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The Calla Lily

© Nicole Kessel

The Calla Lily

Uploaded: July 06, 2005 05:55:45

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Kathy Shogren July 06, 2005

Beautifully done Nicole! So elegant, especially in b&w. #274362

Heather Harpel July 06, 2005

Very beautiful and elegant! I love the curves of the lily, lovely composition! #1561471

Nicole Kessel July 06, 2005

Thank you for such wonderful comments Kathy and Heather! #1561993

Kathleen Clemons July 06, 2005

A beauty, Nicole! #1562066

Bianca B. Steinfeldt July 06, 2005

Beautiful image! I love the rain drops and the B+W ... really well done! #1562677

Kristi A. Howson July 06, 2005

WOW..this is gorgeous Nicole. It has that "elegant" flare to it. The comp and lighting are fantastic..B&W is a great choice for Calla's..and your tonality here is just awesome...and those water drops really top it off and give it that something extra special...!!!! #1563813

Nicole Kessel July 07, 2005

Thank you Kathleen, Bianca, and Kristi for such positive comments! I'm so glad you like it! :) #1566610

Marie Fields August 21, 2005

This is FANTASTIC, Nicole! Congratulations!! #1746917

DiAnna F. Paulk August 21, 2005

This is beautiful, Nicole! Congratulations!! And a belated thank you for commenting on "Summer Setting." I didn't know the comments were there until today!! #1747736

Marvin H. Gohlke Jr. August 22, 2005

Congratulations on your finalist, and good luck in the finals! Beautiful in black and white. #1750612

Lani T. Broadbent level-classic August 23, 2005

Congratulations on your gold award, Nicole! #1754297

Marie Fields August 23, 2005

CONGRATULATIONS on your WIN, Nicole!!! WTG!!! #1755561

Nicole Kessel August 23, 2005

Thank you all so much!!! I am absolutely bouncing off the walls! This is my very first win!! :) #1755581

Jill Flynn August 23, 2005

Congratulations on your Second Place Win Nicole! Way to go! #1756599

Heather Harpel August 23, 2005

Congratulations Nicole! Well deserved win! #1756789

Nicole Kessel August 23, 2005

Thank you Jill and Heather! :)
#1757731

Serena Pierce level-classic August 25, 2005

Congratulations!! #1767415

Nicole Kessel August 25, 2005

Thanks Serena! :) #1767465

Johnny Santoso August 27, 2005

Superb.. shot Nicole.. can't get better than that.. Congratulations ... regards,
johnny santoso. #1773402

Sylvia Rossler August 31, 2005

Very elegant and superb capture Nicole !Framing and b&w are perfect !
A well deserved win :0) #1790442

Nicole Kessel August 31, 2005

Thank you so much for your wonderful comments Johnny and Sylvia! :) #1790735

Uyen October 21, 2005

Drop dead gorgeous! #1979637

Nicole Kessel October 22, 2005

Thank you, Uyen! I appreciate your comments! :) #1985002

Jay Patel November 07, 2005

A wonderful take on often photographed subject. The details and textures in the flowers combined with sharpness and brilliance of the water drops makes this an outstanding shot. The diagonal placement of the lily just adds to the perfection of the photograph. In one word...Outstanding!! #2046527

Nicole Kessel November 07, 2005

Thank you so much for your kind comments, Jay! #2046654

SaMi Martin November 10, 2005

Wow Nicole this is beautiful! #2060792

Nicole Kessel November 10, 2005

Thank you very much, Sami! #2060842

Wayne Nolting December 19, 2005

Great lighting and detail. What kind of lighting did you use to create this shot? #2201424

Nicole Kessel December 19, 2005

I used natural light from the window for this shot. Thanks for your comments, Wayne! #2201434

Jessica Hughes January 28, 2006

This is stunning! One of my favorite flowers. I love how you have captured the curves. Wonderful tones and clarity as well. GORGEOUS!! #2350466

Nicole Kessel January 31, 2006

Thank you very much, Jessica! I planted a bunch of these last fall so I'm looking forward to photographing them again in the spring! It is my second favorite... the first being Orchids which I havn't even photographed yet!! Something I should probably do! :) #2361796

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