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Four Pink Cups

© Patricia A. Casey

Four Pink Cups

Uploaded: March 29, 2012 17:07:46

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2012 March BetterPhoto First Place Gold Winner. Claretcup Hedgehog Cactus Blooms

Exif: F Number: 8, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/100 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 100, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 88.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II

Comments

Val Feldman level-classic March 29, 2012 0

Gorgeous colors, beautiful detail, wonderful light...and perfect execution capturing all of that...sensationally! Hope to see this one back next month, Patricia...it's beautiful! #1453041

Sharon Sawyer March 29, 2012 0

Absolutely stunning, Patricia!!! I agree with everything Val said and hope to see this one again. #10065589

Patricia A. Casey level-classic March 29, 2012 0

Thank you so much Val and Sharon.....these just bloomed at my house this week....have a wonderful day! #10065653

Tammy Espino March 29, 2012 0

Beautiful capture. Still waiting for them to bloom out here~ #10065810

Patricia A. Casey level-classic March 29, 2012 0

Hi Tammy.....thanks for looking and commenting...I just love the desert this time of year....these guys/gals last a little longer than the white flowers....just thrilled with this plant this year....Have a wonderful day!
#10065824

Neal D. Hatcher March 30, 2012 0

Fantastically Beautiful #10066685

Patricia A. Casey level-classic March 30, 2012 0

Thank you Neal.....I love Arizona....this time of year especially when our cactus are blooming....makes my heart sing! #10067054

Neal D. Hatcher March 31, 2012 0

I remember one time I fell on a cactus
here in Texas and the noise I made wasn,t singing-Have a good weekend #10068334

Karen Celella March 31, 2012 0

So pretty, Patricia! #10068869

Patricia A. Casey level-classic March 31, 2012 0

So Neal.....now you know why they coyote sings....he just stepped on a cactus LOL.....Thank you Karen for your kind words as well.....
#10069197

Dee Langevin level-classic April 11, 2012 0

Wow! Just stunning Patricia! Gorgeous color and light really show off these beautiful flowers. #10085326

Patricia A. Casey level-classic April 11, 2012 0

This plant is all bloomed out for the year....next March/April we'll see her bloom again...she is a beauty....Thank you Dee for your kind words.... #10085333

Patricia A. Casey level-classic April 11, 2012 0

=^..^= #10085337

Tammy Espino May 02, 2012 0

Congrats on your finalist!! :) #10117087

Neal D. Hatcher May 02, 2012 0

Congratulations #10117256

Lynn M. Whitt May 02, 2012 0

Congratulations on your beautiful finalist... #10117574

Patricia A. Casey level-classic May 02, 2012 0

Thank you so much Tammy, Neal and Lynn...what a nice honor to wake up to.... #10117729

Leslie McLain level-classic May 02, 2012 0

Congrats on a stunning finalist, Patricia. #10117934

Dee Langevin level-classic May 02, 2012 0

Congratulations on another fabulous Finalist Patricia! #10118056

Patricia A. Casey level-classic May 02, 2012 0

Thank you Leslie & Dee for viewing and your kind words.... #10119598

Inge Linden May 03, 2012 0

congratulations on your wonderful finalist! #10119729

May 03, 2012 0

Very striking image #10120708

Patricia A. Casey level-classic May 03, 2012 0

Thank you Inge & Judges at BP your kind words are most appreciated! #10121529

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic May 04, 2012 0

Love it and expect seeing this again, Patricia. CONGRATZ!!!

UB. #10122225

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic May 04, 2012 0

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your very deserving FINALIST! 8o) #10122564

Tammy Espino May 05, 2012 0

Congrats on your awesome win! :) #10123416

Liz blahh May 05, 2012 0

Beautiful, congrats! #10123438

Nikki McDonald level-classic May 05, 2012 0

Beautiful flowers and a wonderful capture of them. The color and details are rich and the light is lovely. Congratulations on the First Place Win, Patricia. #10123525

Val Feldman level-classic May 05, 2012 0

A stunning Gold Win! So happy to see this with Gold attached, Patricia - Congratulations!! #10123563

Joannie Bertucci level-classic May 05, 2012 0

I've never seen such exquisit flowers on a cactus Patricia and your superb presentation is awe inspiring! Congrats on your fabulous gold badge! #10123589

Michele Peterson level-classic May 05, 2012 0

Such a unique and beautiful group of flowers! Absolutely wonderful and congratulations on the first place win!! #10123638

Renee Doyle May 05, 2012 0

Congratulations on this wonderful First Place Winner Patricia!! #10123747

Inge Linden May 05, 2012 0

Congrats on your awesome win! #10123859

Kerry Penn level-classic May 05, 2012 0

This is just beautiful! Congratulations on your First Place Winner. :) #10123925

Marilyn Cornwell May 05, 2012 0

Congratulations on this wonderful winner! #10123967

Leslie McLain level-classic May 05, 2012 0

I knew this was a winner. Big congrats on a stunning winner, Patricia. #10124053

Dee Langevin level-classic May 05, 2012 0

Congratulations Patricia on your Fabulous 1st Place win! Kudos on your wonderful cactus blossoms! #10124058

Lindley Johnson level-classic May 05, 2012 0

Outstanding light, color, composition, and DOF. Big congratulations on your stunning First Place Win, Patricia! #10124137

Terry Cervi level-deluxe May 05, 2012 0

Congrats on your stunning First Place win, Patricia! #10124142

Phyllis H. Burchett May 05, 2012 0

Congrats on this terrific winner Patricia! #10124291

Ellen Hodges May 05, 2012 0

Congrats on a glorious winner, Pat!!! #10124452

Patrick Rouzes level-classic May 05, 2012 0

Congratulations, Patricia! #10124465

Carol Flisak level-classic May 05, 2012 0

Gorgeous image, Patricia... love the colors, detail and light! Congratulations on your beautiful first place winner! #10124722

Karen Celella May 05, 2012 0

Congratulations on your stunning first place winner, Patricia! #10124865

Emile Abbott level-classic May 05, 2012 0

Congratulations Patrician on beautiful first place winner. #10124885

Patricia A. Casey level-classic May 05, 2012 0

Wow...was this ever a wonderful surprise....Thank you each and everyone for your kind words....Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!!!!! #10125168

Cheryl Schneider May 05, 2012 0

Stunning shot, Patricia! Congratulations. #10125171

Stephen Zacker May 05, 2012 0

Big Congratulations. This is Beautiful #10125196

Mary Dimitriw level-classic May 05, 2012 0

Congratulations on your First Place Winner Patricia. This is such a stunning floral image!! #10125207

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna May 06, 2012 0

WTG on this fantastic winner! :-) k #10125313

Neal D. Hatcher May 06, 2012 0

Congratulations on this Beautiful First place Winner #10125342

Deborah Lewinson level-addict May 06, 2012 0

Ciongratulations, Patricia, on your stunning First Place Winner!

Debby #10125385

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic May 06, 2012 0

Well deserved. Big CONGRATZ on your First Place Winner!

UB. #10125666

Patricia A. Casey level-classic May 06, 2012 0

Thank you all so much for your very kind words! Have a wonderful day.... #10126056

Theresa Marie Jones level-deluxe May 06, 2012 0

Love it! Congratulations on a beautiful fantastic capture! #10126323

Patricia A. Casey level-classic May 06, 2012 0

Thank you for your kind words Theresa! Regards, #10126338

Donna La Mattino Pagakis May 08, 2012 0

Congratulations on your FIRST PLACE WIN Patricia. This really is a beautiful floral!! #10128536

Patricia A. Casey level-classic May 08, 2012 0

Thank you so much Donna.....Have a wonderful day ahead!
#10128969

Mary Beth Aiello level-classic May 08, 2012 0

Huge congrats, Patricia, on this beautiful First Place Gold. #10129230

Patricia A. Casey level-classic May 08, 2012 0

Thank you Mary Beth...... #10129247

Merna L. Nobile May 10, 2012 0

Well here we are, through thick and thin. It is a joy to be able to be supportive and to congratulate each other for another month of magnificent photographs during May, 2012. I send all of you my very best, Merna Nobile #10131519

Patricia A. Casey level-classic May 10, 2012 0

Thank you so much for your kind words, Merna.....have a wonderful day today! #10132113

Dayna Cain level-classic May 11, 2012 0

Patricia, this is stunning! Huge congrats on your first place win. VERY deserving! #10133773

David M. Montero May 11, 2012 0

Congratulations on scoring gold with this beautiful image Patricia! Marvelous colors and clarity. Love it! #10133782

Patricia A. Casey level-classic May 11, 2012 0

Thank you Dayna & Dave....it was quite the surprise and honor....to say the least I was thrilled....Thank you for viewing and commenting! #10133783

Mary K. Robison May 26, 2012 0

Belated Congratulations on your richly deserved First Place Winner, Patricia! Don't know how I missed this gorgeous floral before! #10151560

Patricia A. Casey level-classic May 26, 2012 0

Thank you so much Mary.....with the many wonderful photos on BP I find myself always playing catch-up on comments.....again, thank you for your gracious words...have a wonderful day! #10152036

Millie A. Talarico level-classic May 27, 2012 0

This is stunning work, capturing First place, happy for you, Patricia! #10154287

Patricia A. Casey level-classic May 27, 2012 0

Thank you Milleanne for your very gracious comments.....have a wonderful day! #10155445

Loan Tran level-classic July 03, 2012 0

I really enjoyed your portfolio of these beautiful cactus flowers images. Congratulations. #10212117

Patricia A. Casey level-classic July 03, 2012 0

Thank you so much Loan for viewing & commenting....have a wonderful day! #10212187

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