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The Sea of Pink Petunias

© Freddy Bland

The Sea of Pink Petunias

Uploaded: July 24, 2010

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Exif: F Number: 5, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 125/10000 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 400, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 200.00 mm, Model: NIKON D300

Comments

Shelly A. Van Camp level-classic July 24, 2010

Freddy, this is so pretty! Love the hummmingbird with the pretty flowers.....did you use a tripod and settings? I am still trying to get a picture...Mine are always blurry.
Thanks! #1291332

Freddy Bland July 24, 2010

Thank you so much, Shelly!! I did use a tripod. I find it difficult to capture fast moving things and I'm still fighting blurry images, too. I had the settings at f/4.5 and the shutter speed at 1/500 sec. Sometimes I just get lucky. #8784320

Shelly A. Van Camp level-classic July 24, 2010

Thanks for explaining....I can never get close enough...lol Did you use manual and what ISO? I usually use 400 or more....Beautiful capture! #8784339

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe July 25, 2010

Beautiful colors, composition, clarity and timing, Freddy. #8784659

Freddy Bland July 25, 2010

Thank you so much, Tammy!!
Shelly, the ISO was at 400. Thank so much again!! #8784773

Hosey M. Harrell III level-classic July 25, 2010

Really nice colors and clarity, Freddy! #8784829

Carol Eade level-addict July 25, 2010

What terrific timing, Freddy, and love that he chose petunias! #8785333

Leslie McLain level-classic July 25, 2010

Amazing capture, colors, and background, Freddy. I'm betting a winner. #8785582

Freddy Bland July 25, 2010

Many thank you's, Archie, Carol and Leslie!! So appreciate your kind comments!! #8785952

Carol L. Fowler July 26, 2010

Superb capture! I am jealous! #8787736

Freddy Bland July 26, 2010

Oh, Carol, it's me that is jealous of you!! Thank you ever so kindly!! #8788081

Val Feldman level-deluxe July 27, 2010

Put me on the green with envy list, too...Freddy! This could easily grace the cover of "Birds and Blooms"...in fact, all your gallery photos could...have you ever thought of submitting there?? You definitely, positively should!!! Excellent work, as always...(My D300 should be so cooperative!) :) #8789307

Julie Burnett July 27, 2010

OMG, Freddy, this is astounding!!! Add me to the list of "green with envy"!! To quote Carol, SUPERB!!! Faved!! And I expect to see it again...and again...:) #8789352

Freddy Bland July 30, 2010

Mannnnny thank you's, Val and Julie, for your wonderful comments and response to my hummer image!! You've made me smile!! #8796387

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic August 03, 2010

A gorgeous capture with wonderful feel to it, Freddy!

UB. #8803166

Freddy Bland August 03, 2010

Many thank you's, Usman!! #8804237

Val Feldman level-deluxe August 13, 2010

Ah, your D300 really sings beautifully for you, Marilyn...what a magnificent capture and what a fine and well-deserved Finalist! Sure wish you all the best in the upcoming round for this beauty of a capture! ~Val #8825576

Val Feldman level-deluxe August 13, 2010

Good Grief, FREDDY - forgive me - PLEASE! Sometimes my typing fingers work faster than my brain.....!!!! :) #8825585

Merna L. Nobile August 13, 2010

Congratulations on your Finalist Award!
Merna #8826047

Hosey M. Harrell III level-classic August 13, 2010

Congratulations on this beautiful finalist, Freddy!

#8827155

Virginia Leone level-classic August 13, 2010

Beautiful finalist! Congrats :) #8828541

Shelly A. Van Camp level-classic August 13, 2010

Congrats, Freddy! #8829161

Sam Britt August 13, 2010

Congratulations on this terrific finalist, Freddy! #8829303

Leslie McLain level-classic August 14, 2010

Congrats on your terrific finalist, Freddy. #8830368

Carol L. Fowler August 14, 2010

Congrats! #8830479

Carol Eade level-addict August 14, 2010

Warm congratulations, Freddie! It's a beauty! #8830497

Fran J. Jagger August 14, 2010

Amazing Capture, Freddy!! I agree with Valarie, this could easily be on the cover of 'Birds and Blooms'!!
Congrats on your Finalist!! :) #8830821

Cliff & Patti Smith level-classic August 14, 2010

Great capture! Congratulations on this well deserved finalist! #8831454

Julie Burnett August 14, 2010

So glad to see this as a finalist, Freddy, sure hope to see this again!! Congratulations! #8832419

Judy V. Kennamer level-classic August 14, 2010

Sooooo beautiful Freddy - Congratulations on your wonderful Finalist! #8833191

Ellen Hodges August 14, 2010

Congrats on a gorgeous finalist, Freddy!!! Very best luck!!!! #8833197

Kathy Cline August 14, 2010

I LOVE THIS
I HOPE IT WINS
CONGRATS

glitter-graphics.com #8833897

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna August 14, 2010

WTG on your fantastic finalists, Freddy! :-) k #8834365

Ann Coates level-classic August 14, 2010

Congratulations on your gorgeous finalist Freddy. #8834742

Freddy Bland August 15, 2010

Thank you, Val, Merna, Archie, Virgina, Shelly, Sam, Leslie, Carol F., Carol E., Fran, Cliff & Patti, Julie, Judy, Ellen, Kathy, Kitty and Ann!! So appreciate each of your wonderful comments!! #8835546

Marsha S. Smith August 15, 2010

I would have to say this is one of the most beautiful hummer shots I have ever seen. Such lovely color and beautiful composition.
Congratulations!! #8836016

Patti Coblentz August 15, 2010

A very beautiful image, Freddy!...congratulations on your finalist! #8836527

Freddy Bland August 15, 2010

Thank you so very much, Marsha and Patricia!! #8837609

Karen Celella August 16, 2010

Congratulations on your wonderful finalist, Freddy! #8838671

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