Sensual

Uploaded: February 03, 2008 21:15:23

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Exif: F Number: 16, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 10/300 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 720, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 200.00 mm, Model: NIKON D80

Comments

Jennifer L. Alder February 03, 2008

VERY BEAUTIFUL!
I love the angle, color and light-- nice use of effect as well, Lisa
:) #846160

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic February 03, 2008

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**Peter R. Hammer**

member since: 11/29/2006
Gorgeous Lisa both the flower and the image.
2/3/2008 9:35:18 PM


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Thank you, Jennifer and Peter, for your kind responses!
Blessings, Lisa


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anonymous February 03, 2008

Stunning macro Lisa with excellent use of effects! I love it! B- #5439375

February 04, 2008

Another fine piece of work ! #5440378

Angie Sidles level-classic February 04, 2008

Beautiful work Lisa! The filter works well here and the colors are gorgoeus! :) #5441214

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic February 04, 2008

I'm glad you visited and took the time to comment so nicely. Thank you, Barbara, John, and Angie!
Smiles, Lisa #5441724

Bill Brelsford level-classic February 04, 2008

GREAT USE OF COLOR AND LIGHT,VERY,VERY NICE #5442534

Marina Moore February 04, 2008

Sooooo beautiful!!!! Wonderful work, great title!!! :) #5442633

Erika Haight February 04, 2008

Top notch work here Lisa! This is smokin' hot! Excellent effects, color, and composition! erika haight #5442721

Shannon D. Miller February 04, 2008

Ohhh...this is GORGEOUS Lisa! I LOVE the colors and the effects what a BEAUTIFUL image! Shannon~ #5442762

Karen Bacon February 04, 2008

Beautifully done Lisa! It looks electric!! #5442889

Cyn Valentine February 04, 2008

GOrgeous Lisa..stunning effects!!! #5442892

Amy JACKSON February 04, 2008

Very beautiful image, Lisa!! #5443694

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic February 04, 2008

Bill, Marina, Erika, Shannon, Karen, Cyn and Amy: Thank you all for your wonderful comments. They mean a lot!
~Lisa #5443891

Brian Smyer February 04, 2008

Wow wow wow! I like everything about this. The composition, colors, lighting, everytihng. Great job Lisa #5444027

Stephen Zacker February 04, 2008

Stunning. Like your title #5444168

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic February 04, 2008

I appreciate your enthusiastic remarks!
Thank you, Brian and Stephen.
♥ Blessings, Lisa #5444401

Reynaldo D. Reyes level-classic February 04, 2008

Lisa, this is just phenomenal, this image is a testament to your talents. Very nice! #5444572

Evy Johansen level-classic February 04, 2008

Very beautiful, Lisa!! Wonderful work with Fractalius!! #5444657

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic February 05, 2008

Thanks, Reynaldo and Evy!
~Lisa #5445608

Jim Baines level-classic February 05, 2008

Another fine display of your talents, Lisa! Love the title too!
Jim #5447165

Dianna Murphy February 05, 2008

This is gorgeous! #5447704

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic February 05, 2008

Thank you so much, Jim and Dianna!
♥ Blessings, Lisa #5447723

Dianna Hauf February 05, 2008

HI LISA!!!! Back for just a bit and thanks so much again for your thoughtfulness and well wishes!

This is one of the most stunning images yet! Detailing fabulous, color fantabulous! (your word:) Composition and use of effects totally all perfect! wow! #5447773

Bill Houghton February 05, 2008

This is so beautiful Lisa. Great shot. Bill #5447966

Kimi A. Phillips February 05, 2008

BEAUTIFUL!!!!!! Love the color! #5447975

Srividya Narasimhan February 05, 2008

Hi Lisa. Beautiful photo. How did u get the flower to "glow" ?? #5448330

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna February 05, 2008

Soooo beautiful, Lisa!!!!! Fantastic lighting!!!!! ♫ k #5449458

frank w. degenhardt February 05, 2008

Lisa- Hello there. Love the frac filter you used to give an already wonderful and beautiful picture just a touch of extra dazzle. Wonderful clarity and lighting. Brilliant colors and spectacular colors.
Have a wonderful day, take care, be safe. #5449877

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic February 05, 2008

What uplifting comments!
Thank you, Dianna, Bill, Kimi, Srividya, Kitty, and Frank!

Srividya, to achieve this glow, this is what I did: (I'll try to remember as best as possible.)
-I started with a sharp capture of a vibrant dahlia I spotted at Fisherman's Wharf in San Francisco.
-Adjusted shadow/highlights in CS2
-decreased background exposure
-Fractalius effect plug-in
-surface blur
-adjust exposure settings
-multiply
-applied Neat Image plug-in

☺ Peace, Lisa

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Odeth Mizuno February 05, 2008

Such beautiful work, Lisa! Very artistic :D #5450923

Jeana Clark February 06, 2008


Just beautiful Lisa!!
The effects are awesome!!
WELL DONE!!!

~J~ #5454174

Colette M. Metcalf February 06, 2008

Gorgeous!!!! #5455673

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic February 06, 2008

Thanks for your kind words, Odeth, Jeana, and Colette!
♥ Blessings, Lisa #5455732

Sam Britt February 06, 2008

Beautiful color, lighting & effects, Lisa. #5455765

Cynthia L. Deters February 07, 2008

Just stunning! The lighting, colors, and effects... Great job! #5461585

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic February 08, 2008

Thank you, Sam and Cynthis!
☺ Smiles, Lisa #5463475

Srividya Narasimhan February 08, 2008

Lisa, thanks for explaining how you got the glow in the photo. I really appreciate it :-) I will try that technique sometime.. #5464968

Sue Marshall February 10, 2008

Sensational image Lisa this is gorgeous!!
I love the colours, clarity and effects!:-) #5475444

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic February 10, 2008

Thank you Srividya and Sue!
Blessings, Lisa #5476027

C A February 11, 2008

What can I say.. Well done!!! Great and colourful image! Best wishes Corne #5477177

Mike D. Perez level-deluxe February 11, 2008

Beautiful image, Lisa! Great lighting, colors and effects. #5478623

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic February 11, 2008

Thank you so much, Corne' and Mike!
♥Blessings, Lisa #5481306

Lynn Haack February 14, 2008

WOW!! This is what I call...glorious, spectacular, breath-taking photo-art! Congrats on EP...Lynn #5495990

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic February 15, 2008

Thanks a bunch, Lynn!!!
I love the enthusiastic support!
~☺~Lisa #5497397

Indrajit Hajra February 15, 2008

Spectacular...Such a great composition. A Very pretty capture Lisa! Wonderful vibrant color and light! #5498804

Raymond Pauly February 15, 2008

Beautiful image with great effects, Lisa! #5500807

Cindy Bendush level-classic February 15, 2008

Love the light and effects here Lisa -- terrific image!!! #5500825

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic February 16, 2008

I really appreciate that you took the time to comment. Thank you, Indrajit, Raymond, and Cindy!
Blessings, Lisa #5504489

Cary Rogers February 17, 2008

Great capture and image composition---to begin with---then the use of the filter takes it over the top! :-) #5506882

Shirley A. Kinney February 26, 2008

So beautiful, Lisa. The effects are just perfect. #5558306

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic February 26, 2008

Thank you, Cary and Shirley, for your kind support!
~Lisa #5558728

Mary Dimitriw level-deluxe March 09, 2008

I'm drooling over your gallery again Lisa. This is absolutely stunning!! One of these days I'll have to get brave and jump into a CS2 or 3 program. I'm sure I'll have to take a class though. The effects you apply make for some breathtaking photos.
Take care, Mary #5615609

Elida Gutierrez level-classic March 22, 2008

A Big Congrats in your Finalist!!! #5677185

Nikki McDonald level-classic March 22, 2008

Beautiful light and colors in this lovely finalist, Lisa. Congratulations and good luck. #5677497

Sylvia Rossler March 22, 2008

Another big congrats on this gorgeous finalist Lisa :o) #5678532

Michelle Alton March 22, 2008

Another great one, Lisa!
Congratulations!!
Michelle #5678858

Steven E. Ray March 22, 2008

Fractalius filter was most kind to you on this effort :) Very nicely done Lisa. Congratulations on your finalist! #5678874

Jeana Clark March 22, 2008


I've lost count on your finalists Lisa...BUT...this is OUTSTANDING!!!

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

~J~ #5678914

Tammy Espino March 22, 2008

Lisa! Another one I missed, I need to slow down and read the names instead of just look at pretty photo's..lol CONGRATS AGAIN!!! WHOOOO #5679024

Jill Odice level-classic March 22, 2008

Congrats on your finalist Lisa!!! :-) #5679091

Erin Appelbaum March 22, 2008

Another fabulous finalist Lisa. Peter #5679670

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic March 22, 2008

Thank you ALL for such wonderful support!
Smiles, Lisa♥ #5680165

Sam Britt March 22, 2008

Congratulations again, Lisa. Beautiful finalist! #5680378

Lynn Haack March 22, 2008

So glad to see this as a finalist!! WAY TO GO...a huge congrats for this stunning beauty! LYynn #5680456

Ujjwal Mukherjee March 22, 2008

Congratulations on another beautiful Finalist,Lisa!!

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Su Sana E. P level-classic March 22, 2008

Congratulations on this beautiful Finalist, Lisa!! #5681033

Colette M. Metcalf March 23, 2008

Congratulations!!!! #5681741

Deb Koskovich March 23, 2008

Congrats on this awesome finalist, Lisa! #5681908

Arlene Krassner March 23, 2008

Lisa this is lovely. Congratulations. #5682164

Cassie L. Woodlee March 23, 2008

Congratulations, Lisa!!! #5682660

Cheryl E. Molennor March 23, 2008

Congratulations on this great finalist! #5683047

Teresa Burnett level-classic March 23, 2008

And another huge congratulations Lisa on this stunning finalist!! Best of luck in the next round!! #5683570

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe March 23, 2008

Fantastic work Lisa; congrats on your Finalist! Jeff #5684220

Laurie Daily level-deluxe March 23, 2008

Another fabulous winner, Lisa! Congratulations! #5684372

Stefania Barbier level-classic March 23, 2008

spectacular Lisa!!! big big congrats!!! #5684604

Alex T. Mizuno March 23, 2008

Another great Finalist!! Congratulations, Lisa!!! #5684884

Joerg Schlagheck March 23, 2008

Beautiful capture with amazing effects, Lisa! #5685223

Angie Sidles level-classic March 23, 2008

Congrats again Lisa on your finalist! This is just gorgeous! #5685467

Dianna Murphy March 23, 2008

Hooray!!! #5685772

Tiia Vissak March 24, 2008

Congratulations! #5686780

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer March 24, 2008

Awesome!!!! Such beautiful work, Lisa. A winner for sure!!! #5688011

Lois Adomite March 24, 2008

Congratulations, this is a beuatiful entry. Lois #5688023

Gail Vitikacs level-classic March 24, 2008

WOW...congratulations! #5688068

Hurk (Steve) Hurkett March 24, 2008

Gorgeous Floral Presentation, Lisa ... Congrats on this winner! #5688180

Daniella Puente March 24, 2008

Beautiful finalist Lisa! :)) #5688499

Marina Moore March 24, 2008

Congratulations Lisa!!! This is stunning! :) #5689305

Hendrik Storme March 24, 2008

Congratulations again! All your finalists are great Lisa!!! GREAT!!!! #5689459

Stephen Zacker March 24, 2008

Stunning and sensual. Congrats! #5689517

Steve M. Harrington March 24, 2008

Way to go, Lisa! :)
Steve #5689935

Larry L. Redmon level-classic March 24, 2008

Great job! Congratulations on this and your other finalists, Lisa! #5690098

Nancy (Peaches) Harker March 24, 2008

WHOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOo
Big Congrats on your finalist, best of luck in the next round!!! #5690834

Holly Shao March 24, 2008

Congratulations on this gorgeous Finalist, Lisa!!

Holly #5691134

Reynaldo D. Reyes level-classic March 24, 2008

Wonderful finalist, Lisa - Congratulations! #5691587

Mary K. Robison March 25, 2008

Love, love, LOVE this beautiful image, Lisa!
Congratulations on your well-deserved finalist! #5693589

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic March 25, 2008

~•~♥~•~
Thank you ALL for your wonderful support and encouragement! Means SO much!
Blessings, Lisa♥ #5694308

Michael G. Marshall March 25, 2008

A stunning finalist Lisa! Congratulations! Michael #5698395

Mary Dimitriw level-deluxe March 25, 2008

Lisa, congrats on your finalist with this stunning portrait! Gorgeous, one of my faves. #5698596

Graeme yew Chow March 26, 2008

Lisa, fantastic image and effects. Congratulation of your great finalists. #5699423

Donna La Mattino Pagakis March 27, 2008

Very, very beautiful!! A big congrats on your finalist Lisa! #5707767

Linda Blair March 28, 2008

Congratulations....very beautiful!!!! ☺ #5709893

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic March 28, 2008

Michael, Mary, Graeme, Donna, and Linda:
I really love your kind feedback. Thank you!
Smiles, Lisa♥
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Anita Hogue April 03, 2008

WOW, SOOOOOO Beautiful, Lisa! Congratulations!!!! #5740287

Ted L. Craig September 13, 2008

This picture would almost cause me to desire to shoot photos of flowers. Beautiful shot. #6449395

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