Until Then

© Mark Dodge

Until Then

Uploaded: August 18, 2009 21:22:11

Description

f/2.8, 1/160 sec., 100mm Macro, Spot metering, ISO-250, manual focus, tripod, timed shutter release, ambient evening light through window. RAW file processed and cropped in Lightroom 2.4. Clean up done in Photoshop CS4.

I'm taking a bit of a break from posting. Have some other things I need to deal with and won't have time. Thanks everyone for all of the support, comments, and encouragement.

- Flowers -
uploaded 08-18-09

Exif: F Number: 2.8, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/160 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 250, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 100.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 50D

Comments

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic August 19, 2009

Lovely floral and details, mark.

UB. #1169894

August 19, 2009

Great photo! #7865767

Dominick M. Dimacale level-addict August 19, 2009

Lovely florals and details, Mark.

Dominick #7865819

Kerry Hill August 19, 2009

Beautiful floral composition and details, Mark!! #7866023

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe August 19, 2009

Gorgeous color, details and composition, Mark. Lovely image. #7866413

Val Feldman level-deluxe August 19, 2009

Lovely...beautiful color...and yikes, what detail! Just...perfect. #7866846

Kelly S. Cavanaugh August 19, 2009

Excellent color, lighting and clarity, Mark! Beautiful!! #7867282

Virginia Leone level-classic August 19, 2009

This is lovely Mark, I was surprised as I saw your message posted yesterday about your break! Best wishes on your hiatus and come back soon! #7867655

Virginia Leone level-classic August 19, 2009

PS...your Gerbers rock! #7867667

Julianne Bradford August 19, 2009

Pinpoint accuracy and wonderful detail make this beautiful capture stunning Mark. Til then...smiles and blessings :-) #7867874

Eugenio Diaz August 19, 2009

Very clever and lovely...sensational detail and presentation!!!
Well done, Mark...Have a wonderful time and nice to hear from you...take care of yourself and do not be a stranger and keep in touch.
Best Regards! #7868158

Debbie Price August 19, 2009

Beautiful soft color! Love it! dp #7868337

Monnie Ryan August 19, 2009

What a way to say goodbye (for what I sure hope is a short time). Gorgeous! #7868429

Lynne Morris August 19, 2009

Wow this is beautiful Mark, outstanding clarity and details. Hope you have a great back and hurry back. #7868610

Carol L. Fowler August 19, 2009

Gorgeous posting! Jealousy back! #7868950

Maria A. Gonzalez August 20, 2009

Just beautifully composed,Mark and the details are excellent so is the color...Very well capture and great job...
Good luck in to whatever it is that you need to do....Take care and I hope you post again soon.. #7873081

Amanda Haddox August 25, 2009

An excellent image of this delicate pink Gerbera Daisy, Mark. Well composed with your placement of the inflorescence in the lower right corner, the most distal petals of this bloom so soft and smooth as they lead in to a whorl of shorter gathered solids followed by layers of striking white and yellow two-lipped florets around the tightly woven central disc. Outstanding detail and a timeless capture of this intricate flower’s beauty. I hope your absence from posting is not long since your presence here will be sorely missed! #7887196

Melissa Olsen August 26, 2009

One word: Beautiful! #7889070

A P August 26, 2009

Gorgeous macro, Mark. Don't take to long of break. We'll miss you. #7889432

August 27, 2009

Beautifully composed. Such detail and color..... Wow! I do hope your break will be a short one. #7891868

Dianna Murphy August 27, 2009

Have a good break... I know what you mean this stuff is so time consuming. Hope all is well. This is beautiful! #7892756

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic August 30, 2009

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on the EFP for this gorgeous flower... 8o) #7902148

Tess L. Yee September 13, 2009

An absolutely perfect blossom, Mark. The colors, lighting, and detail are fab! #7938943

Kelly S. Cavanaugh September 19, 2009

Congratulations on your beautiful finalist, Mark!! :) #7956942

A P September 19, 2009

congrats! Pictures, Images and Photos

Best of luck in the next round Mark #7957177

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) #7959471

Jessica Jenney September 20, 2009

Congratulations, Mark on your beautiful finalist! #7960641

Renee Doyle September 20, 2009

Just beautiful!!! Congratulations Mark!! #7961759

Donna La Mattino Pagakis September 20, 2009

Gorgeous Mark, congratulations on your finalist! #7962282

Patrick Rouzes level-classic September 20, 2009

CONGRATULATIONS on this amazing finalist, Mark!!! #7963248

Sam Britt September 20, 2009

Congratulations on this beautiful finalist, Mark! #7963570

Carol L. Fowler September 21, 2009

Big Congrats! WTG! #7967590

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic September 23, 2009

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your very deserving WINNER! 8o) #7975763

Kim Kleinschmidt September 23, 2009

CONGRATULATIONS Mark on this gorgeous WINNER!!!!!! #7975793

Donna La Mattino Pagakis September 23, 2009

OUTSTANDING Mark, a huge congratulations on your FIRST PLACE WIN!!!! #7975860

Lynne Morris September 23, 2009

Huge Congratulations on this awesome winner Mark, well deserved. #7975885

A P September 23, 2009

CONGRATULATIONS Mark ON YOUR AWESOME FIRST PLACE WINNER. WTG #7975909

Courtenay Vanderbilt September 23, 2009

CONGRATULATIONS on this beautiful Winner, Mark! #7976081

Janet Daniel September 23, 2009

A big congratulations on this gorgeous win, Mark! #7976147

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe September 23, 2009

Congratulations, Mark on this beautiful winner. #7976182

Mark Dodge September 23, 2009

Wow! Thanks everyone! I'm really surprised! Shocked is more accurate. Thanks!!!! #7976535

Kelly S. Cavanaugh September 23, 2009

Wow! Great first place win, Mark! Congratulations! Well deserved! #7976618

Virginia Leone level-classic September 23, 2009

GRRRRReat!!! Congrats! :) #7976657

Jessica Jenney September 23, 2009

Congratulations, Mark on your beautiful First Place Win! #7976677

Ming Liu September 23, 2009

Congratulations on your absolutely beautiful First Place Winner!
#7976759

Eugenio Diaz September 23, 2009

HUGE CONGRATULATIONS on your First Place WIN!!!
Wonderful Work, here!
WTG, Mark! #7976837

Julianna J. Collett September 23, 2009

Congratulations Mark - well desearved! #7976970

Sam Britt September 23, 2009

Big Congrats on your first place win, Mark! #7977032

Phyllis H. Burchett September 23, 2009

Beautiful, Congratulations on your WIN! #7977052

Val Feldman level-deluxe September 23, 2009

Mark!!! Way to Go - A beautiful First Place Win...a gorgeous, most perfect capture and a well-deserved win, for sure! Congratulations!!! ~Val #7977674

Renee Doyle September 24, 2009

Big congratulations on this wonderful 1st place win Mark!!! #7978085

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic September 24, 2009

WTG, Mark. CONGRATS on this super 1st PLACE WINNER!!!

UB. #7978206

Mark Dodge September 24, 2009

Thank you everyone. I sincerely appreciate it. :o) #7978883

Mary Beth Aiello level-classic September 24, 2009

Absolutely superb, Mark. Huge congrats on this wonderful win. #7978939

Denny E. Barnes level-deluxe September 24, 2009

Congratulations, Mark on your outstanding and very beautiful First Place Win!! #7979591

Lindley Johnson level-classic September 24, 2009

Gorgeous details, composition, and color, Mark! Congratulations on your outstanding First Place win! #7979808

Mark Dodge September 24, 2009

Thank you everyone. I can't tell you enough how much I appreciate your encouragement and kindness. Most sincerely, Mark. #7980132

Dianna Murphy September 24, 2009

Hey buddy, what'd I tell you! I'm so excited for you!!!
C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S ! ! ! ! ! ON YOUR BEAUTIFUL WINNER! #7980270

Anne McKinnell September 24, 2009

Hey Mark, congratulations on your stunning first place win!!! Way to go!!! #7980787

Patrick Rouzes level-classic September 24, 2009

CONGRATULATIONS on your GOLD MEDAL WINNER, Mark!!!!!! WTG!!!!!! #7981154

Mark Dodge September 25, 2009

Thanks Dianna, Anne, and Patrick. I'm very grateful for your comments. :o) #7983204

Bill Houghton September 25, 2009

Mark, congratulations on your fabulous win. Have a great weekend, Bill

Check out my website:
Bill Houghton Photography #7983740

Terry L. Ellis level-classic September 25, 2009

Congratulations on your fantastic First Place win, Mark! #7984015

Julianne Bradford September 28, 2009

This is such a deserving win Mark!!! I'm so glad your wonderful talent is being recognised!! #7991163

Mark Dodge September 28, 2009

Thank you so much, everyone. I sincerely appreciate it. Thank you so much for the encouragement. I means a great deal to me. :o) #7991215

Sharon C. Hinze September 29, 2009

Mark I hadn't seen this winner before. Huge congratulations on your second place. Fantastic image deserves the award!!! Sharon #7994836

Kristi A. Howson October 06, 2009

Incredible detail in this beauty Mark. Congratulations on this amazing First Place Winner! #8014334

Arnie Horwitz level-deluxe October 26, 2009

Congratulations on this great First Place Winner, Mark! #8077191

Sharon C. Hinze October 27, 2009

Whoops that was a first place winner!! Fantastic. Sharon #8078550

Val Feldman level-deluxe February 22, 2010

Went to the Recent Entries page today and there staring at me was this First Place photo...forgot about checking out the "Recents" and just stared...and stared...OK, jaw open and lusting after the perfection of this capture...I need heaps more practice!! :) Gorgeous, Mark - nah, stupendous is the word..... #8406685

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