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Challenge: Parts II (Standard Editing)
Camera: Nikon D700
Lens: Nikon AF Micro-Nikkor 60mm f2.8D
Location: My kitchen
Date: Sep 7, 2019
Aperture: 16.0
ISO: 800
Shutter: 1/125
Date Uploaded: Sep 8, 2019

 Thanks SO much for this...

Haven't been on DPC for a while.
My husband has been diagnosed with cancer and our lives have been turned completely upside down these last few months.

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Nikon D700
Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8
 09/23/2019 09:35:40 AM
Originally posted by jomari:
Beautiful image, Irene.
I
m so sorry to read that your husband is not well. Best wishes to you both.


Thanks for commenting, Marion. Also many thanks for the good wishes, we can really use them at the moment.
Nikon D700
Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8
 09/23/2019 09:34:06 AM
Originally posted by SJCarter:
Congratulations Irene! Somehow (even after all these years), I just knew I recognized this work... I couldn't remember the artist's name, but I knew the photog was quite talented and remarkable. Then when the results came up, I was like - IRENE! That's it! Well done and congratulations on a spectacular shot and another Blue.


Thanks for the congrats, SJ and thanks for remembering me.
All the best,
Irene
Nikon D7000
Nikon AF-S DX 18-105 f/3.5-5.6 ED VR
 09/22/2019 10:32:52 PM
Beautiful image, Irene.
I
m so sorry to read that your husband is not well. Best wishes to you both.
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Canon EOS-7D
Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
 09/22/2019 04:53:17 PM
Congratulations Irene! Somehow (even after all these years), I just knew I recognized this work... I couldn't remember the artist's name, but I knew the photog was quite talented and remarkable. Then when the results came up, I was like - IRENE! That's it! Well done and congratulations on a spectacular shot and another Blue.
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Canon EOS-6D
Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 L Macro IS USM
 09/20/2019 11:09:42 AM
I was thrilled when I saw this. It just SCREAMS "Irene!".

Then, I read your words. I'm praying for your Hubby, Irene. And for you.

Hang in there!

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Nikon D700
Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8
 09/19/2019 05:34:28 AM
Originally posted by kasaba:
This is stunning Irene. Very sorry to hear about your husband, but as someone said, I hope photography and the accolades here on DPC can bring a little joy and light into what must be a very dark time right now.


Thanks so much for commenting, Gaby. And you're right, DPC is sort of keeping me going just now.
Nikon D700
Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8
 09/19/2019 05:32:25 AM
Originally posted by dswann:
Stunning photo Irene. Saw this in the weekly results email and immediately recognized your work.

So sorry to read the news about your husband. Best wishes and prayers to you both.


Thanks a million, Daniel, for the good wishes and prayers.
Nikon D7000
Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED
 09/19/2019 12:41:56 AM
Stunning photo Irene. Saw this in the weekly results email and immediately recognized your work.

So sorry to read the news about your husband. Best wishes and prayers to you both.
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Canon EOS-80D
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS
 09/18/2019 10:43:07 AM
This is stunning Irene. Very sorry to hear about your husband, but as someone said, I hope photography and the accolades here on DPC can bring a little joy and light into what must be a very dark time right now.
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Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III
OM System 90mm f/3.5 Macro IS PRO M.Zuiko Digital ED
 09/17/2019 07:11:51 AM
where's that bloody like button !!!! .. ;)

thankyou Irene xx
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Nikon D700
Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8
 09/17/2019 06:18:56 AM
Originally posted by roz:
Irene .. shocking to hear the news about your husband .. my heart goes out to you and your family ..
but hopefully its wonderful for you to get this little virtual blue ribbon .. for such a stunning IreneM image .. so totally you ..
and maybe taking photos and getting such accolades can give you moments of happiness in amongst the hardships you guys are going thru .. i'm sending you very warm and compassionate thoughts right now .. xx ..
ps .. CONGRATULATIONS ON THE BLUE .. !!! .. :)


Thanks so much for your comment, Roz. You've warmed my heart.
And you're right, taking photos does give me exquisite moments of happiness...
Thanks also for the congrats - I'm sending you ((HUGS)) just because you're you xx
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III
OM System 90mm f/3.5 Macro IS PRO M.Zuiko Digital ED
 09/16/2019 04:14:10 PM
Irene .. shocking to hear the news about your husband .. my heart goes out to you and your family ..
but hopefully its wonderful for you to get this little virtual blue ribbon .. for such a stunning IreneM image .. so totally you ..
and maybe taking photos and getting such accolades can give you moments of happiness in amongst the hardships you guys are going thru .. i'm sending you very warm and compassionate thoughts right now .. xx ..
ps .. CONGRATULATIONS ON THE BLUE .. !!! .. :)

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Nikon D700
Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8
 09/16/2019 03:30:42 PM
Originally posted by MAK:
Irene, so sorry about your Husbands condition. Your Photography is beautiful.


Thanks, MAK. It's great hearing from you again.
Leica M Monochrom
Leica 50mm f/2.8 Elmarit M MF - Black
 09/16/2019 03:27:35 PM
Irene, so sorry about your Husbands condition. Your Photography is beautiful.
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Nikon Z7II
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED
 09/16/2019 01:26:21 PM
You have a way with glass, a beautiful way. Congrats on the Blue.|
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Canon EOS R6
Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 L Macro IS USM
 09/16/2019 12:55:12 PM
To make something so ordinary look this amazing takes skill. And for that skill you have won a blue ribbon. Very nicely done - a huge congrats!
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Apple iPhone 15 Pro
Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D
 09/16/2019 09:35:00 AM
No question this was another smooth and beautiful IreneM creation! Love the warm/cold light.
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Nikon D7200
Tamron SP 24-70mm F/2.8 Di VC USD for Nikon
 09/16/2019 07:00:35 AM
Absolutely Gorgeous - as always!!!! Congratulations on the blue - just love this shot!!!
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Nikon D700
Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8
 09/16/2019 04:18:07 AM
Originally posted by Neat:
Welcome back, beautiful shot, sorry to hear about your husband. Hugs goes your way.


Thanks, Anita. Hugs back to you.
Nikon D700
Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8
 09/16/2019 04:16:55 AM
Originally posted by Ja-9:
I knew this was yours!!! Welcome back!!! Missed you!!!


Thanks Janine, it's good to be back.
Canon Canon 1d x Mark II
Sigma 85mm f/1.4 FG HSM Art
 09/16/2019 03:42:55 AM
Welcome back, beautiful shot, sorry to hear about your husband. Hugs goes your way.
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Nikon D750
Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II
 09/16/2019 01:50:30 AM
I knew this was yours!!! Welcome back!!! Missed you!!!
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Canon EOS-5D Mark IV
Canon EF 200mm f/2.8 USM
 09/16/2019 12:06:59 AM
Irene! It is so nice to see you again. When I looked thru the photos in this challenge, the minute I saw this, I thought it looked like your beautiful, distinctive work! Congratulations on top honors. As always, it is exquisite!
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
09/14/2019 04:55:31 AM
In my top 5.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Sony DSC-RX100 VII
 09/09/2019 07:23:51 AM
Nicely photographed
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Nikon D2X
Nikon AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 28-70mm f/2.8D IF-ED
 09/09/2019 12:41:22 AM
This is just brilliant! It's also my pick for first place in this challenge. Great work!
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