A Yellow Rose For Texas

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• shelbeesmom (58278)
• [2008-09-12 3:54]

Ahhhhh, this is so nice Silke....and I so appreciate the good thoughts! Yellow roses are my favorite of all and this is so kind of you! LOVE the softtones in this, shot very well in the sunlight, and I just LOVE the bulb behind it!
Really cool!

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• mesquens1 (40829)
• [2008-09-12 4:49]

Olá Silke,
Perfect color, perfect sharpness, excellent POV, extraordinary lighting.
Superb PPW and presentation.TFS
Raimundo

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• rintile (15972)
• [2008-09-12 5:15]

Wow Silke, a great shot, nice details, congratullations

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• machinelove (192)
• [2008-09-12 5:59]

I like the framing approach here Silke.
Wonderful composition, with the closed bud in the background.
Excellent dark background to provide contrast.
Nicely captured and presented.
- Vincent

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• ola_kwiatek (0)
• [2008-09-12 6:13]

Hi Silke!
Amazing rose. Wonderful light and colors. Good saturation.
Original picture.
Cheers!

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• dareco (15528)
• [2008-09-12 6:20]

I was just watching the news....so scarey! Such a thoughtful post today. I love the colors, textures and lighting. Also the bud in the bg. Very nice work (as always) Have a great day!

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• Beger (23042)
• [2008-09-12 6:43]

Hi Silke,
I hope that this touching thought gives support at our friends in Texas!
This rose is captured with delicacy. I like the way you worked the background for this eye-catching effect!
Bravo! Annie

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• harpya (7534)
• [2008-09-12 6:45]

Hello Silke


Excellent shot and that definition in the image!
the details are wonderful and clear!
Fine and elegant,
Of very good taste in the final art!
Congratulations!

Sérgio

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• Emma (10153)
• [2008-09-12 9:36]

wonderful colors in the roses are reflected. Congratulate for beautiful admission.
Regards.
Eva

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• boonie (7842)
• [2008-09-12 9:55]

Perfect sentiment Silke, we are all with you in that regard. Beautiful imagery with the open rose and the one waiting to show its power/resilience.

Dan

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• kickback (32)
• [2008-09-12 11:08]

hi silke, nice post, such a nice soft feel, good vertical composition,
tfs,
scott

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• Silvio2006 (54757)
• [2008-09-12 12:59]

Hi Silke, fantastic composition with wonderful rose, splendid sharpness, very well done, ciao Silvio

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• Royaldevon (22131)
• [2008-09-12 13:08]

Hello Silke,

The light on this flower is lovely, creating highlights, shadows and tones to give a real 3D effect. The bluured b/g bud is a good balance and adds depth.

Kind regards,
Bev :-)

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• Ejtaan (475)
• [2008-09-12 13:26]

A beautiful thought Silke!
I sure hope that the storm will not take any lives and that it will not cause too much damage! I sure don't wanna be there right now.

Beautiful picture with lovely soft tones. Good compo with the bud in the background.

Cheers,
Anneke

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• trampas (0)
• [2008-09-12 14:04]

hi silke.
a beautiful pic, a beautiful flower, a beautiful sentiment.

i found these lyrics by cindy walker and would like to send them to our friends in Texas.(hope you don't mind?)

'The hill country, the hill country of Texas.
The hill country, the country that I love.
Where wild wings fly above the peaceful valleys,
and the Pedernales
flows lazily beneath the Texas skies.

The hill country, the hill country of Texas.
It knew my folks, my family, and my friends.
The boy who rode his pony in the sunlight,
the man who prayed at midnight.
And gave him strength to carry on again.

And when
the night falls.
And when
my god calls.

Where wild wings fly above the peaceful valleys,
by the Pedernales.
Please let me sleep beneath the Texas sky.

And when
the night falls.
And when
my god calls.

Where wild wings fly above the peaceful valleys,
by the Pedernales.
Please let me sleep beneath the Texas sky.'

my thoughts are with you.
Trampas.

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• tjutjut (16220)
• [2008-09-12 20:10]

Hi Silke,

Very sad to see picture at newspaper of flood due to IKE . .
Touching attribute for them who get the hurricane . .
Beautifully composed yellow on dark BG . . make the rose stands out . .
Great presentation my dear friend . .
Hope you and family are fine . .

Tfs,
Tjutjut

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• Janice (34497)
• [2008-09-12 21:00]

It looks a little aged, but still hanging on strong and tightly in the midst of the darkness.
And the future shows new life as in the new bud in the BG.
Nice thought Silke - well captured
Janice

Interesting scary news here about Hurricane Ike:
http://www.weatherwatch.co.nz/content/hurricane-ike-explodes-into-life

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• Urfaust (13317)
• [2008-09-13 0:08]

ciao Silke..
a beautiful dedication.. wodnerful marco indeed! light is perfect here! thanks
ciao Marco

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• thor68 (4553)
• [2008-09-13 0:29]
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that´s a very pretty rose, excellently captured in a wonderful tender light - a perfect dedication to the people in texas and
the other regions that have been hit by "ike". just read the news that galveston is flooded with about 8 feet of water and
now the winds are coming...it´s a really horrible situation. thanks & best wishes, thor.

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• chrisJ (55124)
• [2008-09-13 0:45]

Hi Silke

A sweet thought for Linda. You must be the good witch of the east. No idea who the bad witch of the west is, but I sense a connection with 'Ike'. Perfect dof & sharpness with a nice diffused light in the shadow areas. Tfs!

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• Hendrika (19218)
• [2008-09-13 5:05]

This time I think there is no need to analyse the picture Silke, just enjoy the bright light on the flower and the messages it sends.

We will be thinking of you all, don't take risks for a good picture.

Thanks Silke

Els

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• lucbus (10358)
• [2008-09-13 5:26]

Hello Silke,

This is a great thoughts you had for the Texas people and your photo is so beautiful with the excellent sharpness and lighting which let us see the textures of the petals.

Best Regards

Luc

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• Doudou (8802)
• [2008-09-13 10:23]

Bonjour Silke,
Your rose is beautifull!!!
En souhaitant que l'ouragan ne fasse pas trop de dégâts, je vous souhaite à tous, amis texans bonne chance et beaucoup de courage, je vous envoie tous mes souhaits pour que tout se termine bien!!!
Toutes mes amitiés de France et tout mon soutien
Odile:)

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• Refugee (25554)
• [2008-09-13 11:35]

A lovely thought Silke. Good PP work to tame some of the brightness and the rose positioned nicely in the frame. Nicely done,
David

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• juanjo (3371)
• [2008-09-15 7:16]

Dear Silke

beautiful picture
the contrast is great, and your composition including the flower in the BG is lovely

regards

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• boomcat (16869)
• [2008-09-16 3:42]

hello Silke,

i like how you presented this rose and the bud to tl.. all are lovely here.. composition, detail, etc.. oh and this are my fav. colour in rose.. wonderful thoughts for the people of texas.. tfs..

regards, terry
pl :D

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• jone (32781)
• [2008-09-17 1:42]

Greetinhs Silke ;)
beautiful macro, light and gift, TFS
Best wishes,
J ;)

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• juyona (10173)
• [2008-09-17 15:22]

Hola amiga,
preciosa flor,
máxima calidad y buena presentación...
saludos Silke.

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• joopschotsman (6930)
• [2008-09-24 11:17]

Hi Silke,
A great gesture for our friends in Texas !
Beautiful image with good DOF and good framing.
Joop!

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• Mitra (16)
• [2008-10-13 6:13]

Amazing rose. Wonderful light and colors. Good saturation. Well done.
Mitra

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• eyesthetix (8722)
• [2008-12-28 6:44]

Hi Silke,
the image quality here is outstanding. Well done.

Best regards, Daniel

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• Fidy (606)
• [2010-08-30 10:20]

The rose on the front ground is almost over, and the one in the background is not yet opened, but the wwole lot is nice