Inspiring Photo: Light Magenta #964082

Light Magenta

Uploaded: June 14, 2005

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Canon 100mm Macro. I selected the bacground then used a curves adjustment layer in the multiply mode to darken it. I had to do this twice to get a black BG.

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Deb Holmes-Hatfield June 14, 2005

Gorgeous Jim, the black background is perfect with the vivid color of the flower! Awesome! #263116

Kate Jackson June 14, 2005

This is very lovely with the black bg Jim! I really have so much to learn in Photoshop I wouldn't have a clue how to do this. #1468441

Stephen Zacker June 14, 2005

Beautiful and dramatic against the BG #1468681

Jim Kinnunen June 14, 2005

Thanks Deb, Kate and Stephen!:) #1468710

Stan Kwasniowski June 14, 2005

Jim, just stunning, I really like this

Stan K #1468715

S J June 14, 2005

Strikingly beautiful image, Jim!! Beautiful composition!! #1469019

Stephanie Lyons June 14, 2005

Striking, stunning, superb ... all those 'S' words and more! Very well done! #1469372

Goshka G. June 14, 2005

What a gorgeous beauty, Jim!! #1469812

Kathleen Clemons June 14, 2005

Stunning, Jim! #1469875

Judy S. Fung June 14, 2005

This is so lovely, Jim! #1469970

Dan Holm June 14, 2005

Wow! Simply GORGEOUS, Jim!!! #1470059

Terry L. Ellis June 14, 2005

Such depth of color, Jim! Simply stunning!! #1470061

Linda D. Lester June 14, 2005

the color is awesome on the black BG! Great shot, Jim! #1470247

Noel Baebler June 14, 2005

Beautiful magenta, Jim! #1470331

Darren K. Fisher June 14, 2005

Simply Stunning. #1470448

Deborah C. Lewinson June 14, 2005

Gorgeous image, Jim, exquisite colors and selective focus, excellent ps work on the background!
-Debby #1470662

Jim Kinnunen June 14, 2005

Thanks Stan, Sanjay, Stephanie, Goshka, Kahleen, Judy, Dan, Terry, Linda, Noel, Darren and Deborah!:) #1470941

Debra Booth June 14, 2005

Stunning color and great composition, Jim!! #1470959

Jim Kinnunen June 14, 2005 1

Thanks you Debra!:) #1470994

Sharon Day June 14, 2005

This is just gorgeous, Jim!!! Wonderful color and detail!!! Simply beautiful! #1471163

Jim Kinnunen June 14, 2005

Thanks Sharon!:) #1471210

Patricia A. Kuniega June 14, 2005

There seems to be only one word for this one, and I can only echo those before me: STUNNING!! #1471406

Michael Khoury June 15, 2005

a superb presentation Jim!... #1471676

Jim Kinnunen June 15, 2005

Thanks Patricia and Michael!:) #1472632

Ken Grooms July 22, 2005

Whatever you did, keep doing it! #1622771

Judy S. Fung July 22, 2005

Congrats, Jim! #1623655

Jill Flynn July 22, 2005

How did I miss this one? A big congratulations on this gorgeous finalist Jim! #1623750

Jim Kinnunen July 23, 2005

Thanks Ken, Judy and Jill!:) #1625112

Marie Fields July 23, 2005

Awesome, Jim! Just beautiful! Congratulations!!! #1625495

Anita Hogue July 23, 2005

Congratulations on this beautiful finalist, Jim! #1625537

Noel Baebler July 23, 2005

Huzzah, Jim! #1625786

Nobu Nagase July 23, 2005

Congratulations, Jim, on this beautiful image!!!
Best wishes on the next round!!! #1626620

Deb Holmes-Hatfield July 23, 2005

Congratulations Jim! Beautiful! #1628316

Jim Kinnunen July 23, 2005

Thanks Marie, Anita, Noel, Nobi and Deb!:) #1628398

Jennifer Rennison July 23, 2005

Simply stunning, Jim, another big congrats!! #1628802

Tammy Scott July 23, 2005

Another congratulations, Jim! #1629178

Jim Kinnunen July 23, 2005

Thank you Jennifer and Tammy!:) #1629282

Sharon Day July 23, 2005

Congratulations on this gorgeous finalist, Jim!!! Good luck in the next round! #1629518

Mary K. Robison July 23, 2005

Great job on this floral finalist, Jim ~
Congratulations! #1629772

S J July 24, 2005

Congratulations on this gorgeous Finalist, Jim!! #1630118

Debra Booth July 24, 2005

Gorgeous finalist, Jim!! Big congratulations!! #1630781

Jim Kinnunen July 24, 2005

Thanks Sharon, Mary, Sanjay and Debra!:) #1630853

Terry L. Ellis July 24, 2005

I always thought this was incredible, Jim! Congratulations! Good luck! #1631784

John Tubbs July 24, 2005

Very well done, Jim! #1632775

Jim Kinnunen July 24, 2005

Thanks Terry and John!:) #1632972

Stanley J. Contrades July 24, 2005

Stunning Finalist, Jim ... beautifully done!! CONGRATULATIONS and best of luck to you in the next round!!
Much Aloha,
Stan #1633157

Jim Kinnunen July 24, 2005

Thank you Stan!:) #1633284

Stephen Zacker July 24, 2005

Beautiful and dramatic. Congratulations #1633415

Jim Kinnunen July 24, 2005

Thank you Stephen!:) #1633585

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