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Pistil Packin' Mama

© Monnie Ryan

Pistil Packin' Mama

Uploaded: December 22, 2009 05:39:36

Description

Took this macro at Cleveland's Rockerfeller Park Greenhouse when we met up with BP members Bill and Dee. Hope to get up there again soon -- it's a great place!

Comments

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe December 22, 2009

Hi Monnie, this is gorgeous. Details and clarity are beautiful. Well done. #1218575

Julie Burnett December 22, 2009

I agree, this is gorgeous, Monnie. Wonderful composition, lighting, and soft color. (I have to admit I got a BIG chuckle out of your witty title!) #8239280

Karen Celella December 22, 2009

Great title to give us a big smile this morning Monnie. Beautiful flora with terrific details. #8239292

Ron McEwan December 22, 2009

Now that is a macro Monnie, such detail and clarity, as always a perfect shot. #8239297

Courtenay Vanderbilt December 22, 2009

Marvelous macro, Monnie and wonderful title! #8239300

Nikki McDonald level-classic December 22, 2009

Nice detail and composition, Monnie. #8239347

Douglas Pignet December 22, 2009

Beautiful colors and details on this lovely floral macro, well done. #8239357

Jessica Jenney December 22, 2009

Lovely macro with terrific detail and lighting, Monnie! #8239435

Patricia Seidler December 22, 2009

LOL. I love the title. Beautiful floral Monnie with great detail and composition. #8239443

David Phalen December 22, 2009

Awesome light, colors and details in a beautiful macro!! #8239471

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe December 22, 2009

An excellent macro Monnie! Jeff #8239482

Gord MacEachern December 22, 2009

Gorgeous floral macro Monnie!! #8239572

Marty Straub December 22, 2009

Oh, you still got it, Monnie. A favorite flower photographer. Well lit with fine deatil and dof. #8239677

Jyri Vissak December 22, 2009

Beautiful macro! Nice tones. #8239859

John Connolly December 22, 2009

Outstanding lighting and detail Monnie, a wonderful macro image! #8239939

Tammy Espino December 22, 2009

Fantastic macro!! #8240240

MELODIE C. ROBERTS December 22, 2009

LMAO At Your title!!

Fantastic Macro Monnie!! #8240428

Carol L. Fowler December 22, 2009

Wonderful macro- the colors are beautiful! #8240434

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna December 22, 2009

HOLY MOLY!!! This is FAAAAAAANTASTIC, Monnie!!! :-) k #8240507

Sam Britt December 22, 2009

I just googled "Pistol Packin Mama" & found out it's the name of a very old song! My mother used to refer to people as that. I always wondered where she got it from!

Wonderful macro, with great detail, clarity, light & color, Monnie. #8240615

Susan Weisensel December 22, 2009

Beautiful macro Monnie, sure makes me feel warm on this cold and snowy day. #8240632

Nancy L. Green level-classic December 22, 2009

WOW Monnie, this is drop dead GORGEOUS!!! I love everything about this beautiful image!! <>< #8240772

Tommy E. Burgess December 23, 2009

Absoulutely gorgeous floral macro Monnie!! #8240904

Dick W. Wyatt December 23, 2009

As always Monnie "you did good"
Great macro. #8240941

Nancy L. Green level-classic December 27, 2009

This is so beautiful Monnie, the clarity and lighting are absolutely superb!! <>< #8250502

Susan Weisensel January 18, 2010

WTG!!!!! Monnie, Good luck in the next round. #8306654

Courtenay Vanderbilt January 18, 2010

Big Congrats, Monnie! #8306665

Nikki McDonald level-classic January 18, 2010

Way to go, Monnie! Congratulations on your beautiful finalist. #8306822

Julie Burnett January 18, 2010

HUGE congrats on this beautiful finalist, Monnie!! #8306948

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic January 18, 2010

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your wonderful FINALIST!!!

Photobucket #8307052

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe January 18, 2010

Congratulations, Monnie on your beautiful finalist. #8307279

Carol L. Fowler January 18, 2010

Congrats Monnie! Great job! #8307307

Tammy Espino January 18, 2010

Congrats, Best of luck in the next round :) #8307443

Graham Robards January 18, 2010

Congratulations Monnie on your finalist! ~Pat #8307778

Mark Dodge January 18, 2010

Way to go Monnie! Right on! Hope to see gold here soon :o) #8308196

Mark Dodge January 18, 2010

Way to go Monnie! Right on! Hope to see gold here soon :o) #8308197

Carol Eade level-addict January 18, 2010

Congratulations, Monnie, on your beautiful macro! #8308334

Leslie McLain level-classic January 18, 2010

Congrats on your beautiful finalist, Monnie. #8308438

Val Feldman level-deluxe January 18, 2010

It's a beauty! A well-deserved Finalist, Monnie - best of luck in the upcoming rounds! #8308516

January 18, 2010

I knew I would see this picture again. A very Big CONGRATS to you Monnie for your Finalist Pick. A Very Well deserved Picture you have here. I wish you the very best in the next round.

Brian
#8309411

Sherran Andersen level-classic January 18, 2010

Congrats Monnie. #8309629

Jessica Jenney January 19, 2010

Congratulations, Monnie on your beautiful finalist! #8311059

Karen Celella January 19, 2010

Congratulations on your wonderful finalist Monnie! #8311091

Mitch Spence level-classic January 19, 2010

Congratulations to you, Monnie, on your lovely macro finalist. #8311894

Claudine Grove level-classic January 19, 2010

Congrats, beautiful floral #8312077

Eivor Kuchta January 19, 2010

Congratulations on your finalist, and good luck in the next round! #8312380

Sam Britt January 19, 2010

Congratulations on this finalist, Monnie! #8313398

Patricia Seidler January 19, 2010

Congratulations Monnie on this well deserved finalist. Good luck in the next round! #8313470

Katarina Mansson January 20, 2010

Great macro; congratulations Monnie! #8315628

Tommy E. Burgess February 05, 2010

Huge belated congratulations on your fantastic finalist Monnie!! #8360031

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