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Amazing Grace

© Sharon Sawyer

Amazing Grace

Uploaded: June 09, 2008 11:46:40

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AUGUST 2009 FINALIST
8/05/09 ~ EFP ~ Flowers
This is the actual color of this hibiscus, it is the brightest yellow I've ever seen. I captured this image on the island of Maui where there is always a sweet fragrance of flowers in the air. Notice God's detailed handiwork on the five stigmas... each dot has a black outline.
I think that is amazing!!!



Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 10/1250 seconds, Flash: did not fire, auto mode, ISO: 100, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 6.00 mm, Model: DSC-P73

Comments

Symona R. Wood June 09, 2008

WOW!!! Stunning colors! #938682

Sharon Sawyer June 09, 2008

Thank you so much, Symona. The hibiscus flower is so beautiful and it blows me away each time I look at the colors & detail of each flower. I don't know if I had all my comments added before you commented, so I want to point out the black outline around each stigma. I find that totally amazing !!! Thanks again and have a great day. #6039047

Angela C. French June 09, 2008

Those colors are great! I love the clarity as well! Nice work! #6039430

Nancy (Peaches) Harker June 09, 2008

WOW, this is BEBAUTIFUL!
Awsome colors, detail! #6039681

Colette M. Metcalf June 09, 2008

Beautiful! #6039991

Sharon Sawyer June 09, 2008

Angela, Peaches & Colette, thank you so much for your wonderful comments. #6040097

Colleen Farrell June 09, 2008

Wow, Sharon! This is a PERFECT floral, imho. The composition, with the angle of the stamen, the color and detail, everything is fantastic! I fully expect to see this beauty again! #6040823

David Van Camp June 09, 2008

Lovely macro, Sharon, just gorgeous! #6040862

Michelle L. Frick June 09, 2008

Oh wow - incredible color and detail Sharon! WOW!!!!! Did I say that already? It bears repeating - this is a stunner! #6040925

Sharon Sawyer June 09, 2008

WOW. Thank you Colleen and David for your awesome, supportive comments. #6040928

Sharon Sawyer June 09, 2008

Michelle, you snuck in there. You guys are going to get me all chocked up. I am so pleased that you appreciate this image that I love so much. #6040947

Pat Gamwell June 10, 2008

You just can't improve on God's creations but you sure can capture their beauty! Marvelous shot, Sharon! #6041137

Brett Dolsen June 10, 2008

Wonderfull capture of colours and details Sharon!!
Brett #6041179

Yulianto Soeroso June 10, 2008

greattt Sharon perfectly nice #6041451

Sharon Sawyer June 10, 2008

Thank you so much, Pat. I'm still learning but that's what I try to do...is capture the beautiful of God's creation.

Brett & Yulianto, thank you for kind words of support. Your comments mean alot to me. #6043606

Tammy L. Newcomb June 10, 2008

Awesome and almost too colorful....

Tammy #6043758

Sharon Sawyer June 10, 2008

Thank you, Tammy. #6044406

Songbird Cline level-classic June 10, 2008

yummy! love it, its similar to my hibiscus photo. #6045681

Sharon Sawyer June 10, 2008

Songbird, I was just looking at your hibiscus when my email alert let me know I had messages. I love your pov and image very much. Thank you for your comments on mine. #6045686

Songbird Cline level-classic June 10, 2008

Thank you!!I love your gallery, very bold and creative! #6045695

Sharon Sawyer June 10, 2008

We belong to a mutual, admiration society.... LOL. Do you know that ole song? #6045717

Songbird Cline level-classic June 10, 2008

hahahahahaaa!! #6045720

Susan Weisensel June 11, 2008

Stunning color and detail Sharon, this is so beautiful. #6048928

Sam Britt June 11, 2008

Beautiful, Sharon. Great composition, details & vibrant color. #6048960

Sharon Sawyer June 11, 2008

Susan & Sam, I appreciate your kind comments. Thank you very much. #6049697

Christie R. Bielss June 16, 2008

Absolutely beautiful, Sharon! The color and detail are fantastic! Great job capturing God's beautiful artwork! #6068073

Ujjwal Mukherjee June 16, 2008

Excellent full frame and composition, gorgeous colour, details and very nice treatment,Sharon! #6068453

Sharon Sawyer June 17, 2008

Thank you so much Christie & Ujjwal. #6072651

Jessica Jenney June 18, 2008

Gorgeous macro with stunning color and detail, Sharon! #6072770

Barbara Waldoch June 18, 2008

Beautifully captured, Sharon! #6072861

Vitor Dias June 18, 2008

Beautiful image..wonderful closeup with fine detail... congts Sharon. #6073866

Sharon F. Morris June 18, 2008

Beautiful image Sharon. Love the colors and composition. All your flowers are beautiful. :-) #6075383

Laurie Daily level-deluxe June 18, 2008

Fantastic color, comp, and perfect details, Sharon! #6075952

Sandy Hawkins June 18, 2008

Sharon...

God's handiwork indeed! I love this...the name is perfect too. Wonderful all the way around....

Blessings,
Sandy #6076278

Wendy Moghadam June 18, 2008

Beautiful colors and clarity! #6076418

Vicki L. Filippin June 18, 2008

Absolutely beautiful capture, Sharon. This is definately my Vicki's choice for your EP! #6076483

Sharon Sawyer June 18, 2008

Thank you all so much for you kind comments. I appreciate each and every one.

Vicki, I'll take that EP for now... keeps me hangin in there. LOL #6076497

June 19, 2008

Perfect frame Sharon:) #6076719

Margaret R. Barry June 20, 2008

Beautiful, Sharon. Gorgeous details, colors and composition! #6083574

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna June 20, 2008

Lovely and striking work on this beautiful Hibiscus, Sharon!!!!! ♫ k #6087785

Sharon Sawyer June 20, 2008

Jeetendera, Margaret & Kitty, thank you for your encouraging comments. I'm so glad you like it. #6088254

Amber Kennedy June 21, 2008

wow!!!!!fantastic, rich colors...superb clarity!great macro! #6091640

Sharon Sawyer June 22, 2008

Thank you, Amber. Your comments are greatly appreciated !!! #6095030

Terrie Eliker June 23, 2008

Wow, Sharon, this is an incredible Hibiscus. I've only tried them a couple of times (once out in the parking lot) and they've always been red ones.

This yellow really makes the shot. Incredible color, composition, and successful managment of the depth of field. Just wonderful.

T. #6097934

Sharon Sawyer June 23, 2008

Thank you, Terrie.

I think this photo is a God thing because I'm not that good a photographer. I love this flower so much I think He helped me out big time. LOL
You can image how I spent my time on Maui..taking photos of hibiscus flowers. Out of say fifty I have maybe 5 that I really like. Didn't now then what I know now and now I have a better camera. Most of them were over saturated as it's always sunny there. Tough price to pay for a good photo, eh?!? LOL. I have one yellow hibiscus to upload one day and I may ask you if you know if it is the island or state flower. I know it is pure yellow but that's it. I've got you down as one of my favourites now so I can keep in touch with you with Maui uploads and I will watch for yours. I have a shot from the canoe club just down from Sugar Beach but I'm a little nervous about entering it when the competition is sooooooooooo good. Don't want to look too silly. LOL.
Thanks again, Sharon #6099022

Terrie Eliker June 23, 2008

According to 50states.com:

Pua Aloalo
Hibiscus brackenridgei

The hibiscus, all colors and varieties, was the official Territorial Flower, adopted in the early 1920s. At statehood in 1959, the first state legislature adopted many of Hawaii's symbols as part of the Hawaii Revised Statutes (HRS, state laws). It wasn't until 1988, however, that the yellow hibiscus which is native to the islands was selected to represent Hawaii. For this reason, you will see many older photos and postcards with the red hibiscus, or any other color for that matter, as the state flower. These weren't incorrect at the time.
(end quote)

The image they show, though, doesn't hold a candle to yours.

Terrie

#6099071

Carolyn J. Connolly June 24, 2008

WOW, Sharon - this hibiscus image of yours is just EXQUISITE!! I really LOVE *everything* about it!! :o) #6100666

Teresa Norris June 24, 2008

Sharon, this is so beautiful...I agree with what has already been said! The colors are amazing, as well as the comp and detail. I'd resubmit it for sure! #6102207

Sharon Sawyer June 24, 2008

Terrie, thank you so much on the info on the yellow hibiscus and your wonderful comments on my photo. I'm still pouting as I didn't get an editor's pick on this one. Maybe it is too bright like Tammy said and I'll have to tone it down but I am definatley resubmitting it.

Carolyn, your kind words have made my day. Thank you so very much.

Teresa, thank you so much for looking and your encouraging words. I will definatley resubmit. #6103001

Evy Johansen level-classic June 25, 2008

So beautiful, Sharon!! Wonderful composition and beautiful details! #6103878

Joerg Schlagheck June 25, 2008

Awesome close up, Sharon! Love those bright colors and stunning detail! #6105902

Sharon Sawyer June 25, 2008

Thank you, Evy & Joerg, for your kind comments. I'm so pleased you like my photo !!! #6106144

Nadine A. Lewis June 25, 2008

FANTASTIC!!!! LOVE the bright colors!!!! <>< #6106395

Sharon Sawyer June 25, 2008

Thank you so much, Nadine !!! #6107783

Yulianto Soeroso June 26, 2008

wow I saw this like parabolic anthena hehe nice color and macro #6107964

Sharon Sawyer June 28, 2008

Thank you so much, Yulianto. Of course, I had to get out my dictionary to see what you meant. LOL ...parabolic anthena. #6118681

A P September 19, 2009

\"Outstanding\" Pictures, Images and Photos

CONGRATULATIONS Best of luck in the next round girlfriend #7957429

Janet Daniel September 20, 2009

Congratulations on this gorgeous finalist, Sharon! #7959904

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic September 20, 2009

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your very deserving FINALIST! 8o) #7960726

Courtenay Vanderbilt September 20, 2009

CONGRATULATIONS, on this absolute beauty, Sharon!! #7960958

Clyde Smith level-deluxe September 20, 2009

Congratulations on a beautiful Finalist Sharon! #7961076

Janet McNeil level-classic September 20, 2009

Congratulations Sharon on this beautiful Finalist!! Good luck in the next round!! #7963523

Sam Britt September 20, 2009

Congratulations Sharon! #7963785

Colleen Farrell September 21, 2009

Woohoo!! WTG, Sharon! I knew this one should go all the way! #7966976

Sharon Sawyer September 28, 2009

Thank you all very much for your wonderful comments!!! I appreciate each and every one.

Colleen, took a while but my persistence finally paid off. LOL Third time entered.. first EFP & to my surprise followed with a finalist. Yipee!!! #7992190

Tommy E. Burgess October 23, 2009

I see I missed your beautiful finalist from last month as well. Gorgeous capture Sharon!! Hibiscus are one of my favorite flowers but I've never seen one this pretty before. Beautiful capture! #8062379

Sharon Sawyer November 28, 2009

Tommy, thank you so very much!!! Hibiscus are one of my favorites too and I'm pleased you like mine. #8176296

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