Uploaded: October 27, 2008 03:41:14
1/80s at f/5.6 ISO 100 50mm macro lens
I am still playing with textures. This image was layered using textures of seaweed I found drifting in the tide pools at the cape this past summer.
Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/80 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 100, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 50.00 mm, Model: DSLR-A700
Aimee S. McMaster October 27, 2008
....so pretty dear Laurie; love your creative texture....how's the color up your way? I've been so busy with portrait work I haven't been able to photograph the autumn splendor....maybe this weekend before it all blows away ! have a great day ;-) Aimee #1023839MELODIE C. ROBERTS October 27, 2008
Say it Isn't So!!!Claudia Kuhn October 27, 2008
Beautiful macro Laurie, the textures give it a bit of a painted effect. #6665947Jeff Robinson October 27, 2008
Outstanding detail - Beautifully captured Laurie! Jeff #6666051Dominick M. Dimacale October 27, 2008
Lovely florals here, Laurie.Dominick #6666052
Jennifer L. Alder October 27, 2008
GORGEOUS!! I love the subdued colour and slight texture, Laurie. Awesome work :) #6666118Erin Appelbaum October 27, 2008
Gorgeous effects Laurie. Gorgeous image. Peter #6666195Anita Hogue October 27, 2008
I think you need to start selling your textures. This is absolutely gorgeous!!! #6666282Linda D. Lester October 27, 2008
Just beautiful...love how you do this! #6666361Jim Huffield October 27, 2008
BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!! #6666658Lynne Morris October 27, 2008
Wow Laurie, this is stunning, your ps work is beautiful. #6666717Cyn Valentine October 27, 2008
Amazing..so beautiful Laurie! Fantastic detail and comp! #6667013Sherry L. Davis October 27, 2008
So Gorgeous! Amazing work! #6667293Stephen Zacker October 27, 2008
Always enjoy your lovely and beautiful floral images. This is no exception :-) #6667466Liz blahh October 27, 2008
You never cease to amaze me with your artistry! Beautifully done! #6667792Bill Knaps October 27, 2008
Wow Laurie, It sure is beautiful. Bill #6668567Bill Knaps October 27, 2008
Wow Laurie, It sure is beautiful. Bill #6668568Jessica Jenney October 27, 2008
Beautiful image and editing, Laurie! Isn't it fun to create your own textures!? #6670101Nikki McDonald October 27, 2008
This is just beautiful, Laurie, and I'm inspired to try some of my own textures, too. #6670138A P October 27, 2008
OK I'm calling this.... Winner here!! Awesome work. Love how you created the texture and love the effect it gave it. Just couldn't be any better, Laurie. #6670541Stefania Barbier October 28, 2008
hope it's not really the last Dahlia... :-) fantastic image and PS work Laurie!!!! #6670940Amy E. Schneider October 29, 2008
Wow...Awesome macro, great details, love the texture and colors...Amy:) #6679197
Phil Stith October 30, 2008
Well keep playing, Laurie, this is one luxurious capture. #6683194Barbara Waldoch October 30, 2008
Brilliant work, Laurie! #6685114Joannie Bertucci October 30, 2008
Absolutely stunning Laurie! An amazing piece of layer work! #6686288Leslie McLain November 01, 2008
What a beautiful dahlia. I love the effects. #6692423Anita Bower November 01, 2008
Gorgeous!! #6694067Max Aureli November 02, 2008
Elegant composition!! #6697614Laurie Daily November 03, 2008
Thanks for all of your comments my friends...so much appreciated! #6703218Heather Thorsen November 07, 2008
Brilliant work Laurie.Tamera S. Phillips November 25, 2008
Congratulations on the well deserved finalist! #6804923Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna November 25, 2008
YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHOOOOOOOOO, Lauriefrank w. degenhardt November 25, 2008
Laurie- Beautiful elegance. Congratulations on being a finalist. Well earned, good luck in the next round. #6805777Lisa J. Boulden November 25, 2008
MESMERIZING!!!Stefania Barbier November 25, 2008
another superb finalist Laurie, congrats! #6806471Nadya Johnson November 25, 2008
Superb, Laurie! Congrats again on another spectacular finalist! #6807348Sam Britt November 26, 2008
Congratulations, beautiful finalist, Laurie! #6808472Usman M. Bajwa November 26, 2008
Great FX, Congrats. on this amazing Finalist.UB. #6808912
Jessica Jenney November 26, 2008
Congratulations, Laurie on your beautiful finalist! #6809073Stephanie Frey November 26, 2008
Gorgeous! Congratulations! #6809403Michael Umbreit November 26, 2008
Laurie - Congratulations!! - Mike #6809485Debra R. Harder November 26, 2008
Congratulations again, Laurie, on another BRILLIANT finalist! You are AMAZING!!! Deb #6810401Max Aureli November 26, 2008
Congratulations on your Elegant Finalist, Laurie!!! #6810614Nikki McDonald November 26, 2008
Such a beautiful and imaginative image, Laurie. Congratulations on the finalist and best of luck in the next round. #6811101Laurie Daily November 26, 2008
Thanks so very much everyone for all of your most appreciated congrats! #6811423MELODIE C. ROBERTS November 26, 2008
Maybe The Last But I KNEW we Didn't See the Last of It!!Denny E. Barnes November 26, 2008
Congratulations on your excellent finalist, Laurie! It's well deserved!!....Denny #6811659Anita Hogue November 26, 2008
Stunning floral, Laurie! Congratulations! #6811680Leslie McLain November 26, 2008
Congrats on your beautiful finalist. #6812211Erin Appelbaum November 26, 2008
Another awesome finalist Laurie. WTG!!! Peter #6812921Colleen Farrell November 26, 2008
Well, it looks like you saved the BEST for "last", Laurie! Amazing work with the seaweed texture. How creative! Big congrats on your finalist! #6813414Susan Fox November 26, 2008
Congrats on this super fantastic image Laurie!!!!! #6813432Wendy Moghadam November 26, 2008
Outstanding! Congratulations on your finalist! #6813542Janet Daniel November 27, 2008
Incredibly gorgeous, Laurie! Congratulations! Wishing you the best! #6815898Bill Wyatt November 27, 2008
Fantastic! Congratulations! #6816195Carol L. Fowler November 27, 2008
Now you've inspired me to try textures.Congrats on this shot. #6816832Sylvia Rossler November 27, 2008
Huge congrats on your outstanding finalist :) #6817026JO ANN CLEVELAND November 28, 2008
Way to go! Congrats on this awesome finalist Laurie! Go for the gold!jo ann c. #6820102
Laurie Daily November 28, 2008
Thanks so very very much...all of your comments are so much appreciated! #6822318Linda Blair December 01, 2008
Congrats on this awesome finalist!!!!!! #6835407Laurie Daily December 01, 2008
Thanks Linda! #6835868Stacy Lankford December 09, 2008
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