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Dandelions


 

BetterPhoto.com All Time Best Photo Contest Staff Favorite BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest SECOND PLACE Winner  
Dandelions
Dandelions

Cesar J. La Rosa

 
 
 

Dan Holm
 

Awesome image, Cesar!! Excellent copncept, capture and presentation!


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September 18, 2004

 

Debra Booth
  Gorgeous, Cesar!! Great presentation!


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September 18, 2004

 

Judith G. Secco
  Wow, what a wonderful image! Beautiful work.
Judy


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September 18, 2004

 

Gianna Stadelmyer
  Nice shot, Cesar!


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September 18, 2004

 

Mellanie
  great shot, Cesar!


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September 18, 2004

 

Cesar J. La Rosa
  Dan, Debra, Judy, Jan and Mellanie:

I really appreciate your kind words. They mean a lot to me because they come from great photographers whose work I admire.

Thank you.


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September 18, 2004

 

Diane Dupuis
  I love the lighting, composition and background on this ! Well done!


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October 11, 2004

 

Teresa P.Pelaez
  Cesar, great image, and wonderful composition, a very neat image, congratulations!


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October 14, 2004

 

Diane Dupuis
  Cesar - I'm so happy for you! I'm still loving it! Congrats!


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October 15, 2004

 
- Evy Johansen

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  WOW.... Beautiful and very elegant! Many congratulations, Cesar!


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October 16, 2004

 

Mellanie
  Congrats Cesar!


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October 16, 2004

 

Cesar J. La Rosa
  Teresa, Diane, Evy and Mellanie,

Thank you for your wonderful comments. Your kind words are really appreciated.


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October 16, 2004

 
- Ellen Peach

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  Beautifully done, Cesar....congratulations!


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October 17, 2004

 

Peter K. Burian
  Cesar: I wish that all aspiring nature photographers could see this image. A perfect example of great photographic vision.

Excellent composition.

Congratulations!

Peter Burian


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October 18, 2004

 

Mellanie
  Congrats, Cesar!


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October 18, 2004

 

Diane Dupuis
  Cesar!! Congratulations on your very well deserved 2nd place win!!! Hey - if Peter Burian loves it - you know you are going places!! I totally loved his book! Way to go!


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October 19, 2004

 

Peter K. Burian
  Thanks for the kind comment, Diane.

Cesar certainly made a very effective image.

Cheers! Peter Burian


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October 19, 2004

 
- Evy Johansen

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  Congratulations on your win!


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October 19, 2004

 

Donna L. Cuic
  Very nice image. Congrats on your win.
Donna


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October 19, 2004

 

Cesar J. La Rosa
  Peter, Ellen, Mellanie, Diane, Evy and Donna,
Your kind and friendly words are the reason, the light and the inspiration that help me and guide me to do my best. Thank you.

Peter,
I really appreciate your comments on this photo. Your words are the most precious prize I would ever have expected to receive.

Dandelions represent many things to all of us. They were part of our childhood; the toy that was always there, the dreams that we shared with the wind, the life that we helped to be born. Then as the years passed, we grew up and like all our toys, they were left behind; we forgot they existed; we didn't look at them anymore, but they were always there.
I wanted to bring them back in this photograph and give them the place they deserve in our hearts because although we have grown and we don't play with them now, we should always remember that hope and dreams never die.

Cesar


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October 19, 2004

 

Audrea Telkamp
  Congratulations Cesar!! Beautiful image and composition - it is neat to see the dandelion in such an elegant way!!


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October 20, 2004

 

kathy wolfe
  Wonderful! Wonderful! Congratulations Cesar!


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October 20, 2004

 

Leonard Pierce
  Congratulations on your Second Place win Cesar!!!


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October 21, 2004

 

Kathleen N. Nelson
  Congratulations, Cesar on your well-deserved win. You've taken a common weed and turned it into a very beautiful work of art. Great job.


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October 22, 2004

 

Peter K. Burian
  Cesar: You certainly achieved your goal. We all are tempted to find the most colorful flower (rose, etc.) to photograph.

After a while, we see too many rose, etc. photos.

It's great to see a photographer go beyond the norm, to photograph less obviously striking subject matter and do such a great job in setup and composition.

A black background is not always ideal in nature photography, but it's perfect here, because this is a portrait of the species.

As Kathleen says, ... You've taken a common weed and turned it into a very beautiful work of art....

Peter


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October 22, 2004

 
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  Congratulations, Cesar, on your win for this outstanding image, an excellent photograph and artistic presentation of the dandelion!

-Debby


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October 22, 2004

 
- Carol Engstrom

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  This is so nice Cesar--congratulations! I think your work is excellent. I am quite entertained that you think you can learn something from me. I have never had a photo place--do you give lessons?


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October 31, 2004

 

Cesar J. La Rosa
  Audrea, Kathryn, Len, Kathleen, Deborah and Carol:

Thank you for visiting and taking your time to comment on my work.

Yes, Carol, I certainly learn from you and all the wonderful people I've met at BetterPhoto. I'm so happy to be part of this big family!


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October 31, 2004

 
- Wanda Judd

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  Cesar, this is wonderful...congratulaions on a well deserved win.


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November 01, 2004

 

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  I have never seen such a beautful weed in all my life . Congrats,,, cindy


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November 02, 2004

 

Cesar J. La Rosa
  Wanda and Cindy,
Thank you so much. I truly appreciate your kind words.


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November 02, 2004

 

Janet Detota
  Please accept my belated congratulations on this fabulous image, Cesar!


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November 06, 2004

 

Sharon Day
  Cesar, I think this is just outstanding and beautiful!!! Actually dandelions are one of my favorites wildflowers! The composition and lighting, as well as detail is stunning! Belated congratulations!


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January 05, 2005

 

Cesar J. La Rosa
  Janet and Sharon,

Thank you very much.


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January 05, 2005

 

Judith G. Secco
  What a beautiful image this is!! It's no wonder that it was a winner. Also, just want to tell you that your gallery is just wonderful!! So many beautiful image.
Judy


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February 19, 2005

 

Cesar J. La Rosa
  Thank you, Judy. You've been so kind to come and visit my gallery. I really appreciate your time and your friendly words.


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February 19, 2005

 
- Nikki McDonald

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  Thank you for pointing me to this beautiful dandelion portrait and interesting discussion. The composition is excellent, Cesar.


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August 07, 2007

 

Katarina Mansson
  Oooo this is wonderful Cesar! I came across it in the "Photos By Subject" section. Lovely presentation, composition, light, detail and colors. A belated congratulations!


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March 11, 2008

 

Cesar J. La Rosa
  Wow!!! Thank you, Katarina. It was very kind of you to come and leave a message here. I really appreciate your comments and support.
Cesar


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March 11, 2008

 
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