From the Heart

Uploaded: June 19, 2008 11:44:12

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Erin Appelbaum June 19, 2008 0

Gorgeous image Linda. Awesome composition and color. Peter #944893

Anita Hogue June 19, 2008 0

Well, you certainly did an awesome job of shooting this beauty!!! #6077296

Deb Koskovich June 19, 2008 0

Well, if they are hard to shoot, it doesn't show here -- this is a masterpiece, Linda! The center is so intriguing! #6077311

Randy A. Myers June 19, 2008 0

Very nice. Love the pastel colors. #6077314

Renata Gusciora June 19, 2008 0

Wonderful and truly elegant!Great soft color! #6077375

Carolyn M. Fletcher level-classic June 19, 2008 0

Well it wasn't hard for you! Looks great! #6077385

Linda D. Lester level-classic June 19, 2008 0

Thank you all so much! You didn't see all of my deletes! I have a yellow one I'm working on and it's just not doing it. #6077402

Ken Smith level-classic June 19, 2008 0

I like the smoothness and swirl of this. And my eye is led thru the composition. Very beautiful, Linda! #6077405

Judith G. Secco June 19, 2008 0

Absolutely perfect, Linda! This is just beautiful. I'm growing some now in my garden as well but only leaves so far. Can't wait for a flower. #6077486

Claudia Kuhn level-classic June 19, 2008 0

So soft and beautiful Linda! Gorgeous! #6077536

Amy JACKSON June 19, 2008 0

Beautiful image, Linda!! #6077563

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe June 19, 2008 0

What a wonderful macro Linda!! It is nice to have a garden to photograph in! Jeff #6077575

Gail Vitikacs level-classic June 19, 2008 0

Love the softness this has...so lovely! #6077625

Shawn Jennings June 19, 2008 0

Outstanding job on this, Linda! These are hard to shoot, but this one is beautiful! #6077650

Kathy L. Clark June 19, 2008 0

Well they might be hard to shoot Linda, but you nailed this one. What a fabulous image. Perfect for an art gallery. #6077676

Agnes Fegan level-deluxe June 19, 2008 0

Beautifully photographed...is this a calla lily? I was trying to find some around here but no luck and a man in the garden store said I was a little too late for the bulbs...maybe next year! #6077692

Cathy Barrows June 19, 2008 0

turned out beautifully...love it...frame it #6077773

Michael Khoury June 19, 2008 0

you managed to make it easy, and beautiful...
m #6077802

Dr Silly level-classic June 19, 2008 0

Beautiful. :O)
#6077805

Eugenio Diaz June 19, 2008 0

This art piece is recognized as a very incredible work!!!
Outstanding Art!!!!!!!!
#6077892

Mukesh Srivastava June 19, 2008 0

Excellent full frame floral and art here, Linda!!! Love the swirl and softness! #6078055

JO ANN CLEVELAND June 19, 2008 0

Ohhhh, Linda! This is just fabulous, girl you nailed this perfectly! Should see this one again ~

jo ann c. #6078066

Murry Grigsby June 19, 2008 0

What a wonderful swirl of soft colors and textures Linda! Great job!! Mine died of heat stroke this year :0( #6078256

Vitor Dias June 19, 2008 0

_____ Wonderful macro _____ #6078366

Heather Thorsen June 19, 2008 0

Beautiful in all its perfect simplicity Linda. #6078815

Dennis Flanagan level-classic June 19, 2008 0

It might be hard to shoot, but you were up to the challenge. #6078838

Shelly A. Van Camp level-classic June 19, 2008 0

They are hard to shoot..I love lilies......This is so beautiful, Linda! #6080860

frank w. degenhardt June 19, 2008 0

Linda- Good evening my friend. First let me congradulate you on the Finalist's for such well derserved work. Your work is truely beautiful and amazing. I am confident that we will be seeing them in the winner's circle.
You were so right in these flowers being so elegant. I have tried getting some good pics of them and know what you mean about them being hard to shoot.
But with persistance you showed that it can be done, and done with outstanding perfection. Its elegant, classy, and the presentation is just beautiful.
You brought out the details of the stigma with such fabulous definition. Love the design work on it. The rest of the flower a movement of circles and lines with captivating colors. Lighting and clarity are superb.
High class work
Have a most wonderful day, take care, enjoy. Good luck in the next round.
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Kathleen R. Struckle June 20, 2008 0

Gorgeous. Love the softness. #6083002

Stefania Barbier level-classic June 20, 2008 0

divine..... :-) #6083159

Judy V. Kennamer level-classic June 20, 2008 0

Gorgeous Linda!!! You and Richard has such a beautiful yard - I'm looking forward to seeing more of those beauties! #6083937

David Phalen June 20, 2008 0

Beautiful!! Love the soft lines and sharp details!! #6085412

Chastity Abbott June 20, 2008 0

Simply beautiful! #6086195

Nikki McDonald level-classic June 21, 2008 0

Beautiful swirl of color, light and softness ending in--or beginning in--that delightfully detailed center. Just lovely, Linda. #6089731

Wendy Moghadam June 21, 2008 0

This is fabulous! A real work of art #6090499

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna June 22, 2008 0

Sooooo soft and lovely, Linda!!!!! A truly beautiful image!!!!! ♫ k #6092564

Bill Knaps June 24, 2008 0

This is so beautiful Linda. Great shot and work. Bill #6100301

Sharon King June 24, 2008 0

WOW, this is Gorgeous Linda! #6100390

William C. Raco level-classic June 24, 2008 0

It's a long line to the bottom of the page... with good reason.
This is a gorgeous photo, Linda
The colors, light, curves, curls, and details are amazing
Beautifully taken! #6102075

Sam Britt June 24, 2008 0

Very beautiful floral image, Linda. #6102186

Keith Butler June 24, 2008 0

Beautiful floral Linda! #6102458

Carla Metzler June 25, 2008 0

Wonderful shot! #6103406

Cora Miller level-classic July 19, 2008 0

They just don't get any better than this! From my point of view, the simple elegance you've managed to portray is perfection. #6199109

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic August 04, 2008 0

Superlative depiction of softness, Linda #6269017

Karen Engelbreth August 21, 2008 0

WTG - congratulations! #6344208

Heidi Brand level-classic August 21, 2008 0

So beautiful. Congrats on your finalist. #6344238

Carla Metzler August 21, 2008 0

Congratulations again, Linda!! #6344650

Sam Britt August 22, 2008 0

Congratulations, beautiful finalist, Linda! #6345514

Judy V. Kennamer level-classic August 22, 2008 0

Woo Hoo!!! Congrats Linda!!!! #6346316

Stephanie Frey level-classic August 22, 2008 0

Congratulations on another beautiful Finalist, Linda! #6346450

Eugenio Diaz August 22, 2008 0

woooooooooooooooooow!!!!!!!!!!!!
CONGRATULATIONS ONE MORE TIME!!!!!!!! #6346667

Terry L. Ellis level-classic August 22, 2008 0

Congratulations again, Linda! A gorgeous finalist! #6347501

Cora Miller level-classic August 22, 2008 0

It's a treat to see this one again. Congrats on all of your finalists. #6348265

Renee Doyle August 22, 2008 0

A real stunner!!! Big congratulations Linda! #6348756

Jessica Jenney August 22, 2008 0

Congratulations, on your gorgeous finalist, Linda! #6349201

Daniella Puente August 22, 2008 0

Wonderful finalist Linda! #6350278

JO ANN CLEVELAND August 22, 2008 0

PERFECTION!
Fantastic Linda! Congrats on all 5 finalist and now on to the gold!

jo ann c. #6352858

Wendy Moghadam August 23, 2008 0

Congratulations on your finalist #6353333

Linda D. Lester level-classic August 23, 2008 0

Thank you everyone! #6353429

Ken Smith level-classic August 23, 2008 0

An awesome month for you. Congrats again, Linda! #6353511

frank w. degenhardt August 23, 2008 0

Fabulous work that deserves to be a FINALST. You worked hard and used your talent. Now on to the WINNERS circle. #6354090

Colleen Farrell August 23, 2008 0

Exquisite detail and softness in the same image--big congratulations, Linda! #6356147

Michael G. Marshall August 23, 2008 0

Wonderful finalist Linda! Congratulations! Michael #6356260

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe August 24, 2008 0

Congrats Linda - This is beautifully captured! Jeff #6358635

Erica Murphy level-classic August 24, 2008 0

Congratulations Lisa!! I love this! #6359315

Shawn Jennings August 26, 2008 0

Such a beauty! Congratulations on your finalist, Linda! #6370563

May 13, 2009 0

Outstanding, I have tried and failed to caputure this in a cala for years. You got it, it's is breath taking! #7515476

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