Inspiring Photo: Green #7930972

Green

Uploaded: February 25, 2009 12:00:51

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My PG101 SINGLE TITLE Theme Entry

This is Allison, my pet iguana! She is playing in the tall grass, in my backyard. She is an AWESOME pet!!!

Captured in super macro mode on March 13, 2008. The camera was set on aperture priority, wide open, for a shallow depth of field.

Resubmitted

*Monthly Theme - Backyard*

Exif: F Number: 2, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 10/2000 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 64, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 11.90 mm, Model: C5050Z

Comments

Lee Canham February 25, 2009

HOPE YOU WERE WELL CAMOUFLAGED FOR THIS SHOT DONNA...perfect detail and I love how the green stands out as well as the'dinosaur'
HTD....Lee #1089190

Susana Ms Heide February 25, 2009

The idea of camouflage was the first thing that came to my mind too! But I was wondering if this poor guy had failed miserably at it while trying to hide from YOU :o) Super entry, Donna! #7214362

Corinne M. Thompson February 25, 2009

Fabulous theme entry Donna! #7214367

Susie Peek-Swint February 25, 2009

Lovely detail on your iguana Donna ~ great dof with the grass camouflage!! HTD! #7214375

Mitch Spence February 25, 2009

Now, Allison is one who can appreciate all the green. Great contrast in textures bettween Allison's hide and the foliage. #7214408

Monnie Ryan February 25, 2009

Really cool portrait of your Allison, Donna! Looks like she's outdoors -- she doesn't try to scoot away if she's not on a leash? #7214437

Tammy M. Anderson February 25, 2009

Fantastic clarity and details of Allison. Love the composition. #7215020

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna February 25, 2009

Allison is soooooooooooo adorable, Donna!!!!!! Fantastic shot with wonderful lighting, details and colors!!!!! :-) k #7215150

Anita Hogue February 25, 2009

Oh, WOW, a gorgeous capture, Donna!
P.S. Congratulations on all your finalist and what a treat to open up my mail and find you have commented on so many of my images! You are so special and I send you hugs!!!!!!! #7215243

Michelle Alton February 25, 2009

She IS a LOOKER! Really lovely lizard portrait, Donna. #7215262

Nicholas Semo February 25, 2009

Great details in this Donna.

Nick. #7215373

Melissa Olsen February 25, 2009

Outstanding clarity and details...fabulous! #7215618

Nikki McDonald February 25, 2009

Great detail on Allison, Donna -- love the way she is screened with the blades of grass. Happy Theme Day. #7215713

Dave Ombrello February 25, 2009

Love the color and detail of this image Donna. #7215860

Anne M. Young February 25, 2009

Super clarity and colour here! #7215953

Michelle L. Frick February 25, 2009

Does she enjoy her forays into the wild? She's beautiful! I had a water dragon named Puff when I lived in Laguna!

Beautiful portrait of Allison and great for the theme Donna! #7216000

Chris Ebben February 26, 2009

Wow, what a wonderful pet. And so photogenic as well. Good one=^..^= #7219751

Donna La Mattino Pagakis February 26, 2009

Thank you for your great comments everyone!!!

Donna #7219929

Karen E. Baumann February 27, 2009

What a great model and she is perfect for the theme. Very nicely captured and presented, Donna! #7222789

Susan M. Campbell February 27, 2009

Nice clarity and detail. Hello Allison. #7222962

Kathy Cline February 28, 2009

Good Morning Donna and a BIG KISS XX to Allison. IGGY is waiting for Allison to get her well deserved BP award!!
She is so beautiful and sweet.
God Bless and
See you soon.
Kathy #7225304

Vicki L. Filippin February 28, 2009

Hey! I've seen Allison before! Was she playing hide and seek with you? What a cutie-pie and great theme entry! #7226990

Amalia Sylvia Arriaga Salinas April 05, 2009

A fantastic close up Donna!,
Amalia #7374443

Marilyn K. Lincecum April 05, 2009

Fantastic image with awesome lighting,colors and detail. She looks like she does a great job of posing for you. Wonderful DOF. #7374464

Donna La Mattino Pagakis April 05, 2009

Thanks for your great comments on my Allison portrait. She is an awesome iguana!

Take care,

Donna #7374498

John Connolly April 05, 2009

An awesome portrait of Allison, Donna! The detail and color are just fantastic! #7374724

A P April 05, 2009

perfect MT entry Donna. Love how Allison eye is between the blades of grass. You're going to have to show me this 'super macro mode' when I come down in a couple weeks, OK? #7375386

Karen Kessler April 08, 2009

This is a terrific capture, Donna! Wonderful clarity of your pet! Congrats on the EP, too! #7386300

anonymous April 18, 2009

Donna, you've got an amazing gallery. This image caught my eye. I love the colors, clarity and the textures too. A great image....wtg #7418190

Donna La Mattino Pagakis April 18, 2009

Thank you John, Ann, Karen and Sheryl! #7418268

M.Christine Duncan May 07, 2009

Well, I must say... she's rather lovely in all that lush grass Donna!!! Great capture! Not sure I could have one as a pet still, heh, heh... #7498000

Michelle L. Frick May 26, 2009

Congratulations Donna!!! #7559811

Tiia Vissak May 26, 2009

Congratulations! #7560469

A P May 26, 2009

did this make you as happy as Phantom getting it did for me?? Hope so. Congratz Donna #7560665

Stefania Barbier May 26, 2009

congratulations, you go girl! #7561274

Jeana Clark May 26, 2009

CONGRATULATIONS
Your Fabulous Finalist!!!
Best Of Luck In The Next Round!!!
~J~ #7561288

Sharon Sawyer May 26, 2009
WTG, Donna!!! HUGE congratulations on your outstanding finalist and all the best in the next round!!!!!!!!!!!!. #7561772

Erin Appelbaum May 26, 2009
Another outstanding finalist Donna. Peter #7561996

Donna La Mattino Pagakis May 26, 2009
Thank you everyone!
I have grown very fond of Allison since we adopted her in December of 2006. She is a wonderful pet! My husband built her an outdoors enclosure recently. She loves to spend time in the yard!!!
I appreciate your great comments and congratulatory wishes. This is a very special award for me!!
Take care and good luck!
Donna #7562134

Ken Smith May 26, 2009
Now that's an unusual pet..congrats Donna! #7562570

Renee Doyle May 26, 2009
Great pov!! Congratulations once more Donna!! #7562781

frank w. degenhardt May 26, 2009
Congratulations on this fantastic picture. Am so glad it got a Finalist. #7563059

Sherran Andersen May 26, 2009
Wonderful capture of Allison. Congrats Donna. Sherran #7563492

Susan M. Campbell May 26, 2009
You're on a roll....super!

#7563626

Ujjwal Mukherjee May 26, 2009
Excelent image, Congratulations!! #7564019

ROLAN NARMAN May 26, 2009
Gorgeous image! Congrats Donna! #7564111

Tammy L. Newcomb May 26, 2009

Please click on the image to read my message to you #7564367

Anita Hogue May 27, 2009
C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S!!!
A wonderful month for you, Donna & I congratulate you on all of them. They are all fabulous!!!! WTG! #7565605

Leslie McLain May 27, 2009
Congrats Donna on your terrific finalist. #7565826

Gary Lange May 27, 2009
Many congrats Donna on your terrific finalist. #7566471

Sarah Springer May 27, 2009
Congrats Donna on this wonderful image of Allison! You have captured her very well in her "Green" element. #7566564

Peggy J. Maguire May 27, 2009
Congrats Donna,Awesome Capture....Peggy #7568112

Donna La Mattino Pagakis May 27, 2009
Thanks again to each of you! I appreciate your congratulatory wishes and encouraging comments!!
I'm very happy!
Best wishes,
Donna #7568160

Susan M. Hembree May 27, 2009
The details are great on this, Donna! Congratulations on another great finalist! #7568475

M.Christine Duncan May 27, 2009
Donna!!! Congrats m'dear on this great finalist.... both our iguannas made it, lol! Seems they truly can be quite captivating :-) Well done, I hope it continues forward in the contest! #7568694

Sam Britt May 27, 2009
Congratulations, Donna!! #7569105

Mike F. Anderson May 27, 2009
Donna - this image has so much impact with just the two basic colors. I like how the iguana's skin texture looks almost like the old b/w graphic line art film effect. Congrats on your finalist! #7569135

Terry L. Ellis May 27, 2009
Allison makes for a perfect finalist, Donna! Love this! Congratualtions, again and again! #7569532

Erica Murphy May 27, 2009
Congratulations Donna! Great shot. #7569594

Stephen Zacker May 28, 2009
Terrific perspective and detail. Congratulations #7570417

Renata Gusciora May 28, 2009
AWesome finalist,congratulations,Donna!!! #7570679

Vicki L. Filippin May 28, 2009
LOL..I knew this was your finalist without even seeing your name under the image. Allison is a very lucky and photogenic gal.
Congrats, my friend! #7570769

Sherry McClead May 28, 2009
Congratulations Donna on your finalist... awesome image... WTG!!
Sherrybear #7571092

Karacan Salkuci (Kalacay) May 28, 2009
Great image.Congratulations. #7572839

Kathy Cline May 28, 2009
I LOVE ALISON...IGGY SAYS HI
CONGRATS DONNA
MISS YOU

glitter-graphics.com #7573696

Stephen S. Maguire May 28, 2009
Superb image!!! Great detail!!! #7574282

Marilyn K. Lincecum May 28, 2009
Great shot, Donna. Congratulations on your finalist !!!! #7574587

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