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Uploaded: April 10, 2010

Description

resub 7/2
1/125 sec, f/2.8, ISO 100, Canon 100mm macro
after a full day of tree's and flowers (shooting for our PG 101 SF Theme)
my lil' model came out side and I could not resist this shot :) had to add the little things blowing in the wind, they did not show up very well, so a PS brush to the rescue :)
Thanks for Looking :)

Comments

Patti Coblentz April 10, 2010

It is perfect for the theme, Datha...and so cute she is! Wonderful spring colors, composition, and light!

Patti #1257408

Kristy A. Keene April 10, 2010

Perfection! HTD!!! #8525224

Nikki McDonald level-classic April 10, 2010

Delightful, Datha. I love the blue and lavender of the background and her shirt -- such a pretty backdrop for the dandelion. #8525227

Donna La Mattino Pagakis April 10, 2010

How GORGEOUS is this Datha, precious and beautiful! A fav! #8525229

Wm Nosal April 10, 2010

Wonderful Shot! #8525282

Julianne Bradford April 10, 2010

I so love this!! HTD Datha! #8525330

Katarina Mansson April 10, 2010

LOVE this Datha; what a wonderful close up of this exciting spring activity! HTD! #8525377

Jennifer L. Alder April 11, 2010

A classic- I love how soft and beautiful it is. Nice comp, too, Datha! :) #8525447

Alison Greenwood April 11, 2010

Beautiful! #8525480

Michelle Alton April 11, 2010

Could not be even an iota better. This is magnificent, Datha! #8525518

Sonya L. Hatfield-Hall April 11, 2010

WINNER! This is stunning Datha, not a flaw only beauty. sonya #8525557

Leslie McLain level-classic April 11, 2010

Terrific portrait, beautifully done. #8525597

Joy Rector April 11, 2010

beautiful shot #8525633

Jane Holestine April 11, 2010

Love it, Datha. I keep wanting a good dandelion shot. This inspires me to try again! #8525655

Kara L. Hendricks April 11, 2010

I think this is your next winner girl... FABULOUS!!! #8525699

Vickie J. Jenkins April 11, 2010

Awesome! Beautiful shot with perfect color and composition. #8525854

Mitch Spence level-classic April 11, 2010

A lovely concept and outstanding work, Datha. #8526291

Cesar J. La Rosa April 11, 2010

I love the way you have composed this image, Datha, and as usual, that atmosphere of fantasy and dream you always create so well in your portraits makes this photograph very "yours". Wonderful work!!!
Cesar #8526449

Chuck Bruton level-deluxe April 11, 2010

Great capture
Nice ideal for the theme #8526698

Datha Y. Thompson April 11, 2010

Thank you ALL so so VERY much!! :) #8526705

Corinne M. Thompson April 11, 2010

Precious capture Datha and a great theme entry! #8527297

Daniella Puente April 18, 2010

Dreamy Datha and sooooo well captured :))) #8543230

Kara L. Hendricks June 03, 2010

Congratulations girl on being today's 101 POTD!! #8662166

Marcie A. Fowler June 03, 2010

This is such an awesome image. Congrats on your 101 POTD!! #8662178

Nikki McDonald level-classic June 03, 2010

Congratulations, Datha, I do love this one -- great pick for the 101 POTD. Just made it a favorite. That's two for you in one day and I don't mark images nearly as often as I should :) #8662181

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic June 03, 2010

What a beauty of a capture and I like your title too, Datha. CONGRATZ. on the 101 POTD!

UB. #8662222

Naomi Weiser June 03, 2010

great shot, I love the added little things in photoshop! congrats! #8662225

Susana Ms Heide June 03, 2010

I have tried this kind of shot several times and have never been even close to happy with my results! This is PERFECT and OH SO BEAUTIFUL!!!! The girly colors, the exact timing, the details you brushed in all make this a magical childhood image! A WINNER in my eyes! CONGRATS on your PG101 POTD Datha!! #8662260

Bob Cournoyer level-classic June 03, 2010

Congrats, Datha, on your 101 POTD.. :-) #8662279

Mitch Spence level-classic June 03, 2010

Datha, this is an all-round delightful image, emotionally and technically. Congratulations on your 101 POTD. #8662325

Donna La Mattino Pagakis June 03, 2010

Already a favorite Datha, congratulations! #8662329

Jane Holestine June 03, 2010

congrats on your 101 POTD on this wonderful capture. Love it! #8662424

Katarina Mansson June 03, 2010

Gorgeous color tones and creativity. Lovely capture. Congratulations Datha! #8662596

Daniella Puente June 03, 2010

Congratulations Datha this photo is really special, so beautiful! :))) #8662865

Jean E. Hildebrant June 03, 2010

Beautiful! Congrats, Datha!!! #8662992

Patti Coblentz June 03, 2010

This is a favorite of mine, as it is for so many others, I'm sure...wonderful image, Datha!! Congratulations on your 101 POTD!!

Patti #8663270

Graham Robards June 03, 2010

Love this, congratulations Datha!~Pat #8663407

Teri Klinger June 03, 2010

love everything about it, Datha! congrats!!! Ü #8663687

William C. Raco level-classic June 03, 2010


Wonderful composition using diagonal elements.
Beautiful and well done, Datha
Congratulations on the 101 recognition
#8663765

Datha Y. Thompson July 02, 2010

THANK YOU ALL SO VERY VERY MUCH!!!! :) #8730026

Joy Rector July 02, 2010

beautiful #8730050

Leslie McLain level-classic August 13, 2010

Congrats on your beautiful finalist, Dartha. #8825476

Nikki McDonald level-classic August 13, 2010

Ah, yes . . . Congratulations on the finalist and good luck in the next round, Datha. #8827587

Donna La Mattino Pagakis August 13, 2010

You know I love this image Datha! Congratulations on your finalist! #8828495

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic August 14, 2010

Huge CONGRATZ on the fab Finalist!

UB. #8830150

Bill Houghton August 14, 2010

Datha, this is a great shot. Beautiful job. Thanks for commenting on my finalist photo. Have a great weekend, Bill #8830920

Wm Nosal August 14, 2010

Congratulations #8831073

Datha Y. Thompson August 14, 2010

THANK YOU ALL and BP so so Very much!! :) #8832864

Stephanie Frey August 14, 2010

So cute!! Congratulations! #8833146

Sam Britt August 14, 2010

Congratulations again, Datha. Terrific finalist! #8833222

Irene Colling level-classic August 14, 2010

The unusual POV and tight crop make this a very dynamic image. An instant favorite with me.
Congratulations on the finalist. #8834457

Kara L. Hendricks September 19, 2010

How did I miss that this went finalist???

CONGRATS!!!! #8917629

Robert Jensen February 04, 2011

Just added this to my favorites also. I've got to stop visiting your site. I'm trying to keep my favorites gallery down to a minimum, and you're not helping any!!! :-) #9212970

Datha Y. Thompson February 04, 2011

LOL :) Your so sweet!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!! MADE MY DAY!!!! #9213120

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