Pink Cactus

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• Silke (23590)
• [2008-07-23 15:27]
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Fantastic composition here -- and the colours are so delciate!
Superb image
TFs
silke

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• madamebel (2844)
• [2008-07-23 15:35]
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Hi Liliana
Simply amazing,
Perfect shot,wonderful colors
Bravo
Guylaine

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• Ephona (359)
• [2008-07-23 15:47]

I really love the colors and composition! Great photo!!

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• Beger (19950)
• [2008-07-23 15:49]

Hi Liliana,
This is really a superb photo!
With exquisite colors and softness. In the same time, the bee is so clear and sharp! Elegance and grace in this beautiful presention! Bravo! Annie!

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• mvdisco (36070)
• [2008-07-23 16:07]

Hi Liliana,
Great composition and wanderful catch, amazing colors and POV. Perfect Portrait,
Congradulation Lili.
Michel

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• machinelove (16011)
• [2008-07-23 16:19]

Very dream like effect here Liliana!
I love the soft colors and offset flower.
Great DOF and focus. Well done.
- Vincent

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• rintile (13422)
• [2008-07-23 16:33]

What a beautiful photo, reat colors details and sharpen. TFS

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• y2kosan (1642)
• [2008-07-23 17:14]

well done macro composition.
like that white flower with-in the flower.
those pastel colors are great and crisp.
the addition of the bee just brings life to this
flower. well done.
y2koSan

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• wieyos (9006)
• [2008-07-23 18:18]

Hello Lili,

it's awesome! very lovely in a soft pink and the bee adds to the beauty. i like the crisp clear & pin sharpness on the stamens. very adorable!

TFS
Regards
Agoes

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• yamataraja (6755)
• [2008-07-23 18:28]

Hello Liliana
Very sharp macro photo. The color of the petals are so sweet and texture is just like silk. The bee is very sharp and the background perfect. Very artistic presentation.

Serge

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• S-moon (2363)
• [2008-07-23 18:56]

Hi Liliana,

Beautiful soft captured flower and a pin sharp bee! Very nice contrast between bee and flower. Great colours and composition. Very well done.

TFS Greetings Simone

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• teamill (5290)
• [2008-07-23 19:04]

Beautiful!!! Beautiful soft colors, great detail on the bee.
Trudy

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• Nesa (380)
• [2008-07-23 19:43]
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• Janice (33178)
• [2008-07-23 19:45]

Hi Lili, how beautiful this is.
Super sharpness, pretty colours and wonderful details
Janice

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• AKITA (12615)
• [2008-07-23 19:59]

dear Liliana,
this is an image like in a dream.
this air flows in a illusional space.
this light comes from unreal origine.
and your feeling may go out another mellow world.
in a moment, I can travel with you riding on this picture-ship.
thank you,
Akihisa

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• lehaim1 (884)
• [2008-07-23 20:28]

another great image of yours. always happy to see your work.

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• WhiteKnight (7783)
• [2008-07-23 21:38]
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Nice work - good sharp macro, well exposed. Did you blur the background pp, or did the f8 give a small enough DOF?
Regards
David

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• Helkoryo (22130)
• [2008-07-23 21:47]

Hello Liliana

Absolutely beautiful! A wonderful capture here, very nicely cropped and balanced with the flower in the corner of the shot,good sharp detail and nice colour tones. Your framing contrasts well and balances the shot nicely

TFS regards Helen

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• Matylda76 (6690)
• [2008-07-23 21:48]

Hi Liliana;
very good macro capture;
great colours and contrast;
nice framing and sharpness;
tfs;
regards Karolina

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• tanburi (37942)
• [2008-07-23 21:58]

Hi Liliana,
Eyecarching composition , shadow and color. Bee adds richness to shot.
I like it.
TFS
Selahattin E

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• bupga (2735)
• [2008-07-23 22:40]

Excellent composition Liliana! Love the sofness and details. The framing and cropping is also added to make this photo more presentable. TFS...Buddy

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• izmirli (16996)
• [2008-07-23 23:21]

merhaba my friend liliana
excellent lovely flowers and bee.magnificent lovely colours and macro picture.well done.
ferindly greetings from Istanbul.
gürkan akçakır.

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• M_A_C_R_O (2350)
• [2008-07-23 23:27]

Hello Liliana,
Phantastic compo - looks like a feritale. Who knows what we see here - maybe a mysterified princess?
TFS Thomas

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• goomer (699)
• [2008-07-24 0:52]

Beautiful shot Liliana. Stunning color and composition. Wonderful detail. Nice work!

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• tsesler (6301)
• [2008-07-24 1:21]

Hi Lilians,
just an amazing macro here,
wonderful colours, excellent clarity and sharpnes,
perfect....
welldone and tfs,
regards,
Taner
:) soon

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• ARGI (1139)
• [2008-07-24 3:23]

Marvelous Lili
This perpective is the best.
POV is excellent and colors are wonderful.
A very attractive shot.
Congrats
best regards Argyris

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• CyberMeritam (1975)
• [2008-07-24 4:20]

Hello Liliana,
This is absolutely fantastic..excellent macro shot..
..and very nice blurry BG..I also like the sharpness and light here..
Again excellent shot and very nice treatment..

CM

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• starky (2965)
• [2008-07-24 4:26]

Beautiful another flower and nice colour.
Best regards, Bosko.

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• cunejo200 (17711)
• [2008-07-24 5:31]

Applause! This is beautiful Liliana. Sharp and well composed.

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• glint (3606)
• [2008-07-24 5:32]

hello Liliana,
this is an absolute delight. The soft pink of the flower contrasted with the dark outline of the insect makes this a special one. Nicely composed and framed too.
Bev

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• Mitra (7908)
• [2008-07-24 7:45]

Fantastic composition.The colours are so delicate. Well done.
Mitra

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• jan515 (17484)
• [2008-07-24 8:06]

Hello Lili,
Fantastic macro,perfrkt colours,composition.Beautiful presentation.Super made, that have you here class shown with very good sharpness.
Best regards.
Janusz

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• crisgotiny (3665)
• [2008-07-24 9:25]

wow really beautriful shot the pastel color looks cool and delicate the stamen is very much seen good shot. Really very nicely composed good timing with the bee.

cris(",)

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• Emma (10153)
• [2008-07-24 9:32]

Hallo Liliana,
Owing to for this so good photographic work. Really special, largely is your imagination. Very interesting macro, a good organization also. Artistically and Professional.
Best regards.
Eva

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• Royaldevon (16520)
• [2008-07-24 11:36]

Hello Lili,

I remember that when I started on TL, you used to post the most wonderful flower shots. This reminds me of them!
It is sharp, detailed, the colours are delicate and the presentation is first class! Well done!

Kind regards,
Bev :-)

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• cinca (4452)
• [2008-07-24 14:19]

Hi Liliana, you are really never satisfied: this image is simply beautiful! Soft colours and delicate composition, it's very elegant!
Ciao, cinzia

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• azaf1 (6932)
• [2008-07-24 15:17]
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Hi Lili
I guess we have the same cactus in our garden. I have put a WS with mine
Excellent job, by the way
Argiris

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• devylla (2511)
• [2008-07-24 20:18]
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e tare faina.
Am si eu o intrebare,pentru ce folosesti Hoya Cir Polarizer?Si pentru ca tot folosim aceeasi camera...ma bate gandul la un obiectiv nou...zoom sau macro,insa nu m-am decis...ai avea ceva recomandari?:)


Toate cele bune,
Sabina

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• andrzej (6126)
• [2008-07-24 22:05]

Hi Liliana
Excellent macro,lovely soft colours,very good sharpnes and details.
TFS
Regards
Andrzej

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• AleksaSrbin (17794)
• [2008-07-24 23:16]

Hi friend,
nice composition and colours.Bravo!
Regards.
A.

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• korbee (13701)
• [2008-07-25 1:32]

Fabelhaftig presentiert mit ein super frame Lili,ich glaube das daurert lang for man so-etwas fur den lens hat,starke timing.
Shuss!
jan

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• Patricia (4129)
• [2008-07-25 3:45]

Hello Liliana, Wonderful soft image. I like this POV the best and you should be very proud of efforts. Congratulations! TFS
Pat.

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• kiwi_explorer (2661)
• [2008-07-25 4:15]

Hi Lili,
Amazing how you froze that bee ... great timing. The clarity of details and overall image quality is of high standard. Beautifully captured and superbly composed! tfs and have a nice weekend.
Cheers,
Renier

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• jawa (12003)
• [2008-07-25 4:45]

Hi Liliana
In one word BEAUTIFUL.
Gr Jos

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• cknara (526)
• [2008-07-25 7:47]

Nice one..i like the composition.

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• lrw1966 (0)
• [2008-07-25 8:34]

Liliana Hi;
Beautiful macro of nature, stunning colors with amazing clarity and very impressive presentation of this compositon. Congratulations, very well done. I hope you have an excellent weekend.
Thanks for the note, as always.
Larry
USA-tfs

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• nicou (21185)
• [2008-07-25 9:37]

Hello,

Il est mangigique ce cactus rose, quelle doucuer et tendresse, avec l'insecte, une superbe image.

Bravo et amitié

Nicou

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• harpya (10054)
• [2008-07-25 10:07]

Hello Liliana


Beautiful, it is as a dream!
class, elegance and lightness!
the colors are delicate and they leave your post
as a beautiful painting!
Of very good taste.
Congratulations!

Sérgio

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• abettine (2034)
• [2008-07-25 14:12]

Bonsoir Liliana
J'aime beaucoup cette composition qui donne l'impression que cet insecte minuscule arrive au bord d'un volcan gigantesque. C'est bien vu !
Cordialement,
Antoine.

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• Refugee (25542)
• [2008-07-25 14:26]

Nicely composed Liliana and a lovely colour. Good detail and the gaussian blur worked well. Some sharper edges around the petals which may have been elliminated by enlarging the image and erasing using a very small brush.
David

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• macromania (8764)
• [2008-07-25 14:57]

Lovely composition Liliana.. a beautiful soft image.
Regards Mark :)

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• kickback (11323)
• [2008-07-25 15:38]

hi lili, amazing colors and details, nice composition, this is a wonderful shot,
tfs,
scott

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• Dot (12652)
• [2008-07-25 17:25]

HI Lili
I like the pp and the flower is quite beautiful.
The tiny bee such a good addition to this shot which I find perfect.
Dot

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• karith (7431)
• [2008-07-25 20:32]

Lovely and clear, with beautiful color and excellent details. Good composition and DOF, and the presentation works well. Nice job:)

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• Kiwis (13118)
• [2008-07-26 3:38]

Hi Liliana,
I like the effect on the heart of the flowers. Just like a small wind were past. The soft colors are great too. A real beauty. Thanks
Best wishes
Diane

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• Janone (0)
• [2008-07-26 3:56]

Wowow.! Big Complement.!
Really a fantastic and beautiful picture, dear Lili.
Maybe the huge undertitling was not really needed.
But ok, otherwise I had no idea it was a cactus flower.
10 points from me.!!!
Best regards from Jan

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• tjutjut (15952)
• [2008-07-26 4:47]

Hi Lili,

Beautiful image . .
Very sharp . .
I like the composition with the bee is in focus . .

Tfs,
Tjutjut

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• WMcK (6837)
• [2008-07-26 5:47]

I love the tones and texture here, Liliana. It appears so delicate that even the little bee might fall through. Beautiful composition and stunning detail. Well done.
Warm Regards
Wanda

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• joopschotsman (5543)
• [2008-07-26 10:23]

Hi Lili,
What a beautiful macro again !! Beautiful flower and superb colors. The bee is a great addition to this image.
Great job done.
greetings,
Joop!

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• rewshearer (20999)
• [2008-07-26 13:16]

Amazing and outstanding shot. So clear and crisp, such beautiful colours, tones, and details. Truly an education and an inspiration.
Rew

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• emanetkerem (4918)
• [2008-07-26 13:33]

Merhaba
Perfect work. Very nice macro. Beautiful flower. Well done.
TFS

Kerem

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• Hendrika (19218)
• [2008-07-26 13:41]

Hi Lili,

It is only on TL that I have seen that a cactus can have such beautiful flowers, and you sure know how to capture that beauty.
Hope you keep that feeling of never being 100% satisfied - we think it is perfect - but it keeps you motivated.

TFS
Els

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• timtim (9598)
• [2008-07-26 15:43]

WOW great colours comp and details
TFS

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• TripleT (3650)
• [2008-07-26 15:48]

This is soft and absolutely beautiful, excellent capture!
Tracy

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• Maged (2111)
• [2008-07-26 18:20]

Hello Liliana
It's superb again, i have to stop taking photos for flowers, Excellent colors , details, POV, and timing ...What Else.
Very Well Done
Best Regards
Maged

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• Urfaust (13175)
• [2008-07-26 23:30]

ciao Lili
your last works are all beautiful!! this is superb too.. the first sight makes me thinks to a starship approching to a space station.. i know, it's a silly tought!! however is really incredible.. the timing is perfect.. colours and details wonderful indeed! you have to be satisfated 110%! my compliments ;))
ciao Marco

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• hay_kes (57465)
• [2008-07-27 0:02]

Hi Lili,
Elagant macro shot.Very impressive sharp, colours and details..TFS.
Pozdrav,

hAyAti

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• coed1992 (5671)
• [2008-07-27 5:00]

excellent soft macro image Lilian, imply beautiful.well done.
regards............andres

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• Silvio2006 (42907)
• [2008-07-27 9:55]

Ciao di nuovo Lili, questa te la scrivo in italiano, che il mio inglese fa pena, macro splendida con colori delicatissimi, bello il rosa che sfuma verso il bianco, la sirfide è un gioiellino, il tutto è nitidamente ripreso con magnifici ettagli, ottima profondità di campo e fuoco perfetto.
I tre WS sono tre piccole opere d'arte.
BRAVISSIMA
UN GRANDE ABBRACCIO
SILVIO

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• XOTAELE (8774)
• [2008-07-27 12:24]

Geniales detalles y gran nitidez Liliana.
Fantásticos tonos y perfecto encuadre.
Un maravilloso trabajo.
Felicitaciones, JL.

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• EOSF1 (20439)
• [2008-07-27 13:10]

Hello Liliana, that's truly a beautiful image, well composed, good light and exposure. Very good sharpness, well done, thanks!

Mario

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• c_rapp (7282)
• [2008-07-27 15:41]

Each one of the workshops are wonderful views but I believe you posted the right one. This is stunning. beautiful color and a great buggy pov. A true dream. TFS
Christan

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• shelbeesmom (48340)
• [2008-07-27 15:47]

WOW Lili~ You did a fantastic shot here, excellent sharpness! LOVE the purple here, really a super macro!
B-)
Linda

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• JYB (3738)
• [2008-07-27 22:36]
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Hi Liliana,
Very nice picture and good composition. Soft texture and colors but sharp. Very good work. JYB

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• melanysherden (2638)
• [2008-07-28 2:07]

Hi dear Liliana
Amazing macro with beautiful colours. Excellent details. I am thinking, how better world we would have if our breakfast will be a glass of nectar
Best wishes
Melany
soon

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• Mujahid-Awais (5553)
• [2008-07-28 3:19]

Beautiful world of the fly. Excellent macro shot.

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• jazmin (12)
• [2008-07-28 12:10]

Hi, Lili!

Wonderful macro shot with beautiful colours.

jazmin

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• juyona (15457)
• [2008-07-28 13:59]

Hola Lili,
Woow,
precioso trabajo amiga,
detalles foco y composición sobresalientes,
presentación ideal.
saludos

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• billy-m (6310)
• [2008-07-29 1:18]

Very beautiful dear Liliana...so gentle with very nice color...The bee is great addition to this picture
warm regards
biljana

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• Nikas (1970)
• [2008-07-30 13:25]

hi!!

Just amazing! I loved this photo, great colours and focus, good position too!

Very well done!

TFS
Ana

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• Iwon (7090)
• [2008-08-01 9:12]

Hi Liliana!
Great composition...
Amazing shot!
Well done.
Iwona

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• tracer (7924)
• [2008-08-06 9:06]

the harmony of nature. beauty and perfection.

regards,


i a n

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• eyesthetix (8708)
• [2008-08-07 1:06]

Hi Liliana,
good detail, colour, subtle texture and placement of the plant.
Well done.
Best regards, Daniel

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• jone (29368)
• [2008-08-12 0:38]

Buna Lili DEAR friend ;)))
Excellent, gentle macro shot...The middle of flower lokks to me like a gate to paradise...TFS
Best wishes,
J ;)

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• black_dream (4699)
• [2008-08-12 13:35]

Cel mai mult imi plac posting-ul de aici si cel din ws3. Florile "tale" sunt intotdeauna superbe!
Felicitari, Lili!
Toate cele bune,
Diana

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• Juliet (13626)
• [2008-08-13 3:29]

Hi Lili,
This is a gorgeous display of the pink cactus. Nice soft details and lighting and the bee adds a nice touch. TFS Julie

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• CAROL50 (4743)
• [2008-08-13 19:14]

Lili, this is magical , love the colors, the tiny insect is a real bonus and i am amazed at how crisp it appears ,it is stunning ! Your frame is perfect, matching the colors of the flower ! Wonderful work as usual and yes Lili you are never 100% satisfied with your results i know but frankly it would be very difficult to achieve better results in most of your work anyway ! Bravo and keep up your good work !
Tfs ,
Carol

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• boomcat (16869)
• [2008-08-14 0:09]

hello Lili,

oh this is so beautiful.. wonderful macro shot.. the little bee is cute flying to the stamen... lovely colours.. well done.

regards, terry

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• bucanas (15276)
• [2008-08-17 6:37]

Hi Liliana,
Wonderful,congratulation.
Best regards,
Ralf

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• sorinabal (7238)
• [2008-08-17 10:47]

Servus Lili,

Frumoasa floarea, imi place mult textura petalelor si culoarea lor, excelent decupaj si POV. Si celelalte perspective sunt frumoase, interesante procesari.
Te pup,
Sorina

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• Ramdan (5756)
• [2008-08-20 9:18]

Hi Lili,
Awesome details and crispy sharpness. Love the soft tone and color as well.

Regards,
Ramdan.

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• foozi (4614)
• [2008-08-23 6:44]

Hello Liliana,
a great macro shot. Very soft, very pestel and great sharpness and clarity. Nicely composed with blurred background and the presence of an insect is really stunning.

regards,
Foozi

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• Doudou (5835)
• [2008-08-23 13:16]

Bonjour LIli,
Sur les 4, je préfère celle ci et la troisième version, les teintes douces en font des jolis pastelles, c'est vraiment joli un cactus, si on ne s'y pique pas!!!
Amitiés
Odile

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• Danert (4078)
• [2008-08-25 6:39]

Hi Liliana,
This is very sharp . I also appreciate the other one in the work shop but I think you choosed the good one . I like the soft colors and the remarquable details and sharpness of the bee . Beautifull work and presentation .
Daniel

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• mariajosecon (1625)
• [2008-08-26 19:22]

Lilaiana:
Your image is as delicate as a cactus flower, very beautiful.
Thank you
María José

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• james (392)
• [2008-08-27 9:37]

a sure winner here. great colors, pov, presentation, focus... the whole package.
hardy well done on this one.
tfs.
james

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• jvachon (3476)
• [2008-08-28 6:43]

hello Lili,
Cactus flowers have such impossibly beautiful flowers and this is certainly one.
A great composition with such delicate colouring, fine textures and detail.
Bravo, Joni

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• jean11-3 (4777)
• [2008-08-29 12:39]

Hello Liliana,this is a spectacular picture of the cactus flower with the insect.I love the composition with the centre of the flower off to one side.Your patience when taking these shots,is really apparent.
Beautiful sharp quality.
I am putting this into my favourites.
Tfs, regards Jean.

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• perryhooter (27343)
• [2008-09-06 5:52]
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Hello Liliana !

I missed this beauty during my numerous times off-line !

Among the different perspectives proposed, you choose the best to present this pink cactus in my humble opinion. Textbook composition here to present this pink beauty. Delightful colors and tones.

Bravo !
Robert

PS. The bee seems to be super sharp compared to the flower details next to it. Did you sharpen it separately ?

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• carvusbas (214)
• [2008-09-09 4:01]
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• techranger (536)
• [2008-09-09 16:40]

Absolutely gorgeous photograph and framing. I love it. And thanks for your help in workshop with my Clematis. I just did one of my photos of Agave parryi (a succulent) and added a frame with title... please let me know what you think... I will post it tomorrow... September 10, 2008. :)

Larry

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• actagaudi (266)
• [2008-09-11 3:03]
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Hi Liliana
I like this presentation of cactus' flower very much. Very soft coloures (i would rather say violet then pink ;) and good capture. I had never caught the bee in my cadre so good as you. Lovely soft light.
Friendly regards
actagaudi

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• mieky (500)
• [2008-09-12 9:16]

Hi Liliana, Very beautiful picture!
Like it very much ^^
Well done

Good luck

Mieky,

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• gracestout2008 (1982)
• [2008-09-16 15:39]

What an excellent composition. The color is beautiful. Frame is great and i liked that pink bold letters below.
Good work.
GRACE STOUT

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• jazrr (1883)
• [2008-10-14 16:11]

Hi Liliana:

Wow, what a beautiful picture. Very nice POV. Sharp and wonderful colors.


Jafar

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• ele_eng (6277)
• [2008-10-25 21:40]

Hi Liliana
Very nice macro.
Excellent pink spectrum.
Great details on the insect.
Well done and TFS.
Regards, Alireza.

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• wishnugaruda (15140)
• [2008-11-07 8:27]

Hi Lili,
das ist fantastitisch - wow - eine super Aufnahme, gefällt mir so gut!
Vielen Dank und lieben Gruß
Sabine - wishnugaruda

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• deva (1008)
• [2008-11-23 12:47]

Hi Lili: my favorite sytle is the original...
Be satisfied of every moments that life brings you just by taking this magnific pink cactus. It looks just like paper to my eyes, and the softness of the petals: WOW! To answer you, it is a magnolia's flowers in our garden. I love flowers, just like you. It is a pleasure to read you again.
Andrée

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• colvert (4056)
• [2008-11-28 6:01]
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Bonjour Liliana
Very beautiful picture , perfectly framed and with amazing decreased colour to center; very good ppwork ; was the bee here at the shot moment; nevertheless I like it and perspective 1 too.
Very beautiful

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• gnada (21699)
• [2008-12-23 6:52]

Hi Liliana...

Very nice street scene and really a very good macro shot..!
Great lighting and beautiful colors and contrast...
Nice PP work - Well done.
Rgd. George

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• Travelcam (10171)
• [2009-01-09 15:40]

Hi Lili

THis is superb composition. Very impressive indeed. :-)

The richness of the colours and the sharpness of the flower and bee are awesome. A great job!

Best wishes and TFS,

Martyn

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• Lucassie (5171)
• [2009-01-11 3:57]

Beautiful macro composition. I like your colors symphony.
Congratulations Liliana
Luc

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• euroblinkie (384)
• [2009-01-15 12:37]

hello Liliana

Wauwh wath a colours
beautiful picture
great sharpness
i love the cactus
greeting lou

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• muhammadtariq (3245)
• [2009-02-14 3:55]

cactus is always full of life and this one is amazing,so crisp and focused shot and composition.TFS

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• mortijo (298)
• [2009-04-15 2:40]

This is an excellent macro. The colors are soft and tender and the framing is top. Good job
Regards

John

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• falcon53 (581)
• [2009-04-17 2:22]

Well, I’d be 100% satisfied with this shot – it’s the best flower macro shot I’ve seen in a while. Beautifully composed, sharply focused bee, softly focussed flower perimeter, blurred background, gorgeous colours, and a nice frame / title to round off.

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• ramon (3457)
• [2009-06-08 12:22]

Hi Liliana,

Well managed exposure and very nice macro shot.
Excellent composition.

TFS
Ramon

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• papajoehermit (1517)
• [2009-10-17 20:19]
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And you chose beautifully, Lili! Wonderful imagery and framing. The bee adds to the shot, but I would like to see it without the busy little bee, too.

JoeGoff, Louisville, KY