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Bud to Bloom


 
BetterPhoto.com All Time Best Photo Contest Editor's Pick BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest SECOND PLACE Winner   Bud to Bloom
Bud to Bloom
90mm Macro lens, 1/250 sec, f/8

Monika Sapek

 
 
 

Cristi Bastian
 

Wow! This is a fantastic shot, Monika!


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January 01, 2006

 
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  Monika, awesome detail, clarity, DOF and colors.


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January 01, 2006

 

Brian Lobdell
  Kudos here, Monika! This is really lovely... I like the companion bud in this composition with the bloom, it gives the composition a lot of interest and an extra focal point. Marvelous detail!


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January 01, 2006

 

Karen Engelbreth
  Wonderful macro, Monika!


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January 02, 2006

 
- Rakesh Syal

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  I too have a similar picture, Monika, but yours is far better!!


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January 02, 2006

 

Carol McCants
  Wow...this is totally awesome!
Carol


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January 02, 2006

 

Deborah Sandidge
  The colors just pop, Monika - beautifully composed and perfect detail! Happy New Year to you too!


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January 02, 2006

 
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  Wow, gorgeous macro!! Perfect for this month's theme.


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January 02, 2006

 

Monika Sapek
  Thank you so much for all your great comments on this image, everyone! While missing the summer colors and searching my photo library I was really pleased finding these flowers, and I am really glad it somehow appealed to you! Once again – thank you!
Monika


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January 03, 2006

 

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  This composition is lovely.


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February 09, 2006

 

Monika Sapek
  Thank you, Judges for your kind comment on this image!
Monika


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February 13, 2006

 

Jill Flynn
  So beautiful Monika. Congratulations on your finalist!


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February 21, 2006

 

Deborah Sandidge
  Congratulations on this beautiful finalist, Monika!


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February 21, 2006

 

Kristi A. Howson
  Beautiful bright color and mood Monika. Congratulations on your finalist and best of luck in the next round!


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February 21, 2006

 
- Rakesh Syal

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  BIG CONGRATS!!!!!


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February 21, 2006

 
- Claudia Kuhn

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  Congratulations Monika on this and your other finalists! Good luck in the next round.


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February 21, 2006

 

Stanley J. Contrades
  CONGRATULATIONS, Monika, and best of luck to you in the next round of judging!!
Much Aloha,
Stan


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February 21, 2006

 
- Kay E. Mahoney

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  Congratulations Monika on your finalist. Beautiful colors. good luck in the next round.


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February 21, 2006

 

Corinne M. Thompson
  This is beautiful...Congrats :)


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February 21, 2006

 

Sharon Day
  Congratulations on this gorgeous finalist, Monika!!!


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February 23, 2006

 

Rachel Scott-Renouf
  Congrats! great colours and comp! well done :o)


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February 24, 2006

 
- Claudia Kuhn

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  Congrats Monika on your win!! Way to go, so beautiful!


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February 25, 2006

 

Debbie Hartley
  Beautiful! Congratulations Monika!


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February 25, 2006

 

Goshka G.
  Big congrats on this beautiful win, Monika!


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February 25, 2006

 

Sharon Day
  Big congratulations on your gorgeous 2nd place win, Monika!!! WTG!!!


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February 25, 2006

 

Deborah Sandidge
  Congratulations on your exceptional winning image, Monika!


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February 25, 2006

 

Jill Flynn
  This is so beautiful Monika. Congratulations on your win!


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February 25, 2006

 

Stanley J. Contrades
  CONGRATULATIONS, Monika, on your Second Place Win ... beautifully done!!
Much Aloha,
Stan


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February 25, 2006

 
- William C. Raco

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  Beautiful color, detail and composition, Monika
Congratulations!

Bill


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February 25, 2006

 

Corinne M. Thompson
  Well deserved...Congrats! :)


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February 25, 2006

 

Chris Macer
  Congrats on the win, Monika!!


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February 25, 2006

 

Karen Engelbreth
  Big congrats on your win, Monika!


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February 26, 2006

 

Kristian L. Stricklin
  Beautiful!! Congrats on your well deserved win!


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February 26, 2006

 

Murry Grigsby
  Congrats on your super image and win Monika!!


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February 26, 2006

 

Stefan G
  Congratulations on your well deserved win, Monika!


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February 26, 2006

 

Kristi A. Howson
  Congratulations on your win Monika. This is perfection..love the strong color and detail!


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February 26, 2006

 

Monika Sapek
  Thank you very much for all your generous comments on this image, everyone! I really appreciate it!
Monika


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February 26, 2006

 

Sylvia Rossler
  Big congrats on your beautiful winner Monika ! Looks really gorgeous with these smashing colors, details and perfect matching DOF !


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March 01, 2006

 

Monika Sapek
  I want to thank you for your wonderful comment on this image, Sylvia! I really appreciate it!
Monika


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March 04, 2006

 

Daniella Puente
  This macro is simply amazing!


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March 20, 2006

 

eileen bedford
  Congrad's on your winner, it is beautiful,Monika


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July 16, 2006

 
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