Firework [Contest Finalists August 2006]
Uploaded: July 18, 2006 20:43:09
This dandelion was growing by a pool. The background is the pool cover scattered with seeds that had fallen from a tree.
1/2500, f2.2, 1.4 50mm lens, natural light.
Hue/saturation modified, some blur added to stem and saturation much increased. Head of Dandelion enlarged. All work done in PSE.
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Melissa G. Meiselman July 18, 2006
Terrific title for a fantastic macro...absolutely stunning, Jane!!!! #486704Chastity Abbott July 18, 2006
I agree stunning!! Awesome title for this perfect photo! #3047301Barbara Waldoch July 18, 2006
I love the colours, super shot Jane! #3047396Suzanne Plumpton July 19, 2006
Beautiful Colors and Image! #3049536Stephanie Laird July 19, 2006
Beautiful Image Jane! #3049936Janine Russell July 20, 2006
Jane, very nice detail, clarity, lighting and composition. #3052135Ross Throndson July 20, 2006
Amazing shot, Jane!! Incredible lighting, color & background!! :^) #3052177Jane M July 20, 2006
I was hoping for some comments on the color on this one! So thanks everyone for taking the time to give your views. #3053338Megan p July 20, 2006
That is just what I was going to comment on, the Color!!!! that blue is outstanding!!! with the little flecks of gold, Wow!!! Great composition too Jane!! :) #3053883Tiffani S. LaNeave July 20, 2006
Wow! That is soooooo cool! Love the comp and color of this gorgeous image! Nice work! #3054491LENA U. FRIEDMAN July 22, 2006
I am absolutely loving this! The colors are outstanding! This is a winner! #3063622Jane M July 23, 2006
Thanks for your views on this one Megan, Tiffani and Lena! #3065325Lorri Shane July 29, 2006
Another wow image! I love the deep, deep blue background. Nice work. lorri #3100181Jane M July 31, 2006
Thank you Lorri! #3106596Megan p September 26, 2006
Congratulations Jane, this is such a magical image!!!! #3366129Ross Throndson September 27, 2006
Big Congratulations, Jane, on this Amazing Finalist!! :^) #3370280Jane M September 27, 2006
Much appreciated Megan and Ross! #3375587Tressie Davis September 27, 2006
Awesome BG - congrats! #3375755Chris Budny September 27, 2006
A real beauty, Jane! Love that deep blue, but also the highly contrasting dandelion head. Congratulations! #3376105Jane M September 29, 2006
Much appreciated Tressie and Christopher! #3387108Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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