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Uploaded: 03/12/11 2:58 AM GMT
Somewhat Purple
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If I recall correctly these flowers were found growing in the backyard. Now you would think I would remember what plants are growing out in the yard. But, in my defense I took a boatload of flower photos last summer all over the place. Well maybe a boatload is an exaggeration, but if we're talking some toy boat found floating around in a bathtub it would certainly be a true statement. Not that I'm saying I have a toy boat in my bathtub; and what difference is it if I do...

Some last minute editing took place before uploading this shot. I decided to tone down the colours as they were too bright and looked rather on the over-saturated side of the editing tool. They was some cropping involved prior to that along with a few other assorted tweaks. You would have thought I would have noticed the saturation problem then. Never let it be said I have the foggiest notion what I'm doing.

Enjoy and your comments welcomed. Now if you'll excuse me it's bath time...

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.quickshot
03/12/11 3:45 AM GMT
Your shot has excellent detail work, Wendell. The depth of field is just right. The colors look great. My eye was immediately drawn to the intricate design on the inner portion of the petals. Your postings have improved immensely in the last year. They're consistently not crap any more. LOL.

Dots
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::0930_23
03/12/11 4:52 AM GMT
The purple colors should be the logo for the OWN.
So how long have you been talking to and answering yourself, Wendell? Cool post and narrative.

TicK


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Cameras are like people--sometimes they lose focus.
.icedancer
03/12/11 6:12 AM GMT
They are really gorgeous and looks like small iris's and I love the colorus
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::Flmngseabass
03/12/11 7:38 AM GMT
Stunning shot here Wendall!!!!!!! Such vivid colors and clarity. I really like this!!!!!!!!!
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::Dunstickin
03/12/11 11:37 AM GMT
great capture....colours and details are excellent!..
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* A picture is the expression of an impression * .. .. OwdBob'sGallery
.blithe16
03/12/11 11:59 AM GMT
forget the purple, i'm fascinated with the leopard tan, brown and red parts of the flowers, beautiful clarity and focus. you definitely have some idea of what you're doing, lies!
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.snapshooter87
03/12/11 3:00 PM GMT
Really liked this, Wendell. I think it's somewhat busy, but the intricacies of the designs on the petals, coupled with the long horizontal tube/stems keep you involved. There's another image in there as well, by isolating the main grouping, and cropping and cloning for balance.
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.Starglow
03/12/11 3:57 PM GMT
Lovely shot of these very beautiful iris' such a vivid color.
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::trixxie17
03/12/11 3:57 PM GMT
I love the composition of this with the tubular stems and the flowers to the left - saved this one for my DT tomorrow.
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. . . "What a desolate place would be a world without a flower! It would be a face without a smile, a feast without a welcome." A.J. Balfour
.Susiesun
03/12/11 6:38 PM GMT
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These cute flowers have a wonderful and very artistic design and I love the tones of purple, very nice photo, thank you for sharing these beauties, Wendell.
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.gizmo1
03/12/11 7:40 PM GMT
Well my friend what you do in your bath tub is as you say your business but plastic ducks as well lol.Great looking photo and stunning colours and detail as well.I love these iris they always put on a great show.
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.Fergus
03/13/11 12:29 AM GMT
This one is just perfect.
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"What doesn't kill us makes us stronger" - Friedrich Nietzsche
.rvdb
03/13/11 7:27 PM GMT
Nice purple as in Wooww..

Rob
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.Marzena
03/14/11 6:29 PM GMT
THIS IS A MUST TO VIEW IT FULL SIZE !!!!
All the charm and beauty lies hidden inside them petals of the iris.
10/10 in VB just now
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With all my love and respect, Marzena
.prashanth
03/24/11 1:19 PM GMT
Boatload or bathtub load, this image is gorgeous!! Details and colours are stunning when viewed in full size. Well done. Faved.
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