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I found this little Gerber growing in my garden. It stands only 5cm tall is about 5cm wide. Its petals are not properly formed but I thought I would give it its time in the spotlight.


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Michele - you've turn this into a work of art ... love it a lot against the black background
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It's lovely Michele...we can't all be perfect...I really like the lighting on this shot. Thanks for brightening my morning.
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And well you should bring it into the spotlight as part of its beauty is its lack of perfection. A very well done image.
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I think that flower is gorgeous....nice job.
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Michelle that is so beautiful. I love the Rich colours and it looks so good against the black. The frame colour is perfect. Lovely work Michelle.

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Perfection is over-rated. I'd rather be unique. And this is.
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Old 07-29-2009, 10:44 PM
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Quote:
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Michele - you've turn this into a work of art ... love it a lot against the black background
Thankyou very much Haywood

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It's lovely Michele...we can't all be perfect...I really like the lighting on this shot. Thanks for brightening my morning.
Thankyou Leona

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And well you should bring it into the spotlight as part of its beauty is its lack of perfection. A very well done image.
Thankyou Mike, you are so right, you can't even see the blooms they all have their little heads facing towards the centre of the plant like they are all huddled together trying to keep warm.

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I think that flower is gorgeous....nice job.
Thankyou Ella

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Michelle that is so beautiful. I love the Rich colours and it looks so good against the black. The frame colour is perfect. Lovely work Michelle.

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Thankyou Dave, I was surprised just how well it photographed.

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Perfection is over-rated. I'd rather be unique. And this is.
Thankyou FromtheBackofaHorse, this little flower certainly is unique.
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Michele you have turned the ugly duckling into a beautiful work of art. Great job
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Michele you have turned the ugly duckling into a beautiful work of art. Great job
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