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Uploaded: June 30, 2005 03:57:01

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Playing around in the studio, 1/125 sec, f/13, 100 mm macro lens. Rotated 180 degrees. Couldn't decide which to post. The second I would call Swan Dive! What do you think?

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Janet L. Skinner June 30, 2005

Swan Dive #271288

Tammy Scott June 30, 2005

I think they are both gorgoues, Janet! I like Swan Dive the best, though! #1538192

Paul Michko June 30, 2005

Awesome presentation, Janet. #1538198

Carolyn M. Fletcher level-classic June 30, 2005

Swan Dibe is my favorite, I think. Both are just dandy, though. #1538224

Kelly Abernathy level-classic June 30, 2005

I like them both! -K #1538226

Janet L. Skinner June 30, 2005

LOL, Carolyn! Dibe is my brain this morning! Sometimes it is better to stick with 'as shot'. Thanks guys! #1538279

Cindy Paquette June 30, 2005

I also like them both...alot..the Swan Dive is radically unique tho!!

Are we getting a list together for VT?? #1538308

Colette M. Metcalf June 30, 2005

I like both!! Very nice images, Janet!! #1538319

Donna W. Neal June 30, 2005

I like them both, but I think the Dive is worth posting again. #1538325

Cathy Gregor June 30, 2005

Both are lovely, Janet!
The swan 'dibe' is very unique! #1538351

Beverley A. Daniels June 30, 2005

Both look great--maybe go with swan dive for something unique? #1538397

Vicki Hunt June 30, 2005

I especially love the one you "selected" for today. It is just beautiful! I love the background and the curve of the stem! #1538497

Donald K. Cherry June 30, 2005

Wonderfully beautiful and majestic image, Janet!! #1538817

Marsha S. Smith June 30, 2005

Both just gorgeous - swan dive is more radical and I like that! #1539364

Patty Razonable June 30, 2005

Both are beautifully captured!!! I like the swan "dibe" (LOL!!) angle. #1539761

Claudia Kuhn level-classic June 30, 2005

Nice colors and lighting Janet, I can't decide which is best! #1540418

Kathleen Clemons June 30, 2005

No wonder you had trouble deciding, Janet. I like them both too! #1540595

William C. Raco level-classic June 30, 2005

Beautiful colors, shapes and compositions.
Very well done, Janet.... either way!

bill
#1541181

Stanley J. Contrades July 07, 2005

My vote is for "swan dive" because of its different angle of presentation, Janet ... though both are very beautiful!!
Much Aloha,
Stan #1567947

Kerby Pfrangle July 07, 2005

Janet

Elegant and beautiful come to mind.

Very nice. Kerby #1567949

Evy Johansen level-classic July 11, 2005

So beautiful and so elegant! Wonderful image, Janet! #1579768

Ermanno Radice July 11, 2005

Wonderful image, very elegant, excellent shot, Janet! #1580947

Stephanie Lyons July 22, 2005

Big congrats Janet!
#1622554

Stephanie Lyons July 22, 2005

Big congrats Janet!
#1622565

Deborah C. Lewinson level-addict July 22, 2005

It sure looks like you posted the right one, Janet, hearty congrats on this beautiful finalist!
-debby #1622588

Evy Johansen level-classic July 22, 2005

Congratulations on this beautiful finalist, Janet! #1622631

Cathy Barrows July 22, 2005

Congrats on your finalist...beautiful #1622878

Linda D. Lester level-classic July 22, 2005

Congratulations! #1623225

Jill Flynn July 22, 2005

Congratulations on this beautiful finalist Janet! #1623531

Jim Kinnunen level-classic July 22, 2005

Congratulations on this excellent image, Janet!!! #1623602

Donald K. Cherry July 23, 2005

Congrats, Janet!! #1625153

Anita Hogue July 23, 2005

Congratulations, Janet! #1625295

Stephen Zacker July 23, 2005

Simple and very striking. Congratulations #1625379

Kerby Pfrangle July 23, 2005

Janet

Congratulations on your finalist.

GOod luck in the next round.

Kerby #1625419

Deborah Sandidge July 23, 2005

Elegant, Janet - congratulations!! #1625488

KHAWLA Haddad July 23, 2005

Congratulations Janet this is super good luck in the next round ! #1625745

Donna J. Taff July 23, 2005

Congrat's on your finalists wins. Janet!!! #1626370

Marsha S. Smith July 23, 2005

Congratulations, Janet! Good luck next round! #1626400

Jennifer Rennison July 23, 2005

Congratulations on your beautiful finalist, Janet! #1626744

Ermanno Radice July 23, 2005

Congratulations on your finalist,
good luck in the next round, Janet!
#1627071

Serena Pierce level-classic July 23, 2005

Congratulations!! #1627082

Deb Holmes-Hatfield July 23, 2005

Congratulations on this wonderful finalist Janet! #1627272

Mata Patan July 23, 2005

Many many many congratulations!!!!!!!!! #1628075

Tammy Scott July 23, 2005

Congratulations Janet! #1628451

S J July 23, 2005

Congratulations on this beautiful finalist, Janet!! #1629835

DiAnna F. Paulk July 24, 2005

Congratulations, Janet!! #1630774

Adilson F. Ferreira level-classic July 24, 2005

Congratulations janet!!! #1632231

Stanley J. Contrades July 24, 2005

Beautifully done, Janet, and CONGRATULATIONS! Best of luck to you in the next round!!
Much Aloha,
Stan #1633019

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