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Unfolding Calla

© Teri Soares

Unfolding Calla

Uploaded: December 18, 2007

Description

1/125 @ f/22, ISO 100, 100mm macro, studio lighting

It's been interesting to watch the bloom unfold.

Comments

Cesar J. La Rosa December 18, 2007

BEAUTIFUL photograph, Teri!!! Love the composition, the lighting and the lines. Great job!!!
Cesar #810727

Teri Soares December 18, 2007

Cesar, your feedback is very encouraging! Especially from someone whose images are as inspiring as yours! And I see we have the same slinky. How fun. We should have a slinky theme day!

Teri #5223482

Dr Silly level-classic December 18, 2007

Beautiful. :O)
#5223487

Teri Soares December 18, 2007

Doc, thank you a bunch! I am really glad to see (read) you back again. I was wondering where you were!

Teri #5223517

Joy Rector December 18, 2007

awesome #5223518

Teri Soares December 18, 2007

Thank you, Joy. I appreciate your taking time to leave a note!

Teri #5223522

Erika Haight December 18, 2007

Absolutely stunning Teri! I love it! :0) erika A+ #5223694

Les Rhoades level-classic December 18, 2007

I'll keep it simple; SUPER PHOTO! #5223695

Teri Soares December 18, 2007

Erika and Les, you guys are too kind! I offer my humble gratitude to you both.

Teri #5223699

Susie Peek-Swint December 18, 2007

This is lovely Teri ~ I too have a lily I've been waiting to unfold .. not this far along though.. love your crop :) #5223743

December 18, 2007

Beautiful textures and tones! :o) #5223826

John Caruso December 18, 2007

Top notch light work! A fantastic photo all around! #5223851

Teri Soares December 18, 2007

Susie, John and LaRa, thank you all for your thoughtful comments!

Susie, I was amazed at how it started out with no curl at all. I thought I'd bought defective flowers! But then, it wondrously unfolded and curled. Can't wait to see your images! #5223907

Carla Metzler December 18, 2007

Beautiful! #5224050

Teri Soares December 18, 2007

Thank you, Carla!

Teri #5224061

Tonya R. Boles December 18, 2007

Beautiful. #5224363

Susan Fox December 18, 2007

I think you'll be getting your first finalist soon :-) Wonderful job Teri! #5224437

Teri Soares December 18, 2007

Thanks Tonya!

Susan, that would really be nice! I am hanging in there!

Teri #5224468

Colleen Farrell December 18, 2007

Only one word for this: EXQUISITE! I don't think this is going to be a finalist, Teri. I think it's going to be a winner!! (And if not, the judges are out to lunch, lol) #5224776

Teri Soares December 18, 2007

Colleen, you are so sweet! You had me worried there for a second though, then I read the rest! Thank you for your kindness!

Teri #5224872

Joannie Bertucci level-classic December 18, 2007

Teri, this is the most intimate image of a calla I've ever seen! Your composition caught the curving lines!
The lighting cast shadows in the folds of the petals giving the flower some mystery and the touch of color gives it a blush!
I vote for winner also! #5224981

Teri Soares December 18, 2007

Joannie, you are too kind! Thank you for your thoughtful comments. I bought the calla at the grocery store and it was so tightly closed that I just couldn't imagine how it would get all those graceful curves I'd seen in pictures and in flower arrangements. But, lo and behold...

Teri #5224991

Diane Dupuis December 19, 2007

Well done! #5225594

Cheryl E. Davis December 19, 2007

Wow, beautiful, Teri! Excellent lighting, and nice crop! Well done! #5226827

Daniella Puente December 19, 2007

The soft lines, composition and white control on this photo are just great! wonderful one Teri, you did a lovely and so elegant work on this :) #5227633

Teri Soares December 19, 2007

Diane, Cheryl and Daniella, thank you all so much for your kind words! I really appreciate your taking the time to visit and leave a note.

Teri #5228103

December 19, 2007

Beautiful!!! Great job!!! #5228775

Theresa Marie Jones level-deluxe December 19, 2007

Love everything about it!
BEAUTIFUL!! #5231200

Teri Soares December 19, 2007

Paul and Theresa, hi again and thank you both so much for your wonderful comments!

Teri #5232416

Nikki McDonald level-classic December 23, 2007

This is so sensuous, Teri--the lighting is exquisite. Congrats on the EP. Bet it goes all the way. #5247818

Teri Soares December 23, 2007

Nikki, thank you for all the time you spent commenting! I do appreciate the encouragement!

Teri #5247892

December 28, 2007

Teri, you did a wonderful job on this...Love it...Well done!!!

Paul. #5259766

Joanne Kramer January 04, 2008

I am continuing my visits through this thread and picking a "member favorite". This is the one I pick from your gallery. It is a beautiful color of b/w! Great job! #5291101

Teri Soares January 04, 2008

Thank you for visiting, Djoanne! I appreciate your kind comments!

Teri #5292624


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