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NATURE'S BEAUTY is not just what we See on the Outside, but what we Feel on the Inside
NATURE'S BEAUTY is not just what we See on the Outside, but what we Feel on the Inside
sherpet


Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Challenge: Motivational Poster III (Basic Editing*)
Collection: Challengers
Camera: Canon EOS-450D Rebel XSi
Lens: Canon EF 28-135mm F/3.5-5.6 IS USM
Location: At home
Date: May 7, 2009
Aperture: 6.3
ISO: 200
Shutter: 1/80
Galleries: Nature, Floral
Date Uploaded: May 10, 2009

 I hope you like my entry for this Motivational Poster.

NATURE'S BEAUTY
Is not just what we See on the Outside
But what we Feel on the Inside

The orchid was a Mother Days gift to me from my husband Peter. I looked at it and realized I needed to get my camera out again after a 6 months off, due to my health issues.

I looked at this pink orchid photo and thought, I wonder if there is a challenge that would suit this photo. I saw the 'Motivational Poster' challenge, and came up with this. I hope you like it.....

I now feel reborn, and so excited, and love being back behind the camera. I will still not be able to get out and about to take photos, but hopefully take some more here at home, and to share them with you here when I can.

My love of photography has never waved.

You all still mean so much to me, and I thank you for your loyal support, friendship, and love to me, since I have been away from you all here at DPC.

love always shez

POST CHALLENGE; THANK YOU all so much for your votes and comments. I was a little saddened with a couple of comments, but very pleased with all the other ones that you all left me.....

I also am so pleased to be back taking photos again as I really missed it so much these past 6 months.

When Peter gave me this orchid for Mothers Day and the challenge was just announced I decided to get my camera out and take this and other photos.

The love for photography is still burning inside of me. THANKS everyone.....love shez

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Place: 31 out of 134
Avg (all users): 5.8462
Avg (commenters): 6.7000
Avg (participants): 5.8214
Avg (non-participants): 5.8553
Views since voting: 2752
Views during voting: 389
Votes: 208
Comments: 27
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 06/15/2009 09:07:18 PM
very nice shot love the pp
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 06/08/2009 11:02:25 PM
Hi Shez! Just seing this (didn't vote on the challenge) - wonderful poster, encouragement and image - SO GLAD to see you back! :D
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 06/07/2009 06:13:11 AM
good finish! glad to see you & your talents making a comeback!
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 06/07/2009 05:42:47 AM
Originally posted by stphq:
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Sorry, that one was my fault ^_^'
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 06/07/2009 05:42:13 AM
Really pretty. Good to see you've taken some new pics, your ability to take a nice shot certainly hasn't waned any. :)
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 06/07/2009 05:41:06 AM
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Message edited by author 2009-06-07 09:41:21.
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 05/27/2009 05:28:04 PM
Welcome back.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 05/27/2009 04:55:18 PM
Shez, what a beautiful orchid photo and poster. I was so happy to see this, and know you have camera in hand once again! Congratulations and please keep those wonderful images coming!
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 05/25/2009 12:35:59 AM
What a gorgeous poster, Shez! I can definitely see this in a store. The picture is beautiful (and thanks, Peter, it was a lovely gift!) and I really like the way you composed the poster and matched that vibrant pink for the lettering. SO good to have you back in the challenges and side challenges!
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 05/19/2009 11:54:49 PM
Shez, it is so wonderful to see you back where you belong ..... behind the camera again. What a beautiful shot, a wonderful emotion.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 05/19/2009 11:26:53 PM
Sensational poster. Sorry, I didn't vote on that challenge.
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 05/19/2009 10:33:50 PM
Well looky here, Hi Mate good to see you with the camera turned on again,congratulations on a good finish.
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 05/19/2009 09:46:56 PM
It's wonderful to see you entering challenges again; this must have been one of the best Mother's Day presents ever - the inspiration to pick up your camera after such a long hiatus. Peter, we at DPC owe you one mate!
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 05/19/2009 08:43:19 PM
Congrats on a good finish Shez, and it's wonderful to see that you are moving around enough to enjoy your camera again. I have noticed that you have been posing in the forum threads too. It's a thrill to see that you are back in action at DPC.
Love the vivid colors and your choice of BG for this shot. Oh, and Happy Mums Day a little late : )
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 05/19/2009 08:28:01 PM
HEY SHEZ .. !!!
yes its wonderful to see you back where you belong .. in DPC .. !!!
its a beautiful image and such an apt saying ..
congrats on something stunning .. :)
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 05/19/2009 08:03:31 PM
Shez! It's WONDERFUL to see an image from you. ANY image would do, *grin*... but this is a BEAUTIFUL one. Lovely. Welcome back! :)
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
05/19/2009 04:32:46 PM
I love everything about this shot.
1) The beautiful Orchid and it's colour.
2)The title you have given it.
3)The caption,how true is that:-)
For me it is just full of emotion.
Flowers can say so much!!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 05/18/2009 04:21:20 PM
Technically well done.
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 05/17/2009 02:14:02 AM
Magnificent! Love the colour, love the flower. Just too beautiful
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 05/15/2009 12:09:20 PM
It feels a bit too "hard" for a flower photo: a large area of sharp text, reminding of a newspaper advert for a beauty product, and maybe too wide a depth of field.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 05/15/2009 01:40:13 AM
the photo is little bit boring and I don't find it motivational
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 05/14/2009 07:17:59 PM
A great capture of the flower. The image is shapr and well contained. It fits well the title and phrase, and you have used the flower colour for the text, which makes for a proffessional looking poster.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 05/14/2009 06:54:50 PM
frisky are we? just a little erotic.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 05/14/2009 01:26:13 PM
I completely agree with you here, being an outdoor girl (old lady) myself.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 05/14/2009 11:34:12 AM
I like the colors and composition in here,
Nicely done,
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 05/13/2009 04:52:00 AM
Great photo! Why the random capitalization of words in the quote?
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 05/12/2009 08:25:14 PM
Excellent Encouragement! Superb "Orchid"stration! :}
  Photographer found comment helpful.


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