Inspiring Photo: Fuzzy #12744927

Lisa J. Boulden February 12, 2012

Outstanding color, light, tones, and details on these 'fuzzy buds'.
Beautifully captured and presented, Merna!
~♥~lisa #1442899

Merna L. Nobile February 12, 2012

Thank you very much, some times it is hard to decide. Merna #9978880

Martha R. Mazon February 12, 2012

Very beautiful, Merna! The repeating curved lines really make this striking image. #9978984

Jeff Robinson February 12, 2012

This is Outstanding Merna!! #9978988

Amalia Sylvia Arriaga Salinas February 12, 2012

Fantastic details and colors Merna!,
Amalia #9979167

Monica Mermoz February 12, 2012

Wonderful, Merna! #9979501

Neal D. Hatcher February 13, 2012

Outstanding--Beautiful capture -Love the treatment #9980234

Neal D. Hatcher February 13, 2012

Outstanding--Beautiful capture -Love the treatment #9980235

Dianne Brin February 14, 2012

Love these Merna! I just bought some of these myself!
Very nice capture. #9983195

Merna L. Nobile February 16, 2012

Hi Dianne: This happens to be my favorite flower and does well in my location. Thanks for the comment. Merna #9985645

Merna L. Nobile February 16, 2012

Thank you so much Neal, Merna #9985687

Merna L. Nobile February 16, 2012

Hi Monica: I appreciate your comment so much. Merna #9985689

Merna L. Nobile February 16, 2012

Hello Amalia: Thank you for your kind words, Merna #9985694

Merna L. Nobile February 16, 2012

Hello Jeff: Thank you for the comment and support, Merna #9985695

Merna L. Nobile February 16, 2012

Hello Martha: I consider it an honor to have you comment on my image. Merna #9985697

Nancy Marie Ricketts February 16, 2012

Perfect placement of your focus on these wonderfully hairy buds! #9986437

Merna L. Nobile February 18, 2012

I always look forward to your comments. Thank you, Marie. Merna #9989188

Karen Celella February 22, 2012

Wonderful capture, Merna. #9995748

Merna L. Nobile February 22, 2012

Hi Karen: Thank you for the thoughtful notes you send to me. Merna #9996483

Phyllis A. Houghton February 27, 2012

This is so cool, Merna. I love the colors, with the deep blue fuzz. Great macro detail. The S shaped curve of the stems make it too. I expect to see this again. Hope you are okay. I think of you often. #10008418

Kathy Salerni February 27, 2012

A wonderful capture, Merna! I love the color and your selective focus! Well done! #10008531

Merna L. Nobile February 29, 2012

Thank you Phillis, it is always so nice to hear from you. Merna #10013599

Merna L. Nobile March 01, 2012

Hi Kathy: Thank you for your very nice comment. Merna #10015674

Rita Hill March 25, 2012

Congratulations on the Finalist! I love this and knew it had to be a winner. So proud of you. Yippi! #10054174

Nancy Marie Ricketts March 25, 2012

HUGE congratulations on this wonderful finalist, Merna! #10054315

Neal D. Hatcher March 25, 2012

"CONGRATULATIONS"---Good luck on the next round #10054396

Peggy Pfister March 25, 2012

Just beautiful! Congratulations on a well deserved finalist! #10054623

Robert R. Goodman March 25, 2012

A big Congratulations on your beautiful finalist my friend!!!! #10054727

Wm Nosal March 25, 2012

Beautiful Image, Marna!
Congratulations #10054850

Wm Nosal March 25, 2012

Beautiful Image, Marna!
Congratulations #10054859

March 25, 2012

I like having the pair rather than the single image. Makes for a stronger image. #10054972

Dianne Brin March 25, 2012

Congratulations on your finalist Merna! #10055529

Louisa Hancock March 25, 2012

Congratulations Merna a wonderful finalist #10055857

Mary K. Robison March 26, 2012

Outstanding detail in this macro, Merna. Congratulations on its making Finalist, and best of luck in the next round.
#10056344

Stefania Barbier March 26, 2012

CONGRATULATIONS!!! #10056447

Carol Eade March 26, 2012

Congratulations on another beautiful finalist, Merna! #10056913

Lorri Shane March 26, 2012

And, another one, Merna! So beautiful--I love the balance and color in this. Great job. Good luck.... #10057039

Agnes Fegan March 26, 2012

Beautiful details and greens ... congratulations!!! #10057848

Rony Sagy March 26, 2012

Congratulations. Wonderful work. #10058134

Chris Budny March 26, 2012

Terrific macro, Merna; congratulations! #10058305

Tammy Espino March 26, 2012

Congrats on your wonderful finalist! #10058507

Gord MacEachern March 26, 2012

Wonderful finalist Merna, good luck next round!! #10058648

Emile Abbott March 26, 2012

Congrats again on another outstanding finalist, Merna. #10058687

Merna L. Nobile March 26, 2012

Rita : Though the words are simple, they come from the heart, thank you. Merna: #10058846

Merna L. Nobile March 26, 2012

Nancy Marie: Though the words are simple, they come from the heart, thank you. Merna #10058861

Merna L. Nobile March 26, 2012

Neal: Though the words are simple, they come from the heart, thank you. Merna #10058863

Merna L. Nobile March 26, 2012

Hi Peggy: Though the words are simple, they come from the heart, thank you. Merna #10058873

Merna L. Nobile March 26, 2012

Hi Bobby Ray: Though the words are simple, they come from the heart, thank you. Merna #10058880

Merna L. Nobile March 26, 2012

Hi Wm. Though the words are simple, they come from the heart, thank you. Merna #10058903

Merna L. Nobile March 26, 2012

The Better Photo Judges: Though the words are simple, they come from the heart, thank you. Merna #10058921

Merna L. Nobile March 26, 2012

Hi Dianne: Though the words are simple, they come from the heart, thank you. Merna #10058924

Merna L. Nobile March 26, 2012

Hi Louisa: Though the words are simple, they come from the heart, thank you. Merna #10058927

Merna L. Nobile March 26, 2012

Hi Mary: Though the words are simple, they come from the heart, thank you. Merna #10058938

Merna L. Nobile March 26, 2012

Hi Stefania: Though the words are simple, they come from the heart, thank you. Merna #10058958

Merna L. Nobile March 26, 2012

Hi Carol: Though the words are simple, they come from the heart, thank you. Merna #10058976

Merna L. Nobile March 26, 2012

Hi Lorri: Though the words are simple, they come from the heart, thank you. Merna #10058981

Merna L. Nobile March 26, 2012

Hi Agnes: Though the words are simple, they come from the heart, thank you. Merna #10058988

Merna L. Nobile March 26, 2012

Hi Rony: Though the words are simple, they come from the heart, thank you. Merna #10058996

Merna L. Nobile March 26, 2012

Hi Christopher: Though the words are simple, they come from the heart, thank you. Merna #10059011

Merna L. Nobile March 26, 2012

Hi Tammy: Though the words are simple, they come from the heart, thank you. Merna #10059015

Merna L. Nobile March 26, 2012

Hi Gord: Though the words are simple, they come from the heart, thank you. Merna #10059016

Merna L. Nobile March 26, 2012

Hi Emile: Though the words are simple, they come from the heart, thank you. Merna #10059019

Lydia Williams March 26, 2012

Oh my, do I love these guys! very well done, Merna..Congratulations! #10059141

Phyllis H. Burchett March 26, 2012

FABulous Merna, congrats! #10059515

Patricia A. Casey March 27, 2012

Congratulations Merna....lovely capture...very interesting macro...the colors and textures are terrific! All the very best in the next round! Cheers =^..^= #10061069

Patrick Rouzes March 27, 2012

Congratz & good luck, Merna! #10061141

Patricia Seidler March 27, 2012

Wonderful capture and well deserved finalist Merna! #10061193

Randy D. Dinkins March 27, 2012

Congratulations Merna, very nice shot. Good luck. #10061903

JO ANN CLEVELAND March 27, 2012

Congratulations on this fantastic Finalist Merna!

jo ann c. #10061970

David M. Montero March 27, 2012

Just the right amount of focus. Congratulations Merna!!! #10062422

ALLEN O. HOWARD March 28, 2012

Exceptional finalist Merna! Congratulations!!! #10063272

Terry A. Stoa March 28, 2012

Congrats on the Winner, Merna! And thanks for looking at my gallery. Yours is inspiring, to say the least. #10063854

JO ANN CLEVELAND March 28, 2012

Congratulations on this super First Place Win Merna!

jo ann c. #10063873

Peggy Pfister March 28, 2012

Bog congrats, Merna! Well done! #10063905

Susan D. Royce March 28, 2012

Congratulations Merna! I love everything about this shot. A very deserving winner! #10063916

Phyllis A. Houghton March 28, 2012

A huge congratulations on your wonderful 1st place. It is unique, well done and has such clarity!! #10063917

Yulianto Soeroso March 28, 2012

congratulation
#10063944

Ann Coates March 28, 2012

Congratulations on your fabulous Gold. #10063947

Carmody Baker March 28, 2012

A great job. Way to go Merna!!! #10063948

Merna L. Nobile March 28, 2012

I debated with myself about this image because it was not sharp all over. My friend, Rita encouraged me to have faith and enter it; I learned a lesson about wanting perfection and to expect this in a Macro shot. A lesson learned and honored and thankful for the award thank you, thank you! Merna #10063975

Merna L. Nobile March 28, 2012

I debated with myself about this image because it was not sharp all over. My friend, Rita encouraged me to have faith and enter it; I learned a lesson about wanting perfection and to expect this in a Macro shot. A lesson learned and honored and thankful for the award thank you, thank you! Merna #10063976

Merna L. Nobile March 28, 2012

Hi Yulianto: I debated with myself about this image because it was not sharp all over. My friend, Rita encouraged me to have faith and enter it; I learned a lesson about wanting perfection and to expect this in a Macro shot. A lesson learned and honored and thankful for the award thank you, thank you! Merna #10063997

Rona L. Schwarz March 28, 2012

Merna, this is magnificent! A spectacular macro capture with details so sharp you could cut them with a knife - and what spectacular color! I don't have anything more poetic to add except a hearty HUGE CONGRATULATIONS on a really brilliant First Place Winner! #10063999

Merna L. Nobile March 28, 2012

Hi Ann: I debated with myself about this image because it was not sharp all over. My friend, Rita encouraged me to have faith and enter it; I learned a lesson about wanting perfection and to expect this in a Macro shot. A lesson learned and honored and thankful for the award thank you, thank you! Merna #10064001

Michelle Alton March 28, 2012

What a magnificent winning image, Merna.
Heartiest congratulations! #10064004

Merna L. Nobile March 28, 2012

Hi Phyllis: I debated with myself about this image because it was not sharp all over. My friend, Rita encouraged me to have faith and enter it; I learned a lesson about wanting perfection and to expect this in a Macro shot. A lesson learned and honored and thankful for the award thank you, thank you! Merna #10064006

Merna L. Nobile March 28, 2012

Hi Michelle:I debated with myself about this image because it was not sharp all over. My friend, Rita encouraged me to have faith and enter it; I learned a lesson about wanting perfection and to expect this in a Macro shot. A lesson learned and honored and thankful for the award thank you, thank you! Merna #10064012

Merna L. Nobile March 28, 2012

Hi Rona: I debated with myself about this image because it was not sharp all over. My friend, Rita encouraged me to have faith and enter it; I learned a lesson about wanting perfection and to expect this in a Macro shot. A lesson learned and honored and thankful for the award thank you, thank you! Merna #10064018

Merna L. Nobile March 28, 2012

Hi Susan: Though the words are simple, they come from the heart, thank you. Merna #10064048

Martha R. Mazon March 28, 2012

Congratulations on this well deserved first place winner, Merna!! I'm very glad to see this again. #10064053

Merna L. Nobile March 28, 2012

Hi Peggy: Though the words are simple, they come from the heart, thank you. Merna #10064054

Charles C. Berkeley March 28, 2012

Big congratulations on your First Place winner! Charles #10064067

Ellen Hodges March 28, 2012

Huge congrats on a fantastic winner, Merna!!! #10064078

Merna L. Nobile March 28, 2012

Hi Martha: Though the words are simple, they come from the heart, thank you. Merna #10064090

Ujjwal Mukherjee March 28, 2012

AMAZING image and winner!!Huge congratulations,Merna!! #10064092

Merna L. Nobile March 28, 2012

Hi Charles: Though the words are simple, they come from the heart, thank you. Merna #10064094

Merna L. Nobile March 28, 2012

Hi Ellen:Though the words are simple, they come from the heart, thank you. Merna #10064105

Merna L. Nobile March 28, 2012

Hi Ujjwal: Though the words are simple, they come from the heart, thank you. Merna #10064116

Phyllis H. Burchett March 28, 2012

BIG congrats Merna on this stunning winner!!! #10064120

Merna L. Nobile March 28, 2012

Hi Phyllis: Though the words are simple, they come from the heart, thank you. Merna #10064129

Wm Nosal March 28, 2012

:) Congratulations Again! #10064166

Merna L. Nobile March 28, 2012

Though the words are simple, they come from the heart, thank you. Merna #10064184

Mariann Kovats March 28, 2012

Congratulations on your awesome 1st place win, Merna! #10064230

Erica Murphy March 28, 2012

Congratulations on this gorgeous winner Merna!! Awesome color, comp and details!! #10064241

Kathy Salerni March 28, 2012

Congrats on your well deserved First Place win, Merna! #10064288

Irene Colling March 28, 2012

Wonderful photography Merna of this compelling subject. Your composition, color and detail are just perfect.

Congratulations on your Gold award for this winning image. #10064300

Lyn Darlington March 28, 2012

Congrats on your gold win! Well deserved! #10064302

Stefania Barbier March 28, 2012

congratulations on your beautiful winner!!! #10064347

FERNANDA KINGSLEY-THOMAS March 28, 2012

Hi Merna

I am so sorry I have missed it the first time. I have not had time to look at any of the wonderful photos you and other photographers have posted.

This is so amazing. Absolutely outstanding. It almost pops out of the screen. Despite all your troubles you can produce something of this quality. You are an example for me. I just hope I can use you as my role model and have your strength.

I am so happy for you my dear friend. #10064372

Lauren Simmons March 28, 2012

Congratulations. This image is just beautiful. I love the symmetry. Well deserved winner!
#10064387

Carrie M. Groseclose March 29, 2012

Congratulations Merna on your gorgeous WINNER!
#10064455

Reynaldo D. Reyes March 29, 2012

Congratulations Merna for this wonderful gold! #10064462

Sandra Anderson March 29, 2012

Congratulations on an outstanding win Merna. Beautiful work. #10064478

Inge Linden March 29, 2012

Congratulations! #10064535

Kathryn Wesserling March 29, 2012

Merna - Congratulations on your fabulous Gold! #10064558

Randy D. Dinkins March 29, 2012

Congratulations Merna, great shot, well deserved. #10064577

Tiia Vissak March 29, 2012

Congratulations on your Winner! #10064592

Pat Abbott March 29, 2012

Beautiful colors and details! Congrats on your winner! #10064635

Renee Doyle March 29, 2012

Congratulations on your excellent First Place Winner Merna! #10064649

Mary K. Robison March 29, 2012

Congratulations on your richly deserved First Place Winner, Merna! #10064750

Claudia Kuhn March 29, 2012

Wonderful winner Merna, congratulations! #10064824

Agnes Fegan March 29, 2012

Congratulations on your beautiful winning image Merna. #10064836

Neal D. Hatcher March 29, 2012

----"CONGRATULATIONS"-FANTASTIC-BEAUTIFUL----WELL DESERVED FIRST PLACE
WINNER------"WAY TO GO" #10064875

Ruth Grimm March 29, 2012

Oh, my goodness, Merna! Congratulations on this well deserved first place win!! SO proud of you! So proud!! #10064965

Dayna Cain March 29, 2012

WTG Merna! Fantastic and deserving first place win! #10064968

Lois Adomite March 29, 2012

This is a fantastic photo, congratulations on the gold. #10064986

Linda D. Lester March 29, 2012

Congratulations on your first place win! Just beautiful! #10065095

Gina Cormier March 29, 2012

Congrats Merna on this wonderful maco image!!! WTG!!! #10065179

Tammy Espino March 29, 2012

Congrats on your win :) #10065246

Anita Hogue March 29, 2012

Congratulations on your outstanding First Place Win! #10065326

Nancy Marie Ricketts March 29, 2012

Congratulations,my friend on this wonderful 1st place win. Look at your following-that's because you always respond to others and you really care,and they know it. #10065396

Naomi Weiser March 29, 2012

wow, amazing shot, congrats! #10065411

Diane Underwood March 29, 2012

Wow , I love how you captured these best buds :) a very rare find. A well deserving winner Merna. I Shout! Congrats! #10065429

Usman M. Bajwa March 29, 2012

Hue CONGRATZ on your stunning First Place Winner, Merna. WTG!!!

UB. #10065451

Memoriee G. Sconce March 29, 2012

Congrats nice detail.
Memoriee #10065480

Lydia Williams March 29, 2012

Congratulations, Merna...I love this one too as the judges did...Yay #10065493

Merna L. Nobile March 29, 2012

Hello Lydia: I debated with myself about this image because it was not sharp all over. My friend, Rita encouraged me to have faith and enter it; I learned a lesson about wanting perfection and to expect this in a Macro shot. A lesson learned and I am honored and thankful for the award thank you, thank you! Merna #10065541

Merna L. Nobile March 29, 2012

Hi Memoriee: I debated with myself about this image because it was not sharp all over. My friend, Rita encouraged me to have faith and enter it; I learned a lesson about wanting perfection and to expect this in a Macro shot. A lesson learned and I am honored and thankful for the award thank you, thank you! Merna #10065544

Merna L. Nobile March 29, 2012

Hi Christine: I debated with myself about this image because it was not sharp all over. My friend, Rita encouraged me to have faith and enter it; I learned a lesson about wanting perfection and to expect this in a Macro shot. A lesson learned and I am honored and thankful for the award thank you, thank you! Merna #10065558

Merna L. Nobile March 29, 2012

Hi Usman: I debated with myself about this image because it was not sharp all over. My friend, Rita encouraged me to have faith and enter it; I learned a lesson about wanting perfection and to expect this in a Macro shot. A lesson learned and I am honored and thankful for the award thank you, thank you! Merna #10065560

Merna L. Nobile March 29, 2012

Hi Diane: I debated with myself about this image because it was not sharp all over. My friend, Rita encouraged me to have faith and enter it; I learned a lesson about wanting perfection and to expect this in a Macro shot. A lesson learned and I am honored and thankful for the award thank you, thank you! Merna #10065573

Merna L. Nobile March 29, 2012

Hi Naomi: I debated with myself about this image because it was not sharp all over. My friend, Rita encouraged me to have faith and enter it; I learned a lesson about wanting perfection and to expect this in a Macro shot. A lesson learned and I am honored and thankful for the award thank you, thank you! Merna #10065575

Merna L. Nobile March 29, 2012

Hello Nancy Marie: Your kindness and support has been an inspiration to me, I sincerely hope that you know how much it means to have a wonderful and giving friend like you. Sincerely, Merna #10065584

Merna L. Nobile March 29, 2012

Hi Anita: I debated with myself about this image because it was not sharp all over. My friend, Rita encouraged me to have faith and enter it; I learned a lesson about wanting perfection and to expect this in a Macro shot. A lesson learned and honored and thankful for the award thank you, thank you! Merna #10065591

Merna L. Nobile March 29, 2012

Hi Tammy: I debated with myself about this image because it was not sharp all over. My friend, Rita encouraged me to have faith and enter it; I learned a lesson about wanting perfection and to expect this in a Macro shot. A lesson learned and honored and thankful for the award thank you, thank you! Merna #10065594

Merna L. Nobile March 29, 2012

Hi Gina: I debated with myself about this image because it was not sharp all over. My friend, Rita encouraged me to have faith and enter it; I learned a lesson about wanting perfection and to expect this in a Macro shot. A lesson learned and honored and thankful for the award thank you, thank you! Merna #10065599

Merna L. Nobile March 29, 2012

Hi Linda: I debated with myself about this image because it was not sharp all over. My friend, Rita encouraged me to have faith and enter it; I learned a lesson about wanting perfection and to expect this in a Macro shot. A lesson learned and honored and thankful for the award thank you, thank you! Merna #10065602

Merna L. Nobile March 29, 2012

Hi Lois: I debated with myself about this image because it was not sharp all over. My friend, Rita encouraged me to have faith and enter it; I learned a lesson about wanting perfection and to expect this in a Macro shot. A lesson learned and honored and thankful for the award thank you, thank you! Merna #10065609

Merna L. Nobile March 29, 2012

Hi Dayna: I debated with myself about this image because it was not sharp all over. My friend, Rita encouraged me to have faith and enter it; I learned a lesson about wanting perfection and to expect this in a Macro shot. A lesson learned and honored and thankful for the award thank you, thank you! Merna #10065611

Merna L. Nobile March 29, 2012

Hi Ruth: I debated with myself about this image because it was not sharp all over. My friend, Rita encouraged me to have faith and enter it; I learned a lesson about wanting perfection and to expect this in a Macro shot. A lesson learned and honored and thankful for the award thank you, thank you! Merna #10065612

Merna L. Nobile March 29, 2012

Hi Neal: I debated with myself about this image because it was not sharp all over. My friend, Rita encouraged me to have faith and enter it; I learned a lesson about wanting perfection and to expect this in a Macro shot. A lesson learned and honored and thankful for the award thank you, thank you! Merna #10065614

Merna L. Nobile March 29, 2012

Hi Agnes: I debated with myself about this image because it was not sharp all over. My friend, Rita encouraged me to have faith and enter it; I learned a lesson about wanting perfection and to expect this in a Macro shot. A lesson learned and honored and thankful for the award thank you, thank you! Merna #10065615

Merna L. Nobile March 29, 2012

Hi Claudia: I debated with myself about this image because it was not sharp all over. My friend, Rita encouraged me to have faith and enter it; I learned a lesson about wanting perfection and to expect this in a Macro shot. A lesson learned and honored and thankful for the award thank you, thank you! Merna #10065617

Merna L. Nobile March 29, 2012

Hi Mary: I debated with myself about this image because it was not sharp all over. My friend, Rita encouraged me to have faith and enter it; I learned a lesson about wanting perfection and to expect this in a Macro shot. A lesson learned and honored and thankful for the award thank you, thank you! Merna #10065618

Merna L. Nobile March 29, 2012

Hi Renee: I debated with myself about this image because it was not sharp all over. My friend, Rita encouraged me to have faith and enter it; I learned a lesson about wanting perfection and to expect this in a Macro shot. A lesson learned and honored and thankful for the award thank you, thank you! Merna #10065620

Merna L. Nobile March 29, 2012

Hi Pat: I debated with myself about this image because it was not sharp all over. My friend, Rita encouraged me to have faith and enter it; I learned a lesson about wanting perfection and to expect this in a Macro shot. A lesson learned and honored and thankful for the award thank you, thank you! Merna #10065621

Merna L. Nobile March 29, 2012

Hi Tiia: I debated with myself about this image because it was not sharp all over. My friend, Rita encouraged me to have faith and enter it; I learned a lesson about wanting perfection and to expect this in a Macro shot. A lesson learned and honored and thankful for the award thank you, thank you! Merna #10065622

Merna L. Nobile March 29, 2012

Hi Randy: I debated with myself about this image because it was not sharp all over. My friend, Rita encouraged me to have faith and enter it; I learned a lesson about wanting perfection and to expect this in a Macro shot. A lesson learned and honored and thankful for the award thank you, thank you! Merna #10065623

Merna L. Nobile March 29, 2012

Hi Kathy: I debated with myself about this image because it was not sharp all over. My friend, Rita encouraged me to have faith and enter it; I learned a lesson about wanting perfection and to expect this in a Macro shot. A lesson learned and honored and thankful for the award thank you, thank you! Merna #10065625

Merna L. Nobile March 29, 2012

Hi Inge: I debated with myself about this image because it was not sharp all over. My friend, Rita encouraged me to have faith and enter it; I learned a lesson about wanting perfection and to expect this in a Macro shot. A lesson learned and honored and thankful for the award thank you, thank you! Merna #10065626

Merna L. Nobile March 29, 2012

Hi Sandra: I debated with myself about this image because it was not sharp all over. My friend, Rita encouraged me to have faith and enter it; I learned a lesson about wanting perfection and to expect this in a Macro shot. A lesson learned and honored and thankful for the award thank you, thank you! Merna #10065627

Merna L. Nobile March 29, 2012

Hi Reynaldo: I debated with myself about this image because it was not sharp all over. My friend, Rita encouraged me to have faith and enter it; I learned a lesson about wanting perfection and to expect this in a Macro shot. A lesson learned and honored and thankful for the award thank you, thank you! Merna #10065628

Merna L. Nobile March 29, 2012

Hi Carrie: I debated with myself about this image because it was not sharp all over. My friend, Rita encouraged me to have faith and enter it; I learned a lesson about wanting perfection and to expect this in a Macro shot. A lesson learned and honored and thankful for the award thank you, thank you! Merna #10065629

Merna L. Nobile March 29, 2012

Hi Lauren: I debated with myself about this image because it was not sharp all over. My friend, Rita encouraged me to have faith and enter it; I learned a lesson about wanting perfection and to expect this in a Macro shot. A lesson learned and honored and thankful for the award thank you, thank you! Merna #10065632

Merna L. Nobile March 29, 2012

Hi Fernanda: I debated with myself about this image because it was not sharp all over. My friend, Rita encouraged me to have faith and enter it; I learned a lesson about wanting perfection and to expect this in a Macro shot. A lesson learned and honored and thankful for the award thank you, thank you! Merna #10065633

Merna L. Nobile March 29, 2012

Hi Stefania: I debated with myself about this image because it was not sharp all over. My friend, Rita encouraged me to have faith and enter it; I learned a lesson about wanting perfection and to expect this in a Macro shot. A lesson learned and honored and thankful for the award thank you, thank you! Merna #10065636

Merna L. Nobile March 29, 2012

Hi Lyn: I debated with myself about this image because it was not sharp all over. My friend, Rita encouraged me to have faith and enter it; I learned a lesson about wanting perfection and to expect this in a Macro shot. A lesson learned and honored and thankful for the award thank you, thank you! Merna #10065637

Merna L. Nobile March 29, 2012

Hi Irene: I debated with myself about this image because it was not sharp all over. My friend, Rita encouraged me to have faith and enter it; I learned a lesson about wanting perfection and to expect this in a Macro shot. A lesson learned and honored and thankful for the award thank you, thank you! Merna #10065638

Merna L. Nobile March 29, 2012

Hi Kathy: I debated with myself about this image because it was not sharp all over. My friend, Rita encouraged me to have faith and enter it; I learned a lesson about wanting perfection and to expect this in a Macro shot. A lesson learned and honored and thankful for the award thank you, thank you! Merna #10065642

Merna L. Nobile March 29, 2012

Hi Erica: I debated with myself about this image because it was not sharp all over. My friend, Rita encouraged me to have faith and enter it; I learned a lesson about wanting perfection and to expect this in a Macro shot. A lesson learned and honored and thankful for the award thank you, thank you! Merna #10065645

Merna L. Nobile March 29, 2012

Hi Mariann: I debated with myself about this image because it was not sharp all over. My friend, Rita encouraged me to have faith and enter it; I learned a lesson about wanting perfection and to expect this in a Macro shot. A lesson learned and honored and thankful for the award thank you, thank you! Merna #10065646

Terry Cervi March 29, 2012

Congrats on your beautiful First Place win, Merna!! Gorgeous work! #10065683

Robert R. Goodman March 29, 2012

A Big Congratulations on this beautiful win Merna!!! #10065708

Janet McNeil March 29, 2012

Congratulations Merna on your First Prize Win!! A beautiful capture!! #10065769

ALLEN O. HOWARD March 29, 2012

I knew this image had it "goin on" Merna! Congratulations!!! #10065800

Lindley Johnson March 29, 2012

Big congratulations on your outstanding First Place Win, Merna! #10065900

Maria Coulson March 29, 2012

This is beautiful Merna. Huge congratulations! #10066171

Carol Eade March 29, 2012

Warm congratulations on your First Place, Merna! #10066244

R. J. Laudenbacher March 29, 2012

Beautiful First Place win, Merna. Congratulations. #10066326

Amanda D. Austwick March 30, 2012

Wow what an unusual plant, and you made a gorgeous macro out of it. CONGRATULATIONS on your First Place Win!!! #10066881

Glenn E. Traver March 30, 2012

Congratulations Merna on your First Place winner, a beautiful winner ~ GT #10067049

Merna L. Nobile March 30, 2012

I debated with myself about this image because it was not sharp all over. My friend, Rita encouraged me to have faith and enter it; I learned a lesson about wanting perfection and to expect this in a Macro shot. A lesson learned and honored and thankful for the award thank you, thank you! Merna #10067062

Merna L. Nobile March 30, 2012

Hi Amanda: I debated with myself about this image because it was not sharp all over. My friend, Rita encouraged me to have faith and enter it; I learned a lesson about wanting perfection and to expect this in a Macro shot. A lesson learned and honored and thankful for the award thank you, thank you! Merna #10067063

Merna L. Nobile March 30, 2012

Hi R. J. I debated with myself about this image because it was not sharp all over. My friend, Rita encouraged me to have faith and enter it; I learned a lesson about wanting perfection and to expect this in a Macro shot. A lesson learned and honored and thankful for the award thank you, thank you! Merna #10067073

Merna L. Nobile March 30, 2012

Hi Carol: I debated with myself about this image because it was not sharp all over. My friend, Rita encouraged me to have faith and enter it; I learned a lesson about wanting perfection and to expect this in a Macro shot. A lesson learned and honored and thankful for the award thank you, thank you! Merna #10067075

Merna L. Nobile March 30, 2012

Hi Maria: I debated with myself about this image because it was not sharp all over. My friend, Rita encouraged me to have faith and enter it; I learned a lesson about wanting perfection and to expect this in a Macro shot. A lesson learned and honored and thankful for the award thank you, thank you! Merna #10067076

Merna L. Nobile March 30, 2012

Hi Lindley: I debated with myself about this image because it was not sharp all over. My friend, Rita encouraged me to have faith and enter it; I learned a lesson about wanting perfection and to expect this in a Macro shot. A lesson learned and honored and thankful for the award thank you, thank you! Merna #10067077

Merna L. Nobile March 30, 2012

Hi Allen: I debated with myself about this image because it was not sharp all over. My friend, Rita encouraged me to have faith and enter it; I learned a lesson about wanting perfection and to expect this in a Macro shot. A lesson learned and honored and thankful for the award thank you, thank you! Merna #10067078

Merna L. Nobile March 30, 2012

Hi Janet: I debated with myself about this image because it was not sharp all over. My friend, Rita encouraged me to have faith and enter it; I learned a lesson about wanting perfection and to expect this in a Macro shot. A lesson learned and honored and thankful for the award thank you, thank you! Merna #10067079

Merna L. Nobile March 30, 2012

Hi Bobby Ray: I debated with myself about this image because it was not sharp all over. My friend, Rita encouraged me to have faith and enter it; I learned a lesson about wanting perfection and to expect this in a Macro shot. A lesson learned and honored and thankful for the award thank you, thank you! Merna #10067080

Merna L. Nobile March 30, 2012

Hi Terry: I debated with myself about this image because it was not sharp all over. My friend, Rita encouraged me to have faith and enter it; I learned a lesson about wanting perfection and to expect this in a Macro shot. A lesson learned and honored and thankful for the award thank you, thank you! Merna #10067081

Tarun Bose March 30, 2012

Big congrats Mirna for your winner. #10067167

Bill Currier March 30, 2012

Well done Myrna!! Congrats. This is a wonderful picture. Love everything about it. A work of art! #10067323

Debbie Bray March 30, 2012

Merna, beautiful image, and well deserved! Your encouragement is being repaid with a first place winner!! Congratulations!! #10068043

Dianne Brin March 30, 2012

Congratulations on your winning image Merna! :) #10068109

Robert K. Bemus March 30, 2012

Huge congratulations on a beautiful and well deserved First Place Win, Merna!! #10068143

Karen Celella March 31, 2012

Congratulations on your fabulous first place winner, Merna! #10068655

Lorna Shutter March 31, 2012

Wow, Merna!!! This is absolutely gorgeous!!! ... and I love the way it isn't sharp (as you put it) all over! Very beautiful and well-deserving of your 1st Place Award!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! :)

#10068746

Andre Larose March 31, 2012

Beautiful photography Merna!

Congratulations! Well done.

André #10069384

Donna La Mattino Pagakis March 31, 2012

Uniquely beautiful Merna, a super image. Congratulations on your BIG win! #10069611

Gary R. Smith April 01, 2012

Outstanding shot, Merna and Congratulations! Well deserved. #10070165

Emile Abbott April 01, 2012

Congrats Merna on a well deserved gold medal. #10070382

Rudi Reiner April 01, 2012

What a superb marco shot, congraduations Merna! #10070459

Steve D. Hinkle April 01, 2012

Hi Merna, fantastic capture, well done.
A big congrats with many more to come!
Steve #10070927

Merna L. Nobile April 02, 2012

Hi Steve: Though the words are simple, they come from the heart, thank you. Merna #10072212

Merna L. Nobile April 02, 2012

Hi Tarun: Though the words are simple, they come from the heart, thank you. Merna #10072234

Merna L. Nobile April 02, 2012

Hi Bill: Though the words are simple, they come from the heart, thank you. Merna #10072238

Merna L. Nobile April 02, 2012

Debbie: Though the words are simple, they come from the heart, thank you. Merna #10072240

Merna L. Nobile April 02, 2012

Hi Diane: Though the words are simple, they come from the heart, thank you. Merna #10072242

Merna L. Nobile April 02, 2012

Hi Robert: Though the words are simple, they come from the heart, thank you. Merna #10072243

Merna L. Nobile April 02, 2012

Hi Karen: Though the words are simple, they come from the heart, thank you. Merna #10072246

Merna L. Nobile April 02, 2012

Hi Lorna: Though the words are simple, they come from the heart, thank you. Merna #10072249

Merna L. Nobile April 02, 2012

Hi Andre: Though the words are simple, they come from the heart, thank you. Merna #10072250

Merna L. Nobile April 02, 2012

Hi Donna:Though the words are simple, they come from the heart, thank you. Merna #10072252

Merna L. Nobile April 02, 2012

Hi Gary: Though the words are simple, they come from the heart, thank you. Merna #10072255

Monica Mermoz April 02, 2012

Big congratulations on this excellent First Prize Winner, Merna!! Thank you for your comments in my iris photos, I appreciate it very much!! #10072256

Merna L. Nobile April 02, 2012

Hi Emile: Though the words are simple, they come from the heart, thank you. Merna #10072258

Merna L. Nobile April 02, 2012

Hi Rudi: Though the words are simple, they come from the heart, thank you. Merna #10072264

Merna L. Nobile April 02, 2012

Hi Monica: Though the words are simple, they come from the heart, thank you. Merna #10072310

Merna L. Nobile April 03, 2012

Thank you so much Sabrina, you are always very supportive. Merna #10074290

David M. Montero April 04, 2012

This is really a fantastic macro. Love the comp. Well done and a huge congratulations on your win Merna!!! #10075277

Nancyj E. Hovey April 05, 2012

OUTSTANDING MACRO, Merna

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your very deserving 1st Place WINNER! 8o) #10076970

Bojan Bencic April 07, 2012

This is fantastic. Congratulations on your win, Merna! #10079457

Karen Bacon April 07, 2012

Congratulations Merna on a this fantastic winner! #10079981

Amanda J. Tanner April 08, 2012

Congratulations Merna on this wonderful 1st place winner. Wonderful macro work! #10081452

Merna L. Nobile April 09, 2012

Thank you Amanda! Merna #10082510

Merna L. Nobile April 09, 2012

Thank you Karen! Merna #10082511

Merna L. Nobile April 09, 2012

Thank you Bojan: Merna #10082514

Merna L. Nobile April 09, 2012

Thank you Nancyj! Merna #10082515

Merna L. Nobile April 09, 2012

Thank you Dave! Merna #10082517

Summer A. Kozisek April 15, 2012

Lovely macro Merna, congratulations on your well deserved gold!! #10091267

Linda S. Smith April 19, 2012

Congrats Merna on this outstanding capture!!! WTG!!! #10099438

Merna L. Nobile April 21, 2012

Thank you Summer for your support and nice comment. Merna #10102904

Merna L. Nobile April 21, 2012

Thank you Linda: I am still enjoying the thrill. Merna #10102911

Laura Greene April 23, 2012

Merna, Wow! This is quite an interesting and incredible shot. You really deserved the first place! #10106561

Merna L. Nobile April 25, 2012

Hi Laura: It is always so nice to hear from you and you always offer very nice comments. Merna #10109320

Kim Andelkovic May 03, 2012

Outstanding Win Merna :-) Congrats #10120395

Laura Millet R. May 03, 2012

Querida Merna, FELICIDADES! Maravillosa imagen! #10121527

Paul D. May 03, 2012

Outstanding image. Congrats!! #10121890

Merna L. Nobile May 05, 2012

Hello Kim: Thank You! Just two small words to express so much gratitude, Merna #10125056

Merna L. Nobile May 05, 2012

Hello Laura: Thank You! Just two small words to express so much gratitude, Merna #10125059

Merna L. Nobile May 05, 2012

Hello Paul: Thank You! Just two small words to express so much gratitude, Merna #10125062

Liz blahh June 04, 2012

My favorite flower and you have captured their buds beautifully,congratulations! #10168482

Merna L. Nobile June 05, 2012

Hi Liz: Thank you for the lovely comment regarding my Fuzzy's. Merna #10169522

Shelly A. Van Camp June 25, 2012

This is lovely, Merna! #10199891

Merna L. Nobile June 26, 2012

Hello Shelly: Your very nice comment is appreciated. Merna #10201730

Sharon Sawyer June 30, 2012

Merna, HUGE congratulations on your outstanding and well deserved FIRST PLACE WIN!!! #10207351

Merna L. Nobile June 30, 2012

Sending you heartfelt thanks. Merna #10207861

LeAnn Wood February 13, 2013

Oh, wow, Merna! I just saw this spectacular photo. The range of your photography- in style and subject, is vast. What incredible work! #10567105

Merna L. Nobile February 25, 2013

Thank you very much for all the nice comments, your support means so much to me. Merna #10584247

Linda L. Mayfield December 18, 2014

Love the in and out focus...even more effective that way! #11208823

April 29, 2015

Very nice and a well deserved placer..Congrats! #11294244

Diane Underwood March 22, 2016

One of my favorites <3 #11450261

Neal D. Hatcher March 22, 2016

Congratulations-Fantastic #11450264

Amanda D. Austwick March 22, 2016

Congratulations Merna❗️ #11450280

Yulianto Soeroso March 22, 2016

lovely dof #11450380

Lydia Williams March 23, 2016

Great Merna to see an alltime gold badge under this one! Congratulaations! #11450550

G. Margaret Hennes July 11, 2016

Congratulations on this beautiful ATW Merna! #11494773

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