Shadow of Iris, s.c.

© Nikki McDonald

Shadow of Iris, s.c.

Uploaded: June 05, 2008

Description

Contest HM
I'm entering this selective color version of Shadow of Iris in the June cash contest. Thanks to Michelle K. for suggesting I bring back the color in the iris but keep the high key black and white background and shadow.

Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1000/1000000 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 100,100, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 35.00 mm, Model: DSLR-A350

Comments

Nikki McDonald level-classic June 05, 2008

I am pulling my original entry and replacing it with this re-edited version which I lightened, brightened and sharpened. Thanks to my BP friends for the suggestions on how to make this better and thanks to the following friends who had already commented on the other version:
Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna
Oh, Nikki, I LOVE it!!!! AWESOME work!!!!! WOW!!!!! ? k
6/1/2008 4:07:07 PM

Ken Smith
Interesting concept, and you pulled it off. Good luck in the cash contest!!
6/1/2008 6:12:56 PM

Amalia Arriaga de Garcia
Beautiful and elegant Nikki!,
Amalia
6/1/2008 8:18:27 PM

JEANA CLARK
This looks fabulous Nikki!!!
Terrific Work!!!
Best of Luck!!!
~J~
6/2/2008 11:24:46 AM

Susan M. Campbell
Great idea....I love it. Good luck Nikki.
6/2/2008 11:56:10 AM

David Phalen
Beautiful work Nikki!! Good luck in the cash contest!!
6/2/2008 2:35:23 PM

Christine Czernin-Morzin
Very well done, Nikki.
I love the contrast.
6/3/2008 11:51:01 AM

Mitch Spence
I like this one very much too, Nikki. Like them both. Can't decide.
6/3/2008 6:22:49 PM
#936125

Anna Diederich June 07, 2008

Very beautiful Nikki! #6030030

Michelle R. Kovach June 23, 2008

You know I love it Nikki! Best of luck with it! #6099238

Nadya Johnson July 31, 2008

Congratulations on your cash-contest Honorary Mention, Nikki! #6254516

Michelle L. Frick July 31, 2008

Congratulations Nikki!! #6254540

A P July 31, 2008

Congrats on your HM in the final cash contest. Very well deserved, Nikki #6254639

Bob Cournoyer level-classic July 31, 2008

Congrats, Nikki!!!! #6254809

Mitch Spence level-classic July 31, 2008

Good for you, Nikki! #6254840

Elida Gutierrez level-classic July 31, 2008

CONGRATULATIONS!!!
#6254980

Anna Diederich July 31, 2008

Congratulations, Nikki! #6255488

Cora Miller level-classic July 31, 2008

Congratulations, Nikki. #6256085

Katarina Mansson August 01, 2008

Congratulations on the HM Nikki! #6256328

Donna La Mattino Pagakis August 01, 2008

Beautiful image Nikki!!! Congrats on your HM win! #6256351

Corinne M. Thompson August 04, 2008

Congrats on the HM Nikki on this fabulous image! #6270672

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