Competing for the Light

© Laura L. Gonzales

Competing for the Light

Uploaded: May 11, 2010

Description

Thought I would give this image another try. No need to comment, but thanks for looking!!! Hoping the judges will give this a second look!!!

Another capture from this beautiful Dogwood tree. Taken on a very windy day around 4:00pm. Adjusted curves, color, sat, contrast and hue. Slight crop and cloned out small spots. Have a fantastic night!!! *Flowers*

Exif: F Number: 5, Exposure Bias Value: -1.00, ExposureTime: 1/750 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 80, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 47.70 mm, Model: KODAK Z740 ZOOM DIGITAL CAMERA

Comments

Rony Sagy May 11, 2010

Spectacular capture, Laura. #1267889

Kerry Hill May 11, 2010

Gorgeous full frame capture Laura, beautiful colours and wonderful light! #8605491

Laura L. Gonzales level-classic May 11, 2010

Thank you very much Rony and Kerry!! I appreciate your comments!! Laura #8605493

Barbara Waldoch May 12, 2010

They are gorgeous, Laura! #8605540

Tiia Vissak May 12, 2010

a beautiful shot! #8605552

Ron McEwan May 12, 2010

This is tremendous, the dof is perfect here a full frame feast for the eyes. #8605959

Sandra K. StJohn May 12, 2010

This is very pretty Laura; I love the full fame and the color is outstanding. #8606320

Stefania Barbier level-classic May 12, 2010

gorgeous floral capture! #8606771

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna May 12, 2010

This is a gloriously gorgeous image, Laura! Breathtaking! :-) k #8607835

Patrick Rouzes level-classic May 12, 2010

Gorgeous colors, tones, detail, clarity, low lighting & full frame of extreme beauty here! Exceptional work & image here, Laura!
Hope you are not too busy these days! #8607929

ROLAN NARMAN May 12, 2010

Fantastic floral capture and lighting Laura! #8607964

Laura L. Gonzales level-classic May 12, 2010

Thank you sooo much my friends for your generous compliments!! I am so touched that you like it!! Thanks again! Have a fantastic evening!! Yes Paddy, still running around like a chicken with no head! LOL!! Things will slow down soon, I hope! Hugs, Laura:) #8607990

Laura E. Swan level-classic May 12, 2010

It's ALWAYS a windy day when flowers or blossoms are being shot. Have you noticed this too? One time there was NO WIND AT ALL I thought OH GOODY! I began to shoot a flower. A breeze picked RIGHT up! OUT OF NOWHERE! Was I surprised? NOPE!

This image is beautiful, Laura and the lighting is so soft! Really a special capture of this lovely dogwood!

-Laura #8608021

Laura L. Gonzales level-classic May 12, 2010

Hello Em!!! Thanks for your wonderful and encouraging comments!!! I do notice that it seems to be windy whenever I try to shoot flowers! I have a hard enough time capturing flowers anyway, but when the wind comes.....EEK! I need to use my tripod more, and I need to upgrade to a better camera too. Well, maybe someday!! LOL! Hope you are having a great week!!! Blessings~~~Laura:) #8608068

Laura E. Swan level-classic May 12, 2010

I empathize totally with everything you just said! FOR SURE! #8608090

Sherran Andersen level-classic May 12, 2010

Beautiful capture Laura. Yep, been there done that. It takes patience when the breeze picks up. #8608110

Laura L. Gonzales level-classic May 12, 2010

Thanks again Em, and thank you Sherran for the great comments!!! I appreciate them very much! Laura:) #8608116

Tommy E. Burgess May 13, 2010

Gorgeous floral with such beautiful color, light, and an outstanding composition Laura!! I love pink dogwoods. Beautiful work! #8608185

Nancy (Peaches) Harker May 13, 2010

WOW, FANTASTIC colors and capture, so pretty Laura! #8609334

Laura L. Gonzales level-classic May 13, 2010

Hello there Tommy and Peaches!!! I appreciate your kind comments very much!!! Thanks again! Have a super day!! Laura #8610047

Sam Britt May 14, 2010

Beautiful series of pink dogwood images, Laura. This one is my favorite! #8612180

Tammy Espino June 07, 2010

Congrats on this wonderful finalist!! :) #8672115

Nancy (Peaches) Harker June 07, 2010

WHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
HUGE Congrats on your AWSOME finalist
Best of luck in the next round!!! #8673745

Ron McEwan June 07, 2010

Big Congrats Laura a well deserved Silver #8674642

Sam Britt June 07, 2010

Big Congrats, Laura!! #8675079

Sherran Andersen level-classic June 07, 2010

Congrats Laura... I'm not surprised to see this. #8675813

frank w. degenhardt June 07, 2010

A beautiful floral that got you a Finalist. Congratulatons my friend. WTG. #8676682

Tommy E. Burgess June 07, 2010

Huge congratulations on your gorgeous finalist Laura!! Glad to see this again. Best of luck in the next round! #8676697

Laura L. Gonzales level-classic June 07, 2010

Thank you ALL so much my dear friends for the wonderful congrats!!! I am so thrilled!! It has been a tough week after losing my beloved Percy. This has really made my day, and put a huge smile on my face:) Thank you all for your kindness and friendships! I appreciate each and everyone of you! THANKS! Blessings~~~~ Laura #8676699

Cindy Bendush level-classic June 07, 2010

Congratulations on your beautiful finalist Laura! #8676708

Laura L. Gonzales level-classic June 07, 2010

Thank you Cindy for your encouragement and support!!! I really appreciate you!!! Thanks again, Laura:) #8676717

Robert K. Bemus level-classic June 07, 2010

Gorgeous color and detail-- congratulations on your Finalist, Laura!! #8676723

Laura L. Gonzales level-classic June 07, 2010

Thanks Robert!! You support is truly appreciated! Laura:) #8676745

Bojan Bencic level-classic June 07, 2010

Congratulations on your finalist, Laura. #8676863

Tiia Vissak June 08, 2010

Congratulations! #8677106

Patrick Rouzes level-classic June 08, 2010

Heyyyyyyyyyy Laura, CONGRATULATIONS on this superb finalist, my friend! WTg! #8680202

Laura L. Gonzales level-classic June 08, 2010

Hi Bojan, Tiia and Paddy!!! Thanks a bunch for the wonderful support!!!! Have a super day! Laura:)) #8680243

Randy D. Dinkins level-classic June 08, 2010

Beautiful floral shot. Congratulations! #8680314

ROLAN NARMAN June 08, 2010

Big Congrats on your fantastic finalist Laura! #8680528

Reynaldo D. Reyes level-classic June 08, 2010

The colors tones and details are simply amazing and so deserving of the commendation. Wonderful work Laura. #8680702

Laura L. Gonzales level-classic June 08, 2010

Thank you Randy, Rolan and Reynaldo for your support!! I appreciate it very much!! Laura:D #8681000

Laura E. Swan level-classic June 20, 2010

I'm so glad this one went on to become top cream! It's beautiful!

Photobucket on your FINALIST, Laura!!!

-Em

#8707505

Laura L. Gonzales level-classic June 20, 2010

Thank you so much Em! Glad you like it!! Thanks for being so sweet!!! Laura:)) #8707507

David A. Simons July 02, 2010

Beautiful and congratulations, Laura #8730942

Laura L. Gonzales level-classic July 03, 2010

Hi David! Thank you for your support! Laura:) #8733093

Laura E. Swan level-classic July 03, 2010

:)) #8733094

Sharon Day February 19, 2013

Beautiful image, Laura! I am so ready for this! Congratulations on your finalist! #10575714

Laura L. Gonzales level-classic February 20, 2013

Thanks Sharon!! Me tooooo!!!! #10576937

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