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Grasse Fan


 

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Grasse Fan
Grasse Fan
Multiple exposure of a single blade of grass with flowers providing the background palette. 80-200mm with 27mm of extension

Michael Garth

 
 
 

Bea. Anderson
 

Intriguing and elegant. Bea.


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November 28, 2005

 

Sue L. Cullumber
  Michael, Very beautiful - well done!


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November 28, 2005

 

Michael Garth
  Bea and Sue,

Thank you for taking the time to provide your nice comments.

mike


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November 28, 2005

 
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  Mike, nice detail, colors and effects.


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November 28, 2005

 
- Cora Miller

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  The vibrant colors, repeating lines, and elegant simplicity create an exceptional image!


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November 29, 2005

 

Jonna Bergström
  Beautiful image with an excellent composition!


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November 29, 2005

 

Michael Garth
  Janine, Cora and Jonna,

Thanks so much for the positive comments. They mean alot.

mike


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November 29, 2005

 

Cesar J. La Rosa
  Congratulations on this WONDERFUL Finalist, Mike!!!
This is definitely one of the most beautiful flower abstracts I have ever seen. WTG!!!


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December 20, 2005

 

Lorri Shane
  This is so interesting! I just love it and haven't seen anything like it! congratulations!!


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December 20, 2005

 

Michael Garth
  Cesar and Lorri,

Wow. Thanks for the extremely nice and encouraging words. It's always nice to get feedback on photos and yours are certainly much appreciated.


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December 21, 2005

 

Kristian L. Stricklin
  Congrats!!


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December 22, 2005

 

Jennifer Rennison
  Wow, this is fabulous! Perfect technique, comp, lighting and color! Fabulous image, Michael, congratulations on this finalist!


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December 22, 2005

 

Michael Garth
  Kristian -- Thank you!

Jennifer -- Again, thanks for taking the time to leave the feedback. I like your Floweres in Motion image as well. Very nice.


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December 22, 2005

 

Thomas F. Andersen
  WAY TO GO Michael, a big congratulations on this outstanding image which you already know I like! A first place is just fantastic. I haven't had a change to look at finalists even, but just noticed now. Well deserved Michael!


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December 22, 2005

 

Kerby Pfrangle
  Job well done Michael. Congratulations on your first place win.

Kerby


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December 22, 2005

 

Laura Clay-Ballard
  gorgeous winning image! congrats


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December 23, 2005

 

Jill Flynn
  Congratulations on your FIRST PLACE WIN Michael! This is exquisite.


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December 23, 2005

 

Kay Beausoleil
  Beautiful colours -- congratulations on your First Prize win, Michael!


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December 23, 2005

 

Leanne M.E. Boyd
  Oh my, this is gorgeous!!!!!!!!! Congratulations on your win!


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December 23, 2005

 

Cathy M. Gromball
  Congratulations on your First Place win, Michael!

Cathy :)


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December 23, 2005

 

Mary Clarke
  Congratulations Michael, this is beautiful


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December 23, 2005

 

Cesar J. La Rosa
  Congratulations on this AWESOME First Place win, Michael!!!


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December 23, 2005

 

Michael Garth
  Wow. Thanks to everyone for taking the time to offer their nice words and congratulations. It really is appreciated and encouraging.

Mike


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December 23, 2005

 

Peggy L. McNamara
  Congratulations Mike!!! I was so excited to see your wonderful image in the finalists and then in first place! Great job and best wishes to you.


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December 23, 2005

 
- Cora Miller

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  Certainly deserving of its 1st place win. Congratulations!


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December 23, 2005

 

Michael Garth
  Hi Peggy! -- Thanks! Best wishes to you also. Looking forward to seeing more of your images in the future.

Cora -- Thanks again for paying a visit and taking the time to offer some more words of encouragement.


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December 24, 2005

 

Donna W. Neal
  Congratulations on this excellent Winner Michael


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December 24, 2005

 

Linda M. Walker
  A beautiful image...congratulations on your win


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December 24, 2005

 
- Gary H. Minish

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  A creative concept and nicely executed, Michael. Congratulations on your win!


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December 24, 2005

 

Anita Taylor
  Wonderfully creative, Michael! Lovely, bright colors. Congratulations!


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December 24, 2005

 

Michael Garth
  Donna, Linda, Gary and Anita --

Thanks so much for taking the time to look and leave your kind words. It is much appreciated.

Mike


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December 24, 2005

 
- Wanda Judd

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  Mike, This is outstanding...Congratulations...


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December 26, 2005

 

Barbara Kile
  Awesome image, Mike. I was drawn to this photo - beautifully done.


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December 26, 2005

 

SaMi Martin
  Mike this is Awesome the colors really caught my eye. Then to read that it was a single blade of grass really amazed me. Congratulations!!!


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December 27, 2005

 

Michael Garth
  Wanda, Barbara and SaMi -- Thank you for the encouraging words. As fellow photogs, you know that feedback of any kind is greatly appreciated.

SaMi, yes one blade of grass fanned out through multiple exposures. A truly fascinating technique with unlimited potential for art and design.


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December 27, 2005

 

Monika Sapek
  Nicely executed image, Michael! Many congratulations on your First Place Win!
Monika


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December 27, 2005

 

Diane Dupuis
  Congrats!! What a stunning image!


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December 28, 2005

 

Stanley C. Sims
  Congrats. Outstanding image. Great imagination Mike.


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December 28, 2005

 

Murry Grigsby
  TErrific idea and image Mike! I really love the soft colors and gradient feel to you super design!!


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December 31, 2005

 

Michael Garth
  Everyone --

Thanks for taking the time to leave such nice words of encouragement.

mike


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December 31, 2005

 

Stefan G
  Congrats on this stunning image, Michael!


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January 02, 2006

 

Dee Caraballo
  What can anyone say except....wow!! Beautiful image!


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January 05, 2006

 

Michael Garth
  Stefan -- thank you for stopping by and taking the time.

Dee -- thanks to you also for stopping and looking. The DC area has plenty of subjects just waiting to be captured.

mike


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January 05, 2006

 
sandrapeterson-hardt.com - Sandra Hardt

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  I missed this the first time around, Mike....VERY NICE. Just the kind of thing I am working on these days, thanks to Andre Gallant and Freeman Patterson. REALLY looking forward to seeing more of your work in Tony's class.

-Sandy


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October 02, 2006

 

Michael Garth
  Hi Sandy ~

Thanks. Yes, this is a technique that I learned, where else, but in Tony's Fine Art Flower course.

mike


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October 03, 2006

 
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