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Lynne Morris 10/22/2007 1:57:53 PM

Wow Susan this is beautiful, the colours and details are outstanding! #768211

Debra K. Johnson 10/22/2007 1:59:16 PM

WOW! Beautiful! #4962655

Keld Bach 10/22/2007 2:17:19 PM

Marvellous shot, Susan. #4962730

Emily E. Bem 10/22/2007 2:21:19 PM

WINNER....ALL THE WAY! Incredible work! #4962735

Susan Fox 10/22/2007 2:27:00 PM

Thank you Lynne, Debra, Keld and Emily!

This was my first time trying a water drop photo. Took ages to get it all in place. Used glycerin mixed with water. #4962748

Teri Soares 10/22/2007 2:30:46 PM

Susan, I can't imagine anything more beautiful and interesting than this image. The color and composition are beautiful and the creative imagination is stellar! If you have the time, I'd love to hear more about how you accomplished this shot. #4962754

Jo Anne Shinn 10/22/2007 2:33:31 PM

Love the vibrant color and awesome detail! Thanks for the glycerin tip too! =) #4962758

Jeff Robinson 10/22/2007 2:42:32 PM

This is Excellent in every respect Susan! Jeff #4962785

Anna Diederich 10/22/2007 2:53:31 PM

This one has winner written all over it Susan! AWESOME shot! #4962826

Linda Blair 10/22/2007 3:14:19 PM

Wonderful capture...great detail!!! ☺ #4962895

Laurie Daily 10/22/2007 3:32:27 PM

Incredible Susan! What clarity in these beautiful drops...perfect in every way! #4962940

Janine Russell 10/22/2007 3:49:53 PM

Susan, great colors, clarity and lighting. #4962977

Susan Fox 10/22/2007 3:52:37 PM

Thank you Teri, Jo Anne, Jeff, Anna, Linda and Laurie :-)

It was a lot of trial and error to get it all in place. I used natural light (northern window/over cast day) so had to use a slow shutter speed, which meant several ended up blurry. The glycerin holds the drops in place really well. But I had to be careful not to bump the table.

Used an eye dropper to get the glycerin/water drops in position. Had to try out different petals to find one that would hold the drops. Then had to position the reflecting flower in the right spot.

My white balance was off and that top part is actually a white board that was in the background. When I hit auto levels it turned the color blue. I liked the look and left it.

I took about 100 photos and this was the best of the bunch, but not as sharp as I had hoped :-)

I will post a photo of the set up in a little bit.

#4962990

Susan Fox 10/22/2007 3:54:17 PM

Thank you Janine :-)

#4962994

Sharon Seaward 10/22/2007 3:55:52 PM

Georgeous Image! Outstanding work! #4963000

Duane Carter 10/22/2007 4:24:29 PM

Gorgeous, wonderful design and color, superb work!!!! #4963109

Susan Fox 10/22/2007 4:43:26 PM

Thank you Duane and Sharon :-)

Here is the set up. #4963186

Kathleen M. Rinker 10/22/2007 4:46:58 PM

Wow Susan, Outstanding work!!!!!! #4963199

Teri Soares 10/22/2007 5:04:46 PM

Thanks Susan, it takes a special person to share their secrets. I want to try this but doubt that I could ever get the amazing results that you did! #4963284

Joan Powell 10/22/2007 5:22:17 PM

Superb !! #4963352

Susan Fox 10/22/2007 5:37:06 PM

Thank you Kathleen and Joan :-)

Teri never be afraid to try new photos. I took some yesterday that didn't turn out at all. But I tried again today and was much happier with the results. If you don't get it right the first time just keep at it until you do. #4963431

Teri Soares 10/22/2007 5:50:56 PM

Susan, thanks for the encouragement! You've inspired me to give it a shot (pun intended)! #4963486

Jessica Jenney 10/22/2007 6:37:46 PM

Stunning work, Susan, and I mean work! Gorgeous color, composition and creativity! (I enjoyed your radio interview too)! #4963658

Tamera Phillips 10/22/2007 6:54:51 PM

Not only an awesome image but it's wonderful of you to share your trial and error information with us all. I know this one will be a winner! #4963726

Lois J. Adomite 10/22/2007 7:07:39 PM

Susan, this is just the best, the imagination, color, everything about this photo is a winner. Lois thanks also about the tips, how to, very nice of you to share. #4963755

Susan M. Campbell 10/22/2007 7:48:23 PM

This is outstanding...I love it. Into my favs it goes. #4963913

Shelly A. Van Camp 10/22/2007 7:52:09 PM

I was trying water drops this am....Nothing turned out!! lol They are very hard to do...I almost never get the settings correct! This is so beautiful Susan...I love this! You are so sweet to share how to do it as well.....Thanks! #4963930

Sherry L. Davis 10/22/2007 7:53:29 PM

Excellent image! I love this, Susan! Great work! #4963931

Sharon Day 10/22/2007 8:22:13 PM

Absolutely gorgeous, Susan!! I love this! #4964085

Chastity Abbott 10/22/2007 8:32:30 PM

Oh my gosh!!!!!! WOW!!! #4964140

Susana Heide 10/22/2007 10:59:17 PM

Winner!! When I opened this up I literally said "WOWWWWWW" out loud!!! If this is your first try Susan, then I can only imagine where you'll be with some more practice! This seems perfect to me! And how very selfless and kind of you to share! #4964506

David W. Orias 10/23/2007 9:11:29 AM

Well executed, Susan #4966937

Susan Fox 10/23/2007 1:26:43 PM

Thank you Jessica, Tamera, Lois, Susan, Shelly, Sharon, Chastity, Susana and David!

I've been in a photo rut lately so all your kind comments have helped a lot :-)

Thanks so much everyone!

Jessica thank you for listening to the show and I'm glad you enjoyed it. #4968043

Steven E. Ray 10/23/2007 2:35:29 PM

This is a super photo with the daisy refracting in the dropplets. Amazing how light can bend an image in such a small circular space. #4968314

Cindy Bendush 10/23/2007 5:01:55 PM

SPECTACULAR image Susan and thanks so much for sharing what worked for you! Steven sent me the link to this photo as I had discussed with him something similar I was trying just last week. I think using glycerin rather than water is key - it holds together better. Of course any camera movement (or hint of a breeze) totally annalihlates the image, and I was shooting outdoors. Anyway, well done! #4968717

Margie Hurwich 10/23/2007 8:35:33 PM

I'm in total awe! Winner for sure! #4969564

Teri Soares 10/23/2007 8:51:46 PM

Susan, from your inspiring image and your willingness to share your technique, I have gathered all the components and I'm going to embark on what promises to be an all night adventure of light and color. THANK YOU AGAIN!!! #4969594

Debra R. Harder 10/24/2007 10:13:10 AM

This is BRILLIANT, Susan! It so interesting to hear how produced this AMAZING photo! Thanks for sharing! Beautiful work, AS ALWAYS! Deb #4972398

Marcel J. Fernandez 10/24/2007 12:41:24 PM

Wonderful rich color, delightful composition, a rich dessert for the eyes. Congratulation on a super capture and thanks for sharing your technique. This one is a WINNER! #4972756

Susan Fox 10/24/2007 3:33:11 PM

Thank you Steven, Cindy, Margie, Teri, Deb and Marcel :-)

Cindy I never would have been able to do this outside. I definitely think doing it inside in a controlled environment makes a huge difference. #4973414

Ronald F. Fischer 10/25/2007 8:22:20 PM

This is stunning! I am definitely going to have to give it a try sometime! #4983115

Don Chen 10/26/2007 1:03:50 AM

WOW. Absolutely Gorgeous! #4983861

Susan Fox 10/26/2007 7:40:57 AM

Thank you Ronald and Don :-) #4985350

Philippe Vieux-Jeanton 10/26/2007 10:17:32 AM

Thank you Susane, this image is so delicious... #4986017

William C. Raco 10/26/2007 1:29:18 PM

Very striking, colorful and well done.
Beautiful work, Susan

Bill #4986513

Susan Fox 10/26/2007 1:52:23 PM

Thank you Philippe and Bill :-) #4986613

Pat Gamwell 10/26/2007 7:03:47 PM

Here's your next GOLD WINNER, Susan! Breathtaking beauty! #4988180

Donna LaMattino Pagakis 10/27/2007 12:34:39 PM

I have to agree, this is amazingly beautiful and creative. Thanks for sharing your set-up too. Best of luck!! #4991581

Michael Skelton . 10/28/2007 5:45:29 AM

Beautiful Susan , One of the most impressive photos I have ever seen here or anywhere else. I hope you are happy ,we are all going to have to work harder now ;o ) .........

Best of Light. #4993789

Nikki McDonald 10/28/2007 6:24:12 AM

This is amazing, Susan. Have you ever won the grand prize at BP? #4993979

Susan Fox 10/28/2007 1:48:51 PM

Thank you Pat, Donna, Michael and Nikki!

LOL Nikki I doubt I'll ever win grand prize :-)
#4995558

Darren K. Fisher 10/29/2007 9:23:07 AM

WOW beautifully done Susan. It was worth all 100 shots to get this one. #4999772

Susan Fox 10/29/2007 5:59:17 PM

Thank you Darren :-) #5001594

Toni Riggs 10/30/2007 2:26:44 AM

WOW!!! This is fantastic! #5003150

Susan T. Evans 10/30/2007 3:47:16 PM

Fantastic Susan!!!! Wow, hope your saving this too. #5006363

Susan Fox 10/31/2007 6:19:18 PM

Thank you Toni and Susan :-) #5012080

sharon K. King 11/3/2007 6:26:23 AM

All your planning and patience paid off, this image is Fantastic! You have an Amazing gallery! #5022583

Danielle Fuller 11/3/2007 3:22:00 PM

Awsome. This is an amazing shot. Your gallery is full of wonderful and amazing shots! Great job! #5024073

Susan Fox 11/3/2007 4:04:23 PM

Thank you so much Sharon and Danielle :-) #5024196

Patricia Ronan 11/6/2007 4:37:00 PM

Beautiful flower drops image Susan:) #5036870

Lisa J. Boulden 11/26/2007 6:24:22 PM

AWESOME!!!
Perfect, whimsical, and down-right pretty!
(Should've been another finalist, butI guess the judges decided to share the wealth!!!)
Well done, Susan!
--Lisa #5130310

Shelly A. Van Camp 11/26/2007 6:38:35 PM

Beautiful finalist!!! #5130517

Susan Fox 11/26/2007 6:42:02 PM

Thank you Patricia, Lisa and Shelly

You are so sweet Lisa :-) I am just going to resubmit. Maybe I'll get lucky with it next month.

Shelly I had to check the photo again thinking it got finalist after all. Sorry to say it didn't this time around :-) #5130571

Lois J. Adomite 11/26/2007 8:12:41 PM

Susan, knew that we would see this photo again, great job, congratulations. LOis #5131894

Toni Riggs 11/27/2007 12:57:38 AM

Susan, you should definately resubmit this one. I thought for sure this would be a winner! #5133024

Sylvia Rossler 11/30/2007 2:16:47 PM

This is an awesome shot Susan !! Love those cheerful colors and everything about it !! My favorite of your november entries :o) #5152964

Patricia Ronan 12/19/2007 3:07:35 PM

Congratulations on all your beautiful finalists Susan:) #5228857

Pranay Koka 12/19/2007 3:48:11 PM

too good...awesome colors...congrats on finalist! #5229242

Jessica Jenney 12/19/2007 4:01:37 PM

Congratulations, Susan on this beauty! #5229360

Nikki McDonald 12/19/2007 4:07:00 PM

I continue to be in awe--and am so glad to see this final. Good luck in the next round. #5229430

Shawn Jennings 12/19/2007 4:10:28 PM

Excellent, Susan! Congratulations on your finalist! #5229464

Nancy (Peaches) Harker 12/19/2007 4:46:49 PM

FANTASTIC!!!
Big congrats on ANOTHER beautiful finalist Susan! Best of luck in the next round! #5229862

Susan Fox 12/19/2007 5:23:01 PM

Thanks so much everyone! I am glad I decided to resubmit this one last month :-) #5230145

Colleen Farrell 12/19/2007 5:42:42 PM

I'm amazed they didn't pick it on the first submission! I totally missed this one. FANTASTIC work, Susan! Definitely deserves a gold. Thanks for sharing your technique, and congratulations on your finalist! #5230359

Erica Murphy 12/19/2007 5:51:06 PM

Congratulations on your gorgeous and PErFECT finalist Susan!!

Erica #5230440

Lois J. Adomite 12/19/2007 5:55:21 PM

Susan
This one is on my favorites list, great photo. Lois #5230481

Marie Fields 12/19/2007 6:22:52 PM

Oh how GORGEOUS! Love it! Congratulations, Susan! :) #5230690

Shelly A. Van Camp 12/19/2007 6:24:34 PM

Congrats...I love this one! #5230704

Duane Carter 12/19/2007 6:27:33 PM

Congratulations on this beautiful image Susan!!! #5230734

anonymous 12/19/2007 7:07:38 PM

Congratulations Susan on this awesome finalist! B- #5231070

anonymous 12/19/2007 7:30:05 PM

CONGRATULATIONS Susan on your stunning First Place Win! B- #5231211

Bob Cournoyer 12/19/2007 7:30:47 PM

Oh my, Susabell!! Outstanding work!! #5231216

Colleen Farrell 12/19/2007 7:30:52 PM

AWESOME--2 First place wins in one month! WTG, Susan! #5231219

Jennifer L. Alder 12/19/2007 7:31:18 PM

wow!!!!
AWESOME-- TWO first place wins, Susan!!!
CONGRATS AGAIN AND AGAIN!!!
SO WELL DESERVED
:) #5231226

Nancy (Peaches) Harker 12/19/2007 7:36:04 PM

COngrats again Susan on your well deserved win! #5231275

Nikki McDonald 12/19/2007 8:03:13 PM

Congratulations, Susan. This is a superb win. #5231481

Marie Fields 12/19/2007 8:07:11 PM

Wow! Another First Place Win! You go girl!!! Congratulations!!! #5231513

Donna LaMattino Pagakis 12/19/2007 8:09:29 PM

This is really outstanding Susan, I'm so happy for you!! Congratulations on both of your beautiful First Place images!! #5231529

Susan Fox 12/19/2007 8:12:26 PM

This proves that if you believe in an image, then you should resubmit it.

Thank you judges, Donna, Marie, Nikki, Peaches, Jennifer, Colleen, Bob, Barbara, Duane, Shelly, Lois, and Erica!!!! #5231553

Kay E. Mahoney 12/19/2007 8:16:23 PM

Congratulations on your first place winner, Susan. Love the drops with the flowers in them. #5231580

Lisa J. Boulden 12/19/2007 8:20:36 PM

Susan!!!
WOW!
You are SIZZLIN'!!!
So glad you re-submitted this one...
Such a well-deserved winner!
--Lisa #5231618

Sharon Day 12/19/2007 8:21:56 PM

Gorgeous image, Susan!!! I couldn't believe it didn't win the first time around! Congratulations AGAIN!!! #5231634

Debra R. Harder 12/19/2007 8:24:09 PM

WOW, Susan! This is soooooooooo AWESOME! HUGE CONGRATULATIONS on this FABULOUS 1ST PLACE WIN! Deb #5231654

Susana Heide 12/19/2007 8:47:17 PM

Another 1st place WIN for you!!!!! You deserve this Susan! Your work is EXTRAORDINARY!

CONGRATULATIONS!!! #5231911

Cheryl E. Molennor 12/19/2007 9:09:06 PM

Love it! Congratulations! #5232105

Amy Weiland 12/19/2007 9:18:27 PM

Outstanding Macro! Stunning. #5232168

Evy Johansen 12/19/2007 9:38:16 PM

Congratulations on another beautiful and well deserved win, Susan!! #5232245

Sylvia Rossler 12/19/2007 9:51:23 PM

BP was so fast this month that I even didn't get a chance to tell you how beautiful this picture is ...tststs :O)
Big Big congrats on this awesome winner Susan :O) #5232318

Cary Rogers 12/19/2007 9:56:55 PM

BIG CONGRATS Susan!!! An outstanding image....and magnificent work! #5232364

Teri Soares 12/19/2007 10:03:36 PM

I KNEW IT, I KNEW IT, I KNEW IT!!!! Yippee ki ay at both your first place winners! TOTALLY AWESOME!!!!!!! #5232404

Cindy Bendush 12/19/2007 10:05:49 PM

Awesome Susan!!! Congratulations! #5232417

Laurence Saliba 12/19/2007 11:12:24 PM

CONGRATULATIONS Susan!!!!!!!! Wowwwww what a winner!!!!!! #5232657

Les Rhoades 12/20/2007 2:49:16 AM

I stopped in to offer a Congratulations on yet another FRIST PLACE WINNER!!! #5233159

Kathleen M. Rinker 12/20/2007 2:58:08 AM

Congratulations Susan, beautiful photo, well deserved!!!! #5233193

Autum Rhoades 12/20/2007 4:28:01 AM

Stunning! Congrats on your first place win! #5233618

Megan p 12/20/2007 5:03:57 AM

Wonderful!!!!! Congrats on Both awards, Finalist and FIRST place!! :) #5233764

Dr Silly 12/20/2007 6:21:22 AM

WOW, congrats on this super gold win. :O)
#5234209

Melissa Gurdus 12/20/2007 6:41:26 AM

Congratulations on this first prize winner, Susan!! #5234277

Cathy Stancil 12/20/2007 8:10:25 AM

Congratulations, Susan!! Well deserved, this is fantastic!! #5234613

Bill Wyatt 12/20/2007 8:20:12 AM

Congratulations on your Winner!! #5234665

Sherry Sturgis 12/20/2007 8:20:49 AM

FANTASTIC!!!! Another sensational winning image!
Congratulations, Susan!!! #5234669

sharon K. King 12/20/2007 9:03:27 AM

I just LOVE this, so nice to see it again! Congratulations! #5234804

Susan Fox 12/20/2007 9:10:17 AM

Thank you all so much for the wonderful comments :-) #5234826

Esther Smith 12/20/2007 9:18:58 AM

Another GORGEOUS Winner Susan!! BIG congrats to you! #5234862

Kristi A. Howson 12/20/2007 9:49:49 AM

Congratulations on this wonderful First Place Winner Susan! #5235000

Terry L. Ellis 12/20/2007 10:33:04 AM

Another terrific First Place win, Susan! Congratulations! #5235159

Toni Riggs 12/20/2007 11:36:14 AM

Congrats!!! #5235420

Elida Gutierrez 12/20/2007 11:39:01 AM

A humble Trophy for The Winners
http://www.betterphoto.com/gallery/dynoGallDetail.asp?photoID=5353529&catID=560&contestCatID=4&rowNumber=3&camID= #5235439

John Caruso 12/20/2007 12:05:57 PM

Well won, Susan! #5235535

Laurie Daily 12/20/2007 12:23:41 PM

Congratulations on this beautiful winner, Susan! #5235572

Patricia Ronan 12/20/2007 2:50:40 PM

Congrats again Susan:)
Another beauty:) #5235957

Susan Fox 12/20/2007 2:54:52 PM

Thank you for such nice and kind comments! #5235976

Christopher Budny 12/20/2007 3:08:44 PM

Congratulations on your second First Place Winner this month, Susan! This is a wonderful, eye-catching image, and I appreciate you sharing the details of your setup! #5236029

RC Fritz 12/20/2007 3:53:54 PM

Marvellously composed image! Gorgeous!Congratulations, Susan! #5236244

Anita Hogue 12/20/2007 4:57:35 PM

Oh, My, this is absolutely gorgeous, Susan! Congratulations! #5236437

Sherry K. Adkins 12/20/2007 5:04:34 PM

Congrats on your win, Susan. #5236464

Susan M. Hembree 12/20/2007 5:06:18 PM

Beautiful work, Susan, and so deserving of the win! I just love it! Congratulations! #5236473

Susan M. Campbell 12/20/2007 7:08:22 PM

This is truly an amazing shot...#1 in my book...congrats! #5236885

Errick L. Cameron 12/20/2007 7:25:44 PM

Ye... Truly amazing! #5236952

Corinne M. Thompson 12/20/2007 7:43:57 PM

Wow, this is truly fantastic! Congrats on your win for it! #5237037

Joannie M. Bertucci 12/21/2007 8:53:30 AM

Susan, congratulations on your double first place wins! They are both truly amazing images and worthy of all the accolades they receive! #5239533

Heidi Brand 12/21/2007 6:32:56 PM

Congratulations on your well deserved winner, it is simply stunning. #5241281

Maria Zammit 12/22/2007 12:36:53 AM

Outstanding image Susan - Congratulations on your wins for November 2007. #5241870

Betsy Labuschagne 12/22/2007 3:10:38 AM

Congratulations on your excellent Winner Susan!! #5242082

Deborah C. Lewinson 12/22/2007 4:35:55 AM

Awesome macro, Susan!
Congratulations on both of your excellent and outstanding winners!
Debby #5242220

JOAN MCANELLY 12/22/2007 6:34:09 AM

WOW! What more can you say! This is just beautiful! Congratulations on a wonderful shot! #5242680

Linda Blair 12/22/2007 7:22:39 AM

WOW...congratulations on another well deserved first place!!!!! ☺ #5242888

Tarun Bose 12/22/2007 10:02:10 AM

Big big congrats Susan for your another excellent winner. #5243428

Alessandro Zocchi 12/22/2007 1:21:08 PM

Very attractive picture ! Many congrats for your win ! #5243829

Jill Flynn 12/23/2007 9:17:45 AM

Sublime! Awesome job and congratulations on your First Place Win Susan! #5246473

Bill Houghton 12/26/2007 4:40:10 AM

This is such a beautiful win Susan. You did a great job capturing it. Congratulations. Bill

Check out my personal website:

Bill Houghton Photography #5254074

Carolyn M. DAlessandro 12/27/2007 6:16:22 AM

Outstanding!!! Time and patients paid off..you have a absolute beauty here. Colors,composition make for this amazing image...you are an inspiration to me. Thank you...Happy New Year! #5257483

Vladan D. Djordjevic 12/27/2007 3:33:16 PM

Fantastic photo! I love the composition, color, detail! #5258839

Vladan D. Djordjevic 12/30/2007 2:09:31 PM

Love this! Congrats, girl! #5269132

Michèle J. Thomas 1/1/2008 12:34:37 PM

Susan,

I just saw your photo for the first time. It is beautiful & creative beyond words.
I've been in a rut lately, with my photo taking, thanks for the inspiration & beautiful capture !

Michèle #5277430

Jennifer H. White 1/8/2008 1:24:15 PM

Stunning image! #5310683

Carrol A. Grimes 1/9/2008 6:58:56 PM

Congratulations Susan on an absolutely beautiful winning image!! Well Done. #5316831

Mary Beth Aiello 1/12/2008 6:20:50 AM

Susan --

I just saw this photo, and it's awesome. Terrific capture. Talk about WOW!.

Congrats on your win. Much deserved.

Mary Beth #5328294

Faith E. Lohr 1/12/2008 8:38:17 PM

I LOVE this picture! I've always loved water droplet pictures like this. This is beautiful! Thanks for sharing your tips. #5331410

Laura E. Swan 1/22/2008 9:38:33 PM

Amazing. Such LIFE in this photo. The whole picture. Surreal to look at.

Thank you for creating this for us to enjoy!!! #5379679

Glenn E. Traver 1/27/2008 9:25:13 AM

Excellent work, congrats on this winning photo Susan. Your tips are very informative , thanks for sharing. ~ GT #5403433

Susan Fox 1/27/2008 9:28:05 AM

Thank you all for the wonderful comments. I hope you try some drop photos too. Don't give up if they don't turn out. Just keep trying :-) It took hundreds of photos for me to get this one right. #5403443

Robin L. Bailey 2/14/2008 2:18:18 PM

All I can say is "WOW"-very beautiful and very deserving of !st Place-Congratulations1 I will try some of these shots... #5495898

Natalia 3/29/2008 9:08:31 AM

Gorgeous! #5714444

Mami Komoto 4/27/2008 9:44:39 PM

congratulation!! it's sooooooo awesome!!! #5850596

Lisa Kryschuk 6/5/2008 4:29:12 PM

Breathtakingly beautiful! #6023561

Anne McKinnell 3/9/2010 8:15:40 PM

Wow, this is outstanding!! It came up on the contest home page. #8444156

Usman M. Bajwa 10/9/2012 8:34:46 PM

Wow, this is so beautiful and well executed, Susan. No wonder, it has 125 fave likes. Belated CONGRATZ!!!

UB. #10362821

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