Inspiring Photo: Spring IS Coming #8204591

Spring IS Coming

Uploaded: April 20, 2009 12:23:37

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Nothing brings spring into your home like a fresh bouquet of flowers. It has been a long winter, but I do believe that CO is seeing signs of spring.
"No matter how long the winter, spring is sure to follow." ~Proverb

Exif: F Number: 2.8, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/25 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 100, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 35.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XT

Comments

Eivor Kuchta April 20, 2009 0

Are you sure? Yes, I do think so, too. Now we HAVE to get spring, after all that snow. A very beautiful spring, I bet, as beautiful as those flowers in your capture! Well done, Melissa! #1116119

Monnie Ryan April 20, 2009 0

I'd agree, except we're told we could get a few snowflakes over the next couple of days. Love these beautiful flowers, Melissa -- nice effects! #7422544

Mary L. Graham April 20, 2009 0

Beautiful Melissa...We are getting snow and this past week it was in the 70's. Oh well it will melt. =) #7422552

Gina Cormier April 20, 2009 0

A very lovely floral compositioin!! #7422559

Jeana Clark April 20, 2009 0

Morning Melissa!!!
Oh Yippeee!!!
I so want spring to arrive at your
door very soon!!!!
These flowers are gorgeous!!!
Wonderful springy colors and terrific details!!!
Awesome Shot My Friend!!!
~J~ #7422585

Terri L. Scribner April 20, 2009 0
Ahhh, beautiful spring image!! #7422611

Cathy Barrows April 20, 2009 0
very pretty...our spring is just about over...i'll just come over for yours...lol #7422659

Lynne Morris April 20, 2009 0
What a gorgeous floral with lovely effects Melissa. #7422716

Howard B. Cheek April 20, 2009 0
Very nice Spring offering Melissa..
I like the feel & look, great effect :) #7422788

Vitor Dias April 20, 2009 0
Lovely work Melissa, well done.
rgds Vitor #7422804

Jeff Robinson April 20, 2009 0
Very nicely captured Melissa! Jeff #7422837

Gary Lange April 20, 2009 0
Wonderful image here, Melissa, love your effects!! #7422979

Eugenio Diaz April 20, 2009 0
Fantastic effects and beautiful image here, very well presented! #7423133

Melissa G. Meiselman April 20, 2009 0
Wonderful floral composition with fantastic effects and great lighting, Melissa!! #7423161

Jessica Jenney April 20, 2009 0
Beautiful colors, composition and effects, Melissa! #7423266

Kim Kleinschmidt April 20, 2009 0
Lovely floral Melissa! We are supposed to get snow tomorrow - but hopefully then spring will be here to stay.
beautiful colors and effects! #7423346

Julianna J. Collett April 20, 2009 0
Beautiful floral - love the effects! #7423660

Judy A. Lawhon April 20, 2009 0
Terrific capture of this beautiful bouquet, Melissa and the effects are outstanding! It looks almost like a 3D image!! #7423905

Mike Clime April 20, 2009 0
Beautiful arrangement! Spring is here and I need to mow again. #7423984

Mary Beth Aiello April 20, 2009 0
Simply beautiful, Melissa. #7424021

Patricia Seidler April 20, 2009 0
Beautiful Melissa. Love the color. They would make a great bouquet! #7424053

MELODIE C. ROBERTS April 20, 2009 0
And This is Proof Positive!!
Wonderful Effects Melissa
Fabulous Color!!
#7424279

Patricia A. Stalter April 20, 2009 0
Everyone else has voiced what I would say... Nicely done grasshopper. P.S. it has been in the 90's here for the past few days and we always send our weather your way... #7424328

Sam Britt April 21, 2009 0
Beautiful floral, Melissa. #7424911

Carol L. Fowler April 21, 2009 0
Gorgeous flowers. Yes- spring is here. Isn't it great. #7425349

Rachelle D. Carriere April 21, 2009 0
Excellent floral,with fantastic effects and colors! Great work Melissa! #7427333

Shelly A. Van Camp April 21, 2009 0
Very Pretty!! #7427401

Renata Gusciora April 21, 2009 0
THis is so beautiful,Melissa! #7427499

Tiia Vissak April 21, 2009 0
a beautiful floral! #7427562

Rajeev 270293 Kashyap April 21, 2009 0
Wonderful colors and details....Well done! #7427639

Susan M. Campbell April 21, 2009 0
That's what I love about this time of year....gorgeous floral shots like this one!!!!!!!!!!! #7427706

Susan Weisensel April 21, 2009 0
This is very pretty Melissa
We have had a few days of rain and the sun is going to come out tomorrow, that should make things burst. I hope. #7427860

John Benway April 21, 2009 0
Beautifully done Melissa, and yes, it has been a long winter.
John #7427932

Carol Sawyer April 21, 2009 0
Beautiful floral image, details and colors, Melissa!! #7428432

Kathy Cline April 22, 2009 0
Hi Melissa
So very Pretty in Pink. Very creative!! I hope spring has sprung for you as Iv been watching the news and I see lots of SNOW out there in Co. Have a blessed day.
KATHY #7428868

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna April 22, 2009 0
BEAUTIFUL, Melissa!!! :-) k #7428927

Julianne Bradford April 22, 2009 0
Melissa. This is a great tribute to spring! Excellent composition and technique. #7428951

Karen Engelbreth April 22, 2009 0
Beautiful floral, Melissa.... #7429635

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer April 22, 2009 0
It sure is, Melissa. And a beautiful image to celebrate it!! #7429830

Annie Booth April 22, 2009 0
Melissa- Da Ya Think spring is around the corner? About time huh!!!!!. Beautiful bouquet of flowers to get you in the mood.
Have a wonderful day my friend. #7430804

frank w. degenhardt April 22, 2009 0
Melissa- I am so happy to hear spring is shown signs of new life for you. Know the winters are long and now its time to enjoy the warmth and the beauty of spring.
Wonderful bouquet of flowers with a marvelous variety. Love the pink. Excellent pov.
Outstanding work my dear friend.
Have a great day, enjoy that spring. #7431002

Melissa Olsen April 22, 2009 0
Thanks so much everyone. #7431108

Kaye Burazin April 24, 2009 0
Just pops with details of spring Melissa. #7442454

Tommy E. Burgess April 24, 2009 0
Absolutely gorgeous Melissa!! #7442697

Leslie Carson Wolfe April 28, 2009 0
Good morning Melissa! I agree with all your fans on the loveliness of this spring bouquet! You've shown us yourself once again. The colors and lighting are so pretty, and I like what you've done with the effects here. Very nice! #7460387

Melissa Olsen April 28, 2009 0
Thanks Kaye, Tommy and Leslie! #7462135

Patricia Seidler April 29, 2009 0
Congrats on the EP Melissa, especially one received this month! It seems they are few and far between. #7464343

Janet Daniel April 29, 2009 0
Beautiful spring bouquet, Melissa! Lovely color & effects! #7465083

Melissa Olsen April 29, 2009 0
Thanks Patricia and Janet. #7465611

Debbie E. Payne April 30, 2009 0
Lovely image, Melissa. Yes, we are ALL ready for spring! Continued luck in the next round. #7468943

Melissa Olsen April 30, 2009 0
Thanks Debbie! #7469400

Tiia Vissak May 26, 2009 0
Congratulations! #7559836

Jeana Clark May 26, 2009 0

Yipeeee Melissa My Friend!!!
Way To Go GirlFriend!!!!
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
Fabulous Finalist!!!
Best Of Luck In The Next Round!!!
~J~ #7560520

Kim Kleinschmidt May 26, 2009 0
Congratulations Melissa on this beautiful finalist - best of luck in the next round! #7560743

Marcel J. Fernandez May 26, 2009 0
Congratulations Melissa on your Lovely Floral Finalist. #7560795

ROLAN NARMAN May 26, 2009 0
Huge Congratulations on your gorgeous finalist Melissa! #7561024

Sue Marshall May 26, 2009 0
Congratulations, Melissa on your gorgeous Finalist!! :-)
#7561256

Kimi A. Phillips May 26, 2009 0
BIG CONGRATS, MY FRIEND!!!:) #7561593

Melissa Olsen May 26, 2009 0
Thanks so much everyone...from the bottom of my heart...I consider myself a winner already for having met so many of you. The true GOLD IS FRIENDSHIP! #7561623

Debbie E. Payne May 26, 2009 0
Why is it that sometimes I get threads and sometimes not. I love your FINALIST from April. It has almost a patina effect to it that makes it look so rich. #7561674

Patricia Seidler May 26, 2009 0
Congratulations again Melissa - well deserved! #7561770

Melissa G. Meiselman May 26, 2009 0
Huge congratulations on this stunning finalist!!! #7561902

MELODIE C. ROBERTS May 26, 2009 0
Huge Congratulations On Your finalists Melisssa
It is Awesome!! #7562002

Sherran Andersen May 26, 2009 0
Congrats Melissa. Sherran #7562044

frank w. degenhardt May 26, 2009 0
Another Finalist my dear friend. Way to go girl. #7562317

Eugenio Diaz May 27, 2009 0
Congratulations Melissa on your wonderful Finalist…Well done!
Good Luck in the next Round!!!
#7562751

Glenn E. Traver May 27, 2009 0
Congratulations Melissa ~ GT #7563171

Kelly S. Cavanaugh May 27, 2009 0
Congratulations on your beautiful finalist, Melissa! #7563373

Susan M. Campbell May 27, 2009 0
Whoo hoo...#2.

#7563475

Bojan Bencic May 27, 2009 0
Congratulations on your finalists, Melissa. #7564874

Anita Hogue May 27, 2009 0
C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S!!! #7565631

Melissa Olsen May 27, 2009 0
Thank you all so much! #7565794

Heidi Knight May 27, 2009 0
Melissa, I just notised that you got a finalist. WTG... I am so happy for you! Rooting for a winner!
CONGRATULATIONS!!!! ;) #7565846

Eivor Kuchta May 27, 2009 0
Congratulations on your finalist, Melissa! #7565915

Jeff Robinson May 27, 2009 0
Congrats on your Finalist Melissa! Jeff #7566195

Janet Daniel May 27, 2009 0
Congratulations on your beautiful finalist, Melissa! :-) #7566231

Melissa Olsen May 27, 2009 0
Thank you Heidi, Eivor, Jeff and Janet! #7566451

Patricia A. Stalter May 27, 2009 0
Ours is not to reason why...
Good luck in the next round... #7566536

Melissa Olsen May 27, 2009 0
Only you Pat...thanks for your sense of humor...it continually brightens my day!
Where would this world be without it ;-) #7566619

Mitch Spence May 27, 2009 0
Congratulations to you, Melissa. Way to go! #7566983

Melissa Olsen May 27, 2009 0
Thank you Mitch and you too! #7567642

Nadya Johnson May 27, 2009 0
Congrats again on yet another gorgeous finalist, Melissa! #7567827

Sam Britt May 27, 2009 0
Congratulations on this beautiful finalist, Melissa! #7568067

Melissa Olsen May 27, 2009 0
Thanks Nadya and Samantha! #7568084

Kathy Cline May 28, 2009 0

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GO GIRL AND A BIG GIGANTIC CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR MULTI FINALIST THIS MONTH
GOD BLESS KATHY #7569053

SaMi Martin May 28, 2009 0
This is beautiful; Congrats Melissa on another finalist! #7569225

Laurie Daily May 28, 2009 0
Congratulations on another beautiful finalist, Melissa! #7570421

Melissa Olsen May 28, 2009 0
Thanks so much everyone! #7570817

Val Feldman May 28, 2009 0
Huge congratulations to you, Melissa for this beautifully rendered and well-deserved Finalist capture...wishing you the very best in the upcoming rounds! #7570981

Ruth Grimm May 28, 2009 0
Gongratulations Melissa! WTG!!! #7570998

Melissa Olsen May 28, 2009 0
Thank you Valarie and Ruth.
I truly consider myself a winner for having so many wonderful friends and a support group at BP. #7571026

Colleen Farrell May 28, 2009 0
How pretty! Great floral, Melissa! Big congrats on your finalist! #7571828

Jorgen Jensen May 29, 2009 0
Congratulations with this well deserved finalist Melissa. #7575447

Melissa Olsen May 29, 2009 0
Thank you Colleen and Jorgen! #7575730

Patricia Ronan May 30, 2009 0
Congrats on your beautiful finalist Melissa:) #7578515

Melissa Olsen May 30, 2009 0
Thank you Patricia! #7578983

Linda Blair June 02, 2009 0
Beautiful floral....congratulations!!!!!! #7590113

Melissa Olsen June 02, 2009 0
Thanks Linda! #7590136

Kathy L. Clark June 11, 2009 0
BIG CONGRATS TO YOU MELISSA. VERY PRETTY. #7620651

Debbie E. Payne June 11, 2009 0
Melissa - This is such a rich shot. Glad it got the nod from the judges as well. Congratulations. #7621012

Melissa Olsen June 11, 2009 0
Thanks Kathy and Debbie! #7621047

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