Inspiring Photo: Standing Tall #13239427

Standing Tall [Contest Winner Pool August 2012]

Uploaded: August 15, 2012 23:32:26

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Crocus Flower

For the PG 101 Shallow Depth of Field Theme

Exif: F Number: 8, Exposure Bias Value: -0.33, ExposureTime: 1/4 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 100, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 100.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi

Comments

David Phalen August 16, 2012 0

Beautiful light, colors, clarity and DOF!!

HTD!! #1480595

Nikki McDonald August 16, 2012 0

Lovely combination of sharp and soft focus, Michele. The droplets are so pretty. #10277400

Bob Cournoyer August 16, 2012 0

What they ^ said.... :-)

Happy Theme Day #10277410

Randy D. Dinkins August 16, 2012 0

Great close up shot, wonderful comp, details and color. #10277438

Neal D. Hatcher August 16, 2012 0

BEAUTIFUL MACRO #10277540

Julianne Bradford August 16, 2012 0

Lovely work Michele..HTD! #10277565

Michele Peterson August 16, 2012 0

Thank you, everyone!! #10277706

Donna La Mattino Pagakis August 16, 2012 0

OMG, this is totally beautiful Michele. A favorite and a winner. Good luck and HTD! #10277783

Melinda F. Schneider August 16, 2012 0

Splendid!! #10277874

Joy Rector August 16, 2012 0

fantastic shot #10278050

Michelle Alton August 16, 2012 0

A crocus as I have never seen one. I second Nikki's remarks. #10278097

Leslie McLain August 16, 2012 0

Beautiful macro and colors, Michele. #10278111

Mitch Spence August 16, 2012 0

Lovely, Michele. Like that double point of crispness on both the petal and the center. #10278258

Carol Quina August 16, 2012 0

Really beautiful Michele! I love the purple & yellow colors and the DOF is great. Beautiful! #10278365

Terry A. Stoa August 16, 2012 0

Very nice work on this one, Michele. The colors and composition are wonderful - as is the tack-sharp focus on the most interesting details. #10278378

Michele Peterson August 16, 2012 0

Thank you so much for all of your comments! Have a great day!! #10278475

Daniella Puente August 16, 2012 0

Fantastic capture Michele! #10278546

Patrick Rouzes August 17, 2012 0

Your colors, tones, clarity, lighting & comp are brilliantly captured, Michelle! Good luck on this exceptional entry!
#10279130

Amanda D. Austwick August 17, 2012 0

Love the different depths of focus and clarity! #10279142

Michele Peterson August 17, 2012 0

Thank you, Daniella, Patrick, and Amanda!! #10279238

Katarina Mansson August 17, 2012 0

Congratulations Michele on your excellent macro and beautiful theme win! #10279368

Leslie McLain August 17, 2012 0

Congrats on your beauitful 101 win, Michelle. #10279428

Usman M. Bajwa August 17, 2012 0

This is going places, Michele. CONGRATZ on the 101 Theme Winner, more to come I am sure, good luck!

UB. #10279459

Bob Cournoyer August 17, 2012 0

Woot Woot, Michele, for a fine theme co-win.... :-) #10279518

Bunny Snow August 17, 2012 0

Beautiful lighting, colors, clarity, DOF, and sharpness where essential, also love the composition. Well created, Michele. This is going places.
~Bunny #10279538

Donna La Mattino Pagakis August 17, 2012 0

My favorite, huge congrats Michele!! #10279575

Michele Peterson August 17, 2012 0

Wow, thank you sooo very much! And, an honor to share the win with you, Bob!! #10279931

Connie J. Bagot August 18, 2012 0

Gorgeous colors and your composition is to die for! Just beautiful! #10280898

Michele Peterson August 25, 2012 0

Thank you, Connie! #10289004

Ivan Chacon August 28, 2012 0

Just lovely! :) #10292900

Michele Peterson September 01, 2012 0

Thank you Ivan! #10302241

Patrick Rouzes September 24, 2012 0

CONGRATS once again, Michele!
#10335984

JO ANN CLEVELAND September 24, 2012 0

Congratulaionss on this fantastic macro
Michele!

jo ann c #10337260

Errick L. Cameron September 24, 2012 0

Superb detail. Congratulations! #10337530

Julianne Bradford September 25, 2012 0

Lovely macro! Congratulations! #10338325

September 25, 2012 0

Excellent sharpness on the stamen and petal with raindrops. #10338599

Usman M. Bajwa September 25, 2012 0

Going in the right direction, Michele. CONGRATZ and good luck!

UB. #10339062

Michele Peterson September 25, 2012 0

Thank you all so much for taking the time to comment! #10339263

Naomi Weiser September 25, 2012 0

wow, great macro, congrats! #10339342

Katarina Mansson September 25, 2012 0

Yes!!! Congratulations on all your beautiful fantastic finalists this month Michele! #10339609

Michele Peterson September 25, 2012 0

Thank you Naomi and Katta! #10340788

Chris Budny September 25, 2012 0

Fantastic light and details! Congratulations! #10341203

Richard B. Hallick September 26, 2012 0

Congratulations. The contrasting colors, water drops, and placement of the flower off center in the frame make for a very exciting image. Really well done. #10341599

Terry A. Stoa September 26, 2012 0

WTG on the Finalist, Michele. This was my favorite of yours from August, and it's great to see it going places. I predict another badge for Standing Tall. #10341728

Nancyj E. Hovey September 26, 2012 0

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your very deserving FINALIST! 8o) #10342223

Michele Peterson September 26, 2012 0

Thanks so much, Chris, Richard, Terry, and Nancyj! #10342595

Carol Quina September 28, 2012 0

No surprise here Michele! Congrats! #10344366

MELODIE C. ROBERTS September 28, 2012 0

This needs to win.......

Excellent!! #10345338

Michele Peterson September 30, 2012 0

Thank you both so much, Carol and Melodie!! #10346939

Donna La Mattino Pagakis October 02, 2012 0

Love this Michele, congrats! #10349881

Michele Peterson October 10, 2012 0

Thanks, Donna! #10363980

Merna L. Nobile October 18, 2012 0

I heard the good news…and could not be happier for you! CONGRATULATIONS, Merna #10375329

Michele Peterson October 19, 2012 0

Thank you, Merna! #10376800

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