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Killing Me Softly

© Monnie Ryan

Killing Me Softly

Uploaded: August 08, 2009 05:00:25

Description

Finally, some of the dahlias are blooming at Mill Creek Park! This time, I grabbed the SLR and 100mm f/2.8 macro lens (and quickly rediscovered why I leave it at home so often -- good grief, it's heavy)!! Usually, I prefer the crisp pointy edges of these beauties, but for some reason I like the softness of this almost-ready-to-open one. Have a great weekend, everyone!

Comments

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic August 08, 2009

Ohhhhh I love this flower image...and the title is perfect.....one of my favorite songs! Right into my favs... 8o) #1165561

Carolyn M. Fletcher level-classic August 08, 2009

A fave for me, too...Get a harness for that SLR! They take all the weight off your neck. I love mine! #7828952

Deb Koskovich August 08, 2009

Just stunning, Monnie...and I'm going to check into that harness that Carolyn mentioned... #7828965

Ron McEwan August 08, 2009

Great song for a great shot, A great way to start the weekend Monnie.
This is nothing short of any of your work and I expected nothing less. Absolutely beautiful. #7829102

Jeana Clark August 08, 2009


Just beautiful Monnie!!!
wonderful composition!!
Excellent lighting and details!!

~J~ #7829147

Jyri Vissak August 08, 2009

Beautiful floral image here! Great tones. #7829161

David Phalen August 08, 2009

Terrific light, colors, tones and DOF in an excellent macro!! #7829252

Sam Britt August 08, 2009

Beautiful, Monnie. Great color, detail, light & DOF. #7829260

Lynne Morris August 08, 2009

Gorgeous floral Monnie, great light and details. #7829269

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic August 08, 2009

Beautiful macro and detail, Monnie. I like your title too!

UB. #7829376

Courtenay Vanderbilt August 08, 2009

Beautiful Monnie! Wonderful details and framing! #7829451

Patricia A. Stalter August 08, 2009

Well, I would say that this is a most wonderful departure from the "crisp pointy" usual way of capturing one of my most fav. flowers. Whoo hoo to you! #7829516

Susan Weisensel August 08, 2009

This is gorgeous Monnie, very well captured. #7829824

Pamela Shane August 08, 2009

Wow Monnie! I'll have to get back to the flower garden soon! This is soooo lovely! I like your use of focus, wonderful DoF, & soft colors. #7830113

Kelly S. Cavanaugh August 08, 2009

Beautiful floral with great detail and presentation, Monnie! #7830233

Margaret R. Barry August 08, 2009

Beautiful colors, light and dof, Monnie! #7830253

Melissa G. Meiselman August 08, 2009

Stunning floral composition with wonderful selective focus, fine detail and vivid color, Monnie!!! #7830255

John Connolly August 08, 2009

I love this big floral close up Monnie! Marvelous detail, color and Lighting! #7830334

Tammy Espino August 08, 2009

What a beautiful flower and cpature! :) #7830585

Julianne Bradford August 08, 2009

Beautiful POV Monnie! Exceptional work Monnie! #7830654

Ray Thoms August 08, 2009

Gorgeous image Monnie.....love the soft colours and the composition!!! #7830973

Eugenio Diaz August 08, 2009

Superb!!!
Lovely floral and very well presented!
Fantastic work Monnie!
WTG! #7831038

Ellen Hodges August 08, 2009

So very beautiful, Monnie!! #7831183

Maria A. Gonzalez August 09, 2009

Very pretty pastel colors and good selective focus composition..Great title and bg colors. #7832028

Carol Sawyer August 09, 2009

Gorgeous colors, capture and work, Monnie!! #7832151

Carol L. Fowler August 09, 2009

Gorgeous colors and POV and DOF- excellent capture! #7832394

Jessica Jenney August 09, 2009

Very beautiful soft color, DOF and detail, Monnie! #7832970

Tommy E. Burgess August 10, 2009

What a beautiful capture Monnie!! Outstanding capture!! #7833729

Patricia Seidler August 10, 2009

Terrific macro Monnie. Love the color and sharp detail. Beautiful. #7834092

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic August 10, 2009

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your well deserving EFP...8o) #7836122

Mark Dodge August 11, 2009

Lovely framing, Monnie. I also like the soft lighting. Very warm and beautiful colors. Nice macro! #7838721

Kelly S. Cavanaugh September 19, 2009

Congratulations on your beautiful finalist, Monnie! #7956894

Teresa Burnett level-classic September 20, 2009

YAYYYYYYY!!! Huge congratulations Monnie!!! #7957598

Tommy E. Burgess September 20, 2009

Huge congratulations on your gorgeous finalist Monnie!! WTG!! #7957611

Maria A. Gonzalez September 20, 2009

Congratulation,Monnie on your beautiful finalist...Good luck in the next round.. #7958606

Michelle Alton September 20, 2009

Monnie, this is exquisite, creamy, gorgeous. Congratulations, and best of luck in the next round! #7958660

Nadya Johnson September 20, 2009

Congratulations on your beautiful finalist, Monnie! #7959929

Courtenay Vanderbilt September 20, 2009

YEA, Monnie! CONGRATULATIONS on this beauty!! #7959990

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic September 20, 2009

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your very deserving FINALIST! 8o) #7960006

Jessica Jenney September 20, 2009

Congratulations, Monnie on your beautiful finalist! #7960671

Jeana Clark September 20, 2009


Congratulations on this
fantastic finalist!!
Best of luck in the next round!!!

~J~ #7961427

Patricia A. Stalter September 20, 2009

Good on you! I am so happy that this most deserving image made it to the finalists! I do wish BP would make the news that they have picked the finalists more readily. I did not even know, (but I expected) they had chosen. #7961471

Amy M. Wilson September 20, 2009

Congratulations on this BEAUTIFUL Finalist, Monnie!!! #7961612

Monnie Ryan September 20, 2009

Thanks so much, everyone -- I'm thrilled! And I agree, Patricia, that it would be nice to know when they're announced. Even if I don't make the cut, I DO want to see the winning photos. Congratulations to all the Finalists and best of luck on making it to the winners' circle! #7961638

Tammy Espino September 20, 2009

Congrats, Moonie :) #7962078

Sam Britt September 20, 2009

Congratulations on this beautiful finalist, Monnie! #7963590

Denny E. Barnes level-deluxe September 20, 2009

Outstanding!! Big congratulations Monnie, on your beautiful and well deserved finalist!! #7964178

Carol L. Fowler September 21, 2009

BEautiful! Congrats Monnie! #7967721

Lou Taylor December 08, 2009

Very beautiful Monnie! I'm not sure how I missed this - but congrats on your finalist. #8202092

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