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The Beauty of the Dahlia
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The Bumble Bee seemed to be enjoying himself as well as I did shooting this lovely. I had not seen this variety before.

The Elkhart Dahlia Society takes care of these gardens. I talked to two judges that were checking the trial gardens over and evaluating each flower.

Tabulation is made at different trial gardens and at the end of the season the scores are figured out and some will receive awards.

This one caught my attention.

Used the canon IS USM lens, some with tripod (this is one) and some without.

Thank you in advance for your comments, and any helpful advice.

♪ ♫ :)sandi♪ =^..^=

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.Genver
09/04/09 2:53 AM GMT
Beautiful dahlia photo,the colors are really nice,it is lovely with the bumble bee,very good lighting and clarity as well,Sandi.I am not sure if i have ever seen this variety before.
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.vangoughs
09/04/09 3:18 AM GMT
You sure caught the Beauty in this one!!!!
Faved and Saved
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::0930_23
09/04/09 3:22 AM GMT
It looks like you spent your day doing what you love Tigz. I think the photo bug has bitten you down to the core of your soul. I am glad. We get to witness photos such as this.

Great post.

TicK

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.Joanie
09/04/09 4:23 AM GMT
What a stunning color!!! Wow, what a beautiful shot and expertly done Sandi!!! Outstanding for sure!
Joanie
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.Lynthirteen
09/04/09 4:29 AM GMT
Oh she is lovely Sandi! You have done a splendid job with this one. I like the framing very much. Lyn.
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A photograph is a memory in the raw. I will always treasure mine.
::ro_and
09/04/09 6:29 AM GMT
lovely indeed, wonderful light and awesome color
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let me keep my eyes open, let me see the beauty
::Dunstickin
09/04/09 7:36 AM GMT
'Perfick!'

You capture this very nicely...even the exposure is spot on!...

You done good here!..
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.Catharina1
09/04/09 10:00 AM GMT
Perfect clear photo with more than beautiful colours! You are so good in showing the real beauty of a flower! Love this post, it gives me such good feeling watching this beauty.. Mich
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.Jhihmoac
09/04/09 11:11 AM GMT
Yes, it is a beautiful presentation...Thanks for posting...
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::casechaser
09/04/09 11:23 AM GMT
Sandi, I like the background and framing on this one. Hope you had a grand birthday!
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::Jimbobedsel
09/04/09 12:19 AM GMT
Orange foofies always catch my eye. They make me hungry for a bowl of Orange Sherbet. LOL. super shot and nice work catching the bee there too.

Jimbob
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.muki7
09/04/09 12:40 AM GMT
A beautiful Dahlia, Sandi. Luv the colour and lighting, This Bee really nice. Very well done.

Ed
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::Roseman_Stan
09/04/09 1:23 PM GMT
I love their bright colors and their cupped petal form. You captured this one so very well.

Stan
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::100k_xle
09/04/09 1:38 PM GMT

Reminds me of a Dreamsicle! LOL.

Beautiful Sandi.

E J
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This Image GRABBED my EYE. That's Why I Stopped By. Thanks For Sharing ! Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level and then beat you with experience
::cynlee
09/04/09 2:33 PM GMT
Such a lovely dahlia in really fine lighting and well framed.
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.SatCom
09/04/09 3:36 PM GMT
This is done is classic Sandi style...and it is perfect. What great color and detail. Looking for this to go to the top.
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::braces
09/04/09 4:40 PM GMT
The dahlia and friend are splendid so clear and well focused. Mrs b and I can't understand why dahlias are considered a bit old fashioned when they look so good.
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Logun7
09/04/09 4:41 PM GMT
.:*~*:._.:*~*:._.:*~*:.Very Pretty.:*~*:._.:*~*:._.:*~*:.
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::danika
09/04/09 6:01 PM GMT
Beautiful ... love the peachy colors. Wonderful capture Sandi.
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This is it! ... MJ
.trixxie17
09/04/09 6:30 PM GMT
Lovely dahlia shot - looks like the color of orange sherbet!
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.scorpie
09/04/09 7:18 PM GMT
So dang purdy.
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Why not go out on a limb, that is where the fruit is.... Frank Scully
::Inkeri
09/04/09 8:07 PM GMT
So Stunning color.A Beautiful flower and capture Sandi.
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.amishy
09/05/09 12:26 AM GMT
Beautiful bloom and great catch of the bumble bee Tigger! Clarity and colors are superb as well as your post work! :)Ami
*hope you had a great B'day! *
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::SEFA
09/05/09 7:45 AM GMT
This is a beauty Sandi! The colors of the flower are ´wonderful and so is your photo!
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.Langr
09/05/09 3:54 PM GMT
Marvellous!!
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.Olaus
09/05/09 5:25 PM GMT
A very beautiful dahlia, wonderful colors. Very well done Sandi.

Christer
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::tealeaves
09/06/09 3:51 PM GMT
A true beauty, Sandi! I don't think I have seen this variety either. The clarity and details are superb! I love the colours in this bloom... it reminds me of a fresh peach :) And the bee makes this capture all the more beautiful! Very well done! Faved+
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.icedancer
09/11/09 4:30 PM GMT
Gorgeous again Sandi, love the way it looks like the bee is hiding. Magnificent colours
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