Innocence of the Heart

© Nancyj E. Hovey

Innocence of the Heart

Uploaded: August 09, 2009 06:22:13

Description

Suncoast Water Gardens in Spring Hill, Fl
Hand held macro.
Straight from the camera.
Natural morning light, very few clouds!

(Details & Macro 8/9/2009) EFP, FINALIST

Exif: F Number: 3.5, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 10/1250 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 64, FocalLength: 9.22 mm, Model: SP590UZ

Comments

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic August 09, 2009

Innocence of the Heart is often shuffled back into our souls hiding place
Forgotten, judged, longing, and slowly appears thru the silver lace
From one heart to another love beckons us to happiness
Teaching us of our childhood dreams of reaching for wholeness! #1165974

Lorraine A. Cook August 09, 2009

The detail in this lovely flower is FABULOUS, Nancy!! Beautiful lighting and composition.

It was four years ago that cicada killer wasps 'adopted' my backyard as a 'lek' (home). I knew nothing about them...had never seen one of these wasps. The male is smaller than the female (female is 2") and lives about two weeks (female lives four weeks). The female will hunt cicadas. Its sting paralyzes the cicada which the female then drags back to its burrow. In the burrow, the female will lay an egg on the paralzyed cicada...which serves as food for 'next year's wasps'.

I contacted Professor Chuck Holliday the first year I saw these wasps in my backyard. He is an authority on them....having studied the Cicada Killer for over 20 years. For the last three years, I've collected 'specimens' for his research.

These wasps are fascinating insects. I don't like 'messing' with a female...but have captured them and their paralyzed cicada.

For more information on the CK...here's Professor Chuck Holliday's Research Site. ENJOY!

http://ww2.lafayette.edu/~hollidac/cicadakillerhome.html

I live in Philadelphia, PA.

Have a wonderful Sunday!!!<:))

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Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic August 09, 2009

Lorraine
Thank you for your visit to my gallery and comment on this image, and welcome.

ALSO, thanks for updating me on that awesome wasp & your photo...this is so interesting...makes me want to read up more on bees & insects... I take photos, and used to catch them when I was very very young... especially those big yellow&black striped bumblebees...that is what I called them... lol...... never got stung...even in swarms... I love their energies and tones...their buzzing are songs of music! thank you again. 8o) #7832006

Lorraine A. Cook August 09, 2009

Hi Nancy,

I am providing another intereseting 'insect' site...."What's That Bug".

http://www.whatsthatbug.com/

I've visited this site many times and have a few photos posted here.

Take Care!
Lorraine #7832070

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic August 09, 2009

Thank you Lorraine! #7832118

Nancy J. Locke August 09, 2009

NancyJ, you have taken my breath away!!! Gorgeous macro. Beautiful colors and design. Flowing beauty. The rhythm of the universe captured.

Hugs, Nancy J Locke

#7832140

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic August 09, 2009

NancyL
THANK YOU so much for your really nice comments.... hope you are taking a deep breath... and enjoying! have a wonderful creative day! 8o) #7832163

Nadya Johnson August 09, 2009

Hard to follow up a comment like the one above from Nancy, so I'll just say "Ditto!" Exquisite photo - a definite Fave for me! #7832166

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic August 09, 2009

Nadya
Gosh, thank you so much... you two are sure helping me to smile huge today... have a great creative day! Glad you like it so much to be a fav..thank you, my friend. 8o) #7832169

Melissa G. Meiselman August 09, 2009

Nancy, this full frame is absolutely stunning....breathtaking...gorgeous, with sharp detail, vivid color and terrific lighting!!! #7832205

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic August 09, 2009

Melissa
Thank you so much for your wonderful support, my friend... Have a nice day! 8o) #7832259

Courtenay Vanderbilt August 09, 2009

Nancy this is a truly stunning image! Great details and framing! #7832640

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic August 09, 2009

Courtenay,
Thank you, my friend, for your wonderful comments on this lotus! Have a great day! 8o) #7832666

Debra K. Johnson August 09, 2009

Really Beautiful! #7832671

Bojan Bencic level-classic August 09, 2009

Beautiful gentle color and fantastic details, Nancy. #7832672

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic August 09, 2009

Debra
Bojan

Thank you for your wonderful support of this lotus image.... you are great BP friends... have a great day! 8o) #7832678

Ron McEwan August 09, 2009

This is absolutely delicious Nancy. A terrific macro #7832909

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic August 09, 2009

Ron
Glad to hear from you, my friend... and a big thank you for your kindly comments... have a great day! 8o) #7832914

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic August 09, 2009

Sabrina
Glad you came to visit my gallery, and this image... THANK YOU so much for your kind comments... have a great evening. 8o) #7833290

Laura E. Swan level-classic August 09, 2009

Gee whiz, Mumj! We are all picking this as a favorite!!! It's just so very beautiful. All of your images seem to have this special essence about them...It's hard to describe but suffice it to say I think when you enter the world of macro you show us more beauty than most ever could. This is truly a winner as are so many of your images!!!

Your poem was so true and straight from the heart. Your soul knows many secrets. Thanks for sharing some of them with us! It's always a growing experience for me when our paths cross.

-Laura #7833313

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic August 09, 2009

Laura
THANK you so much for making my evening smile with your kind words...I really appreciate it sooo much. have a great week camping... watch out for those bears! maybe a bear hug or two will find you! lol... 8o) #7833346

Laura E. Swan level-classic August 09, 2009

:) !!! #7833415

Gina Cormier August 10, 2009

Oh Nancy....this is breathtaking!!!!
Instant Fav! #7834216

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic August 10, 2009

Laura
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Gina
THANK YOU so much... glad you like for a fav...thank you! have a wonderful day. 8o) #7834260

Stefania Barbier level-classic August 10, 2009

spectacular floral Nancy! #7835083

Patricia Seidler August 10, 2009

Outstanding clarity, color and composition Nancy without a tripod. #7835769

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic August 10, 2009

Stephania
Thank you for visiting, and your kind comment...have a great day! 8o)

Patricia...
Yep, no tripod, I have one somewhere in the back of my closet.... lol THANK you for your continued support! 8o)

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Cassie L. Woodlee August 10, 2009

WOW how impressive is this. Outstanding and SOOO BEAUTIFUL!!!! #7836429

Debra R. Harder August 10, 2009

Holy Cow, Nancy!! No tripod!! This is incredible!!! I only wish I could get a shot like this with a tripod. Absolutely BEAUTIFUL!! A winner all the way!! Deb #7836463

Ron McEwan August 10, 2009

I am left speechless Nancy, this is so lovely, the detail is beyond sharp, well done for sure. #7836621

Dianna Murphy August 10, 2009

Wow, that's some awesome color and clarity. #7836622

Sam Britt August 10, 2009

Gorgeous full frame floral macro, Nancy. Great color, light & clarity. #7836960

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic August 11, 2009

Cassie
Debra
Ron
Dianna
Samantha

THANK YOU all so very much for your wonderful comments and continued support. You brightened my morning - what a pleasant way to start a new day! 8o) #7837617

Eugenio Diaz August 11, 2009

Wonderful work, Nancy...great macro and lovely details!
Love the colors and clarity! #7839574

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic August 11, 2009

Eugenio
THANK you so much. Glad you like this lily... have a wonderful day! 8o) #7839604

Lorna Shutter August 11, 2009

Wow! Wow! Wow! Instant fav for me too! There's something so beautiful about this image that just draws me right in! I love its sweet delicateness! The colours are so pretty!!! Your comp is perfect! Outstanding capture and poem! Looks like a winner to me! :) #7840191

Lorna Shutter August 11, 2009

Oh yeah, CONGRATULATIONS on this and all your other well-deserved EFP's!!!!! :) Photobucket #7840199

A P August 11, 2009

NancyJ this is a STUNNING capture and truly a well deserved EfP. Bravo!! #7840463

Gina M. Savage August 12, 2009

Oh, Nancy, this is a breathtaking macro. The color, lines, and POV are outstanding. Well done! #7841011

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic August 12, 2009

Lorna
Ann
Gina

THANK YOU all SO much for your kind comments, continued support, and congrats. I appreciate all of you very much! Have a great day! 8o) #7841598

Michelle Alton August 13, 2009

This is spectacular, Nancy! #7843706

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic August 13, 2009

Michelle
THANK YOU so much for your kindness and continued support! 8o) #7844484

Janet Daniel August 14, 2009

This floral is incredibly gorgeous, Nancy!
So beautifully captured & presented!
One of your best! A favorite!
#7848339

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic August 14, 2009

Janet
Thank you so much for your beautiful words of support... I appreciate you very much, my friend! 8o) #7848380

Laura E. Swan level-classic August 14, 2009

I was happy to come back from camping and see this pink beauty as your new ICON :) !!!

It's YOU! Shy yet outgoing! It has such a flair of beauty and grace! Congrats on your EFP, too!!! :)

GREAT JOB! -Laura

(Yum, yum...we just ate JUMBO PRAWNS with Garlic Herb Butter! - Slurp, slurp!) #7848986

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic August 14, 2009

Laura
Thank you so much, and your dinner sounds wonderful! 8o) #7849039

Laura E. Swan level-classic August 14, 2009

It would have been perfect if some of the butter hadn't splattered into my EYE! HA!

(Seriously!)

...No worries. I am okay now! ... #7849081

Lisa K. Pullen level-classic August 15, 2009

What an incredible capture! So poetic and graceful! WOW!!! #7851285

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic August 15, 2009

Laura,
Sorry, I didn't see this earlier, hope your eye is better now!? ...

Lisa
Thank you for your kind comments, and glad you like the poem too! Have a wonderful evening! 8o) #7851293

Laura E. Swan level-classic August 15, 2009

Yes Look! It's working fine again. It's the one that isn't moving. HA!

Photobucket

Just joking! It is fine. :D Thanks for asking, Mumj. #7851361

Nadya Johnson September 20, 2009

Woo hoo! EXQUISITE, Nancy! Congratulations on your gorgeous Finalist! #7957513

Teresa Burnett level-classic September 20, 2009

Another huge congratulations NancyJ!! This is stunning!! #7957567

Laura E. Swan level-classic September 20, 2009

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YEWHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!

FINALIST!!!!! MUMJ!!!!! HUGE CONGRATS!!! #7957574

Stefania Barbier level-classic September 20, 2009

huge congrats on your finalist!!! #7957684

Michelle Alton September 20, 2009

Awesome winning finalist, Nancy! Keep them coming! Best of luck going forward too! #7958583

Lorna Shutter September 20, 2009

Well I knew this one was definitely going to be a Finalist even before it was announced!

CONGRATULATIONS on your well-deserved Award, Nancyj!!!!! :)

Let's dance again!!!!!
Photobucket #7958782

Lauren P. Krajenta September 20, 2009

Congrats Nancy on this gorgeous exquisite shot! #7959203

Lisa K. Pullen level-classic September 20, 2009

YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! c O n G r A t u L a t I o N s Nancy!!!!!!!!!! So deserved!!!!! Your work is BEAUTIFUL!!!! #7959328

Janet Daniel September 20, 2009

Congratulations on your stunning finalist, Nancy! #7959339

Amy M. Wilson September 20, 2009

Beautiful capture... huge congratulations on this wonderful Finalist, Nancy!!! #7959512

Jessica Jenney September 20, 2009

Congratulations, Nancy on your fantastic finalist! #7959707

Courtenay Vanderbilt September 20, 2009

CONGRATULATIONS on this stunning image, Nancy! Well deserved! #7959928

Melissa G. Meiselman September 20, 2009

Congratulations again on yet another wonderful finalist!! Simply gorgeous!! #7960010

Kelly S. Cavanaugh September 20, 2009

Excellent finalist, Nancy!!! Congratulations! #7960278

Carla Metzler September 20, 2009

Gorgeous! Congratulations! #7960951

Debra R. Harder September 20, 2009

I knew we'd see this BEAUTY again, Nancy!! Absolutely GORGEOUS!! Congratulations on your FANTASTIC finalist! Deb #7961132

Cyn Valentine September 20, 2009

Stunning Nancy!! Congratulations!!! #7961145

Marcel J. Fernandez September 20, 2009

Another beauty! Congratulations Nancy! #7961193

Linda A. Braddock September 20, 2009

Congratulations Nancy on this beautiful finalist! #7961433

Karen Bacon September 20, 2009

Congrats on this stunning finalist Nancy! #7961518

Jeana Clark September 20, 2009


Excellent Capture!!
Congratulations on this
fantastic finalist!!
Best of luck in the next round!!!

~J~ #7961564

Mike F. Anderson September 20, 2009

Congratulations again on your finalist, Nancy! #7961843

Kaye Burazin September 20, 2009

Yipeeeeeeee, congrats and best of luck in the next round #7962192

Donna La Mattino Pagakis September 20, 2009

Very beautiful Nancy, amazing details! Congratulations! #7962513

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic September 20, 2009

THANK YOU ALL so much,
I am overwhelmed....
and thank you BP! 8o) #7962621

Eugenio Diaz September 20, 2009

Hi Nancy!!!AMAZING image!
Congratulations on your gorgeous Finalist! #7962652

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic September 20, 2009

Eugenio
THANK YOU for all of your encouragement, and congrats. Means a lot to me! 8o) #7962947

Sue Marshall September 20, 2009

Big congrats to you, Nancy on your gorgeous Finalist!! :-)

CongratsBFly Pictures, Images and Photos
#7963026

Lynn M. Whitt September 20, 2009

Wow, this is gorgeous! Congratulations.... #7963102

Leslie McLain level-classic September 20, 2009

Congrats on a beautiful finalist. #7963109

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic September 20, 2009

Sue
Lynn
Leslie

Special thank you to all of you... I appreciate you all so much! 8o) #7963277

Stephen Zacker September 20, 2009

Lovely. Congratulations #7963353

Sharon Sawyer September 20, 2009

Nancy, congratulations on your beautiful finalist and all the best in the next round!!! #7963458

Ann Coates level-classic September 20, 2009

Another finalist Nancy, well done and huge congratulations. #7963476

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic September 20, 2009

Stephen
Sharon
Ann C

THANK YOU all so much for your congrats... I appreciate it very much! 8o) #7963556

Sam Britt September 20, 2009

Another beautiful finalist, congrats again, Nancy! #7963994

Susan Weisensel September 20, 2009

WTG NancyJ on this beautiful finalist, good luck. #7964005

ROLAN NARMAN September 20, 2009

Huge congrats on this fantastic finalist Nancy! #7964061

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic September 20, 2009

Samantha
Susan
Rolan

THANK YOU so much, you all are the best supporters ... thank you so much! 8o) #7964104

Randy L. Quast September 20, 2009

Nancy Great photo and Congrats on the EP and Finalist. #7964306

Renee Doyle September 21, 2009

Wonderful work Nancy!!! Congratulations!! #7964809

Tommy E. Burgess September 21, 2009

Congratulations on another gorgeous finalist Nancy!! Stunning work! #7964852

Anita Hogue September 21, 2009

WOW, now this is one fabulous macro Nancy! Excellent details and gorgeous colors!

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S !
#7965604

Mary E. Lake September 21, 2009

Wonderful detail and clarity in this exceptional macro. Congratulations on a well deserved finalist!! Best of luck in the next round!! :) #7965712

Kathy Cline September 21, 2009


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CONGRATS NANCY #7965790

Cassie L. Woodlee September 21, 2009

GORGEOUS congrats Nancy!!! #7965807

Ujjwal Mukherjee September 21, 2009

Huge congratulations on yet another wonderful finalist,Nancy!!

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Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic September 21, 2009

Sabrina
Randy
Renee
Tommy
Anita
Mary
Kathy
Cassie
Ujjwal

THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH, such nice words of encouragement and congrats...ty ty...am wearing a smile for sure! 8o) #7966035

Howard B. Cheek September 21, 2009

Love this one too Nancy, fabulous image.
Congrats!! #7966317

M.Christine Duncan September 21, 2009

ABSOLUTELY BREATHTAKING!!!! I'm cheering this one on Nancy!!! COngrats on this stunner... BRAVO! #7966346

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic September 21, 2009

Howard
Christine

THANK YOU so much, glad you like this one... smiling! 8o) #7966442

Wanda Knoss September 21, 2009

Congratulations Nancy! Wonderful detail and clarity, great image. #7966619

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic September 21, 2009

Wanda
THANK You so much. It pleases me that you like this image.. have a nice day!
8o) #7966803

Dianna Murphy September 21, 2009

Nancy this is truly fabulous. The framing and light and color are perfect and then there's that wonderful clarity. Congratulations on your outstanding finalist! #7966875

Colleen Farrell September 21, 2009

WOWOWOWOW!! This will get a gold, for sure! Big congrats on a most well-deserved, gorgeous finalist, Nancy! #7967032

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic September 21, 2009

Dianna
Colleen

THANK YOU for your kind and wonderful hope for the future of this image...I so appreciate your support! ty 8o) #7967271

Sheila D. Robertson September 21, 2009

Congratulations....I think we will see a gold badge on this! #7967368

Gord MacEachern September 21, 2009

Such a beautiful finalist here Nancy,CONGRATULATIONS! #7967418

Steve M. Harrington September 21, 2009

Good on you, Nancy! A pleasing composition.
Steve #7967605

Tiia Vissak September 21, 2009

Congratulations! #7967736

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic September 21, 2009

Sheila
Gord
Steve
Tiia

Thank you so much...you are all the best support system...THANK YOU 8o) #7968089

frank w. degenhardt September 21, 2009

What a stunning floral my friend. Congratulations on the Finalist. Way to go. #7968354

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic September 21, 2009

Frank
So nice to hear from you my friend, and thank you for the wonderful encouragement and congrats! Have a great evening! 8o) #7968428

Linda M. Walker September 21, 2009

So beautiful....congratulations! #7968771

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic September 21, 2009

Beautiful image, NancyJ. Expect to see this in the Winner's Circle!

UB. #7968854

Michael Kroth level-classic September 21, 2009

WOW! Another stunning photo Nancy. Congratulations on this terrific Finalist. #7968963

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic September 21, 2009

Linda
Usman
Michael

Gosh, thank you so much, you all sure know how to keep an old gal smiling! I appreciate it so much! 8o) #7969046

Stan Kwasniowski September 22, 2009

Nancy, Congratulations #7970818

Bob D. Hall level-classic September 22, 2009

Very beautiful, Nancy!!
Congrats on this beautiful finalist! #7971052

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic September 22, 2009

Stan
Bob

Thank you very much. I appreciate your congrats and support. Have a great day! 8o) #7971093

Susana Ms Heide September 22, 2009

WOW!!! Fantastic detail and colors! Congrats again, Nancy! #7971318

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic September 22, 2009

Susana
THANK You kindly, for the congrats and encouragement... have a great day! 8o) #7971530

Mitch Spence level-classic September 22, 2009

Beautifully composed and exposed, Nancy. Congratulations. #7971920

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic September 22, 2009

Mitch
THANK YOU so much for your congrats on this image... I appreciate it... 8o) #7972016

Robert R. Goodman September 22, 2009

That is stunning,congratulations Nancy.Beautiful image image indeed!!! #7972088

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic September 22, 2009

Bobby
THANK you for visiting my image and the congrats...I appreciate it! 8o) #7972221

Cindy Bendush level-classic September 22, 2009

Excellent macro Nancy! Congratulations on your finalist #7972886

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic September 23, 2009

Cindy
Thank you SO much for your congrats to this image... I appreciate it very much. have a wonderful day, my friend! 8o) #7973742

Debbie Prediger April 12, 2010

Nancy, wow this is an amazing photo. You are so talented and can see you really love flowers.
Debbie #8529438

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic April 12, 2010

Thank you so much Debbie....
I truly appreciate your kindness! 8o) #8529842

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