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The Last Dahlia of Summer
The Last Dahlia of Summer
Bosborne


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Challenge: Free Study XIV (Advanced Editing IV)
Camera: Panasonic DMC-FZ3
Location: backyard in Kentucky
Date: Oct 24, 2006
Aperture: f2.8
ISO: 80
Shutter: 1/25
Date Uploaded: Oct 24, 2006

 This won POTD on November 2, 2006 at www.shutterbugs.biz! I am so excited!
I was out in my backyard taking photos of all the beautiful autumn leaves and happened upon this last flower in my neighbors garden. This dahlia's head was just hanging down and it looked like it was just waiting to die. I walked over and couldn't believe my eyes when I saw it! I immediately cut it and brought it inside and proceeded to take some very lovely photos. I now have a beautiful reminder of that most beautiful flower. I think the curled petals were caused by the warm sunny days and cold nights maybe. Anyway, I am so glad that I took the time to walk over to that forlorn looking flower and see the beauty in it!

***Update! I just won another photo contest with this image. www.shutterbugs.biz I won Best Of Catagory this time!

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Canon EOS-7D
Tamron AF 28-300mm F/3.5-6.3 XR Di VC LD Aspherical(IF)Macro
 09/12/2008 11:36:01 PM
GORGEOUS!!! funny to see this after so much time???

:) GRIN :)
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Canon EOS-30D
Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM
 11/09/2006 02:15:47 AM
Thanks to everyone for their nice comments!
Canon EOS-5D
Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon
 11/08/2006 06:33:20 AM
WOW Becky! This is great! One of the best flowers I've also seen this year. Great job!
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Olympus E-20P
Olympus TCON-14B 1.45x Teleconverter
 11/08/2006 05:02:37 AM
The best flower ive seen all year! well done
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
11/07/2006 01:08:00 PM
Beautiful, Macro Shot.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Olympus MJU 400
 11/06/2006 12:01:24 PM
Really good building of the image and the colors are amazing
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Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 II
 11/04/2006 07:39:55 PM
just great colours, really bold and vibrant. good work
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Sony DSLR-A700
Sony 50mm f/1.4
 11/03/2006 05:14:38 PM
Lovely dahlia! Mine died before I could get a good shot :-( I really like how some of the petals in the center are curled...adds some interest.
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 11/03/2006 01:58:42 PM
Seems a bit soft, good colours though.
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Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT
Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
 11/03/2006 05:53:53 AM
Great close-up here.....
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Nikon D300
Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D
 11/02/2006 05:18:42 AM
A wonderful explosion of color and natural beauty. Very cool photo. Nice job.
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2
Panasonic Lumix G VARIO 14-45mm F3.5-5.6 ASPH Mega O.I.S lens
 11/02/2006 03:24:10 AM
Very pretty with excellent focus.
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Nikon D2Xs
Nikon AF-S DX Zoom Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G IF-ED
 11/02/2006 12:09:36 AM
interesting symmetry.
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Canon EOS-30D
Tamron AF 28-200mm f/3.8-5.6 LD Aspherical IF Super II for Canon
 11/01/2006 07:34:18 PM
great crop - colors are wonderful
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Canon PowerShot S3 IS
 11/01/2006 01:39:00 PM
Ah, I love dahlias, and that one's a beauty. Nice job. Interesting, swiggly center. I've not seen one like that. Good crop. 7
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Canon EOS-5D Mark II
Canon EF 50mm f1.2 L
 11/01/2006 09:45:33 AM
the color is briliant
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Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6
 11/01/2006 04:17:39 AM
What a beauty.
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