Inspiring Photo: Spring is Golden #7938155

Spring is Golden

Uploaded: February 27, 2009 00:43:51

Description

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

Comments

Mary K. Robison February 27, 2009

Stunning floral, Frank! The clarity and colors are superb, and the lighting's perfect! Wonderful work, my friend! #1089895

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer February 27, 2009

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

Exquisitely brilliant capture and work, Frank. Love the details and texture of the b/g too.

Usman. #7220935

Michelle Alton February 27, 2009

Wow...you've found a gold mine!!! These recent flowers are in a class of their own, Frank! #7220946

Cathy Barrows February 27, 2009

you turned shriveled to gorgeous #7220964

Tammy M. Anderson February 27, 2009

Beautiful gold colors, light and details. Just gorgeous, Frank. #7221071

Stephanie Frey February 27, 2009

Gorgeous, Frank! The tones and lighting are beautiful! #7221203

Dominick M. Dimacale February 27, 2009

This is so lovely Frank, love the tones.

Dominick #7221420

Ron McEwan February 27, 2009

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. #7221452

Melissa Olsen February 27, 2009

Well, you sure picked the right b/g for this lovely creation. Simply outstanding in everyway!
PS. I miss Annie's images! #7221873

Nadya Johnson February 27, 2009

Wow! Frank, this is Absolutely Fabulous!! #7221949

Linda D. Lester February 27, 2009

LOVE IT....excellent job!!!! #7222009

Ellen Hodges February 27, 2009

Awesome color and detail and bg, Franks! Soooo beautiful!! #7222262

Tiia Vissak February 27, 2009

great tones, details, effects & framing! #7222287

A P February 27, 2009

You are knocking them out of the park Frank with your texture work. Awesome my dear man. Keep them coming. #7222334

Roxanne M. Bubar February 27, 2009

Frank I love the golden tones. Outstanding work and effects. #7222799

Tammy Espino February 27, 2009

Excellent! How long did you take photo's before they asked you to stop? LOL #7223641

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna February 27, 2009

This is most glorious with incredible lighting!!!!!!! :-) k #7224092

ROLAN NARMAN February 27, 2009

This is gorgeous Frank! Great background and effects! #7224148

Gina Cormier February 28, 2009

Stunning image Frank. Love the tone on tone. Really striking!! #7225106

Judy A. Lawhon February 28, 2009

Magnificent work on this Frank...beautiful color, light and effects!! #7225714

Laura L. Gonzales February 28, 2009

You really outdid yourself, Frank!! I love the warm color and superb details!!! A fave for me!!! Your work just keeps getting better and better!!! I love the floral series, and hope to see more! Laura #7227620

Carol Sawyer March 01, 2009

Gorgeous image and work, Frank!! #7229135

Max Aureli March 01, 2009

Fantastic image Frank!! Great light and the tones are so vivid!! Fantastic details and clarity!! Great closeup my friend!!! #7229615

Gerri R. Jones March 01, 2009

Gorgeous yellow tones and lighting Frank, such a beautiful presentation for this flower! #7230622

Karen Engelbreth March 02, 2009

Wonderful macro, Frank.... #7231761

Ellen Hodges March 02, 2009

Had to comment again, Frank! Such a wonderful color and awesome details!! #7233717

Nina Shields March 02, 2009

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

Beautiful!!! I love the colors! What is the name of the flower? #7234689

Jennifer L. Alder March 03, 2009

WOW! This is such a beauty, Frank.
Gorgeous presentation and artistic treatment my friend. A fav for me :) #7237013

frank w. degenhardt March 03, 2009

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

Beautiful gold colors, light and details Frank! Well done! #7238212

Gail Vitikacs March 03, 2009

A stunning piece of art Frank! This should be in a book! Love it! #7239725

frank w. degenhardt March 04, 2009

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.
You have a great day, enjoy it to the full. #7241746

Eugenio Diaz March 05, 2009

Brilliant shot and composition! great texture and effects applied to it...well done Frank!!!
A lovely work here! #7248795

Sirsendu Gayen March 07, 2009

Outstanding floral image.Perfect light,composition and clarity. #7253515

frank w. degenhardt March 08, 2009

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.
I know if I work hard, practice hard, and never get down or discouraged, that I can be. I look for that day.
Have a wonderful day my friends, take care. #7257828

Kathleen Rinker March 11, 2009

Gorgeous image Frank, love the color and texture, fabulous work!! #7271305

Barbara Waldoch March 14, 2009

How wonderful, Frank! #7282774

Boyd L. Alexander March 22, 2009

This is a real winner! Great macro, spot on focus, beautiful color and background!! Excellent work Frank!! #7313889

Carolyn J. Connolly March 22, 2009

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) #7314169

Debbra Bailey March 25, 2009

Congratulations Frank! GORGEOUS! #7327405

Eivor Kuchta March 25, 2009

Congratulations on your finalist, Frank! #7327437

Vladan D. Djordjevic March 25, 2009

Congratulations on your terrific finalist! #7327479

Melissa G. Meiselman March 25, 2009

Congratulations on this stunning finalist, Frank!! #7327550

Ruth Grimm March 25, 2009

Congratulations Frank!! WTG!! #7327608

Lisa J. Boulden March 25, 2009

An OUTSTANDING finalist, Frank!!!
Congratulations!!!
~♥~ #7327628

A P March 25, 2009

Congratulations on your outstanding Finalist Frank!!

#7327857

Tiia Vissak March 25, 2009

Congratulations! #7328048

Bojan Bencic March 25, 2009

Congratulations on your finalist, Frank. Great DD work. #7328186

Nancy (Peaches) Harker March 25, 2009

WOOOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
HUGE CONGRATS on your finalist!
Best of luck in the next round!

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Daniella Puente March 25, 2009

Very beautiful, congrats Frank! #7328485

Max Aureli March 25, 2009

Congratulation Frank!!! :-)))) #7328525

Mary Beth Aiello March 25, 2009

Just beautiful, Frank. Huge congrats on your well deserved finalist. #7328689

Eugenio Diaz March 25, 2009

Congratulations on your beautiful Finalist!!!
Well done, Frank...Good luck in the next round! #7328767

Kathleen Rinker March 25, 2009

Huge congratulations on this beautiful finalist Frank!!! #7328950

ROLAN NARMAN March 25, 2009

Huge congrats on your superb finalist Frank! #7329083

Tammy Espino March 25, 2009

Congrats :) #7329106

Kerry Hill March 25, 2009

Congratulations Frank!!!!! #7329183

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer March 25, 2009

Congratulations on this AWESOME finalist, Frank. #7329801

Patrick Rouzes March 25, 2009

Frank, CONGRATULATIONS on this amazing finalist!!! #7329882

Tammy M. Anderson March 25, 2009

Congratulations on this beautiful finalist, Frank. #7329889

Cathy Barrows March 25, 2009

Congrats on your finalist #7330050

Colleen Farrell March 25, 2009

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! #7330117

Nadya Johnson March 25, 2009

Way to go, Frank! Superb! Congratulations on your outstanding finalist! #7330286

Carol Sawyer March 25, 2009

Congratulations, Frank!!! #7330331

Debra R. Harder March 25, 2009

This is really BEAUTIFUL, Frank! SUPERB textures, lighting, colors and details. Congratulations on your GORGEOUS finalist! Deb #7330777

Judy V. Kennamer March 25, 2009

Gorgeous Frank! Congrats on your well-deserved Finalist! #7330925

Sharon Sawyer March 25, 2009

Frank, congratulations on your fabulous finalist!!!!!!!!!!! #7331302

Michelle Alton March 25, 2009

Frank...congratulations on this hugely crowd pleasing finalist! Congratulations! #7331400

Annie Booth March 25, 2009

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! Frankie, on your beautiful FINALIST. Best of luck on the next round. #7331595

Cary Rogers March 26, 2009

CONGRATULATIONS on this wonderful image, Frank!! delightful colors, lighting and textures!! #7332681

Laurie Daily March 26, 2009

Congratulations, Frank, on this golden beauty...a fabulous finalist and so well deserved! #7333312

Nadine A. Lewis March 26, 2009

I am so thrilled to see this AWESOME and much deserved finalist, Frank!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!! <>< #7334295

Ellen Hodges March 26, 2009

Huge congrats, Frank! Best of luck in the next round!! #7335186

Jeana Clark March 26, 2009

Very Well Done Frank!!!
KUDOS TO YOU ON THIS
Outstaning Finalist!!!!
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!
~J~ #7335309

frank w. degenhardt March 26, 2009
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.
Have a wonderful day, take care. #7338159

Kathy L. Clark March 27, 2009
Wow Frank this is a real beauty. Congrats on your gorgeous finalist. #7339476

Shelly A. Van Camp March 27, 2009
BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Congrats, my friend!!!!!! #7339634

JO ANN CLEVELAND March 27, 2009
Absolutely gorgeous Frank, well deserving of the gold!
jo ann c. #7340860

Joanne E. Bohenstengel March 28, 2009
Frank, what can I say that hasn't already been said--Simply put--BEAUTIFUL! CONGRATULATIONS!! HOORAH!!
BRAVO!! WELL DONE!! SUPERB!! So well deserved, Frank. Joanne #7344286

Lorna Shutter March 28, 2009
Congratulations on your FINALIST award for this absolutely stunning image, Frank!!!!! #7344643

Sam Britt March 28, 2009
Congratulations, Frank! #7345449

AEK March 29, 2009
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. #7348799

Sirsendu Gayen March 30, 2009
Congratulations! #7351058

Roxanne M. Bubar March 31, 2009
A well deserved winner here. Congrats on this elegant photo. #7358227

Carolyn J. Connolly April 17, 2009
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) #7413112

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