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Uploaded: 05/24/06 4:14 AM GMT
Solitude
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Taken in the tropical butterfly conservatory near St. Louis. This bud was busy drinking in the fresh watering that the staff had provided. All comments and critiques are welcomed. Enjoy :~)

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.priyanthab
05/24/06 4:44 AM GMT
Hi Mimi. You have done a nice job with this. Good colors and details too.
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::CurtieBear
05/24/06 5:16 AM GMT
Beautiful shot my friend... Very clear and vibrant. Greta job, high marks.
*bow*
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Badger, Badger, Badger...
::farmgirl_pml
05/24/06 6:38 AM GMT
A gorgeous capture Mimi. Wonderful clarity & detail. Fantastic work.
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&kjh000
05/24/06 6:42 AM GMT
Now this is a great shot. The subject is well placed in the image giving great visual dynamics. The exposure is just right, revealing the textures even in most of the brightest areas, you made the most of the lighting settings here. The white flower stands out from the lush green background. DOF is an important factor here too. This shot would not have been as interesting and pleasing to the eye if more details of the background were present. Yet the lines and shapes of the vegetation in the background add much to the dynamics in the whole. Spot on.
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cirquegoddess
05/24/06 6:43 AM GMT
Very nice capture. Love the color contrast and detail. Lovely.
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+ppigeon
05/24/06 6:59 AM GMT
Don't know why, but it reminds me the head of a whale...
Interesting capture, Mimi. Just missed a little sunray... :-)
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-Pierre-
.sansoni7
05/24/06 7:09 AM GMT
Marvelous and simple...like the Art...
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Look around and catch it ; the Art is there !
::Dunstickin
05/24/06 10:20 AM GMT
Very nicely done Mimi...very 'virginal' if that is the word!.....
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&jojomercury
05/24/06 11:28 AM GMT
Simple and elegant.Less is more!!
Peace&Respect Jojo
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::traceyrn
05/24/06 12:36 AM GMT
I love how you have captured the delicacy of the dew on this beautiful flower. What type of flower is this? Into my favorites. Tracey
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.alexis518
05/24/06 1:21 PM GMT
Simply beautiful, Mimi! A well thought out and much appreciated image.
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::marilynjane
05/24/06 1:32 PM GMT
Dear Mimi, my goodness, this is truly beautiful, "the birth of a flower", is dramatically appealing! The colors of lovely soft mint green with the darker green background is so attractive! I love this image! It symbolizes a new life, the beginning of something new and exciting as in human life, so very pretty! I am also attracted to the simplicity of the image, as we often hear the expression, 'simplicity is beauty'!!!! I can think of so many wonderful thoughts that come to mind while viewing this very pleasing photo! It's freshness, it's vitality, all blend well to complete a very well presented image, and the photographer makes it all happen, you know!! Your images are all beautiful Mimi and all seem to have a softness and a touch of femininity added with lends further to the beauty of your images! Good job, well done Mimi! Sincerely, Marilynn
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::zippee
05/24/06 2:10 PM GMT
This has gone in my favs. It is beautiful, because of the clarity and the simplicity. Great job!
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::laurengary
05/24/06 2:16 PM GMT
Straight in my faves Mimi ! Simple, elegant, serene & incredibly beautiful. It's a winner !
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.mesmerized
05/24/06 5:51 PM GMT
Beautiful job, Mimi...I really must learn to use this camera properly one of these days and stop flying by the seat of my pants, then maybe I can turn them out like this...everything here looks perfect to me...well done.:Pat.
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.foofoo
05/24/06 8:53 PM GMT
Simply magnificent Mimi. A perfect photo in all regards.
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.LedsLens
05/24/06 10:09 PM GMT
Nice shot, Mimi. I really like the "expression"... LOL
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::Hottrockin
05/24/06 10:15 PM GMT
Holy moly Mimi!! I ran across this in the voting booth and gave it an outstanding score!! Congrats on such a masterpiece!! Lovely!!
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.21citrouilles
05/24/06 10:25 PM GMT
Fantastic contrast. It makes everything look so cool and fresh. A very pure image.
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.1bunnyslippers
05/26/06 2:47 AM GMT
Absolutely beautiful! This bud is so perfect appearing in form. The dew adds to the beauty. The pure white looks very pleasing against the lush green background. Wonderful capture - You are blessed with the ole green thumb, it looks like. Thanks Mimi :*>
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&prismmagic
05/26/06 3:42 AM GMT
Great shot Mimi. Very well framed and capture.
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::heidlerr
05/27/06 1:44 AM GMT
A very lovely image. This is a great capture. Nice color and composition.
Russ
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::J_272004
05/27/06 10:49 AM GMT
Great shot Mimi... lovely and clear, great colours, love the water on it... beautiful
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::madmaven
05/29/06 10:33 AM GMT
Fresh and so pure looking!
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.agnostico
05/31/06 10:14 PM GMT
Wonderful close-up, all details are in focus and crisp. The blurried background enhances this delicate looking beauty. I'm delighted with this picture, Mimi and... I can't praise this high enough. Into my favourites it goes.
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.Nekopuff
06/02/06 12:03 AM GMT
Wow, great macro shot from every point of view!!
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.June
09/09/06 12:13 AM GMT
What a perfect macro Mimi!
JuneBug
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"A picture is worth a thousand words"
.purmusic
10/18/06 10:55 AM GMT
I wholeheartedly agree with Joseph on this one.

'Les's is more. ;o)

I have seen and viewed this one many, many times. It is one of my personal favourites of the images in your galleries.

Here, you really did elevate a photographic image to 'pur' artistry. And in trying to keep with the simplicity and beauty of this piece ... I will stop here.

Ok, ok ... after I say this ... thank you for sharing this one. :o)

p.s. A most fitting and aptly titled image. 'K ... I'm done.
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.komal_85
09/15/08 3:10 PM GMT
That's a very nice capture. Loved it!
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