Uploaded: November 28, 2005 15:52:37
Multiple exposure of a single blade of grass with flowers providing the background palette. 80-200mm with 27mm of extension
Bea. Anderson November 28, 2005
Intriguing and elegant. Bea. #351205Sue L. Cullumber November 28, 2005
Michael, Very beautiful - well done! #2131936Michael Garth November 28, 2005
Bea and Sue,Thank you for taking the time to provide your nice comments.
mike #2132592
Janine Russell November 28, 2005
Mike, nice detail, colors and effects. #2132864Cora Miller November 29, 2005
The vibrant colors, repeating lines, and elegant simplicity create an exceptional image! #2133102Jonna Bergström November 29, 2005
Beautiful image with an excellent composition! #2135103Michael Garth November 29, 2005
Janine, Cora and Jonna,Thanks so much for the positive comments. They mean alot.
mike #2135271
Cesar J. La Rosa December 20, 2005
Congratulations on this WONDERFUL Finalist, Mike!!!Lorri Shane December 20, 2005
This is so interesting! I just love it and haven't seen anything like it! congratulations!! #2207523Michael Garth December 21, 2005
Cesar and Lorri,Wow. Thanks for the extremely nice and encouraging words. It's always nice to get feedback on photos and yours are certainly much appreciated. #2208410
Kristian L. Stricklin December 22, 2005
Congrats!! #2213372Jennifer Rennison December 22, 2005
Wow, this is fabulous! Perfect technique, comp, lighting and color! Fabulous image, Michael, congratulations on this finalist! #2213928Michael Garth December 22, 2005
Kristian -- Thank you!Jennifer -- Again, thanks for taking the time to leave the feedback. I like your Floweres in Motion image as well. Very nice. #2214383
Thomas F. Andersen December 22, 2005
WAY TO GO Michael, a big congratulations on this outstanding image which you already know I like! A first place is just fantastic. I haven't had a change to look at finalists even, but just noticed now. Well deserved Michael! #2215584Kerby Pfrangle December 22, 2005
Job well done Michael. Congratulations on your first place win.Kerby #2215651
Laura Clay-Ballard December 23, 2005
gorgeous winning image! congrats #2216357Jill Flynn December 23, 2005
Congratulations on your FIRST PLACE WIN Michael! This is exquisite. #2217475Kay Beausoleil December 23, 2005
Beautiful colours -- congratulations on your First Prize win, Michael! #2217685Leanne M.E. Boyd December 23, 2005
Oh my, this is gorgeous!!!!!!!!! Congratulations on your win! #2217801Cathy M. Gromball December 23, 2005
Congratulations on your First Place win, Michael!Cathy :) #2218273
Mary Clarke December 23, 2005
Congratulations Michael, this is beautiful #2218595Cesar J. La Rosa December 23, 2005
Congratulations on this AWESOME First Place win, Michael!!! #2218635Michael Garth December 23, 2005
Wow. Thanks to everyone for taking the time to offer their nice words and congratulations. It really is appreciated and encouraging.Mike #2218924
Peggy L. McNamara December 23, 2005
Congratulations Mike!!! I was so excited to see your wonderful image in the finalists and then in first place! Great job and best wishes to you. #2219044Cora Miller December 23, 2005
Certainly deserving of its 1st place win. Congratulations! #2219113Michael Garth December 24, 2005
Hi Peggy! -- Thanks! Best wishes to you also. Looking forward to seeing more of your images in the future.Cora -- Thanks again for paying a visit and taking the time to offer some more words of encouragement. #2219884
Donna W. Neal December 24, 2005
Congratulations on this excellent Winner Michael #2220076Linda M. Walker December 24, 2005
A beautiful image...congratulations on your win #2220492Gary H. Minish December 24, 2005
A creative concept and nicely executed, Michael. Congratulations on your win! #2220714Anita Taylor December 24, 2005
Wonderfully creative, Michael! Lovely, bright colors. Congratulations! #2221210Michael Garth December 24, 2005
Donna, Linda, Gary and Anita --Thanks so much for taking the time to look and leave your kind words. It is much appreciated.
Mike #2221304
Wanda Judd December 26, 2005
Mike, This is outstanding...Congratulations... #2223725Barbara Kile December 26, 2005
Awesome image, Mike. I was drawn to this photo - beautifully done.SaMi Martin December 27, 2005
Mike this is Awesome the colors really caught my eye. Then to read that it was a single blade of grass really amazed me. Congratulations!!! #2227451Michael Garth December 27, 2005
Wanda, Barbara and SaMi -- Thank you for the encouraging words. As fellow photogs, you know that feedback of any kind is greatly appreciated.SaMi, yes one blade of grass fanned out through multiple exposures. A truly fascinating technique with unlimited potential for art and design. #2227509
Monika Sapek December 27, 2005
Nicely executed image, Michael! Many congratulations on your First Place Win!Diane Dupuis December 28, 2005
Congrats!! What a stunning image! #2229323Stanley C. Sims December 28, 2005
Congrats. Outstanding image. Great imagination Mike. #2231091Murry Grigsby December 31, 2005
TErrific idea and image Mike! I really love the soft colors and gradient feel to you super design!! #2237781Michael Garth December 31, 2005
Everyone --Thanks for taking the time to leave such nice words of encouragement.
mike #2238101
Stefan G January 02, 2006
Congrats on this stunning image, Michael! #2246538Dee Caraballo January 05, 2006
What can anyone say except....wow!! Beautiful image! #2256212Michael Garth January 05, 2006
Stefan -- thank you for stopping by and taking the time.Dee -- thanks to you also for stopping and looking. The DC area has plenty of subjects just waiting to be captured.
mike #2256272
Sandra Hardt October 02, 2006
I missed this the first time around, Mike....VERY NICE. Just the kind of thing I am working on these days, thanks to Andre Gallant and Freeman Patterson. REALLY looking forward to seeing more of your work in Tony's class.-Sandy #3400487
Michael Garth October 03, 2006
Hi Sandy ~Thanks. Yes, this is a technique that I learned, where else, but in Tony's Fine Art Flower course.
mike #3404076
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