Lilac Ostrich Feather

© Teri Soares

Lilac Ostrich Feather

Uploaded: November 22, 2007

Description

ISO 160, 1/160 @f/13, 100mm macro
This image is a dyed ostrich feather, so the color is the actual color of the feather with enhancement s added in Photoshop.

Comments

Joannie Bertucci level-classic November 22, 2007

Gorgeous lilac hues with outstanding lighting Teri! Love the lines of the feather! #792833

Cheryl E. Molennor November 22, 2007

Beautiful #5111437

Teri Soares November 22, 2007

Hi again, Joannie. I appreciate your encouragement! Ostrich feathers often take a back seat to peacocks, but I think they are definite rivals! #5111438

Tamera S. Phillips November 22, 2007

Wonderful contrast in color Teri. I love the softness of this. #5111454

Teri Soares November 22, 2007

Cheryl and Tamera, I'm really grateful for your comments. I'm glad you like my image. #5111468

Pat Gamwell November 22, 2007

The lighting is exquisite, Teri. Love the vivid, pop-out purple! #5111611

Teri Soares November 22, 2007

Thanks Pat. I hope you had a great day today with lots of yummy food! I appreciate your compliments! #5111615

November 22, 2007

Absolutely stunning. What awesome colors. #5111630

Teri Soares November 22, 2007

Vicki, thank you for looking and taking the time to comment! It means a lot to me.

Teri #5111671

Les Rhoades level-classic November 22, 2007

Really amazing color and softnesss...yet the image is extremely sharp. #5111858

Teri Soares November 22, 2007

Thanks, Les. That is exactly what I was going for! I appreciate your stopping to take a look.

Teri #5111864

Susie Peek-Swint November 23, 2007

Beautiful shot Teri ~ I love taking photos of feathers and know it's difficult to get the right amount balance of soft/sharpness and this is spot on! #5111912

Tiia Vissak November 23, 2007

Great colors, light & details! #5112013

Teri Soares November 23, 2007

Susie and Tiia, your comments really are encouraging! Thank you soooo much.

Teri #5112029

Joy Rector November 23, 2007

beautiful #5112142

Dr Silly level-classic November 23, 2007

WOW, beautiful. :O)
#5112419

Teri Soares November 23, 2007

Doc and Joy, thanks for stopping by! #5114027

Sherry Karr Adkins level-deluxe November 23, 2007

Teri, I LOVE this. The color is so nice and the effects are subtle, yet, really make it pop. It is one of those images that makes one just stop and stare forever at it. Very nicely done!!! #5115571

Teri Soares November 23, 2007

Wow, Sherry! I think I'm floating now after your wonderfully complimentary comments! Thank you very much!

Teri #5115654

Michelle L. Frick November 24, 2007

Teri - this is incredibly beautiful! #5118904

Teri Soares November 24, 2007

Thanks, Michelle! I really appreciate your wonderful comment!

Teri #5119113

Daniella Puente November 27, 2007

You capture the color in GREAT way and also love the softness and contrast the image has...wonderful one Teri! :) #5134779

Teri Soares November 27, 2007

Thank you, Daniella! #5136598

Theresa Marie Jones level-deluxe December 14, 2007

A winner! Love it!! #5208911

Teri Soares December 14, 2007

Theresa, thank you for leaving a comment on my image. I am glad you enjoyed it!

Teri #5208926

Cheryl E. Davis December 19, 2007

Congratulations, Teri, on your first Finalist! Hope this will be the first of many to come! #5228475

Michelle L. Frick December 19, 2007

Congratulations Teri!!! I'm counting on seeing many more in your future (my money is on Santa Mouse)! #5228805

Teri Soares December 19, 2007

Cheryl and Michelle, thank you both so very much. I just can't stop grinning. My (mathematician/physicist) husband says, "Well, that puts all the finalist recipients in the top 1.852%."

Congrats to all finalists!

Teri #5228864

Erika Haight December 19, 2007

Congrats Teri ~ A well deserved victory! erika :0) #5228903

Teri Soares December 19, 2007

Thank you, Erika!

Teri #5229149

Colleen Farrell December 19, 2007

Wow, this is SOOOOO beautiful, Teri! I'm not surprised at all to see a Finalist badge on it! WTG, and good luck in the next round!! #5229660

Dr Silly level-classic December 19, 2007

Congratulations Teri on your beautiful first finalist. :O)
#5230156

Teri Soares December 19, 2007

Colleen and Doc, I really appreciate you guys stopping by and leaving me such kind comments. It means a lot to me!

Teri #5230833

Judy V. Kennamer level-classic December 19, 2007

Teri - this photo is very deserving of a Finalist - and more!! Congrats on this beauty!!! #5230956

Shelly A. Van Camp level-classic December 19, 2007

Beautiful...congrats! #5231098

Donna La Mattino Pagakis December 19, 2007

Congratulations on your finalist Teri, this is lovely! #5231474

Cheryl E. Molennor December 19, 2007

Congratulations to you #5231793

Teri Soares December 19, 2007

Judy, Shelly, Donna and Cheryl, thanks you all for your kindness! I do appreciate it!

Teri #5232382

Cary Rogers December 19, 2007

Wonderful colors, lighting, detail, soft textures, and composition in this Finalist image!!! Congratulations, Teri! :-) #5232676

Teri Soares December 20, 2007

Cary, I really appreciate your thoughtful comments!

Teri #5232868

Pat Gamwell December 20, 2007

WoooHooo! WTG, girl! This is just the first of many finalists to come! Congrats! #5233056

Les Rhoades level-classic December 20, 2007

I stopped in to offer a BIG Congratulations on your FIRST Finalist! #5233117

Teri Soares December 20, 2007

Hey Pat and Les, thank you guys for you sweet sentiments! I am really happy that I finally got one!

Teri #5233139

Linda Blair December 20, 2007

Congratulations on this beautiful finalist!!!! ☺ #5236196

Teri Soares December 20, 2007

Thank you, Linda!

Teri #5236349

Chris Budny level-deluxe December 21, 2007

Congratulations, Teri! I love the silky feel to this image! #5239167

Joannie Bertucci level-classic December 21, 2007

Teri, I think you proved your point about ostrich feathers vs peacock feathers! :-) Congratulations on a great finalist! #5239506

Teri Soares December 21, 2007

Joannie and Chris, thank you both very much! #5240655

Susan Fox December 21, 2007

A HUGE congratulations on your first finalist Teri!!!! I am certain this is just the first of many for you :-) #5241192

Teri Soares December 22, 2007

Hi Susan, thanks you very much, especially for your encouragement, without which I would not have been entering the contest!

Teri #5243748

Corinne M. Thompson December 22, 2007

WTG Teri, BIG Congrats on your first Finalist! I foresee many more wins in your future! #5244385

Teri Soares December 22, 2007

Thanks a lot Corrine! Your encouraging words are much appreciated!

Teri #5245061

Susan M. Hembree December 30, 2007

Wonderful, Teri! Congratulations on your first finalist! Hope to see many, many more! #5268373

Teri Soares December 30, 2007

Thank you, Susan. I'll keep my fingers crossed!

Teri #5268771


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