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Flora - 1st Place Winner
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Flora - 1st Place Winner

by Larry Lynch

Gallery: EPA 2010Posted August 6, 20102,763 views55 comments
Flora Gallery - 1st Place Winner
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Comments

55 comments
Comment posted by Pat Sampson on August 6, 2010 at 9:44 AM
Love the pastel palette in this Larry, the complementary colors and the bg. Beautiful light and patterns of shadows as well. Perfect dof. A superb image for my tastes. No suggestions.

Pat
Registered on May 19, 2007, 953 Posts, 15989 Comments
Comment posted by Peter Conway on August 6, 2010 at 9:48 AM
WOW, seeing this in the large version is amazing. The perspective is great and the lighting and all those shades of soft colors are captivating! :toast: :toast:

Peter
Registered on June 25, 2007, 347 Posts, 3913 Comments
Comment posted by Muhammad Zaid Wani on August 6, 2010 at 9:59 AM
Killer shot! :toast:
Registered on August 18, 2005, 23 Posts, 1406 Comments
Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on August 6, 2010 at 10:38 AM
Well done, Sensei! Love the detail, the reverse view and the pale background. :toast:
Registered on July 24, 2006, 2741 Posts, 12349 Comments
Comment posted by Bob&Charly Nelson on August 6, 2010 at 10:59 AM
Superb capture Larry. I love the colors, detail and perspective. Great image. :toast:
Bob :wavey:
Registered on October 27, 2005, 289 Posts, 4202 Comments
Comment posted by John&Patty Benway on August 6, 2010 at 11:02 AM
Larry, BIG Wow, absolutely gorgeous in every way. Print it large and hang it. :toast:
John
Registered on May 12, 2006, 626 Posts, 8700 Comments
Comment posted by Kathy Odiorne on August 6, 2010 at 11:13 AM
Nice one Larry. I like the backside perspective and all the fine detail you captured. The high key background works well here. :toast:
Registered on November 1, 2003, 211 Posts, 1471 Comments
Comment posted by Debashis Bandyopad on August 6, 2010 at 11:17 AM
Just simply jaw dr :eek: pping beautiful... Awesome light, colours and brilliant POV. :toast: :toast:
Registered on June 24, 2007, 130 Posts, 1309 Comments
Comment posted by Bob Duff on August 6, 2010 at 12:16 PM
First class Larry. Very well done. :toast: :toast:
Registered on April 21, 2010, 160 Posts, 1675 Comments
Comment posted by Bill Fach on August 6, 2010 at 1:11 PM
Larry: This is exceptional even by your high standards. Just a superbly crafted image. >=))>
Registered on November 1, 2003, 1805 Posts, 26981 Comments
Comment posted by Ed Lowe on August 6, 2010 at 1:15 PM
Absolutely stunning image, Larry. :toast: The high key BG works beautifully with the pastel gerber petals.

Ed
Registered on February 7, 2004, 414 Posts, 7115 Comments
Comment posted by Soubhik Patranabis on August 6, 2010 at 1:20 PM
Wonderful shot !
Registered on January 25, 2010, 54 Posts, 610 Comments
Comment posted by Mark Windom on August 6, 2010 at 2:02 PM
Fantastic lighting and detail....nice work!
Registered on November 1, 2003, 176 Posts, 2302 Comments
Comment posted by Brigitte Lorenz on August 6, 2010 at 2:35 PM
Fantastic!!!!!

Brigitte
Registered on January 10, 2009, 187 Posts, 1507 Comments
Comment posted by Giuseppe Guadagno on August 6, 2010 at 3:07 PM
Beautiful Larry. It seems to me a handmade design drawn on a white paper.
Cheers.
Registered on February 3, 2007, 827 Posts, 5052 Comments
Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on August 6, 2010 at 3:56 PM
Larry, just gorgeous!
Exceptional detail, nice perspective, fine detail, perfect DOF, great colors -
:toast:
Sandy r
Registered on November 24, 2003, 3937 Posts, 12909 Comments
Comment posted by beth summer on August 6, 2010 at 5:36 PM
This is spectacular, Larry..lighting, detail and comp. Absolutely love it.
Registered on November 1, 2003, 437 Posts, 5220 Comments
Comment posted by Morris McClung on August 6, 2010 at 7:49 PM
PURE ART!
Registered on May 7, 2007, 670 Posts, 19650 Comments
Comment posted by Albert Darmo on August 7, 2010 at 9:07 AM
Hi Larry :wavey: This is a marvelous composition :eek: the superbly detailed pastel colors, against the hi- key background is incredible :toast: :toast:
Albert Darmo. Canada
Registered on November 25, 2008, 1386 Posts, 11978 Comments
Comment posted by Carol Hyman on August 7, 2010 at 10:34 AM
Lovely detail, Larry. I especially like the angle of the flower.

Your work is so awesome.

Cheers,

Carol
Registered on January 18, 2007, 597 Posts, 8062 Comments
Comment posted by Carol Nichols on August 7, 2010 at 1:49 PM
Gerber daisies are my favorite flower and now I'm going to have to start looking at them from the bottom up! Absolutely gorgeous Larry :toast:
Registered on November 7, 2007, 161 Posts, 1420 Comments
Comment posted by Phil Pogledich on August 7, 2010 at 3:54 PM
Not much to add to what has already been said, but this certainly captures my eye (and my admiration) as well!
Registered on August 24, 2009, 123 Posts, 3099 Comments
Comment posted by Doug Benner on August 7, 2010 at 6:36 PM
Stunning dynamic range. Almost looks like HDR. Just wonderful - classically gorgeous.
Registered on December 8, 2003, 482 Posts, 1868 Comments
Comment posted by Ramamohan Pai on August 7, 2010 at 9:51 PM
Absolutely Gorgeous, Larry :toast:
Registered on November 1, 2003, 550 Posts, 9037 Comments
Comment posted by Philip Southard on August 7, 2010 at 10:35 PM
Larry, superb in every way. :cool:
Registered on July 15, 2007, 258 Posts, 3892 Comments
Comment posted by Wayne Rhodus on August 7, 2010 at 10:46 PM
I don't know Larry, this looks more like a beautiful painting than a photograph. You haven't turned in your camera for a brush have you? :wink:
Registered on November 16, 2003, 157 Posts, 3326 Comments
Comment posted by Wayne Willison on August 8, 2010 at 6:34 PM
Larry, the flow of line and form and exquisite light make this a stunning image.
Registered on April 10, 2009, 292 Posts, 3967 Comments
Comment posted by Gary Yeoh on August 9, 2010 at 12:10 AM
W :eek:w, Simply gorgeous and superbly done. :toast: :toast: :toast:
Registered on September 1, 2009, 588 Posts, 8184 Comments
Comment posted by Bill Chambers on August 9, 2010 at 10:26 AM
Fantastic. Not nits whatsoever - this is just perfect.
Registered on April 10, 2005, 753 Posts, 21216 Comments
Comment posted by Harley Goldman on August 9, 2010 at 3:53 PM
Sweet! Great colors and comp. Excellent!
Registered on November 19, 2003, 586 Posts, 11271 Comments
Comment posted by Catherine Reilly on August 10, 2010 at 3:36 AM
:eek: Larry! This is spectacular. It's exquisite. Glory be, man, it's off the charts! :toast:
Registered on August 16, 2006, 603 Posts, 9192 Comments
Comment posted by May Haga on August 10, 2010 at 12:45 PM
Gorgeous Larry.
May
Registered on February 22, 2007, 714 Posts, 8470 Comments
Comment posted by Peter Conway on August 10, 2010 at 5:42 PM
Congratulations on the EP for this stunning image. :toast: :toast:

Peter
Registered on June 25, 2007, 347 Posts, 3913 Comments
Comment posted by Albert Darmo on August 10, 2010 at 7:15 PM
Hi larry :wavey: I said it was marvelous :eek: Congrats on a well deserved E.P. :toast: :toast: :toast:
Albert Darmo. Canada
Registered on November 25, 2008, 1386 Posts, 11978 Comments
Comment posted by Mike Gallo on August 10, 2010 at 9:00 PM
Fabulous image Larry....congrats on your EP :toast: :toast: :toast:
Registered on September 14, 2005, 182 Posts, 1471 Comments
Comment posted by Bob Duff on August 10, 2010 at 9:29 PM
Congrats on the EP Larry. :toast: :toast:
Registered on April 21, 2010, 160 Posts, 1675 Comments
Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on August 10, 2010 at 11:34 PM
Congrats on an excellent EP! Thought so!
Sandy r
Registered on November 24, 2003, 3937 Posts, 12909 Comments
Comment posted by Laura Stafford on August 11, 2010 at 12:07 PM
This photo is stunning. I like everything about it. Great job.

Laura Stafford
Registered on November 3, 2009, 52 Posts, 375 Comments
Comment posted by Ramamohan Pai on August 11, 2010 at 2:07 PM
Congratulations on the EP, Larry. Almost every photo of yours would be in the zone :toast: :toast:
Registered on November 1, 2003, 550 Posts, 9037 Comments
Comment posted by Stuart Williams on August 12, 2010 at 2:48 AM
superbly conceived and lit.
Registered on December 7, 2007, 247 Posts, 4792 Comments
Comment posted by Angela McCain on August 12, 2010 at 10:02 PM
The larger photo is fabulous. A perfect image by all accounts.
Registered on April 19, 2009, 367 Posts, 3589 Comments
Comment posted by Robert Dayton on August 14, 2010 at 2:56 PM
Stunning, Larry!
Registered on November 11, 2008, 281 Posts, 3958 Comments
Comment posted by Larry Lynch on August 17, 2010 at 12:56 PM
My thanks to all who took the time to comment. It is greatly appreciated. Larry
Registered on September 16, 2006, 773 Posts, 9940 Comments
Comment posted by Herb Sennet on September 1, 2010 at 8:26 AM
Sorry I missed this one Larry. I am speechless. What a beauty...
Greetings,
Herb
Registered on September 20, 2009, 87 Posts, 106 Comments
Comment posted by Patricia Brundage on September 6, 2010 at 7:35 AM
Awesome in every way!!! :toast:
Registered on March 23, 2006, 1111 Posts, 6531 Comments
Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on January 3, 2011 at 1:23 AM
Larry, BIG Congrats on the 2010 Flora 1st place award!
Just a exceptional image!
Sandy
Registered on November 24, 2003, 3937 Posts, 12909 Comments
Comment posted by Patricia Brundage on January 3, 2011 at 6:45 AM
Congratulatoins on receiving the top award Larry!!!! An honor well deserved.
Registered on March 23, 2006, 1111 Posts, 6531 Comments
Comment posted by Ramamohan Pai on January 3, 2011 at 9:36 AM
Wow, Larry . :toast: :toast: :jump: . What a honor to top the Flora picks for the year. Congratulations, Larry. Thanks for all the encouragement and suggestions :wavey:
Registered on November 1, 2003, 550 Posts, 9037 Comments
Comment posted by Carol Hyman on January 3, 2011 at 9:51 AM
Larry, Congrats. I'm so pleased that you are the Flora 1st place winner.

Cheers,

Carol
Registered on January 18, 2007, 597 Posts, 8062 Comments
Comment posted by Catherine Reilly on January 3, 2011 at 5:30 PM
Larry! Congratulations, my friend! I'm so happy for you to win Flora's 1st Place EPA for this stunning image! :jump: :toast:
Registered on August 16, 2006, 603 Posts, 9192 Comments
Comment posted by Daniel & Loana on January 4, 2011 at 3:41 PM
Congrats on the EP, Larry.

D&L
Registered on October 7, 2008, 166 Posts, 3044 Comments
Comment posted by Larry Lynch on January 6, 2011 at 8:43 AM
I have just got back online after a nasty virus (flu?) to discover this amazing honor. I am very pleased and humbled considering the enormous range of talent in this forum. Again, thank you. Larry
Registered on September 16, 2006, 773 Posts, 9940 Comments
Comment posted by Albert Darmo on January 6, 2011 at 4:53 PM
Hi Larry :wavey: Again Congrats for that marvelous capture :eek: :jump: :toast: Now its 1st place winner for Flora EPA :toast: :toast: :toast: :toast:
Albert Darmo. Canada
Registered on November 25, 2008, 1386 Posts, 11978 Comments
Comment posted by Debashis Bandyopad on January 7, 2011 at 5:04 AM
Very very well deserved Larry.... A fitting award and what a stunningly beautiful capture this is. Many congrats :toast: :toast: :toast:
Registered on June 24, 2007, 130 Posts, 1309 Comments
Comment posted by Kory Lidstrom on February 3, 2011 at 7:41 PM
A very unique take on an oft-photographed subject. The lighting is very strong too. Nicely done.
Registered on November 19, 2008, 49 Posts, 1035 Comments