Magnolia Crown
Uploaded: August 07, 2007
This is a macro of a Southern Magnolia bloom, taken at the National Arboretum in Washington, DC, in early July. ISO 400; f/5.6; 1/500 sec; taken at mid-morning in natural light; tripod.
Geralyn Montambault August 07, 2007
Very beautiful composition and detail!Johnathan P. Lloyd August 07, 2007
Wonderful composition and tones! Congrats on this beautiful photo! #4613683Janice Sullivan August 07, 2007
I agree...your composition is an eye catcher! Wonderful job :) #4613769James R. Jackson August 07, 2007
Geralyn and Johnathan, thank you so much for the compliments. After looking at your galleries, I feel doubly delighted by your remarks. I was taken by the landscape shots in your galleries. Johnathan, you said in your blurb that you would appreciate advice on your photography, but all I can say is keep on doing what you're doing. Great work (by both of you)! Keep shooting, and thanks again, JayDominick M. Dimacale August 07, 2007
Great details you have captured here James, well done...Dominick #4613826James R. Jackson August 07, 2007
Janice, thanks for the compliments! I suppose it is only natural to view the galleries of those who comment on one's photos (possibly, even a courtesy). I was very happy to view yours! Beautiful photos. I especially enjoyed your macro photos (my favorite photography). You have a great eye! Keeping shooting! Jay #4613835Joze vauh August 07, 2007
Great shot,James.Tarun Bose August 07, 2007
Outstanding composition and fantastic macro shot. Great details and natural colours. Well done James. #4614002James R. Jackson August 07, 2007
Dominick, Joze, and Tarun, many thanks for your observations! JayKaren Bacon August 17, 2007
So beautiful!Congratulations! #4662245Kay E. Mahoney September 24, 2007
Congratulations on your second place winner. #4841136James R. Jackson September 25, 2007
Kay,Thanks for the congratulatory note. I checked out your gallery and it is beautiful! Happy shooting! Jay #4843087
Janine Russell September 29, 2007
James, excellent tones, composition, clarity and lighting; big congratulations on your Second Place Win! #4861759James R. Jackson October 01, 2007
Janine, thank you so much for the congrats. After looking at YOUR gallery (beautiful photos; beautiful family), I consider it high praise, indeed! You MUST be the winner at garnering Betterphoto prizes--so MANY of them! Keep shooting and thanks again! JayAngela Azzinnaro June 09, 2008
WOW S*T*U*N*N*I*N*G image Jay!!!!! WONDERFUL work!!!!!! #6039692James R. Jackson June 10, 2008
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