deserved at that. We don't want to see you resting on your laurels ... keep it up.
:) :) Pat #4718028

Mitch Spence level-classic August 29, 2007

It's such a pleasure to me that all of you have taken the time to stop and leave your congratulations and great comments. I thank you and I appreciate you all. Mitch #4718193

ALLEN O. HOWARD August 29, 2007

Congratulations to you for this beautiful image Mitch!!!, Allen #4719689

Jenny Bosmans August 30, 2007

Congratulations on this gorgeous finalist, Mitch! :) #4724637

Mitch Spence level-classic August 30, 2007

Allen and Jenny, thank you both very much. I appreciate it. #4724724

JO ANN CLEVELAND October 25, 2007

What a great capture Mitch!

congrats to on the finalist!

jo ann c. #4983060

Mitch Spence level-classic November 13, 2007

Jo Ann, thank you, thank you. Sorry to be so long in answering. Been away shooting pics. :) #5068892

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