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This is my first thread for the new year, hope you enjoy.

Reaching for the light

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Old 01-16-2010, 09:49 PM
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yes .. I enjoy .. big time! look at the detail at the edge of the throat of the flower in the 2nd .. wowsa
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Old 01-16-2010, 09:51 PM
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This is my first thread for the new year, hope you enjoy.

Happy New Year, and happy first posting, nice work Michael, you've been missed
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Old 01-16-2010, 09:51 PM
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Happy New Year Michael...
These shots are lovely... great DoF... I really
like the second one
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Happy new year to you Michael and really like your first thread for the year, love the second shot, thanks for sharing, cheers Steve.
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Old 01-16-2010, 10:38 PM
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These are really beautiful Michael...and what a perfect title.
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Hi Michael - glad to see you back here ... and what a lovely set you brought with you .. excellent
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Welcome back Michael, and what a lovely first set!
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Old 01-17-2010, 05:28 PM
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Michael, thanks for sharing these with us! I love the colors of the second one, and the wonderful detail of the petals. And Happy New Year -- what a great start to 2010!
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Wonderful shot for this year and a wonderful year ahead for u. the DoF in the second pic is awesome.
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