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Old 06-26-2009, 07:03 AM
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I have had a head cold all week and have not had the ambition to pick up my camera but I was going through some withdrawals so I made a point to go shoot some of my neighbors flowers this evening. I have been eying her sunflowers for sometime now and after seeing a few beautiful shots of some them here the past few days I thought it was time I got my rear off the couch. Hope you enjoy them...


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A couple of others from her garden:

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Old 06-26-2009, 07:10 AM
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Well, like mother like daughter, both on here at midnight, LOL. I love the angle of the first shot, it is so striking. And I love the colors of the iris, they are so soft and delicate. All are beautiful, and very well done. Glad you got out and enjoyed some sunshine. Hope your feeling better soon, I miss you.
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Old 06-26-2009, 07:43 AM
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First of all Michelll, I hope you are feeling a lttle better. Glad you got your rear off the couch coz we all get to see your wonderful work again. The flowers are gorgeous and the colours and detail are a pleasure to see. Anyone would feel better for viewing these lovely flowers. I just woke up and feel better all ready after seeing these excellent captures
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Old 06-26-2009, 09:20 AM
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Well I hope getting out there and enjoying beautiful flowers made you fell better, because it has brightened up my day. The flowers are beautiful and the photograph excellent,thankyou.
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Old 06-26-2009, 09:20 AM
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Very shots there Michelle. What is it about a huge sunflower that draws us to them?? The iris shot is also very delicate. Hope you spring back very quickly
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Old 06-26-2009, 10:22 AM
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Nice array of shots. Good color and composition. I agree with everyone else that the Iris' is great. Hope the bright colors make you feel better.
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Sorry you've been under the weather, but these are beautiful shots...nice work. Hope you're feeling much better soon.
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Well done michelle, the color and background of the 3rd one is excellent.
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Glad you got off the couch and brought us these. There's nothing cheerier than a sunflower!
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