Photo Discussion
Category: Friendly Praise Archive

To discuss a photo, sign up as a BetterPhoto member or log in.

 

Opening Debut


 
BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest SECOND PLACE Winner   Opening Debut
Opening Debut
One of the many roses found at the Tyler Municipal Rose Garden in Tyler, TX. Fourteen acres worth of gorgeous blooming roses - over 38,000 bushes - as well as, 500 plus different varieties...Rose Heaven...the smell and sight of these madly blooming roses was sensory overload!

(Dental appointment today :( Will comment back this afternoon! Have a great Thursday, everyone...)

Val Feldman

 
 
 
countryimpressions.net - Tammy M. Anderson

BetterPhoto Member
Contact Tammy M. Anderson
Tammy M. Anderson's Gallery
 

Beautiful color and details, Valarie. Just lovely!


To love this question, log in above
December 16, 2010

 

Douglas Pignet
  Lovely floral capture..Love the softness here as well


To love this comment, log in above
December 16, 2010

 

Maria A. Gonzalez
  Good morning,Val..This is very beautiful,love the lighting,creamy colors and very well composed..Beautifully done,my friend..Just beautiful and luscious.
Have a great day.


To love this comment, log in above
December 16, 2010

 

Robert R. Goodman
  Looks like Heaven to me my good friend.Hi Valarie,That is beautiful.I bet the aroma would drive a Bee crazy.Outstanding lighting,color and clarity!!!!


To love this comment, log in above
December 16, 2010

 

John Benway
  Valarie, beautiful color, comp and detail. Excellent work.
John


To love this comment, log in above
December 16, 2010

 

Anita Hogue
  Absolutely gorgeous, Valarie! Fabulous color and details!


To love this comment, log in above
December 16, 2010

 
- Linda D. Lester

BetterPhoto Member
Contact Linda D. Lester
Linda D. Lester's Gallery
  I remember the rose garden in Tyler, this is a beauty!!!


To love this comment, log in above
December 16, 2010

 
emptynestphotos.com - Agnes Fegan

BetterPhoto Member
Contact Agnes Fegan
Agnes Fegan's Gallery
  Sounds like an amazing sight! This one is certainly a beauty!


To love this comment, log in above
December 16, 2010

 

Ron McEwan
  Of all those roses why did you pick this one. That would be hard for me. Excellent detail on this close up. I can almost smell it all the way here. Beautiful work Valarie


To love this comment, log in above
December 16, 2010

 

Danny B. Head
  One of the best floral shots I've seen!


To love this comment, log in above
December 16, 2010

 

Gina Cormier
  Beautiful detail, color and lighting Val!!! Glad you're back!!!!


To love this comment, log in above
December 16, 2010

 

Monnie Ryan
  Breathtaking, Valarie -- a favorite!


To love this comment, log in above
December 16, 2010

 

Marty Straub
  Not only do we share the same Overself of something, but I also started today with a dentist appointment. This is gorgeous, Val. A wonderful closeup with outstanding details. There is implied movement in there. I understand that south of the equator they open counterclockwise. Is that true? no


To love this comment, log in above
December 16, 2010

 

Patricia Seidler
  Simply - absolutely beautiful Val!


To love this comment, log in above
December 16, 2010

 

Ellen Hodges
  Absolutely gorgeous color and comp, Val! The dof is tunning, too! Good luck at the dentist!!


To love this comment, log in above
December 16, 2010

 

Tammy Espino
  Can smell it from here!!!! :) Beautiful!! Hope the dentist appt. goes well. I love my dentist...hahaha


To love this comment, log in above
December 16, 2010

 

Freddy Bland
  Excellent floral capture, Val!! Lovely details, yet soft and delicate!


To love this comment, log in above
December 16, 2010

 

Patti Coblentz
  Love the circular unfolding of the petals...such a beautiful close up of this lovely flower, Val...the light and details are impeccable and the smell is divine!! :)


To love this comment, log in above
December 16, 2010

 

Thomas E. Hinds
  Wonderful work with the softness just perfectly captured! Great detail, color and dof! Very fine work, Val!


To love this comment, log in above
December 16, 2010

 
- Leslie McLain

BetterPhoto Member
Contact Leslie McLain
Leslie McLain's Gallery
  Stunning capture, Valerie.


To love this comment, log in above
December 16, 2010

 

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna
  Breathtaking, Val! :-) k


To love this comment, log in above
December 16, 2010

 

Rona L. Schwarz
  Brilliant macro, Val! This looks sumptuous and good enough to eat! Perfect title to describe the unfolding of the petals - the detail, clarity and colors are just exquisite. Wonderful work!


To love this comment, log in above
December 16, 2010

 

Nadia Paul
  Oh Val, this is simply stunning - from the beautiful colour and detail to the wonderful comp - simply perfection my friend! Wishing you and your family Happy Holidays and all the best for the coming year.


To love this comment, log in above
December 16, 2010

 
- Joannie Bertucci

BetterPhoto Member
Contact Joannie Bertucci
Joannie Bertucci's Gallery
  Val, I'm ashamed to say that I have lived in Texas for 47 years and I've never been to the Tyler Rose Garden! This grand opening that you have presented is going to get me down there! Gorgeous image and presentation!


To love this comment, log in above
December 16, 2010

 
valfeldmanphotos.com - Val Feldman

BetterPhoto Member
Contact Val Feldman
Val Feldman's Gallery
  Thanks to all of you for stopping by and commenting...as always, so appreciated! :) :) Hoping everyone has a super weekend! ~Val


To love this comment, log in above
December 17, 2010

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  Great colors and beautiful design!


To love this comment, log in above
December 17, 2010

 

JO ANN CLEVELAND
  Totally gorgeous Valarie! I love it....

jo ann c.


To love this comment, log in above
December 17, 2010

 

Carol L. Fowler
  Hope you are not too sore today! Beautiful rose capture.


To love this comment, log in above
December 17, 2010

 

Rony Sagy
  Fantastic closeup Val.


To love this comment, log in above
December 18, 2010

 
- Kathy Salerni

BetterPhoto Member
Contact Kathy Salerni
Kathy Salerni's Gallery
  Wow, what a spectacular rose macro image, Val! Perfect in every way!! Big congrats also on your POTD image!!


To love this comment, log in above
December 18, 2010

 
buffalogalphotos.com - Terry Cervi

BetterPhoto Member
Contact Terry Cervi
Terry Cervi's Gallery
  Wow, Val! The color, comp and detail are just awesome! Wonderful work my friend!


To love this comment, log in above
December 19, 2010

 

Dianna Murphy
  love the title and the rich warm colors. Thanks for the comment on my grapes image. I greatly value your friendship and miss commenting with you. We'll catch up after the holidays!


To love this comment, log in above
December 20, 2010

 

Sam Britt
  Beautiful full frame rose image, Val. Almost no flower smells as good as a rose - unless it's a gardenia!!


To love this comment, log in above
December 23, 2010

 

Gord MacEachern
  Hi Val, What a beautiful floral. It just doesn't get any better than this!!!
Hope you and yours have a very special Christmas and that the coming New Year will be a wonderful year for you!!


To love this comment, log in above
December 24, 2010

 

Tammy Espino
  Congrats on your great finalist! :)


To love this comment, log in above
January 18, 2011

 

Patti Coblentz
  One of my very favorite images, Val...so beautiful! Congratulations on your finalist!!


To love this comment, log in above
January 18, 2011

 

Ellen Hodges
  Huge congrats on your fantastic finalists, Val!!!! Verrrrry best luck!!!


To love this comment, log in above
January 18, 2011

 
- Kathy Salerni

BetterPhoto Member
Contact Kathy Salerni
Kathy Salerni's Gallery
  A big congrats on another beautiful finalist and best of luck in the next round, Val!


To love this comment, log in above
January 18, 2011

 
- Ann Coates

BetterPhoto Member
Contact Ann Coates
Ann Coates's Gallery
  Congratulations on your beautiful finalist Valarie.


To love this comment, log in above
January 19, 2011

 
- Stefania Barbier

BetterPhoto Member
Contact Stefania Barbier
Stefania Barbier's Gallery
  gorgeous finalist, congratulations!!!


To love this comment, log in above
January 19, 2011

 

Robert R. Goodman
  A big Congratulations,Valarie.WTG my friend!!!!


To love this comment, log in above
January 19, 2011

 

Karen Celella
  Congratulations on your wonderful finalist, Valarie.


To love this comment, log in above
January 19, 2011

 
southernexposuresbycarol.com - Carol Eade

BetterPhoto Member
Contact Carol Eade
Carol Eade's Gallery
  Gorgeous finalist, congratulations Valarie!


To love this comment, log in above
January 19, 2011

 

Naomi Weiser
  that flower would have totally been overlooked by me as a good shot, congrats! and I love the title


To love this comment, log in above
January 19, 2011

 

Katarina Mansson
  Congrats on another lovely finalist!


To love this comment, log in above
January 19, 2011

 

Gina Cormier
  CONGRATS MY FRIEND ON THIS GORGEOUS IMAGE!!!


To love this comment, log in above
January 19, 2011

 

Richard B. Hallick
  Beautiful floral. Congratulaltions on the finalist selection.


To love this comment, log in above
January 19, 2011

 
- Dr Silly

BetterPhoto Member
Contact Dr Silly
Dr Silly's Gallery
  Congratulations Val, on this beautiful Finalist. :O)


To love this comment, log in above
January 19, 2011

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  Congratulations on your finalist Val, so very beautiful and elegant!


To love this comment, log in above
January 19, 2011

 
- Michele Peterson

BetterPhoto Member
Contact Michele Peterson
Michele Peterson's Gallery
  Congratulations on this and your kitty finalists!!! They are both wonderful, and so deserving!


To love this comment, log in above
January 19, 2011

 

Rona L. Schwarz
  Not surprised to see this spectacular floral macro again, Val! Superb in every way! Hope to see it with a GOLD badge next!


To love this comment, log in above
January 19, 2011

 

Rona L. Schwarz
  Not surprised to see this spectacular floral macro again, Val! Superb in every way! Hope to see it with a GOLD badge next! Congratulations!!


To love this comment, log in above
January 19, 2011

 
- R. J. Laudenbacher

BetterPhoto Member
Contact R. J. Laudenbacher
R. J. Laudenbacher's Gallery
  This is gorgeous Valarie. Congrats on this beautiful finalist.


To love this comment, log in above
January 19, 2011

 
- Leslie McLain

BetterPhoto Member
Contact Leslie McLain
Leslie McLain's Gallery
  Congrats on a terrific finalist, Valerie.


To love this comment, log in above
January 19, 2011

 
- Usman M. Bajwa

BetterPhoto Member
Contact Usman M. Bajwa
Usman M. Bajwa's Gallery
  CONGRATZ on this lovely floral Finalist, Valerie!!!

UB.


To love this comment, log in above
January 19, 2011

 

Phyllis H. Burchett
  Congrats on this wonderful finalist Valarie!!


To love this comment, log in above
January 19, 2011

 
- Patrick Rouzes

BetterPhoto Member
Contact Patrick Rouzes
Patrick Rouzes's Gallery
  Huge Congratulations on this glorious finalist, Valarie! WTG, my friend!


To love this comment, log in above
January 19, 2011

 

Lana Arcemont
  Valarie, Congratulations!
Lovely color and capture!


To love this comment, log in above
January 19, 2011

 

Nadia Paul
  Congrats on this stunning finalist Val - best of luck next round!


To love this comment, log in above
January 19, 2011

 

Merna L. Nobile
  I can only imagine how proud you must be feeling right now. What wonderful news! CONGRATULATIONS, Merna


To love this comment, log in above
January 19, 2011

 
- Linda D. Lester

BetterPhoto Member
Contact Linda D. Lester
Linda D. Lester's Gallery
  Awesome work....Congratulations on your finalist!


To love this comment, log in above
January 20, 2011

 

Julianne Bradford
  What a beautiful finalist Valarie! I hope we see Gold on this soft beauty:-)


To love this comment, log in above
January 20, 2011

 

Debra R. Harder
  This is truly amazing, Val!! Sooooooooo BEAUTIFUL!! Huge congratulations on another OUTSTANDING finalist! Deb


To love this comment, log in above
January 20, 2011

 
- Nancyj E. Hovey

BetterPhoto Member
Contact Nancyj E. Hovey
Nancyj E. Hovey's Gallery
  C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your very deserving FINALIST! 8o)


To love this comment, log in above
January 20, 2011

 
buffalogalphotos.com - Terry Cervi

BetterPhoto Member
Contact Terry Cervi
Terry Cervi's Gallery
  I've missed congratulating you on this stunning Finalist, Ms Val! Good luck with this, it's just gorgeous!


To love this comment, log in above
January 20, 2011

 
chrisbudny.com - Chris Budny

BetterPhoto Member
Contact Chris Budny
Chris Budny's Gallery
  WHAT a closeup! I love this... congratulations!


To love this comment, log in above
January 20, 2011

 

Freddy Bland
  Gosh, Val, I somehow missed this I'm ashamed to say!! Congratulations on a second stunning Finalist!! Hope this dainty yellow rose turns into a bright shiny Gold one!


To love this comment, log in above
January 20, 2011

 
valfeldmanphotos.com - Val Feldman

BetterPhoto Member
Contact Val Feldman
Val Feldman's Gallery
  Thanks so much, everyone...your comments are so appreciated! ~Val


To love this comment, log in above
January 21, 2011

 

Nancy (Peaches) Harker
  Photobucket

WOOOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
HUGE CONGRATS on your finalist!
Best of luck in the next round!

Photobucket


To love this comment, log in above
January 21, 2011

 

Marilyn Cornwell
  Fabulous Finalist, Val! Congratulations on this really stunning art image!


To love this comment, log in above
January 22, 2011

 
- Joannie Bertucci

BetterPhoto Member
Contact Joannie Bertucci
Joannie Bertucci's Gallery
  Positively stunning Val! Your details, colors and presentation are outstanding! Congrats on one fabulous finalist! I'd love to see this gold rose turn into a gold badge!


To love this comment, log in above
January 22, 2011

 

Julie Burnett
  Congratulations again, Val, on this incredibly stunning image!!


To love this comment, log in above
January 23, 2011

 
- Leslie McLain

BetterPhoto Member
Contact Leslie McLain
Leslie McLain's Gallery
  Congrats on your beautiful winner, Val.


To love this comment, log in above
January 23, 2011

 

Patti Coblentz
  Big congratulations on this stunningly beautiful winner, Val!!!


To love this comment, log in above
January 23, 2011

 

Tammy Espino
  Congrats on your win :)


To love this comment, log in above
January 23, 2011

 

Ellen Hodges
  Huge congrats on your fabulous winner, Val!!!!


To love this comment, log in above
January 23, 2011

 

Phyllis H. Burchett
  Congrats Valarie on this gorgeous winner!!!


To love this comment, log in above
January 23, 2011

 

Karen Slagle
  Congrats Valarie on your awesome winner.


To love this comment, log in above
January 23, 2011

 

Robert R. Goodman
  Really struck gold this month,Congratulations Val!!!!


To love this comment, log in above
January 23, 2011

 

Thomas E. Hinds
  Yipee! WTG, Val! Congratulations! Fantastic image!


To love this comment, log in above
January 23, 2011

 
countryimpressions.net - Tammy M. Anderson

BetterPhoto Member
Contact Tammy M. Anderson
Tammy M. Anderson's Gallery
  Congrats on your beautiful winner, Val.


To love this comment, log in above
January 23, 2011

 
- Patrick Rouzes

BetterPhoto Member
Contact Patrick Rouzes
Patrick Rouzes's Gallery
  Heyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy Val! Congratulations on this incredible winner, my friend! Delighted for you! WTG!


To love this comment, log in above
January 23, 2011

 

Monnie Ryan
  It's a favorite of mine, Valarie -- congratulations on your big win!


To love this comment, log in above
January 23, 2011

 
- Nancyj E. Hovey

BetterPhoto Member
Contact Nancyj E. Hovey
Nancyj E. Hovey's Gallery
  C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your very deserving
Second Place Winner! 8o)


To love this comment, log in above
January 23, 2011

 
chrisbudny.com - Chris Budny

BetterPhoto Member
Contact Chris Budny
Chris Budny's Gallery
  Congratulations, Val!


To love this comment, log in above
January 23, 2011

 

Lana Arcemont
  Congratulations, Val!
I just knew that this would make the gold.


To love this comment, log in above
January 23, 2011

 

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna
  WTG on this wonderful winner, Val! :-) k


To love this comment, log in above
January 23, 2011

 

Kathy Cline
  So pretty Val. Well deserved award.


To love this comment, log in above
January 23, 2011

 

Renee Doyle
  Beautifully captured!!! Congratulations Val on this wonderful win!


To love this comment, log in above
January 23, 2011

 
- Diane E. Deming

BetterPhoto Member
Contact Diane E. Deming
Diane E. Deming's Gallery
  The rich texture on this rose is beautiful. Congratulations on another well-deserved win, Val.


To love this comment, log in above
January 23, 2011

 

Rona L. Schwarz
  This had my vote for sure, Val! So happy for you - a marvelous, marvelous floral image! HUGE CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR 2ND PLACE WINNER!


To love this comment, log in above
January 23, 2011

 

Rony Sagy
  Congratulations on this wonderful win, Val.


To love this comment, log in above
January 23, 2011

 
- Kathy Salerni

BetterPhoto Member
Contact Kathy Salerni
Kathy Salerni's Gallery
  I am soooooooooo happy for you, Val! This is one gorgeous GOLD winning image!! WTG!


To love this comment, log in above
January 23, 2011

 

Katarina Mansson
  Congratulations on your beautiful winner Valarie!


To love this comment, log in above
January 23, 2011

 

Michelle Alton
  Stunning winning floral, Val. Congratulations!


To love this comment, log in above
January 24, 2011

 

Kara L. Hendricks
 


To love this comment, log in above
January 24, 2011

 

Julie Burnett
  CONGRATULATIONS, Val, on this fabulous winner!!!


To love this comment, log in above
January 24, 2011

 

Margaret R. Barry
  Lovely, Valarie. Congratulations on your fantastic winner!


To love this comment, log in above
January 24, 2011

 
valfeldmanphotos.com - Val Feldman

BetterPhoto Member
Contact Val Feldman
Val Feldman's Gallery
  Thanks so much, everyone...this sure makes those two fractures feel a lot better! :) Hoping to be "back in the saddle" soon - til then, thanks again, y'all! ~Val


To love this comment, log in above
January 24, 2011

 
southernexposuresbycarol.com - Carol Eade

BetterPhoto Member
Contact Carol Eade
Carol Eade's Gallery
  A beautiful winner, Valarie, big congratulations!


To love this comment, log in above
January 24, 2011

 

Gina Cormier
  WOWIE VAL!!!!!!!!! CONGRATS ON THIS SPECTACULAR IMAGE!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Feel better.............. :-)


To love this comment, log in above
January 24, 2011

 
- Jim Baines

BetterPhoto Member
Contact Jim Baines
Jim Baines's Gallery
  Another Texas-sized CONGRATULATIONS coming straight your way, Val Gal, after ricocheting through Tyler!


To love this comment, log in above
January 24, 2011

 
- Bojan Bencic

BetterPhoto Member
Contact Bojan Bencic
Bojan Bencic's Gallery
  Congratulations on your winner, Val. Great photo.


To love this comment, log in above
January 24, 2011

 

Debra R. Harder
  Everything you do turns to GOLD, Val!! This is incredibly BEAUTIFUL!! HUGE CONGRATULATIONS on your OUTSTANDING WIN!! Deb


To love this comment, log in above
January 24, 2011

 

Karen Celella
  Congratulations on you stunning winner of the gold, Val!


To love this comment, log in above
January 24, 2011

 

Carrie M. Groseclose
  Huge congratulations Val on this gorgeous winner.
It is breathtaking!


To love this comment, log in above
January 24, 2011

 

Freddy Bland
  WAY TO GO, VAL!!! HUGE congratulations on this beautiful GOLD WINNER!! Awesome and well-deserved!!


To love this comment, log in above
January 24, 2011

 
buffalogalphotos.com - Terry Cervi

BetterPhoto Member
Contact Terry Cervi
Terry Cervi's Gallery
  Wow! You have outdone yourself with this beauty, Ms Val!! Congratulations on your stunning win and when you're done, please pass me your famous smelling salts!!


To love this comment, log in above
January 24, 2011

 

Steve M. Harrington
  A wonderful winner, Val! Good on you! :)
Steve


To love this comment, log in above
January 24, 2011

 

JO ANN CLEVELAND
  Amazing Val! Well deserved 2nd place win...totally gorgeous girl!

jo ann c.


To love this comment, log in above
January 24, 2011

 

Nadia Paul
  No surprise here my friend - simply stunning and a well deserved winner - congratulations!


To love this comment, log in above
January 24, 2011

 

Patricia Seidler
  CONGRATULATIONS VAL. Fantastic winner!


To love this comment, log in above
January 25, 2011

 

Karen E. Baumann
  Beautiful Val!!! Congratulations!


To love this comment, log in above
January 25, 2011

 

Jack Ryan
  Outstanding!!! A very deserving selection...congratulations!


To love this comment, log in above
January 25, 2011

 
annbelusphotography.com - Ann H. Belus

BetterPhoto Member
Contact Ann H. Belus
Ann H. Belus's Gallery
  HUGE CONGRATULATIONS, VAL!!! THIS IS GORGEOUS, SO DESERVING OF WINNING!


To love this comment, log in above
January 25, 2011

 

Sam Britt
  Congratulations on your Second Place Winner, Val!!


To love this comment, log in above
January 25, 2011

 

Sam Britt
  Congratulations on your Second Place Winner, Val!!


To love this comment, log in above
January 25, 2011

 
valfeldmanphotos.com - Val Feldman

BetterPhoto Member
Contact Val Feldman
Val Feldman's Gallery
  Thanks so much, everyone!!!


To love this comment, log in above
January 26, 2011

 
- Usman M. Bajwa

BetterPhoto Member
Contact Usman M. Bajwa
Usman M. Bajwa's Gallery
  CONGRATULATIONS.....!!!

UB.


To love this comment, log in above
January 27, 2011

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  Congratulations on your win Val, beautiful work!


To love this comment, log in above
January 27, 2011

 
valfeldmanphotos.com - Val Feldman

BetterPhoto Member
Contact Val Feldman
Val Feldman's Gallery
  Thanks Usman and Donna for stopping by!


To love this comment, log in above
January 28, 2011

 
Log in or sign up to respond or interact.