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Touch of Sunshine

© Donna La Mattino Pagakis

Touch of Sunshine

Uploaded: March 06, 2013 02:35:22

Description

My first visit, to the Flower Fields, this year. Thanks for a great time Julianne and Erica.

*Flowers*

Exif: F Number: 9, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/200 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 1600, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 100.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 7D

Comments

Carol Quina level-classic March 06, 2013 0

Beautiful Donna! The petals have a look almost like fabric! Cool! #1517800

Erica Murphy level-classic March 06, 2013 0

Stunning close up Donna!! You're rockin' your new lens! #10598043

Chris Budny level-deluxe March 06, 2013 0

Wow... fabric... desert formations... crepe paper... Fantastic capture! #10598046

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic March 06, 2013 0

Cool floral close-up and pov, Donna. Really like it!

UB. #10598072

Nikki McDonald level-classic March 06, 2013 0

The layers of color, light and texture in this close-up are astonishing, Donna. Gorgeous #10598121

Terry A. Stoa March 06, 2013 0

Ooo-la-la, I think you have a winner here, Donna. #10598131

Tiia Vissak March 06, 2013 0

a cool close-up! #10598189

Joy Rector March 06, 2013 0

excellent shot #10598351

Donna La Mattino Pagakis March 06, 2013 0

Thank you kindly everyone!!!

Take care,

Donna
#10598568

Bob Cournoyer level-classic March 06, 2013 0

Tis a beauty! #10598647

Mitch Spence level-classic March 06, 2013 0

Yep, right, beauty. #10598829

Michele Peterson level-classic March 08, 2013 0

Donna: Queen of the Flower Fields!

A beautiful, beautiful photo! #10600481

Allen Hughes March 08, 2013 0

WOW! This is absolutely stunning. #10600835

Julianne Bradford March 09, 2013 0

So_o gorgeous Donna! #10601847

Donna La Mattino Pagakis March 09, 2013 0

Thanks again to each of you. Your comments are truly inspirational!!!

Donna #10602606

Cindy Bendush level-classic March 13, 2013 0

Striking line and detail Donna! #10607093

Erica Murphy level-classic April 28, 2013 0

Congratulations Donna!
#10671074

Kathy Salerni level-classic April 28, 2013 0

Congrats on all your beautiful Finalists, Donna! #10671168

Michele Peterson level-classic April 28, 2013 0

Congratulations, Donna, I still love this one! #10671311

Julianne Bradford April 29, 2013 0

Congrats again my friend! #10671555

Donna La Mattino Pagakis April 29, 2013 0

Thank you very much. This one is extra special, the first of many trips, to the Flower Fields this year. Plus, I was with two very good friends.

Take care,

Donna

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Stefania Barbier level-classic April 29, 2013 0

congratulations Donna! #10672379

Debra R. Harder April 29, 2013 0

This is amazing...as all your finalists, Donna! Absolutely BEAUTIFUL!! And yes...if you're ever up this way (Oregon), please let me know. I would love for you to visit. We'd have a blast!!!! #10673250

Emile Abbott level-classic April 29, 2013 0

Congratulations Donna. #10674025

Nadia Paul April 29, 2013 0

Gorgeous Donna - congrats on your finalist! #10674326

Carol L. Fowler April 30, 2013 0

Beautiful! Congrats! #10674563

Martha R. Mazon level-classic April 30, 2013 0

Congratulations on your beautiful winner, Donna!! #10674704

Deborah Lewinson level-addict April 30, 2013 0

Congrats, Donna, on your beautiful and excellent winner!

Debby #10674736

Michele Peterson level-classic April 30, 2013 0

I am not surprised to see this get gold, Donna! Just beautiful!! #10674836

Julianne Bradford April 30, 2013 0

Whoo-whoo! Congrats on your beautiful Gold winner Donna! #10674921

Donna La Mattino Pagakis April 30, 2013 0

Thank you BetterPhoto friends and judges. I appreciate your constant inspiration and support.

Take care,

Donna

#10674968

Sylvia Rourke level-classic April 30, 2013 0

congrats on your gold and stunning marco shot. #10674996

Alex T. Mizuno April 30, 2013 0

Congratulation on your win Donna! Excellent macro shot!! #10675145

Nadia Paul April 30, 2013 0

Congrats on your well deserved win Donna! #10675183

Jill Odice level-classic April 30, 2013 0

Congrats on your win Donna! This is beautiful! #10675201

Marilyn K. Lincecum level-classic April 30, 2013 0

Congratulations Donna on a beautiful Second Place win. #10675311

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic April 30, 2013 0

HUGE CONGRATZ on the terrific Gold Win, Donna!!!

UB. #10675494

Anita Hogue April 30, 2013 0

The colors and details are fabulous! Congratulations, Donna! #10675549

Monnie Ryan April 30, 2013 0

Congratulations on a well-deserved win, Donna! #10675776

Emile Abbott level-classic April 30, 2013 0

Congratulations on your gold winner, Donna. #10675926

Debra R. Harder April 30, 2013 0

No surprise here my friend...you do everything brilliantly!!! Huge congratulations, Donna, on your BEAUTIFUL GOLD WINNER!!! YEAH!!! (and thank you so much for your sweet comments on my image...appreciate it!) #10676218

Daniella Puente April 30, 2013 0

Beautiful photo Donna, congrats! #10676344

Claudia Kuhn level-classic April 30, 2013 0

Beautiful winner Donna, congrats! #10676868

Cindy Bendush level-classic May 01, 2013 0

Huge congratulations on your gold! #10677148

Robert K. Bemus level-classic May 01, 2013 0

Congratulations on your beautiful Winner, Donna!! #10677364

Mary Beth Aiello level-classic May 01, 2013 0

I LOVE it when you go to that flower field, Donna. Nature at its most beautiful.... and this is no exception. Huge congrats on this simply stunning Gold. #10677763

Erica Murphy level-classic May 01, 2013 0

What a wonderful WINNER Donna!! Congrats to you!!! #10677839

Kathy Salerni level-classic May 01, 2013 0

Big congrats on winning Gold for this outstanding image, Donna! #10677880

Phyllis A. Houghton May 01, 2013 0

Congratulations on a Golden Photo!! #10678169

Katarina Mansson May 04, 2013 0

Another superb macro floral from you - congratulations on the 2nd place Donna! #10681336

Chris Budny level-deluxe May 07, 2013 0

Congratulations, Donna! #10684937

Phyllis H. Burchett May 07, 2013 0

Wonderful work as always, big congrats Donna! #10685238

Carmody Baker May 10, 2013 0

Beautiful Donna. Congratulations! #10688331

Donna La Mattino Pagakis May 10, 2013 0

I'm honored and touched by all of your kind comments and congratulatory wishes.

Thank you!

Donna #10688341


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