Inspiring Photo: Portrait of a White Flower #8945397

Portrait of a White Flower

Uploaded: September 04, 2009 14:11:20

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Taken on August 1, 2009 with my Canon 100mm Macro Lens.

Entered into Flowers.

Exif: F Number: 9, Exposure Bias Value: -0.67, ExposureTime: 1/2500 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 800, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 100.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II

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David Phalen September 04, 2009 0

Stunning color and clarity in a beautiful macro!! #1176416

Janet Daniel September 04, 2009 0

Absolutely gorgeous floral, Melissa!
Enjoy the holiday weekend! #7915086

Julianna J. Collett September 04, 2009 0

Gorgeous - stunning clarity! #7915096

Ray Clarke September 04, 2009 0

This is so beautiful, great colour and detail Melissa.!!!(R) #7915100

Janice Mezzacappa September 04, 2009 0

Superb lighting and details in this stunning floral Melissa!! #7915101

Ron McEwan September 04, 2009 0

I know I have said this before Melissa, I can not capture white worth a hoot, but you sure nailed this one, love the detail and richness, well done in every way. #7915107

Nadya Johnson September 04, 2009 0

Yet another Fave! The color, light and clarity are gorgeous here. Wonderful work, Melissa! #7915120

Melissa G. Meiselman September 04, 2009 0

Thanks so much David, Janet, Julianna, Ray, Audrey, Janice, Ron and Nadya for these terrific comments!!! #7915132

Robert R. Goodman September 04, 2009 0

Hi Melissa,That is a ture winner.Absolutely stunning.Gorgeous capture!!!! #7915209

Linda M. Walker September 04, 2009 0

Outstanding! A fav! #7915237

Melissa G. Meiselman September 04, 2009 0

Thanks so much Bobby and Linda!! Glad you like this!! #7915316

Sue Marshall September 04, 2009 0

This is spectacular, Melissa!
Outstanding details and colour! :-) #7915323

Datha Y. Thompson September 04, 2009 0

Gorgeous and Perfect Melissa!! FAVED :0) #7915353

Tiia Vissak September 04, 2009 0

great colors, clarity & framing! #7915375

Tess L. Yee September 04, 2009 0

What a beauty! #7915377

Dr Silly September 04, 2009 0

Beautiful. :O) #7915403

Melissa G. Meiselman September 04, 2009 0

Thanks so much Sue, Datha, Tiia, Tess and Doc for your wonderful comments!!! #7915410

Monnie Ryan September 04, 2009 0

I agree with Ron -- can't get white worth a tinker's damn. Yours is gorgeous -- wonderful details and composition! #7915584

Jessica Jenney September 04, 2009 0

Gorgeous capture, amazing detail and lighting, Melissa! #7915597

Amalia Sylvia Arriaga Salinas September 04, 2009 0

WOW, Outstanding macro Melissa!,
Amalia #7915608

Jeff Robinson September 04, 2009 0

Wonderful lighting and detail Melissa!! Jeff #7915647

Kerry Hill September 04, 2009 0

Beautifully captured Melissa, the details and clarity are fantastic!! #7915728

John Connolly September 04, 2009 0

Very impressive detail and contrast control here Melissa! Stunning work, my friend! #7915784

Margaret R. Barry September 04, 2009 0

Gorgeous colors, details and composition, Melissa! #7915794

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna September 04, 2009 0

Exceptionally exquisite and elegant image, Melissa!!! Splendid details!!! :-) k #7916005

Tammy Espino September 04, 2009 0

Gorgeous! #7916037

Carol L. Fowler September 04, 2009 0

Wonderful central focus and POV #7916047

Judy A. Lawhon September 04, 2009 0

Your macro work has been phenominal, Melissa!
this is a beautiful white capture and I love the rose you posted! #7916122

Melissa G. Meiselman September 04, 2009 0

Thanks so much for all of these fantastic comments!! So glad you all like this photo!! #7916178

Phillip R. Connolly September 05, 2009 0

Great detail and capture, Melissa! Well taken!

Phil #7916363

Lorna Shutter September 05, 2009 0

Wow! What a spectacular image, Melissa! You and Nancyj have gotten so good with your macro shots! White is a difficult colour, but you captured it beautifully! Your lighting is perfect! Love the clarity and fine detail especially in the flower's center! Excellent work! :) #7916364

Jack Ryan September 05, 2009 0

Wonderful composition with excellent detail and color...very, very beautiful...very, very well done. #7916378

Patrick Rouzes September 05, 2009 0

Incredible everything , as always, Melissa!!! I predict another WINNER here!!! Good luck!!! #7916447

Valentin M. Armianu September 05, 2009 0

Fantastic detail in the flower, Melissa!! Definitely a Winner! #7916459

Melissa G. Meiselman September 05, 2009 0

Thanks so much Sabrina, Phillip, Lorna, jack, Patrick and Valentin for looking and leaving these terrific comments!! Happy you all like this shot!! #7916490

Anne M. Young September 05, 2009 0

Beautiful Melissa - you are having much more success with your 100mm than me!! #7916582

Stefania Barbier September 05, 2009 0

gorgeous floral Melissa! #7916724

Nancyj E. Hovey September 05, 2009 0

An instant favorite....this is perfect detail, awesome composition, and fantastic lighting! 8o) #7917319

Melissa G. Meiselman September 05, 2009 0

Thanks so much Anne, Stefania and Nancy!! I really appreciate your wonderful comments!! #7917619

Evy Johansen September 06, 2009 0

Awesome shot, Melissa!! Beautiful details and great exposure!! #7918944

Melissa G. Meiselman September 06, 2009 0

Thanks so much, Evy!! Very glad you like this shot!! #7919840

Heidi Knight September 07, 2009 0

Wow Melissa... This is so crisp. Stunning details! #7922850

Melissa G. Meiselman September 07, 2009 0

Thanks so much, Heidi!! I am glad you like this!! #7922904

Reynaldo D. Reyes September 08, 2009 0

Wow! Simply beautiful with so much skill on the capture and post processing. Excellent work Melissa! #7923638

Melissa G. Meiselman September 08, 2009 0

Thanks so much, Reynaldo!! Your encouragement and support are very much appreciated!!! #7923734

Leslie McLain September 08, 2009 0

Stunning details, Melissa. Beautiful. #7925483

Melissa G. Meiselman September 08, 2009 0

Thanks Leslie!! I really appreciate your comment!! #7925628

Marty Straub September 08, 2009 0

When I opened this one a little smile came from belly as my eyes widened with delight, Melissa. Stunning detail and execution. #7925633

Melissa G. Meiselman September 08, 2009 0

Thanks, Marty!! I am so pleased with your reaction to this photo!! #7925640

Anita Tykwinski September 09, 2009 0

Ditto all comments above...just fabulous! #7927628

Melissa G. Meiselman September 09, 2009 0

Thanks, Anita!! Glad you like this!! #7929792

Nikki McDonald September 09, 2009 0

Gorgeous tones and details, Melissa. Great lighting, too. Congrats on the EP #7929816

Melissa G. Meiselman September 09, 2009 0

Thanks so much, Nikki!! I am glad you like this shot!!! #7929861

Susan Fox September 10, 2009 0

Fabulous floral! #7929991

Melissa G. Meiselman September 10, 2009 0

Thanks, Susan!!! #7930058

Joannie Bertucci September 10, 2009 0

Outanding macro from the Queen! Gorgeous composition, exposure, colors and details Melissa! Congrats on your EP! #7930310

Melissa G. Meiselman September 10, 2009 0

Thank you so much, Joannie!! I am really pleased that you like this photo!!! #7930363

Karacan Salkuci (Kalacay) September 11, 2009 0

Fantastic detail,lighting and composition on this yet another beautiful flower image. #7934509

Melissa G. Meiselman September 11, 2009 0

Thanks so much, Karacan for this wonderful comment!! I appreciate it very much!! #7934986

Randy A. Myers September 12, 2009 0

Outstanding image Melissa. I think this is the best image I've seen of this flower. Good job!!! #7935883

Melissa G. Meiselman September 12, 2009 0

Thanks, Randy!! Glad you like this one!! #7936012

Howard B. Cheek September 15, 2009 0

Wonderful light & color Melissa, outstanding image..
Very nice!
PS - How do you like that 5D Mark II BTW..
Would love to get it as a second camera. #7943263

Melissa G. Meiselman September 15, 2009 0

Howard I LOVE this camera!! If you observe, many many many on BP are using this camera with awesome results!! It handles like an expensive camera...more expensive than its real price. BTW....thanks for your comment on this photo!! #7943447

Kathleen Rinker September 15, 2009 0

Fabulous image Melissa, wonderful color and light!! #7945724

Melissa G. Meiselman September 16, 2009 0

Thanks so much, Kathleen for your wonderful comment!! I appreciate it very much!! #7946333

Ruth Grimm October 23, 2009 0

Congratulations on another gorgeous finalist, Melissa ! #8059608

Nikki McDonald October 23, 2009 0

Gorgeous is the word for this all right. Congratulations on the finalist and good luck in the next round, Melissa #8059706

Nancyj E. Hovey October 23, 2009 0

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your well deserving FINALIST!!! 8o) #8059742

Carol Eade October 23, 2009 0

What a beautiful magnolia image, Melissa...Congratulations on your Finalist! #8060207

Sam Britt October 23, 2009 0

Congratulations, another beautiful finalist, Melissa! #8060355

Patricia Seidler October 23, 2009 0

WTG Melissa. Congratulations on your beautiful finalist! #8060507

Amy M. Wilson October 23, 2009 0

Gorgeous Finalist, big congratulations, Melissa!!! #8060927

Carrie M. Groseclose October 23, 2009 0

Congratulations Melissa on your beautiful Finalist! #8061979

Heidi Knight October 23, 2009 0

Congratulation again!!! ;) #8062206

Randy D. Dinkins October 23, 2009 0

Beautiful floral. Well done. #8062576

Lorna Shutter October 23, 2009 0

HUGE CONGRATULATIONS on another wonderful Finalist, Melissa!!!!! :)

#8063269

Howard B. Cheek October 23, 2009 0

CONGRATS MELISSA! #8063380

Jessica Jenney October 23, 2009 0

Congratulations, Melissa on your beautiful finalist! #8063798

Eugenio Diaz October 23, 2009 0

Hi Melissa...Congratulations on your Amazing Finalist! #8063907

Ellen Hodges October 23, 2009 0

Congrats on your awesome finalists, Melissa!! Best luck! #8064051

Stefania Barbier October 23, 2009 0

a beauty! congratulations Melissa!!! #8064117

Melissa G. Meiselman October 23, 2009 0

A BIG Thank you for all these wonderful congratulatory remarks!! I really appreciate each and every one!!! #8064215

Kelly S. Cavanaugh October 23, 2009 0

Fantastic capture, Melissa! Congratulations!! #8064395

Renata Gusciora October 23, 2009 0

Beauty!Big congratulations!!!:-) #8064667

Gina Cormier October 23, 2009 0

Congrats!!! This is gorgeous!!!! #8064742

Janice Mezzacappa October 23, 2009 0

Huge congrats Melissa on this gorgeous floral, WTG!!! #8064824

Karacan Salkuci (Kalacay) October 23, 2009 0

Congratulations on this magnificient flower image. #8064980

Debra R. Harder October 23, 2009 0

You are on a roll, Melissa! Congratulations on another SUPERB finalist!! Deb #8065091

Marcel J. Fernandez October 23, 2009 0

Congratulations Melissa on your Three Stunning Finalist. #8065335

Melissa G. Meiselman October 23, 2009 0

Thanks so much for these fantastic comments!!! I really appreciate each and every one!!! #8065413

Susie Peek-Swint October 23, 2009 0

Stunning Melissa ~ congrats again! #8065730

Eivor Kuchta October 23, 2009 0

Congratulations on your wonderful finalist, Melissa! Good luck in the next round! #8065971

M.Christine Duncan October 23, 2009 0

W-O-W! Congrats again Melissa, this is simply wonderful! Bravo! #8066157

Margaret R. Barry October 24, 2009 0

Congratulations on your beautiful finalist, Melissa! #8066936

Nancy L. Green October 24, 2009 0

Another beautfy dear friend, congratulations!!! <>< #8066962

Courtenay Vanderbilt October 24, 2009 0

Gorgeous magnolia blossom, Melissa! Congratulations! #8066988

ALLEN O. HOWARD October 24, 2009 0

Perfect light, colors and details, Melissa!!! Congratulations! The magenta tips... WOW!~ #8067057

Janet Daniel October 24, 2009 0

Another big congrats, Melissa! #8069379

Karen Kessler October 24, 2009 0

Fantastic detail, contrast & pov! Congrats on the FINALIST award for this magnolia! #8069383

Erica Murphy October 25, 2009 0

Congratulations on another beautiful finalist Melissa!! #8071276

Melissa G. Meiselman October 25, 2009 0

Thanks so much, everyone for these fantastic comments!!! #8071515

Stefania Barbier October 26, 2009 0

congrats on your gorgeous winner, Melissa!!! #8075085

Wanda Judd October 26, 2009 0

Congratulations...this is truly an outstanding shot of this flower... #8075130

Daniella Puente October 26, 2009 0

CONGRATS on your winner Melissa!!! #8075237

Renata Gusciora October 26, 2009 0

Big congratulations on this fabulous winner,Melissa!!!:-) #8075247

Carrie M. Groseclose October 26, 2009 0

CONGRATULATIONS Melissa on your gorgeous WINNER!! Yay!! #8075312

Lorna Shutter October 26, 2009 0

CONGRATULATIONS on your 2nd Place Win, Melissa!!!!! :)

#8075372

Christian Rosito October 26, 2009 0

Beautiful floral Melissa!! Congratulations on your win!!! #8075382

Amy M. Wilson October 26, 2009 0

Big congratulations on your fabulous Winner, Melissa!!! #8075403

Susan Fox October 26, 2009 0

Congrats on your win #8075409

Philippe Vieux-Jeanton October 26, 2009 0

Light, dof, clarity.. All perfect!! Congratulations on your Winner Melissa!! #8075470

Agnes Fegan October 26, 2009 0

Congratulations Melissa on your beautiful winning floral image! #8075531

Tiia Vissak October 26, 2009 0

Congratulations! #8075629

Debra R. Harder October 26, 2009 0

WTG, Melissa! What a beauty this is!!! CONGRATULATIONS on your excellent GOLD WINNER!!! WHOOOO-HOOOO!! Deb #8075724

Nancyj E. Hovey October 26, 2009 0

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your 2nd Place Winner! 8o) #8075736

Jeana Clark October 26, 2009 0

Awesome Winner Melissa!!!
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!
~J~ #8075789

Jessica Jenney October 26, 2009 0
Congratulations, Melissa on your gorgeous win! #8075817

Bojan Bencic October 26, 2009 0
Congratulations, Melissa. Great photo. #8075870

Ruth Grimm October 26, 2009 0
Congratulations on this well deserved win , Melissa! #8075954

Sam Britt October 26, 2009 0
Congratulations on this beautiful winner, Melissa! #8075973

Carla Metzler October 26, 2009 0
Congratulations, Melissa! #8076069

anonymous October 26, 2009 0
Congratulations Melissa on your beautiful winner! #8076098

Kathleen Rinker October 26, 2009 0
Congratulations on this beautiful winner Melissa!! #8076108

Janet Daniel October 26, 2009 0
Many congratulations on your gorgeous win, Melissa! #8076110

Janice Mezzacappa October 26, 2009 0
Huge congrats Melissa on your gorgeous winner, well-deserved! #8076168

Karen Celella October 26, 2009 0
Congratulations on your second place win Melissa! Enjoy your gold! #8076251

Claudia Kuhn October 26, 2009 0
Beautiful! Congrats! #8076307

Randy D. Dinkins October 27, 2009 0
Melissa - Congrats, great job. #8076367

Ellen Hodges October 27, 2009 0
Huge congrats, Melissa!!!! Super. super image! #8076403

Eivor Kuchta October 27, 2009 0
Congratulations on your winner, Melissa! #8076418

Valentin M. Armianu October 27, 2009 0

Big congratulations for your excellent winner, Melissa !! #8076439

Gina Cormier October 27, 2009 0
Congrats Mellissa!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
WOoohoooooooooo!!!! #8076557

Val Feldman October 27, 2009 0
Perfectly captured..how could this not be a GOLD winner??? Huge and warmest congratulations on your gold win, Melissa - so well-deserved! #8076588

Marcel J. Fernandez October 27, 2009 0
Congrtulations Melissa on your most beautiful Winner! #8076675

Colleen Farrell October 27, 2009 0
Simply breathtaking in its beauty!! Big congrats on a most well-deserved win, Melissa! #8076688

Leslie McLain October 27, 2009 0
Congrats on your beautiful winner, Melissa. #8076720

Kathleen Brennan October 27, 2009 0
Congratulations! #8076726

Carol Eade October 27, 2009 0
Congraulations, Melissa, on this beautiful magnolia! #8076729

Mary K. Robison October 27, 2009 0
What a superb capture of this magnolia, Melissa! Perfection!
CONGRATULATIONS on your well earned win!! #8076816

Eugenio Diaz October 27, 2009 0
Huge Congratulations on your Wonderful Winner!!!
Well done! #8076895

Pamela Bosch October 27, 2009 0
CONGRATULATIONS Melissa! Breathtaking image; so perfect in every way. Certainly well deserved winner! #8076914

Evy Johansen October 27, 2009 0
So glad to see this beauty again!! Big congratulations on your well deserved win, Melissa!! #8076923

Arnie Horwitz October 27, 2009 0
Congratulations on this great Winner, Melissa! #8077195

Margaret R. Barry October 27, 2009 0
Congratulations on your gorgeous winner, Melissa! #8077247

a2o akmal aini othman October 27, 2009 0
awesome! congratulations, Melissa!!! #8077313

Laurie Daily October 27, 2009 0
Congratulations on your beautiful winner, Melissa!!! #8077822

Michael Kroth October 27, 2009 0
Congratulations on this terrific winner, Melissa! #8077918

Tess L. Yee October 27, 2009 0
Congrats on this wonderful winner, Melissa! This was one of the first images I made a 'favorite'! #8078259

Ujjwal Mukherjee October 27, 2009 0
HUGE congratulations on this fantastic Winner of yours,Melissa!!! #8078344

Graham Robards October 27, 2009 0
Congratulations on your win Melissa, ~Pat #8078495

frank w. degenhardt October 27, 2009 0
So beautiful my friend. Congratulations on being a Finalist and Winner with this gorgeous floral. #8078615

Smita Pawar October 27, 2009 0
Congratulations on this outstanding winner. #8078700

Melissa G. Meiselman October 27, 2009 0
I am overwhelmed, my Better Photo friends by your huge response to this winner!! Thanks for all your wonderful congratulatory remarks!! I treasure each and every one!!! #8078703

M.Christine Duncan October 27, 2009 0
YES!!! I knew this one would be in the winners circle... whoo hooo! CONGRATS m'dear, you deserve it!!! #8079042

Jennifer L. Alder October 27, 2009 0
A delight to view~ BIG congrats on your winning image, Melissa :) #8079340

ALLEN O. HOWARD October 27, 2009 0
Hey Melissa! To much beauty for this to be anything but! Congratulations! #8079416

Tarun Bose October 27, 2009 0
Big congrats for your winner, Melissa. #8079538

Melissa G. Meiselman October 27, 2009 0
Thanks so much, M. Christine, Jennifer, Allen, Tarun and Christine C., for your wonderful comments!!! I appreciate them all very much!! #8079602

Tammy Espino October 27, 2009 0
Congrats!!! :) Better late than never! #8079766

Kelly S. Cavanaugh October 27, 2009 0
A well deserved win, Melissa! Congratulations! WTG!!! #8080129

Gail Vitikacs October 27, 2009 0
WOW...this is a real beauty! Congrats! #8080235

Sharon Sawyer October 28, 2009 0
Melissa, HUGE congratulations on your outstanding and well deserved win!!! #8080672

Raymond Pauly October 28, 2009 0
Glad to see you among the winners, Melissa! Congratulations! #8080814

Mary Beth Aiello October 28, 2009 0
Perfection, Melissa. Huge congrats on this outstanding winner. A stunner. #8081784

Sue Marshall October 28, 2009 0
Big congrats to you, Melissa on your gorgeous winner!! :-) #8083307

Carolyn Morgan October 28, 2009 0
Great Job Melissa! #8083319

Courtenay Vanderbilt October 28, 2009 0
Fantastic, Melissa! CONGRATULATIONS!!! #8083356

Lois Adomite October 29, 2009 0
Great detail, wonderful image, congratulations. #8083876

Robert K. Bemus October 29, 2009 0
Gorgeous floral-- congrats on your Win, Melissa!! #8084116

Guy D. Biechele October 29, 2009 0
Just Beautiful!! Congratulations on your win, Milissa! #8085903

Fran J. Jagger October 29, 2009 0
What a beautiful, delicate flower. Stunning capture!! Congrats on your 2nd place winn, Melissa!! :) #8086579

Patricia A. Stalter November 01, 2009 0
I have been remiss in not sending my congrats on this outstanding image! Pat #8093634

Melissa G. Meiselman November 01, 2009 0
Thanks so much for all of your great comments on this photo!! #8093877

Kathy Cline November 01, 2009 0
BEAUTIFUL x a million!!

glitter-graphics.com #8094384

JO ANN CLEVELAND November 03, 2009 0
Congratulations on this well deserved win Melissa!!
jo ann c. #8098067

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