Spring is Golden
Uploaded: February 27, 2009 08:43:51
Another flower from the nursery we visited.
Background done to reflect the colors and textures of the flower.
Exif: F Number: 4.5, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 10/2400 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 64, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 6.30 mm, Model: FinePix S5700 S700
Mary K. Robison February 27, 2009 0
Stunning floral, Frank! The clarity and colors are superb, and the lighting's perfect! Wonderful work, my friend! #1089895Kirsten Kiki Kjaer February 27, 2009 0
Stunning was also the word I'd use, Frank. Very different from the other one but as beautiful. Fantastic work!!! #7220734
Usman M. Bajwa
February 27, 2009
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Usman. #7220935
Michelle Alton February 27, 2009 0
Wow...you've found a gold mine!!! These recent flowers are in a class of their own, Frank! #7220946Cathy Barrows February 27, 2009 0
you turned shriveled to gorgeous #7220964
Tammy M. Anderson
February 27, 2009
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Stephanie Frey
February 27, 2009
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Dominick M. Dimacale
February 27, 2009
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Dominick #7221420
Ron McEwan February 27, 2009 0
Love to be able to change the background on some of mine. This is a superb shot Frank everything about it seems to be perfect. #7221452Melissa Olsen February 27, 2009 0
Well, you sure picked the right b/g for this lovely creation. Simply outstanding in everyway!Nadya Johnson February 27, 2009 0
Wow! Frank, this is Absolutely Fabulous!! #7221949
Linda D. Lester
February 27, 2009
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Ellen Hodges February 27, 2009 0
Awesome color and detail and bg, Franks! Soooo beautiful!! #7222262Tiia Vissak February 27, 2009 0
great tones, details, effects & framing! #7222287A P February 27, 2009 0
You are knocking them out of the park Frank with your texture work. Awesome my dear man. Keep them coming. #7222334Roxanne M. Bubar February 27, 2009 0
Frank I love the golden tones. Outstanding work and effects. #7222799Tammy Espino February 27, 2009 0
Excellent! How long did you take photo's before they asked you to stop? LOL #7223641Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna February 28, 2009 0
This is most glorious with incredible lighting!!!!!!! :-) k #7224092ROLAN NARMAN February 28, 2009 0
This is gorgeous Frank! Great background and effects! #7224148Gina Cormier February 28, 2009 0
Stunning image Frank. Love the tone on tone. Really striking!! #7225106Judy A. Lawhon February 28, 2009 0
Magnificent work on this Frank...beautiful color, light and effects!! #7225714
Laura L. Gonzales
March 01, 2009
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Carol Sawyer March 01, 2009 0
Gorgeous image and work, Frank!! #7229135Max Aureli March 01, 2009 0
Fantastic image Frank!! Great light and the tones are so vivid!! Fantastic details and clarity!! Great closeup my friend!!! #7229615Gerri R. Jones March 02, 2009 0
Gorgeous yellow tones and lighting Frank, such a beautiful presentation for this flower! #7230622Karen Engelbreth March 02, 2009 0
Wonderful macro, Frank.... #7231761Ellen Hodges March 02, 2009 0
Had to comment again, Frank! Such a wonderful color and awesome details!! #7233717Nina Shields March 02, 2009 0
Frank, this is outstanding and a great tribute to your artistic talent; I love that the presentation is so consistent with the subject; beautiful detailing; truly elegant! #7234683
Shelly A. Van Camp
March 02, 2009
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Jennifer L. Alder March 03, 2009 0
WOW! This is such a beauty, Frank.frank w. degenhardt March 03, 2009 0
Mary, Kristen, Usman, Michelle, Cathy, Tammy A., Stepanie, Dominick, Ron, Melissa, Nadya, Linda, Ellen, Tiia, Ann, Roxanne, Tammy E., Kitty, Rolan, Gina, Judy, Laura, Carol, Max, Gerri, Karen, Ellen, Nina, Shelly, Jenifer-Wow. What a response that just leaves me feeling wonderful about what I try to do. Thank you all so much for all the wonderful comments that certainly made my day. You guys and gals are the best. Your works continue to be my tutor and I cherish your friendships.
Have as beautiful day as you have made mine. Take care, be safe. #7237324
Rajeev 270293 Kashyap March 03, 2009 0
Beautiful gold colors, light and details Frank! Well done! #7238212
Gail Vitikacs
March 04, 2009
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frank w. degenhardt March 04, 2009 0
Rajeev, Gail- Good morning. Thank you so much for your kind comments. They are heart warming and appreciated. Its always an honor to be able to get such encouragement from artist who's works are so beautiful and done with such artist flair.Eugenio Diaz March 06, 2009 0
Brilliant shot and composition! great texture and effects applied to it...well done Frank!!!Sirsendu Gayen March 07, 2009 0
Outstanding floral image.Perfect light,composition and clarity. #7253515frank w. degenhardt March 08, 2009 0
Eugenio, Sirsendu- Good morning my friends. Thank you so much. I have been busy studying on line from different web sights to try to learn all I can when I get my new camera. I would also love to join the BP classes and improve my works. Someday I hope to be as good as you guys are.Kathleen Rinker March 11, 2009 0
Gorgeous image Frank, love the color and texture, fabulous work!! #7271305Barbara Waldoch March 14, 2009 0
How wonderful, Frank! #7282774Boyd L. Alexander March 22, 2009 0
This is a real winner! Great macro, spot on focus, beautiful color and background!! Excellent work Frank!! #7313889Carolyn J. Connolly March 22, 2009 0
Wow, Frank - this is an absolutely gorgeous floral presentation!! The flower is just glowing golden, and the textures, details, lighting, tones, point of view and composition here all are just outstanding, too!! It's no wonder at all to me that the judges noticed this image...AND awarded you an Editor's Pick for it!! I wish you ALL the best in the next stages of judging, my friend!! :o) #7314169Debbra Bailey March 25, 2009 0
Congratulations Frank! GORGEOUS! #7327405Eivor Kuchta March 25, 2009 0
Congratulations on your finalist, Frank! #7327437Vladan D. Djordjevic March 25, 2009 0
Congratulations on your terrific finalist! #7327479Melissa G. Meiselman March 25, 2009 0
Congratulations on this stunning finalist, Frank!! #7327550Ruth Grimm March 25, 2009 0
Congratulations Frank!! WTG!! #7327608
Lisa J. Boulden
March 25, 2009
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A P March 25, 2009 0
Congratulations on your outstanding Finalist Frank!!Tiia Vissak March 25, 2009 0
Congratulations! #7328048
Bojan Bencic
March 25, 2009
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Nancy (Peaches) Harker March 25, 2009 0
Daniella Puente March 25, 2009 0
Very beautiful, congrats Frank! #7328485Max Aureli March 25, 2009 0
Congratulation Frank!!! :-)))) #7328525
Mary Beth Aiello
March 25, 2009
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Eugenio Diaz March 25, 2009 0
Congratulations on your beautiful Finalist!!!Kathleen Rinker March 25, 2009 0
Huge congratulations on this beautiful finalist Frank!!! #7328950ROLAN NARMAN March 25, 2009 0
Huge congrats on your superb finalist Frank! #7329083Tammy Espino March 25, 2009 0
Congrats :) #7329106Kerry Hill March 25, 2009 0
Congratulations Frank!!!!! #7329183Kirsten Kiki Kjaer March 25, 2009 0
Congratulations on this AWESOME finalist, Frank. #7329801
Patrick Rouzes
March 25, 2009
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Tammy M. Anderson
March 25, 2009
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Cathy Barrows March 25, 2009 0
Congrats on your finalist #7330050Colleen Farrell March 25, 2009 0
Wow, Frank, this is amazing! I love the gorgeous light and colors here--and your background is perfect! It not only enhances the beauty of the flower, it gives the whole image a 3-D effect! Big congratulations on a most well-deserved finalist! #7330117Nadya Johnson March 25, 2009 0
Way to go, Frank! Superb! Congratulations on your outstanding finalist! #7330286Carol Sawyer March 25, 2009 0
Congratulations, Frank!!! #7330331Debra R. Harder March 25, 2009 0
This is really BEAUTIFUL, Frank! SUPERB textures, lighting, colors and details. Congratulations on your GORGEOUS finalist! Deb #7330777
Judy V. Kennamer
March 25, 2009
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Sharon Sawyer March 26, 2009 0
Frank, congratulations on your fabulous finalist!!!!!!!!!!! #7331302Michelle Alton March 26, 2009 0
Frank...congratulations on this hugely crowd pleasing finalist! Congratulations! #7331400Annie Booth March 26, 2009 0
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! Frankie, on your beautiful FINALIST. Best of luck on the next round. #7331595Cary Rogers March 26, 2009 0
CONGRATULATIONS on this wonderful image, Frank!! delightful colors, lighting and textures!! #7332681
Laurie Daily
March 26, 2009
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Nadine A. Lewis March 26, 2009 0
I am so thrilled to see this AWESOME and much deserved finalist, Frank!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!! <>< #7334295Ellen Hodges March 26, 2009 0
Huge congrats, Frank! Best of luck in the next round!! #7335186Jeana Clark March 26, 2009 0
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!
~J~ #7335309
frank w. degenhardt March 27, 2009 0
Thank you all for the congrats. I am blessed to be in a club like BP and see some of the most beautiful images. You are all gifted artist.Kathy L. Clark March 27, 2009 0
Wow Frank this is a real beauty. Congrats on your gorgeous finalist. #7339476
Shelly A. Van Camp
March 27, 2009
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JO ANN CLEVELAND March 27, 2009 0
Absolutely gorgeous Frank, well deserving of the gold!jo ann c. #7340860
Joanne E. Bohenstengel March 28, 2009 0
Frank, what can I say that hasn't already been said--Simply put--BEAUTIFUL! CONGRATULATIONS!! HOORAH!!Lorna Shutter March 28, 2009 0
Congratulations on your FINALIST award for this absolutely stunning image, Frank!!!!!Sam Britt March 28, 2009 0
Congratulations, Frank! #7345449AEK March 29, 2009 0
it was well worth the scroll to get down here to add my congratulations for such a well deserved award for this gorgeous fine-art image. my best, - a. #7348799Sirsendu Gayen March 30, 2009 0
Congratulations! #7351058Roxanne M. Bubar April 01, 2009 0
A well deserved winner here. Congrats on this elegant photo. #7358227Carolyn J. Connolly April 17, 2009 0
Wow, Frank - I feel really bad that I missed congratulating you earlier for this MAGNIFICENT Finalist...but I'm here to do it now!! Bravo, my friend on a most wonderful achievement - it was SO-O deserved!! I absolutely LOVED this image from the first moment I saw it!! :o) #7413112Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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