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Flower Power

© Marty Straub

Flower Power

Uploaded: August 09, 2010

Description

In addition to a powerful symbol for peace, flowers have the natural ability to make us peaceful, brighten up even our gloomy days, beautify any setting, and convey a strong feeling of love when presented to one another. This, then, is my Monday flower to all of you. Enjoy a peaceful week, even when it turns chaotic.

f/14, 1/25, 100mm macro, ISO 100, tripod

Exif: F Number: 14, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/25 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 100, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 100.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II

Comments

Melissa Olsen August 09, 2010

Beautiful rich color in the floral Marty.
PS. Sorry to have been missing in action...things so busy on my end. #1296376

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe August 09, 2010

So very nice of you, Marty. What a beautiful floral. Fabulous lighting, details and composition. #8815428

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe August 09, 2010

Great color and detail - Beautifully captured Marty! Jeff #8815509

Ron McEwan August 09, 2010

Gorgeous cone flower Marty. We must have had the same feelings this morning. I wish I could have helped Monnie out on the snow part. Two weeks ago I was standing on a glacier what a difference distance makes. Heat index of 107 or more today. #8815601

Jack Ryan August 09, 2010

Excellent color and clarity is this absolutely beautiful image!!! Thanks for the "gift." Beautifully done!!! #8815627

Monnie Ryan August 09, 2010

Sure do love this one, Marty -- it's helping to get my week off despite the fact that it's Monday! #8815895

Carol L. Fowler August 09, 2010

I can feel the peace from its flower power emanating through the screen! Can you say AMEN brother! #8816473

frank w. degenhardt August 09, 2010

Marty- I enjoy both the picture and the thoughts behind them. They would certainly brighten anyones day. Beautiful composition, I love the boldness of the colors, amazing detail work, love the center of the flower. Gorgeous floral.
Have a great day yourself my friend. #8816515

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna August 09, 2010

Wonderful beauty, Marty! The lighting and details are fantastic along with the colors! :-) k #8816638

Randy D. Dinkins level-classic August 09, 2010

Beautiful, and peaceful, shot. Well taken and presented. #8816749

Ellen Hodges August 09, 2010

Monday in the day one needs this peacefulness the most, Marty! Perfect choice!!! Gorgeous detail and comp, friend!!! #8816840

Marty Straub August 10, 2010

Thanks everyone. How can I cheer y'all up on a Tuesday? #8817946

Val Feldman level-deluxe August 10, 2010

I'm a day late for your Monday offering but the beauty of photography is that a capture is always fresh and new! So, thank you, friend, for the lovely thoughts and beautiful capture - I'll make it a peaceful week, no matter what! :) #8818500

Maria A. Gonzalez August 11, 2010

Thank you,Marty..A beautiful floral with very pretty colors and excellent message to accompany this beauty..
A peaceful day and week to you..
Well done and composed. #8820421

Dianna Murphy August 13, 2010

Thanks I needed a flower to shine upon my day today. Don't ask! Lovely colors! #8827254

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