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Opalescent

© Terry L. Ellis

Opalescent

Uploaded: November 08, 2008 17:30:35

Description

1/125, f/5.6, 100mm. I've seen other Christmas images aleady. Where has this year gone?

Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/125 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 100, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 100.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D

Comments

William C. Raco level-classic November 08, 2008

Such beautiful pastels, composition, light all highlighted by a stunning use of DoF
Excellent, Terry #1031811

Tammy D. Ferren November 08, 2008

Beautiful, Terry! Such soft and delicate shades with a wonderful dof! #6726695

Patti Coblentz November 08, 2008

This is beautiful, Terry...opulent is a fitting descrition of the wonderful lighting and soft details. Patti #6726781

Sherran Andersen level-classic November 08, 2008

Beautiful macro Terry. Sherran #6726875

Lorna Shutter November 08, 2008

Absolutely gorgeous, Terry! Reminds me so much of Christmas! At first, I couldn't tell what the image was, but it was very clear once I opened it up! Love the detail and beautiful pastel colours! Fantastic DOF! The year HAS gone by too quickly! :) #6726969

Wendy Moghadam November 08, 2008

Stunning! A winner for sure #6726996

Daniella Puente November 08, 2008

The white is precious as the composition of this still photo Terry, a fantastic image! #6727076

Anne M. Young level-addict November 08, 2008

Agree beautiful image! #6727196

Amalia Sylvia Arriaga Salinas level-classic November 08, 2008

Beautiful details and soft colors Terry!,
amalia #6727270

Kim Dietrich Elam November 08, 2008

beautiful! #6727301

Liz blahh November 08, 2008

Absolutely beautiful! #6727559

Marisol Pastor November 09, 2008

Exquisite and elegant Xmas image. Love the different tones of white/grey and the details in the ribbon. Tou're right ... where has this year gone? #6728225

Sandra K. StJohn November 09, 2008

Excellent lighting and such beautiful soft colors Terry; this is a good start for the Christmas season. #6728543

Leslie McLain level-classic November 09, 2008

Stunning Christmas image. I really like the elegant colors. I agree it's hard to believe that Christmas is just around the corner. #6729245

Linda L. Ruiz November 09, 2008

I cant believe it is that time of year again. This is so beautiful. Added to my fav photos. #6729952

Kathleen K. Parker level-deluxe November 09, 2008

This image is so elegant and calming, Terry. You really captured the object and the peaceful message within well. Lovely, honey!
kk #6730369

Susan M. Campbell November 09, 2008

Ooooooo...you are so good at this!! Simply wonderful! #6730487

Marilyn K. Lincecum level-classic November 09, 2008

This is so beautiful and delicate..love the pastels. Wonderful comp and lighting. It is hard to believe it is that time again. #6730883

Vladan D. Djordjevic November 09, 2008

An excellent image! Terrific details, lighting, tones, composition. Superb job, Terry! #6731964

Dianna Murphy November 10, 2008

ugg xmas already. I LOVE xmas but this year is going sooooooooooo fast. This is lovely. #6734267

Cora Miller level-classic November 10, 2008

What Bill said.... + the simple elegance is stunning. :) #6737523

Barbara Waldoch November 11, 2008

How gorgeous, Terry! #6741614

Erica Murphy level-classic November 12, 2008

WOW! This is fabulous Terry!!!! #6747550

Colleen Farrell November 12, 2008

Fantastic detail, silver tones and comp, Terry--not to mention that gorgeous bokeh! #6747801

Joseph M. Muench level-classic November 16, 2008

Very creative Terry. Nice composition & color...the bokeh is very pleasing...pretty and festive image!
-Joe #6761651

Erica Murphy level-classic December 21, 2008

Stunning work as always Terry!! Congratulations!! This is a lovely finalist! #6921780

Donna La Mattino Pagakis December 21, 2008

A beautiful finalist Terry! Congratulations! #6921993

Jill Odice level-classic December 21, 2008

Another gorgeous image I somehow missed! You could make a boxed set of all these ornament shots to sell as Christmas cards! They are that nice! Congrats Girlie!!! #6922295

Karen Engelbreth December 21, 2008

Congratulations!! #6923008

Renee Doyle December 22, 2008

Gorgeous Terry!! Congratulations!! #6923652

Leslie McLain level-classic December 22, 2008

Congrats on your beautiful finalist. No body does Christmas ornaments as wonderfully as you do. #6924992

Lorna Shutter December 22, 2008

I love this shot! Congratulations on your Finalist Award for this unique Christmas beauty, Terry!!!!! :) #6925682

Carla Metzler December 22, 2008

Congratulations on your beautiful finalist, Terry!
Merry Christmas! :D #6926051

Vladan D. Djordjevic December 22, 2008

Congratulations on your terrific finalist! Merry Christmas! #6926300

Linda L. Ruiz December 22, 2008

Wooooo Hoooooooo. Congrats on such a beautiful finalist. I truly love this one the bestest. #6927457

Kathleen K. Parker level-deluxe December 22, 2008

I am so happy this got a finalist. I love it, Missy P, and you! Merry Christmas, too!
Hugs,
Missy S #6928174

Susan M. Campbell December 22, 2008

Super finalist my dear. Congrats on this awesome shot. #6928396

Sylvia Rossler December 22, 2008

Congrats on your fantastic finalist Terry :O) #6928944

Marcel J. Fernandez December 22, 2008

Congratulations Terry on your awesome Finalist selection. #6929215

Nadya Johnson December 22, 2008

Congratulations Terry, on your very beautiful finalist! #6929327

Terry L. Ellis level-classic December 22, 2008

Thanks so much everyone for taking the time to comment! So nice! #6929477

Colleen Farrell December 22, 2008

No surprise here! WTG, Terry! Congratulations on your awesome finalist! #6930315

Joannie Bertucci level-classic December 22, 2008

Terry, this looks like Christmas in Heaven!
Congrats on a fabulous Finalist! #6930324

Wendy Moghadam December 22, 2008

Stunning capture! Congratulations on your finalist! #6931028

Marilyn K. Lincecum level-classic December 22, 2008

Beautiful Terry..Congratulations on a well deserved fianlist !! Hope you are feeling better. #6931640

December 24, 2008

Way to go, Terry! This is a beautiful finalist! Yay! Dee #6937257

Marisol Pastor January 02, 2009

Congratulations on your finalist Terry. Hope you enjoyed your holidays. #6971533

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