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Old 09-03-2009, 02:43 AM
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Here are a few sunflowers with the sky as a background.

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Great shots, all very sharp
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Old 09-03-2009, 02:49 AM
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Great shots. I love the colors. Looks like a beautiful day there too. Looks like the bird is yelling at someone!
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Nice set! The sunflowers are beautiful and I love the colors in all of them.
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They feel almost majestic with how you shot them from under with the sky as a backdrop. I also love the bird, and how you captured it with a shallow DOF.
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Very nice shots..I love the colors so rich
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Old 09-03-2009, 03:07 AM
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Great variety here, Frank ... gosh - that sky is so blue .. very nice
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Frank, the colors on these are fantastic!
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Wow Frank....the sunflowers are awesome...the colors fabulous.
I love the composition on your third shot...and the bird...well, that's hilarious
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What a wonderful set. The third is my favorite but the colors are amazing on all.
 

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