From the Heart

Uploaded: January 30, 2008 17:56:38

Description

I used the bottom half of a box of valentine candy which I punched holes into and then pushed the flower stems through to keep the roses in this heart shape.Window light only.

Exif: F Number: 4, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/25 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 400, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 24.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 40D

Comments

Joan Powell January 30, 2008

Very pretty , great idea ! #842908

aaaaa bbbbb January 30, 2008

Beautifully done. Love the composition, lighting, colors and DOF. #5420711

Tiia Vissak January 30, 2008

a beautiful image! #5421509

Cyn Valentine January 31, 2008

Beautiful..wonderful comp..very creative!!! #5422174

Elizabeth J. Bernier January 31, 2008

Thank you so much to Joan,Vicki,Tiia and Cyn for your wonderful encouraging words...much appreciated!!! #5425014

Ellen Hodges February 01, 2008

Very beautiful comp and color, Elizabeth!! #5428194

Jim Huffield February 01, 2008

Lovely composition, Elizabeth. Jim #5428898

Ronald F. Fischer February 02, 2008

Great idea and very well captured! #5432377

Megan p February 02, 2008

This is so beautiful Beth!!! Very nice! #5433522

Elizabeth J. Bernier February 03, 2008

Thank you Ellen,Jim,Ronald,and Megan for your kindness and support!!! #5438925

Daniella Puente February 08, 2008

This is so precious Elizabeth! Excellent idea, composition and light, GREAT photo!!!!!! #5464229

Kristi A. Howson February 10, 2008

This is so beautiful with the heart shaped design, beautiful colors and soft mood. Love this one Bethie! #5476238

Nick Lagos February 14, 2008

Huge huge congratulations on this Giant POTD on such an apt day Bethy....good to see this showcased here too.... #5492560

Toni Riggs February 14, 2008

Gorgeous image, congrats! #5492599

Laura L. Gonzales level-classic February 14, 2008

Very beautiful! Great capture. Love the colors. Congrats on your POTD!! Laura #5492631

Dominick M. Dimacale level-addict February 14, 2008

CONGRATULATIONS ELIZABETH ON YOUR MAGNIFICENT POTD WIN!!!!!


DOMINICK #5492634

Mary K. Robison February 14, 2008

Really creative work with a wonderful result, Elizabeth ~
Congratulations on your well-earned POTD! #5492636

Lynne Morris February 14, 2008

Wow this is stunning Elizabeth, huge congratulations on your POTD! #5492773

Bill Houghton February 14, 2008

This is beautiful Elizabeth. Congratulations. Bill

Check out my personal website at:

Bill Houghton Photography

#5492818

Les Rhoades level-classic February 14, 2008

Congrats on your POTD! #5492832

Joan Kocak February 14, 2008

Elizabeth, Congrats on this great image and POTD! #5493007

Wendy Stevenson February 14, 2008

Beth this is really gorgeous! Big Congrartulations on such a well deserved and timely POTD!!! Happy Valentine Day! #5493271

Dawn M. Schneider February 14, 2008

what a great idea, very beautiful, congrats on POTD!! #5493324

Joy Rector February 14, 2008

congrats on the POTD #5493408

Leslie Carson Wolfe February 14, 2008

Lovely! What an inspired idea! #5493536

Megan p February 14, 2008

Perfect for Valentines day, Congratulations Beth on your POTD!! #5493595

Claudia Kuhn level-classic February 14, 2008

Woo Hoo! Happy V Day and congrats on your potd! #5493631

Eve Sweatman February 14, 2008

Very, very beautiful Beth! Congratulations!
Eve #5493918

Christine Welsand level-classic February 14, 2008

Fabulous photo! Congrats on your recognition! Well done! Christine #5494007

Amy JACKSON February 14, 2008

Excellent image! Congratulations on POTD! #5494011

Cathy Barrows February 14, 2008

Congrats on your POTD...love the roses ina heart shape #5494022

Elida Gutierrez level-classic February 14, 2008

Congrats on your POTD!!!! #5494176

Lynne S. Fried February 14, 2008

Great Valentine POTD! Comgratulations.
I really like the effect. #5494195

Danielle Fuller February 14, 2008

Congrats on you POTD!!! Wonderful job! #5494202

Kathy L. Clark February 14, 2008

Congratulations Elizabeth on your lovely POTD #5494256

Jill Flynn February 14, 2008

What a wonderful way to showcase roses! Creative and beautiful presentation. Congratulations on your POTD Beth! #5494257

Cheryl Meisel February 14, 2008

Oh so pretty. BIG CONGRATS on your wins with this pretty! Happy Valentines day to you too!
Cheryln #5494380

Leslie McLain level-classic February 14, 2008

Congrats on your Photo of the Day, a well deserved award for this beautiful photo. #5494395

Laura E. Swan level-classic February 14, 2008

We're seeing the word PRETTY here a lot but OH MY GOSH! ISN'T THIS PRETTY!?!

So soft and beautiful around the edges JUST LIKE VALENTINES DAY SHOULD BE! I hope these flowers were a gift to you because you gave US a gift in sharing them with us!

-Laura Swan #5494659

Christian Rosito February 14, 2008

Excellent POTD for today, Congratulations, it is very nice. #5494787

Colleen Farrell February 14, 2008

Very beautiful and creative, Elizabeth! Congratulations on your POTD! #5494827

Donna La Mattino Pagakis February 14, 2008

A lovely Valentine's potd, congrats! #5494832

Elizabeth J. Bernier February 14, 2008

How exciting :)...thank you to the judge that chose this for today!!!! Also a big thank you to all of you for your wonderful words of congratulations and a very Happy Valentine's Day to all!!! #5494914

Laura E. Swan level-classic February 14, 2008

Same to you Elizabeth! :) #5494947

Gail R. Schuett February 14, 2008

Fantastic!!! #5495021

Lorri Shane February 14, 2008

So very pretty for Valentines' Day, or any day! Congrats! #5495107

February 14, 2008

I review the PHOTO OF THE DAY newsletter and regularly view it for both enjoyment and a learning experience. I have noticed lately that the winning photogs often do not state any camera/lens settings and details, but simply a title for the shot. I have always carefully examined these winning entries for enlightenment and further practical education. I have learned a lot in the past with a quick review each morning. Without the setting information, the exercise seems reduced to a "beauty" contest. Comments? Thank you. (BTW Elizabeth, great creativity. Excellent Bokeh!) #5495115

Paul D. February 14, 2008

Wonderful work Elizabeth! The judges picked the right image for Valentine's Day, for sure.

Is it OK to ask what you used to get that terrific blur for the background? #5495317

Kristi A. Howson February 14, 2008

Big Congratulations to you Luv for this marvelous win! Awesome having this win on Valentines Day...and very well deserved. I just love everything about it!!! WTG Bethie! #5495347

Angie Sidles level-classic February 14, 2008

Oh Elizabeth, this is GORGEOUS!! What a wonderful and creative idea! Perfect V-Day POTD!! Congrats to you! :) #5495456

Amy Weiland February 14, 2008

This is one of the most beautiful pictures I have ever seen! Wonderful work! #5495485

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe February 14, 2008

Congrats Beth and your Beautiful and Well Deserved POTD!! Jeff #5495797

Patricia Ronan February 14, 2008

Lovely image, congrats on your POTD:) #5496191

Ivan Chacon February 14, 2008

Great POTD! Big Congrats Elizabeth!
Beautiful work! :) #5496727

Corinne M. Thompson February 14, 2008

Congrats on your POTD! This is beautiful and how creative! #5497165

Jane Tweedy February 15, 2008

Beautiful image. Great concept and well executed. Deserving POTD. Congratulations. #5501101

RC Fritz February 18, 2008

Vey creative!! Congratulations on your POTD, Elizabeth!! #5511727

Nick Lagos February 22, 2008

Big big congrats on your finalist matey... good luck !!!!!!!! #5533842

Monika Sapek February 22, 2008

Lovely idea and execution! Many congratulations on your POTD and finalist, Beth!
Monika
#5534683

Kristi A. Howson February 22, 2008

Big Congratulations to you Luv. I'm so happy to see this one win here. Very exciting. Best of luck!!!! #5534705

Danielle Fuller February 22, 2008

Loved this when I saw it in POTD!!! Bet it gets gold! Good luck!!!! #5534787

Claudia Kuhn level-classic February 22, 2008

Beautiful Beth, congrats and good luck! #5535681

Dawn M. Schneider February 22, 2008

congrats on the finalist, everyone else as well as the judges love it!! good luck with the win!! #5536236

"emmanuel ""nolax""" N. Montemar February 23, 2008

so beautiful finalist, a winner in my books! CONGRATS!! #5538301

Cary Rogers February 23, 2008

BIG CONGRATS, Elizabeth! wonderful idea, lighting, details and BG treatment! #5539676

Virginia Leone level-classic February 24, 2008

I love this..well done...very pretty! #5543261

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe February 24, 2008

Congrats Beth on your Outstanding Finalist! Jeff #5543274

Cyn Valentine February 25, 2008

Congratualtions Elizabeth! #5548944

Elida Gutierrez level-classic February 26, 2008

Congratulations on your Win!!!!

Trophy:

http://www.betterphoto.com/gallery/dynoGallDetail.php?photoID=5690310 #5556185

Lynne S. Fried February 26, 2008

CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR 2nd PLACE! MUCH DESERVED.
Lynne #5556243

Joan Kocak February 26, 2008

Congrats Elizabeth, a beautiful win! #5556350

Claudia Kuhn level-classic February 26, 2008

Wonderful work Beth, congratulations to you on your 2nd place!! #5556572

Nick Lagos February 26, 2008

Super big congrats matey....this continually keeps winning ..and deservedly so... #5556704

"emmanuel ""nolax""" N. Montemar February 26, 2008

THIS IS QUALITY PHOTOGRAPHY!! EXCELLENT WINNER!!! CONGRATS, my friend!! #5556823

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic February 26, 2008

Congratulations on your second place winner. #5557513

Anna Diederich February 26, 2008

Congratulations! This is beatiful! #5558190

Deborah Lewinson level-addict February 26, 2008

Stunning winner, Elizabeth, congratulations!!
-Debby #5558348

Corinne M. Thompson February 26, 2008

Congrats on your win! #5558689

Dr. Harmeet Singh February 26, 2008

Heartiest congrats... #5558839

Cindy Bendush level-classic February 26, 2008

Awesome winner Elizabeth! Congratulations!!! #5559419

Colette M. Metcalf February 27, 2008

Congratulations!!!! #5560508

Kristi A. Howson February 27, 2008

Big Big Congratulations to you Luv on this marvelous Winner. I'm so glad to see it..I just knew it had to be a winner. Just fabulous Beth. I'm so happy for you! #5562008

Jill Flynn February 27, 2008

So happy to see this beautiful, artistic and creative image here! A big congratulations on your win Beth!! #5562184

Kcalpesh B. Ajugia February 28, 2008

Beautifully done... very nice photograph... great work... & Congrats on being a winner... #5566094

Sue (Kane)Wilson February 28, 2008

Beautiful buddy...belated congrats to you...stunning work!!! #5566290

Carol Teal February 28, 2008

Beautiful roses and presentation! Congrats on your POTD and win!! #5567275

Dominick M. Dimacale level-addict March 02, 2008

Congratulations Elizabeth on your Win.

Dominick #5583886

Teresa P.Pelaez March 15, 2008

Congratulations Beth on this beautiful and romantic image, beautiful work as usual. #5647031

Elizabeth J. Bernier March 24, 2016 1

Thank you to the Judge that chose this for All Time Editor's pick! I'm very honored! #11451236

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