Inspiring Photo: Rainbow Plumeria #3586442

Rainbow Plumeria

Uploaded: March 26, 2007

Description

Photo was taken on March 16, 2007 at 1:59pm in Wailea, Maui, Hawaii
Canon 100mm F/2.8 macro lens @ F/4.5, 1/250 second, ISO 100
Cloned, +saturation, -brightness, +contrast, dodged, burned, resized and sharpened in Photoshop CS
POTD at Photo-of-the-Day.com on March 28, 2007

Comments

Paul E. Earl March 26, 2007

How beautiful! I love the colours! I can almost smell them from here. #626579

Dominick M. Dimacale March 26, 2007

Very lovely Janine, great colours too...Dominick #4097446

Katarina Mansson March 26, 2007

Lovely colours and softness of the flower! Excellent lighting, detail and clarity. #4097449

Les Rhoades March 26, 2007

I knew you would get some great pictures while in Hawaii. This is a SUPER EXAPMLE #4097453

Colleen Braun March 26, 2007

beautiful... #4097489

Alan L. Borror March 26, 2007

Beautiful colors and capture, Janine! #4097579

Anna Diederich March 26, 2007

Very beautiful capture Janine! #4097646

Joy Rector March 26, 2007

awsome
#4097879

Kay E. Mahoney March 26, 2007

Beautiful capture,Janine. Love the colors. #4098492

Karen Slagle March 26, 2007

So simple and pretty, Janine. #4098663

Janine Russell March 26, 2007

Paul, Dominick, Katarina, Les, Colleen, Alan, Anna, Joy, Kay and Karen, thanks very much for your kind and encouraging comments. #4098954

Ronald F. Fischer March 26, 2007

Awesome capture, Janine! Rich beautiful colors! #4099870

Ken Jarvis March 26, 2007

Beautiful capture and great lighting, Janine! #4099949

Susan M. Hembree March 26, 2007

What a beautiful flower, Janine. Great clarity, colors, and framing. Lovely! #4100146

Christy Nichols March 26, 2007

Such beautiful colors, Janine!! Lovely capture!! #4100722

Arnie Horwitz March 26, 2007

Great composition and vibrant colors, Janine! #4100960

Evy Johansen March 26, 2007

Gorgeous image, Janine! Beautiful clarity! #4100988

Janine Russell March 26, 2007

Ron, Ken, Susan,Christy, Arnie and Evy, thanks very much for your kind comments and encouragement. #4101135

Su Sana E. P March 26, 2007

Such delicate flowers!! Exquisite floral composition, Janine!! I love it. #4101154

Janine Russell March 26, 2007

Susana, thanks very much for your encouragement and kind comments. #4101163

Richard D. Cox March 27, 2007

Interesting petals and stunning colors. #4101170

Janine Russell March 27, 2007

Richard, thanks very much for your kind and encouraging comments. #4101206

Holly Shao March 27, 2007

So beautiful and pure! Love it, Janine!!

Holly #4102463

Janine Russell March 27, 2007

Holly, thanks very much for your encouraging comments. #4102758

Graeme yew Chow March 27, 2007

Wonderful shot ! very striking , Janine. #4104002

Janine Russell March 27, 2007

Graeme, thanks very much for your kind words of encouragement. #4104431

Esther Smith March 27, 2007

Wonderful detail and color Janine! #4104474

Janine Russell March 27, 2007

Esther, thanks very much for your kind and encouraging comments. #4104485

Nilesh J. Bhange March 28, 2007

Very nice captured!! #4104573

Janine Russell March 28, 2007

Nilesh, thanks very much. #4104576

Shelly A. Van Camp March 29, 2007

This is beautiful...love the colors! #4109977

Alexandra Hankova March 29, 2007

Very pretty Janine. Soft, yet dramatic. :-) #4110369

Janine Russell March 29, 2007

Shelly and Alexandra, thanks very much for your kind words of encouragement. #4111070

April 01, 2007

Janine, you are really good at taking pictures of flowers! #4118780

Janine Russell April 01, 2007

Lana, thanks very much for your kind and encouraging comments. #4119480

April 02, 2007

Janine,
and I like the black background.
Did you use a black fabric or something like this, or did you just blacken the backgorund later in Photoshop? #4121373

Janine Russell April 02, 2007

Lana, thanks very much; the original background was dark already - in deep shade; I burned it and cloned out distracting elements using Photoshop CS. #4121909

Marilyn Flanagan April 12, 2007

Oh Janine, this is gorgeous! #4160362

Janine Russell April 12, 2007

Marilyn, thanks very much for your kind and encouraging commments. #4160598

Chris Budny April 24, 2007

You have a gift with Plumeria! Congratulations on this making Finalist! #4205604

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna April 24, 2007

Congratulations on this fantastic image, Janine!!!!! :-) ^.^ #4205659

Janet McNeil April 24, 2007

Congratulations Janine and good luck in round 2!! #4205705

Jayne Martin April 24, 2007

Janine, congratulations and good luck!!! Beautiful capture! #4205735

Erin Appelbaum April 24, 2007

Exquisite Janine. Congrats. Peter #4205775

Susan Fox April 24, 2007

Congratulations Janine! #4206111

Anita Hogue April 24, 2007

Absolutely goregous Janine! Congratulations! #4206114

Bob Cammarata April 24, 2007

Many congrats Janine! #4206191

Sam Britt April 24, 2007

Congratulations on this finalist, Janine! #4206296

Tamera S. Phillips April 24, 2007

Congrats Janine. What a beautiful finalist. I can smell it from here! #4206355

Colleen Farrell April 24, 2007

Congratulations on this gorgeous finalist, Janine! #4206399

Graeme yew Chow April 24, 2007

Congratulations on this wonderful finalist, Janine. #4206549

Renee Doyle April 24, 2007

Gorgeous work - congratulations Janine!
#4206845

Holly Shao April 24, 2007

Congratulations, Janine, on such a gorgeous Finalist!!

Holly #4207135

Cheryl E. Molennor April 24, 2007

So simple and elegant! Congratulations #4207287

Su Sana E. P April 24, 2007

Congratulations again, Janine!! #4207346

Kristi A. Howson April 24, 2007

Congratulations on this wonderful finalist and best of luck in the next round Janine! #4207421

Terry L. Ellis April 24, 2007

A gorgeous finalist! Congratulations, Janine! #4207763

Esther Smith April 24, 2007

Congrats Janine!!! #4207769

Lorraine A. Cook April 24, 2007

Congratulations, Janine!<:)) #4207983

Nilesh J. Bhange April 24, 2007

congratulations,great contrast!! #4208240

Marilyn K. Lincecum April 24, 2007

Beautiful in every way !!! Congratulations Janine on a well deserved fianlist. #4208394

Husain Akhtar April 24, 2007

I hope the dead slow speed of BF this morning would allow me to warmly congratulate you for being a March finalist! Very well done my friend! #4208413

Laurence Saliba April 24, 2007

BEAUTIFUL!!!! Congrats again Janine!!! #4208483

Sherry Karr Adkins April 25, 2007

Congrats, Janine, on this finalist. #4208650

Dan Holm April 25, 2007

CONGRATULATIONS on this magnificent Finalist, Janine! #4208652

Judyann Plante April 25, 2007

Janine, Congratulations on your beautiful finalists! Best of luck to you in the next round!

Judyann <>< #4209014

Katarina Mansson April 25, 2007

Congratulations on another wonderful finalist Janine! The composition, clarity, colors and lighting are excellent. #4209156

Tarun Bose April 25, 2007

Congrats my dearest friend for your excellent finalist. #4209759

Christy Nichols April 25, 2007

Congratulations on this Fantastic finalist, Janine!!! #4209899

eileen bedford April 25, 2007

Congratulations on this great Finalist Janine.... #4210129

Paul Sikora April 25, 2007

Conratulations, Janine what a beautiful image #4210269

Janine Russell April 25, 2007

Chris, Kitty, Janet, Jayne, Peter, Susan, Anita, Bob, Sam, Tamera, Colleen, Graeme, Renee, Holly, Cheryl, SuSana, Kristi, Terry, Esther, Lorraine, Nilesh, Marilyn, MH, Laurence, Sherry, Dan, Judyann, Katarina, Tarun, Christy, Eileen and Paul, thanks very much for your encouragement and congratulations. #4210463

David Pratt April 25, 2007

Congratulations Janine! Terrific work! #4210610

AMALIA Veralli April 25, 2007

Awesome! Congrats on your beautiful finalist! #4210952

Laura Clay-Ballard April 25, 2007

beautiful shot! congrats! #4211120

Pat Abbott April 25, 2007

Congrats Janine, on a lovely image. #4211152

ALLEN O. HOWARD April 25, 2007

Big congratulations Janine! #4211250

John Caruso April 25, 2007

Congratulations on this amazing photo, Janine! I know your silver will turn to gold. #4211477

Connie J. Bagot April 25, 2007

Congratulations Janine---such a beautiful image. #4211501

Marie Fields April 25, 2007

Stunning floral, Janine! Congratulations! #4211599

Emile Abbott April 25, 2007

congratulations on another fabulous finalist, Janine #4211669

Dr Silly April 25, 2007

Congratulations Janine on your finalist. :O)
#4211992

Sylvia Rossler April 25, 2007

Big congrats Janine :o) #4212626

Patricia Ronan April 25, 2007

Congratulations Janine:) #4212956

Glenn E. Urquhart April 25, 2007

A Big Congratulations on your Finalist Award!!! Well Deserved, Cheers, Glenn. #4213287

Su Sana E. P April 25, 2007

Huge Congratulations on your Win, Janine!! #4214392

Kristi A. Howson April 25, 2007

Big Congratulations Janine on this stunning winner! I love the colors, texture and framing on this one. So glad to see it win! #4214445

Sylvia Rossler April 25, 2007

Big congrats on your win Janine :o) #4214527

Husain Akhtar April 25, 2007

Big congratulations! Great image and smashing win! #4214629

Laurence Saliba April 26, 2007

CONGRATULATIONS Janine!!! #4214713

Katarina Mansson April 26, 2007

Congratulations on this golden button Janine! #4214933

Wally Orlowsky April 26, 2007

Congratulations on this standout winner, Janine! #4214945

Colette M. Metcalf April 26, 2007

Congratulations to you, Janine!!! #4215081

Debbie Hartley April 26, 2007

Congratulations on your beautiful winner Janine! #4215140

Erin Appelbaum April 26, 2007

Congratulations Janine. Peter #4215141

Jessica Jenney April 26, 2007

Congratulations, Janine on this beautiful win! #4215210

Laurie Daily April 26, 2007

Such a beautiful winner, Janine!!! #4215215

Carla Metzler April 26, 2007

Congratulations on your win, Janine! #4215328

Ken Smith April 26, 2007

Super job, Janine!! #4215346

Janet McNeil April 26, 2007

Congrats on 2nd place - well deserved!! #4215395

Joan Kocak April 26, 2007

Congrats Janine on your win! #4215466

Ermanno Radice April 26, 2007

Many congratulations on your win, Janine!!! #4215733

Arlene Krassner April 26, 2007

Great job Janine. Congratulations. #4215750

Stephen Zacker April 26, 2007

Like the simplicity and dark bg. Congratulations #4215774

Kay Beausoleil April 26, 2007

Congratulations on your awards for this striking image, Janine!! #4215794

Sherri Gorman April 26, 2007

Congratulations on your BEAUTIFUL win!!! #4215835

Bill Houghton April 26, 2007

Janine, congratulations on this beautiful win. Well done. Bill #4215855

Terri L. Scribner April 26, 2007

It's all been said, but I'll say it again!! Congratulations on this beautiful winner!! #4215890

Chris Budny April 26, 2007

Congratulations again, Janine! #4215899

Mike D. Perez April 26, 2007

Congratulations Janine on this beautiful Winner! #4215964

Glenn E. Urquhart April 26, 2007

Congratulations on your Outstanding Win, Janine!!! VERY Well Done! Cheers, Glenn. #4216056

Inge S. Lasmana April 26, 2007

Congratulations on your win, Janine! #4216070

Ross Throndson April 26, 2007

Congratulations on this Gorgeous Winner, Janine!! #4216081

Marie Fields April 26, 2007

Congratulations, Janine! Just gorgeous! #4216161

eileen bedford April 26, 2007

Congratulations on your beautiful win, Janine..... #4216201

Cheryl E. Molennor April 26, 2007

Love those colors! Congratulations #4216212

Holly Shao April 26, 2007

Congratulations on your fantastic win, Janine!!

Holly
#4216235

HuHu Lin April 26, 2007

a big congrat to you,Janine! #4216262

Kathleen Roughan April 26, 2007

Congratulations on your win, Janine!! #4216358

Sharon Day April 26, 2007

Simply beautiful, Janine!!! Big congratulations on your win! #4216416

Sam Britt April 26, 2007

Congratulations on this winner, Janine! #4216651

Esther Smith April 26, 2007

Beautiful image! Congratulations on your Winner Janine!! #4216699

Janine Russell April 26, 2007

David, Amalia, Laura, Pat, Allen, John, Connie, Marie, Emile, Doc, Sylvia, Patricia, Glenn, SuSana, Kristi, Sylvia, Husain, Laurence, Katarina, Wally, Colette, Debbie, Peter, Jessica, Laurie, Carla, Ken, Janet, Joan, Ermanno, Arlene, Stephen, Kay, Sherri, Bill, Terri, Chris, Mike, Glenn, Inge, Ross, Marie, Eileen, Cheryl, Holly, HuHu, Kathy, Sharon and Sam, thanks very much for all of your encouraging comments and congratulations. #4216717

Colleen Farrell April 26, 2007

Big congratulations on your win, Janine! :D #4216746

Jeff Robinson April 26, 2007

Congrats Janine on this Excellent 2nd Place Win!! Jeff #4216867

Martha N. Church April 26, 2007

Congratulations, Janine, on this beautiful winner! #4217149

Datha Y. Thompson April 26, 2007

CONGRATULATIONS Janine!!! Gorgeous :0) #4217178

Shawn Jennings April 26, 2007

Congratulations on your win, Janine! #4217235

Susan Fox April 26, 2007

Congratulations Janine!!!! #4217268

Rakesh Syal April 26, 2007

Congratulations on your beautiful winner Janine! #4217376

She-She Killough April 26, 2007

Beautiful Jannine!! I Love Plumeria and this is excellent!! Congratulations!! #4217436

Jane M April 26, 2007

Amazing clarity and color. Congrats from me too Janine! #4217448

Tarun Bose April 26, 2007

My dearest Janine, big congrats on your outstanding winner shot. #4217456

Renee Doyle April 26, 2007

Congratulations Janine!!!
#4217605

Emile Abbott April 26, 2007

Congratulations janine on a supurb winner. #4217662

DiAnna F. Paulk April 26, 2007

Beautiful composition and colors, Janine! Congratulations!! #4217829

Patricia Ronan April 26, 2007

Congratulations on your win Janine:) #4217993

Regina L. Rickert April 26, 2007

Congratulations on your stunning winner, Janine. #4218068

Kate Jackson April 26, 2007

Many congratulations Janine on this fabulous winner! #4218250

Deborah Lewinson April 26, 2007

Congratulations on this marvelous winner, Janine!
-Debby #4218281

Claudia Kuhn April 26, 2007

So beautiful Janine, congrats on your win! #4218342

Jill Flynn April 26, 2007

Simply beautiful Janine! A big congratulations on your win! #4218760

Linda M. Walker April 26, 2007

This is one of my favorites,Janine...congratulations on your win! #4218766

Kay E. Mahoney April 26, 2007

Congratulations on your beautiful second place winner. #4218791

Evy Johansen April 26, 2007

One of my favorites too, Janine!! BIG congratulations on your win!! #4218904

Mary K. Robison April 26, 2007

Congratulations on this beautiful winner, Janine! #4219414

Hurk (Steve) Hurkett April 27, 2007

Beautiful, Janine ... Congratulations on your WELL DESERVED WINNER, ... Steve #4220614

Denise M. Snyder April 27, 2007

Gorgeous Janine! Congratulations! #4220767

Monika Sapek April 27, 2007

Many congratulations on your Second Place Winner, Janine!
Monika
#4220926

Janine Russell April 27, 2007

Colleen, Jeff, Martha, Datha, Shawn, Susan, Rakesh, Sheesh, Jane, Tarun, Renee, Emile, DiAnna, Patricia, Lexi, Kate, Debby, Claudia, Jill, Linda, Kay, Evy, Mary, Hurk, Denise and Monika, thanks very much for your congratulations and encouraging comments. #4220974

Christy Nichols April 27, 2007

Yay! Congratulations on your win, Janine!!! #4221194

Terry L. Ellis April 27, 2007

Congratulations, Janine, on this beautiful Second Place win!!! #4221471

Joan P. McCool April 27, 2007

Congratulations Janine on your beautiful win!! Your Gallery is amazing! ~Joni #4221624

Judyann Plante April 27, 2007

Janine, Congratulations on this much deserved win!!!

Judyann <>< #4221815

Ronald F. Fischer April 27, 2007

Congrats on this AWESOME WINNER, Janine! #4222020

Nick Lagos April 27, 2007

Lovely crisp and clean image Janine... great eye catching image with real impact... congratulations #4222122

Darryl Wilkinson April 27, 2007

Congratulations on this gorgeous winner, Janine!! #4222751

Janine Russell April 27, 2007

Christy, Terry, Joan, Judyann, Ron, Nick and Darryl, thanks very much for your kind words of encouragement and congratulations. #4223221

Ken Jarvis April 28, 2007

Congratulations Janine on this well deserved win! #4224433

Susana Ms Heide April 28, 2007

The colors are MESMERIZING!!! Congratulations Janine!!!!!! #4224642

Hurk (Steve) Hurkett April 28, 2007

Congratulations on This wonderful 2nd place winner, Janine .... Steve #4225689

Marilyn Flanagan April 30, 2007

Congratulations on your well-deserved win, Janine! #4233162

Janine Russell April 30, 2007

Ken, Susana, Hurk and Marilyn, thanks very much for your congratulations and encouraging comments. #4233182

AMALIA Veralli May 03, 2007

Big congratulations on your second place win! Great image. #4242276

Janine Russell May 03, 2007

Amalia, thanks very much for your encouragement and congratulations. #4242568

RC Fritz May 10, 2007

Many congratulations on your Second Place Winner,Janine!

#4268372

Janine Russell May 10, 2007

RC, thanks very much for your congatulations and encouraging comments. #4269182

Patrick R. McMullen May 19, 2007

Great shot Janine! Congratulations! The light is excellant.
Pat #4300530

Janine Russell May 19, 2007

Pat, thanks very much for your encouraging comments. #4301210

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