Comment posted by Bill Fach on June 2, 2013 at 1:57 PM
Ian: I generally have a little bit of a hard time with magnolias so when I see an image as good as this one I have a special appreciation. This is superbly composed and I especially like how you handled the whites. 2+ thumbs up! >=))>
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Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on June 2, 2013 at 2:45 PM
The best of your flora images I have seen! Bravo! Just really superb composition.
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Comment posted by Albert Darmo on June 2, 2013 at 3:03 PM
Hi Ian A stunning composition sublime lines, color and light
Albert Darmo
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Comment posted by Buck Ward on June 2, 2013 at 3:45 PM
Nice! Graceful curves and lovely shades of white
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Comment posted by Morris McClung on June 2, 2013 at 4:31 PM
Elegant, stylish, and oh, so beautiful, Ian!
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Comment posted by scott lanz on June 2, 2013 at 4:42 PM
Fabulous, Ian. One of the best magnolia images I've ever seen.
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Comment posted by Ralph Yakaboski on June 2, 2013 at 4:49 PM
Outstanding image, job well done.
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Comment posted by Ken Smith on June 2, 2013 at 5:04 PM
Winner! The white is almost high-key effect... soft yet distinct where needed. Great creative comp of the difficult magnolia.
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Comment posted by Patricia Brundage on June 2, 2013 at 5:21 PM
Stunning! Absolutely perfect in every way.
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Comment posted by Bob&Charly Nelson on June 2, 2013 at 5:49 PM
Wonderful composition and white control Ian. Beautiful work.
Bob
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Comment posted by John Clulow on June 2, 2013 at 5:50 PM
Ditto to what everyone else has said; very well done.
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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on June 2, 2013 at 8:08 PM
Wonderful image,Ian. You incorporated just enough of the flower and the curves of the petals around the center are perfect.
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Comment posted by Catherine Reilly on June 2, 2013 at 8:50 PM
Graceful and pristine looking presentation, Ian! I like how it gently fades to being a little soft at the edges of the frame in counterpoint to the details of the flower's center. Nice done.
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Comment posted by Bruce King on June 3, 2013 at 12:29 AM
Super compsition of an excellent subject Ian. Beautiful whites.....perfectly titled.
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Comment posted by Nathan Buck on June 3, 2013 at 12:54 AM
This is just wonderful Ian. Great details in the center. The strong lines are very elegant. I like the near colorless look to the photo.
Nathan
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Comment posted by Gary Yeoh on June 3, 2013 at 3:52 AM
Ian:
I echo what Bill said as I too find magnolia very challenging. The is as good as it gets; perfect exposure of the white, the intricate structures of the center and the lovely curves in the petal.
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Comment posted by Thomas Haney on June 3, 2013 at 9:06 AM
Gorgeous image Ian, reminds me of white sheets blowing in the wind.
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Comment posted by Giuseppe Guadagno on June 3, 2013 at 10:18 AM
What a delicate and simple beauty Ian! The petals of the magnolia are so long that even the f/22 it is unable to control, lukily. The slow selective focus is one of the plus of this image, I think. This is in harmony with the delicate, low saturated und splendid neutral colors of the center. The photo deserves a recognition, in my opinion.
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Comment posted by Charlie Baugh on June 3, 2013 at 8:11 PM
Subtle, flowing lines here are that super touch of artistry that make me love your work, Ian. Composition is outstanding.
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Comment posted by John&Patty Benway on June 4, 2013 at 7:41 AM
Ian, what can I say, gorgeous in every way.
John
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Comment posted by Yun Gao on June 4, 2013 at 5:29 PM
This is so elegant, Ian. Like the flowing lines and the green center. Exceptional image!
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Comment posted by May Haga on June 4, 2013 at 7:12 PM
Love the lines. Excellent composition.
May
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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on June 6, 2013 at 2:11 PM
Haven't visited this gallery much recently and I've clearly missed some great shots. This is one of them! Love all the movement in the petals and how they surround the center. The high key approach is perfect.
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Comment posted by Lorna Taylor on June 6, 2013 at 4:48 PM
Pure loveliness Ian, wonderful focal point and graceful lines !
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Comment posted by Giuseppe Guadagno on June 10, 2013 at 2:12 PM
Surely well-deserved, Ian.
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Comment posted by Albert Darmo on June 12, 2013 at 4:08 PM
Hi Ian A well deserved award
Albert Darmo
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Comment posted by Elizabeth Arellano on June 13, 2013 at 9:10 AM
Stunning. I like everything and it took my breath away! Well done.
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Comment posted by Ian Wolfenden on June 13, 2013 at 6:29 PM
Many thanks to the Moderators for the pick - and to all those who have made such kind comments.
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Comment posted by Matt Anderson on June 13, 2013 at 10:50 PM
Beautiful work Ian
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Comment posted by John&Patty Benway on June 17, 2013 at 4:35 PM
Beautiful Ian, and well deserved EP.
John
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I echo what Bill said as I too find magnolia very challenging. The is as good as it gets; perfect exposure of the white, the intricate structures of the center and the lovely curves in the petal.
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