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The Dahlia
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I visited the Dahlia trial gardens, and captured some beauties.

Canon 450D and Sigma 10-20 wide angle lens used on this one. If your wondering why I used the wide angle lens? I like the sharpness and overall capture of flowers that this lens does. I also took some with my canon IS USM lens, that I'll share later.

I also want to let you know that the problem I had with viewing images in the VB. is now solved.

I want to thank Jerrry (caedes) for the help, and also Nathan, and the other mods who took the time to offer suggestions.

I also want to extend a thank you to Jerome, and Jimbob for their help. It is nice to be a part of such a nice community.

Thank you in advance for your comments, and I will continue to use this username.

=^..^=sandi♥

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::Ramad
08/09/10 10:05 PM GMT
Very nice lighting and sharp focus on the dahlia, Sandi. This is a real beauty!
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::Genver
08/09/10 10:07 PM GMT
Thank you Sandi,it is nice of you.It is good to know that your problem was fixed,there are some helpful persons.The photo of the dahlia is very beautiful,very good quality,the colors and lighting are beautiful,the position of the dahlia is very good,nice blurred background too.
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::trixxie17
08/09/10 10:12 PM GMT
I love dahlias and this one is gorgeous. I found what you said about the wide angle lens interesting.
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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
::jswgpb
08/09/10 10:13 PM GMT
WooHoo.........good deal Sandi. Glad it all worked out. :) This is outstanding my dear......it glows......is there a little light inside there ?? :) lol
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.vangoughs
08/09/10 10:22 PM GMT
Smack ya in the face clarity!!!!!
Beautiful job
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.avedeloff
08/09/10 10:35 PM GMT
Glad that your problems got fixed!

Simply a vibrant colors and the clarity is perfect. Great job.
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.mesmerized
08/09/10 10:41 PM GMT
What a fabulous capture and beautiful flower...the color and detail are just wonderful...great work, Sandi...favs.
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::marcaribe
08/09/10 11:04 PM GMT
Super sharp crisp and clear close up of this big beauty. I can see every beautiful white center and pink tipped petal in fine detail....Excellent work on this prize winner Sandi!
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.icedancer
08/09/10 11:14 PM GMT
WOW WOW Sandi, glad to hear your problem is solved and this is a gorgeous thank you to Jerry. Right into my favs
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::Roseman_Stan
08/09/10 11:43 PM GMT
Excellent shot Sandi. SO very beautiful. It is nice to have nice friends like you.

Stan
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::Jimbobedsel
08/10/10 12:06 AM GMT
I better be a gittin' one of those lenses. Stunning sharpness and color, Sandi.
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::0930_23
08/10/10 1:01 AM GMT
A great shot Tigz and I am glad you didn't lose your identify. :) This is really a great shot of a beautiful flower. Your lens work perfectly.

VFS-TicK

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Logun7
08/10/10 2:41 AM GMT
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The clarity is superb!!!
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.Joanie
08/10/10 2:45 AM GMT
OMG, this is just simply the most gorgeous capture Sandi!!!! My mouth dropped and I sucked all the air out of me!!...lol...Truly one of your best and faved!
Joanie
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.SatCom
08/10/10 4:14 AM GMT

This is amazing Sandi..Wish I had half your talent. Beautiful colors and detail makes this a winner in my book.
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::DiverDown60
08/10/10 5:25 AM GMT
Beautiful color and composition. Plus, this just happens to be one of my favorite flowers.

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::Dunstickin
08/10/10 7:31 AM GMT
Glad all is solved Sandi....

Welcome back with cracker of a post!..
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::J_E_F
08/10/10 3:40 PM GMT
Wouldn't mind that bloom in my garden. Although the hail last night would not have helped.
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::corngrowth
08/10/10 5:50 PM GMT
'Saved & Faved' may be indicative for the quality of this post, Sandi!
Regards, Cornelius.
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::Inkeri
08/10/10 8:26 PM GMT
A Gorgeous flower.Beautiful colors and so Amazing photo,Sandi.WOW.Faved.
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::SEFA
08/10/10 10:57 PM GMT
I am glad you can use your username as it should be used again Sandi! This is a wonderful shot of the Dahlia. The lighting really makes the flower glow.
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::casechaser
08/11/10 2:51 PM GMT
This is really very good. By the way, I am going to miss the new Tigs, she was not here very long, but I guess, the old Tigs will be just fine! lol.
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.vangsdesign
08/11/10 11:40 PM GMT
This is one nice flower. Great shot on the closeup.
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::PatAndre
08/12/10 4:23 AM GMT
What kin ah say, udder than PERFECT!
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.HanneK
08/12/10 12:43 AM GMT
Beautiful clarity and colors on this beauty.
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+nmsmith
08/16/10 2:10 PM GMT
Beautiful, Sandi! Glad everything's working again. :)
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::tealeaves
08/23/10 8:09 PM GMT
Excellent closeup of this beauty, Sandi! I especially like the light vs. dark sides of this one, and the hint of yellow near the center of the bloom! Super in details and colours as well!
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