Inspiring Photo: Opening Soon #9663917

Opening Soon

Uploaded: January 15, 2010 18:48:44

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Flowers Category

Resubmitted February 2010, this edit was originally submitted to January's Monthly Theme

Exif: F Number: 9, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/125 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 400, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 60.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XTi

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Carol Eade January 15, 2010

Awesome macro image...wonderful clarity and composition! #1227523

Kathy Salerni January 15, 2010

Beautiful floral macro, Sam! #8300695

Melissa G. Meiselman January 15, 2010

Outstanding floral composition with fantastic detail and awesome shallow DOF, Sam!!! #8300698

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna January 15, 2010

Unequivocally and magnificently spectacular image, Sam!!! The color, the details, the lighting, the composition...Perfection in an image!! :-) k #8300736

Nancyj E. Hovey January 15, 2010

Outstanding macro image...perfect details, color, lighting... wow 8o) #8300787

Karen Engelbreth January 15, 2010

Wonderful macro, Sam... #8300912

Stefania Barbier January 16, 2010

talking about details... this is amazing! a beauty! #8300946

Husain Akhtar January 16, 2010

Great presentation - one the best floral images that I have seen! #8300993

Tammy M. Anderson January 16, 2010

Details and colors are outstanding, Sam. #8301078

Courtenay Vanderbilt January 16, 2010

Just beautiful, Sam, and perfect for the MT! #8301290

Leslie McLain January 16, 2010

Beautiful image, colors, and DOF, Sam. #8301394

Amy M. Wilson January 16, 2010

Wonderful colors, details and dof... beautifully presented, Sam! #8301663

Margaret R. Barry January 16, 2010

Gorgeous colors and details, Sam! #8301840

Ann Coates January 16, 2010

Sooo beautiful Sam. Really lovely image. #8301952

Sam Britt January 16, 2010

Thank you Carol, Kathy, Melissa, Kitty, Nancy, Karen, Stefania, Husain, Tammy, Courtenay, Leslie, Amy, Margaret & Ann! #8302031

Carol L. Fowler January 16, 2010

Gorgeous color and effects #8302541

Sam Britt January 16, 2010

Thanks Carol! #8302912

Nikki McDonald January 18, 2010

Gosh this is gorgeous, Sam. Wonderful detail! Congrats on the EP #8309054

Lisa J. Boulden January 19, 2010

Terrific color and details, Sam!
Great pov, too!
~♥~Lisa #8313257

Sam Britt January 19, 2010

Thanks Nikki & Lisa! #8313288

Tammy Espino January 20, 2010

Lovely :) #8316117

Sam Britt January 21, 2010

Thanks Tammy! #8319763

Patrick Rouzes January 23, 2010

Sam, I am not sure if my heart can stand all this beauty in such a short time! LOL!Another exceptional & incredible "Sam" image ,my friend! WTG! #8324804

JO ANN CLEVELAND January 25, 2010

Right into my favorites! Love the details and great clarity Sam!

jo ann c. #8329459

Lisa M. Throgmorton February 08, 2010

You frame some beautiful florals! I really love the angel of this particular flower, it's strength of focal refinement and striking tonal presentation! #8364796

Nancy L. Green February 22, 2010

WOW!!! GORGEOUS in every way Sam, Bet we see this again!!! <>< #8406693

Nadine A. Lewis February 22, 2010

WOW!!! FANTASTIC!!!! PERFECT in EVERYWAY!!! <>< #8406758

Mitch Spence February 22, 2010

Marvelous detail and impact in this closeup, Liz. #8407171

Mitch Spence February 22, 2010

Well, my fingers got away from me that time. :( Talking to you, Sam, of course. #8407174

Val Feldman February 22, 2010

I adore the colors! Beautiful, Sam and as always, your detail is impeccable! I'm sure this one is going to be back! #8407297

David Phalen February 22, 2010

WOWZA!! Awesome colors, details and DOF!! #8408128

Barbara Waldoch February 22, 2010

Beautiful shot, Sam! #8408146

Sam Britt February 22, 2010

Thank you Patrick, Jo Ann, Lisa, Nancy, Nadine, Mitch, Val, David & Barbara! #8408548

Gina Cormier February 24, 2010

Gorgeous!!! #8412841

Sam Britt February 24, 2010

Thanks Gina! #8413754

Anita Tykwinski February 26, 2010

Stunning capture with great detail, clarity and colors. #8418747

Daniel Ruf February 27, 2010

Beautiful work, Sam. A real tactile macro with excellent use of DOF for a gorgeous soft background. #8419640

Susan M. Campbell March 01, 2010

Wow...look at all that detail. Excellent! #8424369

Tammy Espino March 26, 2010

Congrats on an awesome finalist :) #8482860

Amy M. Wilson March 26, 2010

Big congrats on your beautiful Finalist, Sam!!! #8483131

Tiia Vissak March 26, 2010

Congratulations! #8483504

Deborah C. Lewinson March 26, 2010

Breathtaking image, Sam!

Congrats again! #8484246

Val Feldman March 26, 2010

Told ya so...and it came back with a Finalist Badge attached! WTG, Sam - Big congrats to you and all the very best in the upcoming round! ~Val #8485150

Patti Coblentz March 26, 2010

This is spectacular, Sam!!! Congratulations!!

Patti #8485322

Kathy Salerni March 26, 2010

Congrats, Sam, on your beautiful finalist! #8485516

Randy D. Dinkins March 26, 2010

Great shot, congratulations. #8485540

Sam Britt March 26, 2010

Thanks everyone!! #8485899

Courtenay Vanderbilt March 27, 2010

Big Congratulations, Sam! #8486818

Debra R. Harder March 27, 2010

Incredibly beautiful, Sam! Congratulations on another excellent finalist!! Deb #8487544

Phyllis H. Burchett March 27, 2010

WOW Sam, Fantastic details! Congrats! #8488640

Freddy Bland March 27, 2010

Stunning image, Sam. Fantastic details is right!! Congratulations on your Finalist!!! #8489116

Ann Coates March 27, 2010

Congratulations on your gorgeous finalist Sam. #8489141

Renee Doyle March 27, 2010

Awesome detail and dof Sam!!! Congratulations again!! #8489216

Linda D. Lester March 28, 2010

Beautiful finalist....Congratulations! #8489804

Anita Hogue March 28, 2010

A gorgeous finalist! Congratulations! #8490784

Sam Britt March 28, 2010

Thanks everyone! #8491691

Graham Robards March 28, 2010

Congratulations on your wonderful Finalist Samantha and it just turned into GOLD or am I seeing things lol lol.. Sorry I'm late, just got home from travelling. ~Pat #8491913

Renee Doyle March 28, 2010

Beautiful!!! Congratulations Sam on this wonderful winner!! #8491946

Kathy Salerni March 28, 2010

Big congrats, Sam, on your win!!! #8491982

Tiia Vissak March 28, 2010

Congratulations on your winner! #8492080

Cindy Bendush March 29, 2010

Lovely winner Sam! Congratulations! #8492139

Raymond Pauly March 29, 2010

Congratulations, Sam! Outstanding Winner! #8492146

Jennifer L. Alder March 29, 2010

Very sharp capture, Sam! BIG CONGRATS :) #8492235

Mary K. Robison March 29, 2010

Congratulations on your well deserved win, Sam! #8492261

Donna La Mattino Pagakis March 29, 2010

Gorgeous work Sam! Congratulations on your win! #8492271

Agnes Fegan March 29, 2010

Congratulations Sam...this is beautiful! #8492338

Randy D. Dinkins March 29, 2010

Congratulations on your win. Great shot. #8492513

Leslie McLain March 29, 2010

Congrats on your beautiful winner, Sam. #8492653

Patti Coblentz March 29, 2010

So well deserved, Sam...this is simply outstanding!!! Congratulations!!

Patti #8492813

Anita Hogue March 29, 2010

A BIG CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! #8492944

Amy M. Wilson March 29, 2010

HUGE congratulations on your excellent Second Place win, Sam!!! ;o) #8493010

Julie Burnett March 29, 2010

A BIG congratulations on this stunning winner, Sam!! #8493027

Courtenay Vanderbilt March 29, 2010

BIG CONGRATULATIONS, Sam! #8493125

Renata Gusciora March 29, 2010

Big congratulations on this wonderful winner,Sam!!!:-) #8493138

Val Feldman March 29, 2010

WTG, Sam! I loved it when you first submitted and am so glad to see that gold badge attached. Warm congrats on your beautiful winner! ~Val #8493327

Boyd L. Alexander March 29, 2010

Excellent photographic art Sam!! Congratulations on your well deserved Gold!! #8493383

Susan Candelario March 29, 2010

Awesome!!! Big congrats on your very well deserved winner, Sam! #8493389

Margaret R. Barry March 29, 2010

Congratulations on your fantastic winner, Sam! #8493467

Sam Britt March 29, 2010

What a surprise! Thanks everybody!! #8493492

Monnie Ryan March 29, 2010

Super fantastic, Sam -- WTG!! #8493515

Jessica Jenney March 29, 2010

Congratulations, Sam on your beautiful win! #8493562

Shelly A. Van Camp March 29, 2010

Beautiful!! Congrats! #8493592

Daniella Puente March 29, 2010

BIG CONGRATS Sam, this photo is a beauty!!! #8493718

Debra R. Harder March 29, 2010

WTG, Sam!! Huge congratulations on your BEAUTIFUL GOLD WINNER!! Deb #8493802

JO ANN CLEVELAND March 29, 2010

Congratulations on this awesome, well deserved Gold Sam!

jo ann c.
#8493998

David Phalen March 29, 2010

BIG Congrats on a well deserved Winner!! #8494254

Mary Beth Aiello March 29, 2010

Just gorgeous, Sam. Huge congrats on this beautiful Gold. #8494324

Mike Clime March 29, 2010

Congratulations on this great winner! #8494403

Gina Cormier March 29, 2010

CONGRATS ON THIS FABULOUS WINNING IMAGE!!! #8494719

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna March 29, 2010

WTG on this wonderful win, Sam!!! :-) k #8494766

Tammy Espino March 29, 2010

Congrats on your win :) #8494802

Mark Dodge March 29, 2010

Beautiful work, Sam! Congratulations on this gold winner! Well done! #8494838

Laurie Daily March 29, 2010

A beautiful golden winner, Sam...congrats to you!!! #8495103

Robert R. Goodman March 29, 2010

A big Congratulations Sam.On this beautiful win!!!! #8495277

Patrick Rouzes March 29, 2010

Heyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy, CONGRATULATIONS on this incredible Winner, Sam! WTG! #8495466

Phyllis H. Burchett March 29, 2010

WTG Sam, Congrats on this beautiful winner!! #8495645

Tommy E. Burgess March 29, 2010

Congratulations on your gorgeous winner Sam!!! WTG!! #8496177

Sherran Andersen March 29, 2010

Congrats Sam, on your beautiful macro. Sherran #8496180

Stefania Barbier March 29, 2010

huge congrats on you amazing win! #8496244

Jayne Martin March 29, 2010

Congratulations of your win!! Beautiful! #8496292

Usman M. Bajwa March 30, 2010

CONGRATZ. on your gorgeous GOLD WINNER!

UB. #8496346

Husain Akhtar March 30, 2010

A winner indeed - big cong! #8496516

Gord MacEachern March 30, 2010

Fabulous winner Sam, gold suits this one nicely!!! #8496549

Ellen Hodges March 30, 2010

Huge congrats, Sam! Absolutely love it and so glad to see this winner for you!!!! #8497434

Carol L. Fowler March 30, 2010

Congrats on the beautiful win! #8498207

Rona L. Schwarz March 30, 2010

Congratulations on this stunning Winner, Sam! Fantastic clarity and details! #8498339

Kristi A. Howson March 30, 2010

Congratulations Sam. This is gorgeous! #8499041

David M. Montero March 31, 2010

Congratulations Samantha! Wonderful image. #8500620

Stephen Zacker March 31, 2010

Congratulations Sam #8501026

Heidi Knight April 01, 2010

Big congratulations Sam ;) #8503330

Sharon Day April 02, 2010

Beautiful capture and details, Sam!! Congratulations!! #8505162

Sharon Sawyer April 05, 2010

Sam, HUGE congratulations on your beautiful second place win!!! WTG! #8513185

Kelly S. Cavanaugh April 08, 2010

Congratulations on your fantastic win, Sam!! #8519884

Lorri Shane June 20, 2010

Love this, SAm! Very pretty!! #8706062

Daniella Puente October 16, 2010

Looking at your winners Sam I just have to stop here and tell you LOVE IT!!!! congrats :)) #8975697

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