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Hibiscus Umbrella

© Dolores Neilson

Hibiscus Umbrella

Uploaded: January 17, 2003

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Peder Mageroy January 17, 2003

Wonderfully lovely and beautiful Dolores, well done as usual. I like it very much, the contrast ... the colors .... PERFECT!
Hey Dolores, I'm back with my picture friends, the struggle at work is over for now, only 40 hours a week now, WITH weekends off, WOOOHOOO, my G3 should be here in middle of next week, can't wait! Had some beautiful sunrises over here the last few mornings.
Klara and I wish you good luck with this one. #19302

Tracy L. Kolisnyk May 26, 2019

Hey D! WOW, WOW, WOW!!!! This is so unbelievably perfect!!! Wow, you are soooo good! Now tell me, did you use the thread trick on this one??? LOL :) Good luck with this one! #43537

Carol Engstrom level-classic May 26, 2019

This is a great one, Dolores! Love the rich colors. #43560

Carolyn M. Fletcher level-classic May 26, 2019

It's a beauty, Dolores. Great color!! #43612

Judith G. Secco May 26, 2019

Wow, you are good! Simply beautiful.
Judy #43627

Murry Grigsby May 26, 2019

Another beauty, Dolores. Nice colors, light and composition. #43652

Dolores Neilson May 26, 2019

Hi Peder!! So glad to have you back! I hope more hours meant that you were at least building up your bank account...if you're on salary, that's not a good deal!

Peder...you will love the flip LCD on the G3....I want a dslr but no flip LCD! The flippable LCD spares me from having to lay down on the ground to see what's on my display. I don't know how slr owners without LCD displays get their "low" shots.
Thank you for your complimentary post on this image...you know, I appreciate them immensely! Happy day!

Hi T!! Thank you for your enthusiasism!! No thread trick...on this one. I only use that trick when I need help seeing details...when details aren't visible on my display due to low light. I appreciate your post very much! Have a super weekend!

Hi Carol! Many heartfelt thanks for taking time to comment!! I decided to shoot my neighbor's Hibiscus' one day last summer...except the petals were all heavy laden and droopy after a rain.
"When life gives you lemons,...."

Hi Carolyn!! Good morning! Thank you for your comment on my pic!! Much obliged for your time, dear one! STay warm! Sounds like there's a cold snap all over the country.

Hi Judith!! I'm so delighted you like the image! Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts. And you are equally good, girlfriend!! Many thanks!!

#43658

Dolores Neilson May 26, 2019

HI Murry!! Thank you!! I value your opinion very much!! Thanks for the smile! Happy shooting! #43660

Jill Battaglia May 26, 2019

I agree, it's a wonderful image, Dolores! #43668

Mark Oxley May 26, 2019

Wonderful Dolores!! What great colour, detail and excellent use of composition. The water droplets are a very nice touch and really make the shot come to life. I expect to see this amoungst the finalists this month. #43682

Dolores Neilson May 26, 2019

HI Jill!! Thank you so much!! It delights me that you like it. I've had people tell me they first think it's a strawberry when viewing the thumbnail...which I have to agree!


Thank you, Mark!! I value your comments very much. Sometimes I spray my flowers to give them a "fresh" feel. But in this particular case, I was disappointed when I saw them droopy and heavy laden with raindrops... but decided that throwing my first vision out the window and going with what I had to work with was the way to go. Many thanks and I expect to see your beautiful owl in the finalist's corner too! #43708

Carol Sherman May 26, 2019

Yea Gads, this is wonderful! What a perfect shot of it, color and comp...glorious! Lol in the thumbnail it does look like a strawberry. #43772

Penny Duncan May 26, 2019

Dolores, this is absolutely wonderful! I am still in awe of your work. I love the color and detail and the composition.
#43792

Ray Charles May 26, 2019

WOW, razor sharp Dolores, excellent details and colors. Great job. #43813

David and Carol Kelly May 26, 2019

Perfect in every way!!! #43844

Damian P. Gadal May 26, 2019

Nice work Dolores! #43846

Kathleen Clemons May 26, 2019

Another wonderful shot, Dolores. Just love the composition. :) #43913

Dolores Neilson May 26, 2019

Hi Carol! Sorry I'm responding so late! I was working on an image for the last two days! It makes my heart glad that you found this worthy enough to comment on. Thank you so much for being so sweet!

Dearest Penny!! And a VERY special thanks to you for taking time to comment on my flower shot! How nice it is to receive such kindness! Many, many thanks!

Hi Ray!! Another note of appreciation to you for your kindness also. You're awfully kind to comment....again!! I need to catch up on yours...been busy over the last two days!

Hi David!! THANK YOU and your comment was "perfect" to me too!! Happy day!

Hi Damian...I don't know how you keep us with all of us! Thanks once again for your valued support and comment!

Hi Kathleen! STay warm, girl! Get out those Long Johns and fluffy slippers! Thanks for your kindness once more. Hope Maine is kinder and gentler this winter!

Thanks so much for all your lovely comments! Now I will peruse the site to find your lovely submissions...there around here somewhere! #44191

Ray Charles May 26, 2019

Hi Dolores,

I'M sure you are busy, you have to many great images out on the site, and to many pepole to respond to. Keep up the excellent work. #44234

Dolores Neilson May 26, 2019

That's kind of you to say, Ray! I knew I was behind on responding but I spent a couple days working on an image I had been wanting to do for a month now...today, there was no excuse for procrastinating. Besides, I can't tell you how many ideas I've wanted to do and then I see someone else submit first with a very similar idea! #44255

Shelley Sanders May 26, 2019

This is some of your best work. The color and detail are spot on! Good luck with this! #46117

Dolores Neilson May 26, 2019

Thank you dahhhhling!
I'm glad to hear from you!! I tried to email you but my emails kept getting returned. Thought maybe you were having problems with your email program but Angie said you were just taking a break. I still have the email but will wait since I know you probably still need the break!

I appreciate very much that you took time out of your busy weekend to comment, Shelley! I know you are on dial up like I am so the fact that you have allotted some of that weekend time for me is a generous gift! Many thanks for being so sweet! Happy shooting! (Been loving your stuff!) #46131

Shelley Sanders May 26, 2019

No problem, I have been taking some late night hours to catch up on the photos here. I am still way behind. This is to take a break from all the catch up on my own photos, editing, printing, organizing. About the email, go ahead and post it to one of my shots in my gallery and I can read it there. : ) #46171

Bernard B. Travers May 26, 2019

Man, have I been out of the loop, or what? This is smashing. What a wonderful command of visual elements. Wowwy, lady. #49325

Dolores Neilson May 26, 2019

HI again, BT!!

You have made my day a little brighter with another of your delightful posts. THANK YOU!! How thoughtful and generous you are! #49361

Darren K. Fisher May 26, 2019

Wasn't sure if there was room for my comment here..boy I must say this is beautiful I love the deep rich colors and the way you have composed. Very beautiful!! #74741

Dolores Neilson May 26, 2019

Hi again, Darren!! My goodness...how generous of you to comment on two of my images today! You're very kind to give me all that time! Many, many sincere thanks! Happy shooting! #74773

Michael Brown June 01, 2004

This image speaks quality throughout!
Fantastic!!

Mike #571902

Dolores Neilson June 02, 2004

Thanks so much AGAIN!!! My...I'm starting to feel guilty!! You have made my week, Mike! THank you so much! #572463

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