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Radiantly Reaching [Photography Contest Flower Photos]

© Jennifer L. Alder

Radiantly Reaching

Uploaded: July 11, 2007 12:20:35

Description

I was in search of something colorful to capture last week and stumbled upon this beauty growing in a nearby field. Taken on an overcast day in the afternoon. :)

Comments

Emily E. Bem July 11, 2007

Winner~

I mean it....STUNNING image! #689383

July 11, 2007

great image of a lovely Day Lily #4497494

Amanda Chapman July 11, 2007

HOLY (fill in the blank) !!! LOL
You have got one mean macro lens Jen!
No doubt will see this again :) #4497500

Silvia Nunes July 11, 2007

Beautiful macro Jennifer, the colours and details are gorgeous!

#4497529

Jennifer L. Alder July 11, 2007

Thanks Emily, Lakshmi, Amanda and Silvia for your kind comments-- I really appreciate them! :) #4497568

July 11, 2007

This is fabulous! Nice work! #4497620

Paul G Slate July 11, 2007

beautiful macro work Jennifer! #4497720

Lynne Morris July 11, 2007

Wow Jennifer this is stunning, the lighting, details and colours are gorgeous! #4497740

Jennifer L. Alder July 11, 2007

Much thanks Paul and Lynne! :) #4497743

Jennifer L. Alder July 11, 2007

Thank you, too-- Jenny! :) #4497745

Linda D. Lester level-classic July 11, 2007

WOW! Such beautiful detail and color! #4497757

Jayne Martin July 11, 2007

You found it!! Beautiful, radiant colors, great close-up!! #4497810

Sam Britt July 11, 2007

Beautiful macro, Jennifer. Great color & detail. #4498322

Sherri Gorman July 11, 2007

Gorgeous!!!! Beautiful colors, lighting and details!!!! #4498671

Jennifer L. Alder July 11, 2007

Linda, Jayne, Samantha and Sherri- thanks so much for taking the time to comment! :) #4498719

Mary K. Robison July 11, 2007

Knock-out colors and terrific vertical composition, Jennifer! A very eye-catching macro!
(P.S. Hope you win the Never-Ending Struggle to capture some snapdragons!) #4498921

Donna La Mattino Pagakis July 11, 2007

This image is breathtaking, great colors & details Jennifer! #4498927

Darryl Wilkinson July 11, 2007

Beautiful colors, comp and vertical framing, Jennifer. Great job!! #4498928

Robert K. Bemus level-classic July 11, 2007

Great shot and capture, Jennifer! #4498940

Carol Sawyer July 12, 2007

Stunning macro, wonderful colors and detail, Jennifer! #4499328

Z. Banu July 12, 2007

Wow!!!!!Winner in my opinion Best of luck excellent capture and very well done Jennifer. #4499572

Cassie L. Woodlee July 12, 2007

WOW!!!!!!!!!!! absolutley beautiful Jennifer!!!!! #4499704

Derek D. Dafoe July 12, 2007

Wonderful Floral Macro shot Jennifer!! Colours really pop, and your focus is dead on!! #4499763

Nadine A. Lewis July 12, 2007

WOW, Jennifer...this image is ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS with OUTSTANDING color, lighting, & detail!!! <>< #4499804

Jack B. Young July 12, 2007

Great color and composition with flower. Awesome macro work Jennifer.
#4500333

Foh Mang Leong July 12, 2007

Nice shot - good composition and colors.

Foh Mang #4500674

Jennifer L. Taranto July 12, 2007

Beautiful macro. Great detail & colors!!! #4500795

Jennifer L. Alder July 12, 2007

Mary, Donna,Darryl, Robert, Carol, Zaanat, Cassie,Derek, Nadine, Jack, Foh and Jennifer--- thank you! :) #4501207

adrifil July 12, 2007

Amazing! Colors, detail and framing in a perfect union! #4501654

Su Sana E. P level-classic July 12, 2007

Filled with most beautiful and vibrant colors, this is one true attention-grabber, Jennifer!! #4502436

Jennifer L. Alder July 13, 2007

Thanks Adrifil and Susanna! :) #4502825

Carol Teal July 13, 2007

What stunning colors and detail! Great macro Jennifer! #4502879

Ujjwal Mukherjee July 13, 2007

How beautiful is this!! Ah!wonderful capture,Jennifer!
#4503002

Nancy (Peaches) Harker July 13, 2007

BEAUTIFUL Jennifer!!!! Super clarity, detail and color, eye popping! #4505224

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic July 13, 2007

M*A*G*N*I*F*I*C*E*N*T !!!
Superb eye appeal.
Beautiful color and detail!
Well done, Jennifer! --lisa #4505473

Jennifer L. Alder July 13, 2007

Carol, Ujj, Nancy and Lisa-- thanks so much! :) #4505994

Nancy (Peaches) Harker July 14, 2007

Hi again Jennifer, Just saw this in the EFP, WTG! #4508209

Steve M. Harrington July 14, 2007

Rich colors and very nice composition, Jennifer.
Steve #4508303

Karen Slagle July 14, 2007

Totally fabulous, Jennifer. You stumbled upon a beatiful subject with the most stinning colors. Well done... #4508494

Reynaldo D. Reyes level-classic July 15, 2007

Awesome colors and composition. Very nice macro shot. #4509529

Jennifer L. Alder July 15, 2007

Nancy (Again :) ) Steve, Karen and Reynaldo-- thank you for the kind comments!! :) #4509608

Jennifer L. Alder July 15, 2007

Nancy (Again :) ) Steve, Karen and Reynaldo-- thank you for the kind comments!! :) #4509609

Jill Odice level-classic July 15, 2007

Nice macro detail and beautiful colors! #4511085

Jennifer L. Alder July 15, 2007

Thank you, Jill! :) #4511548

Allison Gaulin July 15, 2007

This is so beautiful!! I wish I had not posted mine now- this is so much more glorious!!!! #4512123

Pat Gamwell July 17, 2007

Wowzaaa! Eye-popping shot & gorgeously presented, Jennifer! We'll see THIS one again, for sure! #4516660

Jennifer L. Alder July 17, 2007

Thanks Allison and Pat! :) #4517459

July 17, 2007

Wonderful Colors and Detail! Jennifer #4518185

July 17, 2007

GREAT CLOSEUP JENNIFER !!
Bob #4518329

cheryl m. phillips July 17, 2007

Jennifer!
LA LA LA LOVE this one!!
Beautiful!
~cheryl #4518364

Tammy J. Russotto July 17, 2007

Beautiful macro shot. Great detail and color. Great job. #4519186

Jennifer L. Alder July 17, 2007

Neal, Robert, Cheryl, and Tammy-- thanks! :) #4519686

Dianna Hauf July 17, 2007

STUNNING IMAGE!!!!! Incredible colors and super details Jennifer!! #4520683

Amanda Chapman July 18, 2007

I knew this one would get EFP and I know it will be featured at the end of the month as well :) #4522079

Jennifer L. Alder July 18, 2007

Thanks Dianna-- LOL, Amanda- you are so sweet! THANKS! :) #4522263

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna July 18, 2007

GORGEOUS, GORGEOUS, GORGEOUS!!!!!! Such FANTASTIC colors and details, Jennifer!!!!! WOW!!!!! k #4524639

Jennifer L. Alder July 18, 2007

Kitty- thanks so much!! :) #4524844

David Stevens July 20, 2007

Really gorgeous Jenifer! #4532609

eileen bedford July 20, 2007

STUNNING, love your POV.... #4533177

Jennifer L. Alder July 20, 2007

David and Eileen-- thanks so much-- your comments are much appreciated! :) #4533778

Joerg Schlagheck July 21, 2007

This is beautiful. Love the composition and how perfectly you captured such small details. It really opens even my truck driver eyes to flowers in a whole new way! #4537445

Joerg Schlagheck July 21, 2007

This is beautiful. Love the composition and how perfectly you captured such small details. It really opens even my truck driver eyes to flowers in a whole new way! #4537447

Sherry Karr Adkins level-deluxe July 21, 2007

BEAUTIFUL!!!!! The composition, colors, and soft lighting are great. Well done, Jennifer! #4537846

Cindy Bendush level-classic July 22, 2007

Wow - this is one SPECTACULAR floral image Jennifer - surely a winner! You've handled the details and post processing superbly! #4537950

Jennifer L. Alder July 22, 2007

Joerg,Sherry and Cindy--- thank you so much! :) #4539460

Mark Lenz July 25, 2007

Great sharpness and color. My daylilies are plain yellow and do not look as striking in a photo as this one. #4557105

Jennifer L. Alder July 27, 2007

Thanks, Mark! :) #4567746

Louise Souchereau July 27, 2007

wawwwwwwwwww so beautiful, colors spectacular , gorgeous macro photo, hope you win, bravo #4569652

Denise M. Snyder July 28, 2007

This is an AMAZING capture - the colors, the comp - FABULOUS! I hope we see this one again! #4572492

Jennifer L. Alder July 28, 2007

Louise and Denise--- thanks so much! :) #4573021

Vishal Sharma July 31, 2007

AWESOME !!! AWESOME !!! Excellent capture with lots of details, bright colors and excellent lighting, Jennifer !!!

This is going to be a Winner! #4585322

Esther Smith July 31, 2007

Stunning color and detail, Jennifer!! A winner!! #4585438

Jennifer L. Alder July 31, 2007

Vishal and Esther-- thanks for the kind words!! I appreciate them! :) #4585455

Dan Holm August 01, 2007

The rich color and details in this are absolutely BEAUTIFUL, Jennifer! #4588354

Martin J. Preslar August 05, 2007

This is stunning! Wonderful detail and color! :) #4605074

Margaret R. Barry August 05, 2007

Stunning color and detail! #4605089

Jennifer L. Alder August 06, 2007

You all are blowing me away with support on this one-- Wow! Thank you! :) #4606832

August 06, 2007

Very Nice #4611048

Amy JACKSON August 17, 2007

Beautiful image, Jennifer!!! #4662542

DICK SELF August 20, 2007

RADIANTLY REACHING IS EXCELLANT PHOTOGRAPHY!!!!
YOU HAVE A WINNER HERE!!!
DICKSTER------------------------------------
#4671708

Jeana Clark August 20, 2007

Simply put...this is simply GORGEOUS!!!
Awesome composition with excellent details, beautiful color and clarity!!!
AWESOME Jennifer!!

~Jeana~ #4673037

Jennifer L. Alder August 22, 2007

MANY thanks Manuel, Amy, Dick and Jeana!!
:)))))) #4685653

Amanda Chapman August 27, 2007

Everthing about this is PERFECT and the judges agree!!!!

WAY TO GO JEN!!!!! #4705219

Emily E. Bem August 27, 2007

I believe I counted 5?????? HOLY COW woman! This is so WORTHY !


CONGRATS! #4705439

Jeana Clark August 27, 2007

CONGRATS ON THIS WELL DESERVED FINALIST JEN!!!

WAY TO GO!!!!

~Jeana~ #4705485

Colleen Farrell August 27, 2007

Congratulations on another beautiful finalist, Jennifer! #4705730

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna August 27, 2007

Congratulations, Jennifer!!!!! Good luck in the next round!!!!! ♫ k #4705781

Sam Britt August 27, 2007

Congratulations, Jennifer! #4706094

Carol Sawyer August 27, 2007

Congratulations Jennifer!! #4706611

Marylee Pope August 27, 2007

Yep! SIX! Unbelievably great job Jennifer! Hats off to you! #4706913

Jennifer L. Alder August 27, 2007

WOW------
You guys are the best
THANKS !!!!!!!!
:)))))))))))))) #4707150

Derek D. Dafoe August 27, 2007

Great Month for you Jennifer!! I love this one the best!! Congrats on all your finalist shots this month!! #4707455

Steven E. Ray August 27, 2007

Congratulations Jemnnifer... you pulled in a number of finalists too! #4707618

Michelle L. Frick August 27, 2007

Congratulations again Jennifer!! #4708377

Cassie L. Woodlee August 27, 2007

Congratulations Jennifer!!! #4708636

Anna Diederich August 27, 2007

Beautiful! Congratulations Jennifer! #4708938

Jennifer L. Alder August 27, 2007

Again--- thanks everyone!!
I appreciate it A TON
:)))))) #4709011

Su Sana E. P level-classic August 27, 2007

Congratulations on this glorious finalist, Jennifer!! #4709528

Carol Teal August 27, 2007

Radiant this is! The color and detail are just perfect Jennifer! Congrats on this lovely finalist! #4709908

Cindy Bendush level-classic August 27, 2007

Congrats on your beautiful FINALIST Jennifer! #4710050

anonymous August 28, 2007

Congratulations Jennifer on your awesome finalist! B- #4710494

Kathy L. Clark August 28, 2007

WTG Jennifer !!!!! #4711227

Glenn E. Urquhart August 28, 2007

A Big Congratulations on your award, Jennifer!!! Well Deserved! Cheers, Glenn. #4711368

Sherri Gorman August 28, 2007

This is beautiful!!!! Congratulations!!! #4711537

Vikram Jamwal August 28, 2007

WoW Jennifer - 6 - this is crack - and WoW! All of them are brilliant entries...now I am waiting for the next round - to give you a bigger Winning Hug!!! :)))) Good day! #4711553

Tressie Davis August 28, 2007

Congrats on your finalists Jennifer!! Beautiful job on them all, hope to see some in the next round, you deserve it. #4711590

Jennifer L. Alder August 28, 2007

You all are so wonderful!!
Thanks VERY MUCH
:)))))))))))) #4712013

Jessica A. Eik August 28, 2007

Congratulations on your finalists! Way to go!!! #4712069

Nancy (Peaches) Harker August 28, 2007

WTG on another GREAT finalist Jennifer, Best of luck in the next round! #4712837

Nancy (Peaches) Harker August 28, 2007

WTG on another GREAT finalist Jennifer, Best of luck in the next round! #4712838

Jessica Jenney August 28, 2007

Congratulations on this gorgeous finalist image, Jennifer! #4713867

Tarun Bose August 28, 2007

Big congrats Jennifer on your outstanding finalist. #4713976

David Stevens August 28, 2007

Beautiful finalist. #4714372

Renee Doyle August 28, 2007

Very striking!!! Congrats Jennifer!!
#4714413

Jennifer L. Alder August 29, 2007

I appreciate the support and kind words everyone!
Thanks a ton
:))))))))))))) #4715907

Barbara Waldoch August 29, 2007

WTG, Jennifer! #4716153

Holly Shao August 29, 2007

Congratulations on this gorgeous Finalist, Jennifer!

Holly #4719256

Darryl Wilkinson August 29, 2007

Congratulations on this beautiful finalist, Jennifer!! #4721961

Ujjwal Mukherjee August 30, 2007

BIG Congratulations on your beautiful finalist,Jennifer!! #4722171

Jenny Bosmans August 30, 2007

Congratulations on this beautiful finalist, Jennifer! :) #4722658

Jennifer L. Taranto August 30, 2007

C O N G R A T S #4724007

Mary K. Robison August 30, 2007

Congratulations on this gorgeous finalist, Jennifer! #4725786

Jennifer L. Alder August 31, 2007

Many thanks you guys!!!
I really appreciate it
:))))))))) #4729948

Barbara E. Sturgis November 08, 2007

Looking over your gallery you do just beautiful work really enjoy looking at all your photos...Barb #5044528

randy dannheim December 13, 2007

I love this image, you have a gentle way of presenting your images. Just an outstanding galley. #5203628

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