Inspiring Photo: Embrace #8335059

Embrace

Uploaded: May 15, 2009 03:46:00

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From Omaha's Lauritzen Gardens last Sunday.

F5.6, 1/500th sec, ISO 400, 105mm macro lens

Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: -0.33, ExposureTime: 1/500 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 400, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 105.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II

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Ken Smith May 15, 2009

One more.. #1128061

Tammy Scott May 15, 2009

The are both very pretty! I like the blurred backgrounds...really makes the flowers jump out! #7522170

Tammy M. Anderson May 15, 2009

Gorgeous colors and Bg, Ken. #7522205

Dominick M. Dimacale May 15, 2009

They are just lovely, Ken.

Dominikc #7522254

Claudia Kuhn May 15, 2009

Beautiful bud Ken, lovely spring macro! #7522326

Colette M. Metcalf May 15, 2009

Both are beautiful, Ken!! #7522390

Judy V. Kennamer May 15, 2009

Wonderful capture Ken! The colors really pop in front of the neutral background! #7522607

Linda D. Lester May 15, 2009

Beautiful macro....great job! #7522640

Gina Cormier May 15, 2009

Awesome floral image!! #7522661

Jeana Clark May 15, 2009

Gorgeous floral...beautiful presentation!!!!
HAPPY FRIDAY!!!
~J~ #7522781

Karen Celella May 15, 2009
Captivating macros Ken. The details and simplicity of Embrace are wonderful. #7522807

Amy JACKSON May 15, 2009
Beautiful image, Ken! #7522867

JO ANN CLEVELAND May 15, 2009
Ohhh you "romantic!" That title is perfect, love the 2nd one too, such awesome colors...every time you post two I think I would love to have your "cast a ways!" lol
jo ann c. #7522904

Shawn Jennings May 15, 2009
Very nice! Great composition and dof! I hope you saved one for the theme. :) #7523064

Joy Rector May 15, 2009
perfect comp #7523066

A P May 15, 2009
Both are beautiful macros, Ken. Outstanding color and clarity. #7523827

Renee Doyle May 15, 2009
Beautiful macro work Ken!!!! Both are very pretty and have excellent dof!! #7523905

John Connolly May 15, 2009
Two beautiful images Ken! Your color and detail are outstanding! #7524283

David Phalen May 15, 2009
Outstanding colors, details and use of DOF!! #7524732

Kay E. Mahoney May 15, 2009
Nice capture, Ken. Beautiful colors. #7525133

Lynne Morris May 15, 2009
Beautiful macro work Ken, fabulous colours, light and details. #7525503

Debra R. Harder May 16, 2009
Beautiful images, Ken!! Love both of them. The vivid colors and details are outstanding. Your DOF is fabulous!!! Deb #7525576

Stefania Barbier May 16, 2009
simple and wonderful Ken... a beauty! #7525673

Lisa J. Boulden May 17, 2009
Great color, clarity, and comp, Ken!
Beautiful floral!
~♥~ #7528901

Gail Vitikacs May 17, 2009
Both are lovely Ken...vibrant colors! #7531149

Donna La Mattino Pagakis May 18, 2009
Excellent details and color contrasts Ken! #7533445

Tammy Scott June 19, 2009
Another awesome finalist! #7648737

A P June 19, 2009

Congratulations Ken on an Outstanding Finalist #7649677

Renee Doyle June 19, 2009
Congratulations Ken on this very beautiful finalist!! #7649802

Stefania Barbier June 19, 2009
congrats again Ken!!!! #7649997

Mark S. Cox June 19, 2009
Beautiful macro. Congratulations on the finalist. #7650258

Eivor Kuchta June 19, 2009
Congratulations on your finalist, Ken! #7650737

Gina Cormier June 19, 2009
WHOOOHOOOOO!!!! WTG KEN!!! #7650743

Tarun Bose June 19, 2009
Congrats, Ken. #7651090

Gail Vitikacs June 19, 2009
Terrific Finalist Ken! #7651439

Sam Britt June 19, 2009
Congratulations, Ken!! #7651754

Kara L. Hendricks June 19, 2009
#7652634

Donna La Mattino Pagakis June 19, 2009
Very pretty Ken! Congratulations on your finalist! #7652653

Susan M. Hembree June 19, 2009
Beautiful, Ken! Congratulations on your finalist! #7653297

Alex T. Mizuno June 20, 2009
Such an elegant and delicate image! Congratulations on your Finalist Ken!! #7653692

Jeana Clark June 20, 2009

Way To Go Ken!!!!
Congratulations on this fabulous finalist!!!!
Best of luck in the next round!!
~J~ #7656210

Judy V. Kennamer June 20, 2009
Beautiful Ken!!!! Congrats on your Finalist!! #7657323

Debra R. Harder June 20, 2009
Talk about detail perfection! Congratulations, Ken, on your outstanding finalist!! Deb #7658051

Jeff Robinson June 20, 2009
Congrats Ken on this Excellent Finalist!! Jeff #7658530

Linda D. Lester June 20, 2009
What a beauty....Congratulations!!! #7658699

Kathy Cline June 20, 2009
CONGRATULATIONS KEN AND MAY GOD BLESS YOU
#7659048

Kaye Burazin June 21, 2009
Beautiful, simplicity at it's finest. Always a pleasure to see you in the finals my friend. Good Luck. #7660948

Cassie L. Woodlee June 21, 2009
Congratulations!!! #7662220

Usman M. Bajwa June 21, 2009
Fabulous image, Ken. WTG!
Usman. #7662970

JO ANN CLEVELAND June 22, 2009
Congratulations on your finalist Ken
Very well deserved...
jo ann c. #7664451

A P August 22, 2009
Vibrant and brightly beautiful Ken. Lovely color and comp. Outstanding floral capture. #7878336

Courtenay Vanderbilt August 22, 2009
This is a beautiful capture, Ken! Lovely color and details on this Celocia! #7878827

Smita Pawar August 22, 2009
Wonderful colors and DOF. Great pic Ken. #7878886

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna August 22, 2009
Very beautiful with wonderful colors, Ken!!! :-) k #7878931

Claudia Kuhn August 23, 2009
They're both beautiful Ken, wonderful dof and colors. #7880061

Patrick Rouzes August 23, 2009
Fantastic colors, detail, clarity, focus, dof & presentation here!!! Terrific & impressive work, as always, Ken!!! #7880069

Tammy Scott August 23, 2009
Beautiful color and DOF! Great shot as usual! #7880134

Gina Cormier August 23, 2009
So lovely!!!! Great color! #7880147

Debra R. Harder August 23, 2009
Absolutely GORGEOUS, Ken!! The colors, selective focus, comp and lighting are perfect. Your work is always an inspiration!!! Deb #7880590

ROLAN NARMAN August 23, 2009
Gorgeous colors, composition and SF Ken! #7880740

Hendrik Storme August 23, 2009
Both are beautiful!!! #7881300

Jeana Clark August 23, 2009

Just beautiful Ken!!!
The color and details are fantastic!!!
~J~ #7881337

John Connolly August 23, 2009
Congratulations on your finalist win here Ken, well done my friend! #7881382

Stefania Barbier August 24, 2009
love its beauty Ken :0) #7882202

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