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For Tanburi :)


For Tanburi :)
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Copyright: Suzy Gitana (suzy) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 425 W: 38 N: 1262] (4336)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-09-08
Categories: Artwork
Camera: Canon EOS 50D
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/160 seconds
Details: Tripod: Yes
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-09-08 8:56
Viewed: 346
Points: 74
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
And a poet said, "Speak to us of Beauty."

Where shall you seek beauty, and how shall you find her unless she herself be your way and your guide?

And how shall you speak of her except she be the weaver of your speech?

The aggrieved and the injured say, "Beauty is kind and gentle.

Like a young mother half-shy of her own glory she walks among us."

And the passionate say, "Nay, beauty is a thing of might and dread.

Like the tempest she shakes the earth beneath us and the sky above us."

The tired and the weary say, "beauty is of soft whisperings. She speaks in our spirit.

Her voice yields to our silences like a faint light that quivers in fear of the shadow."

But the restless say, "We have heard her shouting among the mountains,

And with her cries came the sound of hoofs, and the beating of wings and the roaring of lions."

At night the watchmen of the city say, "Beauty shall rise with the dawn from the east."

And at noontide the toilers and the wayfarers say, "we have seen her leaning over the earth from the windows of the sunset."

In winter say the snow-bound, "She shall come with the spring leaping upon the hills."

And in the summer heat the reapers say, "We have seen her dancing with the autumn leaves, and we saw a drift of snow in her hair."

All these things have you said of beauty.

Yet in truth you spoke not of her but of needs unsatisfied,

And beauty is not a need but an ecstasy.

It is not a mouth thirsting nor an empty hand stretched forth,

But rather a heart enflamed and a soul enchanted.

It is not the image you would see nor the song you would hear,

But rather an image you see though you close your eyes and a song you hear though you shut your ears.

It is not the sap within the furrowed bark, nor a wing attached to a claw,

But rather a garden forever in bloom and a flock of angels for ever in flight.

People of Orphalese, beauty is life when life unveils her holy face.

But you are life and you are the veil.

Beauty is eternity gazing at itself in a mirror.

But you are eternity and you are the mirror.

(Khalil Gibran)

HaVe a beautY Full evening:)
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Olá Suzi,
That's a great shot from a beautiful flower, accented by sharp droplts.
It's a great gift for Selahattin.
Best regards,
Raimundo

Bonjour Suzy
Just opening my computer to see this beauty.
What to say to be under the terms of use
Good this, good that ...
All is perfect in fact and it is a very nice dedication to Selahattin
Beautiful poem too from your preferred poet,Suzy
A bientôt ?
Henri

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  • roges Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 498 W: 0 N: 908] (4593)
  • [2009-09-08 9:50]

Hi Suzy,

Wow this macro.
An exceptional performance with some fantastic colors.
Have a beautiful evening,
Adrian

Lovely with all the detail.
TFS
Andrei

Dear Suzy,
My favorite flower, my favorite poet and my favorite friend...
Wonderful gift and surprise for me...great light/shade and my favorite presentation style...nice light and droplets. Thanks for all beauties from you...
Selahattin E


The Beauty of Friendship

Friendship is a Priceless Gift,
It cannot be bought or sold;
But its value is far greater,
Than a mountain made of Gold.

For gold is cold and lifeless,
It can neither see nor hear;
And in the time of trouble,
It is powerless to cheer.

It has no ears to listen,
Nor heart to understand.
It cannot bring you comfort,
Or reach out a helping hand.

So when you ask God for a gift,
Be thankful if He sends ...
Not diamonds, pearls or riches,
But the Love of Real True Friends.
Helen Steiner Rice

selahattin E

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  • harpya Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5684 W: 197 N: 2428] (9587)
  • [2009-09-08 10:55]

Ciao Suzy


Beautiful gift for Selahattin,
Excellent details in this fine flower macro!
The narrow DoF is effective in directing
the viewer's focus, and I notice the
most attractive color reproduction ...

Greetings,

Sergio

Hi Suzy,
What an amazing macro vith beautiful gift for Tanburi.TFS.
Cheers,

hAyAti

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  • ayse51 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1683 W: 124 N: 1437] (20268)
  • [2009-09-08 11:24]

Hi Dear Suzy,
what a beautiful macro and poem from great poetry Khalil Gibran.Beautiful droplets,great details.Amazing colours.Congratulations.Necla.

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  • bri Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 345 W: 0 N: 411] (2208)
  • [2009-09-08 11:42]

Hi Suzi,
Fantastic macro shot,the colours are outstanding and the focus tremendous, every little drop of water on the leaves can be seen in so much clarity, the black background emphasises the shape colour and beauty of the flower and the off set frame and statement add great finishing touches. Beautiful. TFS
Bri

Hi Suzy
marvelous Gerbra in a creative and original presentation. good close up. perfect light, beautiful colors.
nicely cropped and framed.
splendid dedication to a friend.
thanks for the English translation of a beautiful poem.
best regards
tsilla

Suzi
Wonderful capture, great colored details
Congratulation!
Mariana

Hello Suzy

Wonderul crop and framimg, Just excellent

Regards
Jimmy

Hi Suzy
Wonderful flower macro and nice looking waterdrops
Cropping, clarity and presentation are amazing
The note is super
Great dedication
Thanks
Burak

Hello!
Miraculous macro!
A nice frame and composition,perfect focus,lovely colours.
Greetings
Tadeusz

Ciao Suzy, lovely drops on a beautiful flower, wonderful colors and splendid sharpness, very well done, ciao Silvio

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  • kanton Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 701 W: 5 N: 1255] (5256)
  • [2009-09-08 14:35]

Hello Suzy!
Fascinating macro,with great colours,strong lighting and nice looking waterdrops! Perfect
crop and clarity,nicely framed and presented!
Wonderful poem from Khalil Gibran!
Great dedication to a dear Friend!!
Regards and tfs
Kostas

Hi Suzy,

Wow, what a great macro gift to our friend, Selahattin!

Great sharpness and taken from a perfect POV along with wonderful use of the shallow DOF. The colors of the flower are perfectly shown and the petals are so fresh and soft colored, just lovely! I like the center part of the flower. Splendid work!

kind regards,
Paras

Stunning red and the water droplets are acting as coolant.clear,crisp and sharp focus.very balanced,contrasts and lights controls.A lovely frame and wonderful words from Khalil Gibran.TFS

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  • AndroK Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor [C: 1465 W: 23 N: 0] (11700)
  • [2009-09-08 23:05]

Hi Suzy...
Beautiful macro shot...
Beautiful colors, texture...
Regards...
Andro

Hi dear Suzy

what a beautiful gift for our dear friend
excellent sharpness and details
beautiful color and contrast
the light is splendid as well the poem
Have a beautiful day!
Oana

hello Suzy
lovely flower
good colour
well presented with nice crops
good light and framework

regards
Manuj Mehta

'Morning Suzy,
It is so good to see so many attractive floral postings the past few days at this site, including this one. A superb dedication to Selahattin, a true artist and a fine gentleman. This is a high quality posting. There is good light management, the water drops are like crystals, and the featured daisy appears super pretty. Wishing you a good day...Best regards my dear.
Danilo

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  • Juliet Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 875 W: 64 N: 1969] (13538)
  • [2009-09-09 5:42]

Hi Suzy,
Ohhh such a nice dedication. The reds are perfect, not easy to do. Excellent details on this macro. Really good control of your settings. Good note too ! TFS Julie

Hi, Suzy.Experimentation and creativity in this shot is commendable. Good colors and composition with appropriate presentation of the flower and the dew drops looks simple and elegant. Cheers and TFS.

nice shot with good art work.

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  • ramon Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 272 W: 20 N: 683] (3301)
  • [2009-09-11 12:45]

Hi Suzy,

Excellent close up of the flower, sharpness and clarity is superb.
Every detail of this image is excellent. Nicely framed as well...

TFS
Ramon

hi Suzi .shu akhbarek wayn halghaybe :) great shot with so beautiful sharp and vivid red color.. we elframing ktir mzwe2 ..bravo nice weekend..... Harout.

Dear Suzy
Really a wonderful artwork of this lovely flower with superb details and sharpness
A great focus, perfect lighting, and professional capturing of those droplets
A fantastic dedication to dear Selahattin
BRAVO
Alireza

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  • gnada Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2662 W: 74 N: 4763] (21685)
  • [2009-09-12 20:38]

Hi Suzy...

Excellent macro and beautiful PP work...
Perfect details - Wonderful sharpness and colors.
Nice Gift for TL friend Tanburi.
Best regards,
George

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  • vanda Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 229 W: 0 N: 227] (1634)
  • [2009-09-13 13:37]

Hello Suzy,
What a wonderful composition!
Light, sharpness and details are great.
The colours and the water drops are lovely.
Elegantly framed.
Best regards.
Vanda
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Many thanks for your visit and comment

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  • mi_per Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 240 W: 30 N: 319] (3429)
  • [2009-09-13 14:08]

Hello Suzy,
Extraordinary macro shot, beautiful detail and colour, very interesting crop.Great work and beautiful gift.
regards
Mitko:)

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  • Dot Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1397 W: 31 N: 3045] (12300)
  • [2009-09-15 10:37]

HI Suzy
The bit of vignetting on the left gives great shadows and enhances this beauty with its soft shadows.
A nice and very lovely gesture that Selahattin will appreciate
Dot

Hi Suzy, Very sharp close up of this flower. The small droplets of water and the Poem are good to see and put into a new context. TFS. Murray.

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  • chrisJ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4220 W: 414 N: 6630] (42005)
  • [2009-09-16 5:28]

Bonjour Suzy

A marvellous floral macro with effective tight framing & impeccable sharpness & dof. I like the repetition of the water droplets on the red flower. Tfs!

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  • ade71 Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 235 W: 37 N: 206] (2812)
  • [2009-09-16 9:32]

Hi Suzy, superbe work. The picture is wonderful but the PP is excellent. I like it at all!! Compliments my friend!!
Adele

hello Suzy,

this is superb capture from close up.. a lovely cropped and composition.. i guess the droplets an added a bonus.. it make your flower more beautiful.. a lovely gift for a wonderful friend.. nice one :) tfs..

cheers, terry :)

see this shot :
http://www.treklens.com/gallery/photo542719.htm

Olá Suzy

Bela fotografia desta bela
flor vermelha com seus lindos
detalhes...
Parabéns, um ótimo trabalho.
Grande abraço,
Vera.

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