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Violet's Victory

© Melissa Olsen

Violet's Victory

Uploaded: June 25, 2008 05:30:15

Description

Amazes me every year that my little violets push their way into my garden to show their happy little faces without any help from me.
“The splendor of the rose and the whitness of the lily do not rob the little violet of it’s scent nor the daisy of its simple charm. If every tiny flower wanted to be a rose, spring would lose its lovliness.” ~Emogirl Therese of Lisieux


Exif: F Number: 4, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/500 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 200, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 34.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XT

Comments

Deb Koskovich June 25, 2008

Melissa, this is SO pretty. It was my mother's favorite flower, and always reminds me so much of her. I absolutely love your image! #948682

Lynne Morris June 25, 2008

This is a gorgeous floral Melissa, I love violets too :) #6104948

Keith Butler June 25, 2008

very pretty Melissa,my wife loves these. #6104992

Eivor Kuchta June 25, 2008

I love those violets! The deep purple is so lovely. You got a beautiful background, that helps the violets stand out so well. Gorgeous capture, with a wonderful ligth, and amazing clarity!
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Karen Bacon June 25, 2008

This is beautiful Melissa,very nicely composed! #6105053

Melissa G. Meiselman June 25, 2008

Glad your violets are so persistant, Melissa!! This is a gorgoeus floral composition with fantastic color, great lighting and terrific DOF!! #6105180

Renata Gusciora June 25, 2008

Lovely composition and colors,Melissa! #6105198

A P June 25, 2008

Lovely POV, light, color and effect on this gorgeous capture, Melissa #6105200

Vitor Dias June 25, 2008

Very good composition,wounderful color Melissa. rgs Vitor #6105220

June 25, 2008

Oh...what a great shot....love the lighting & composition...fantastic work Melissa #6105621

Tiia Vissak June 25, 2008

a beautiful image & title! #6105784

Eli Boschetto June 25, 2008

Beautiful color and comp; and nice DOF, Melissa! #6106018

Vikram Jamwal June 25, 2008

Lovely violets Melissa!!!
and the quote too :-)
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Hendrik Storme June 25, 2008

LOvely comp and colors! Very beautiful Melissa!!! #6106118

Sam Britt June 25, 2008

Very pretty floral image. Great composition & color, Melissa. #6106170

Daniella Puente June 25, 2008

Like very much the light and glow this image has melissa :) it adds to the beautiful colors and details! #6106289

Nadya Johnson June 25, 2008

This is just gorgeous, Melissa! Love the deep rich colors and your DOF on this! Once again, another perfect quote as well! #6106502

Dan Holm June 25, 2008

GORGEOUS, Melissa! The rich colors, the light... very memorable, very dynamic floral! #6106746

Melanie D. Fuelling June 25, 2008

Melissa, I love this. Violets are my favorite flower, and I don't think i've seen any as lovely. Just something about this photograph really speaks to me. I love everything about it .... #6106861

Melissa Olsen June 25, 2008

My sincere thanks goes to everyone for your time, support, encouraging words.

“Correction does much, but encouragement does more.”
~Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

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frank w. degenhardt June 25, 2008

Melissa- Good evening my friend. Again the quote is full of wisdom. For me the smaller the flower the more beauty I see in it. As a Photographer and as a gardener, I love flowers that are very small in blossoms. My favorites.
The work you did here with these violets is incredible. Outstanding framing, DOF, and composition. The sun was smiling down on you as the the lighting is fabulous. Clarity is outstanding as the picture is sharp and clear.
Colors that dazzle the eye and are so radiant. Yellow, white, green, and that rich purple make for a beautiful combination. Definitions are fabulous and the features of this small but fasinating flower are phenominal.
Gorgeous work
Have yourself a most wonderful evening,a fabulous tomorrow,take care of yourself, be safe
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Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic June 26, 2008

What a beautiful image of violets, appropriate title, color pops, and composition sensational. A sure winner in my book. 8o) #6108808

Bill Knaps June 26, 2008

wow Melissa, This is so beautiful. Bill #6109361

Melissa Olsen June 26, 2008

Thank you so much Frank, Nancy and Bill!!!!! #6109395

Susan M. Campbell June 26, 2008

Are you sure you don't baby these little beauties? They look so healthy and gorgeous. Colors are just super! #6110362

Mike Clime June 26, 2008

Very pretty and nice DOF, Melissa! #6111264

Melissa Olsen June 26, 2008

Thanks Susan and Mike...and nope Susan...those little babies come up all by themselves. #6111292

Jillian Danielson June 27, 2008

So pretty, Melissa! Awesome DOF! #6113835

Melissa Olsen June 27, 2008

Thank you so much Jillian! #6114574

Irene Colling level-classic July 08, 2008

I love these viola's too Melissa. They volunteer all over my lawn and actually get bigger and stronger when mowed down occasionally. Good DOF and the white background compliments the viola’s nicely. #6154267

Melissa Olsen July 08, 2008

Thank you Irene! #6154289

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic July 08, 2008

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S !!! on your EFP... well deserved. 8o) #6154838

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