These are lovely Karl, but the first image for me is stunning. #4, with the rose being set off by that dark background is a close runner up. These are images to be proud of and I like them all.

Thanks for helping us all to be a little more in touch with our softer side.


Dave

Alan- Thanks on your pick #7 you have a good eye Alan. Glad you enjoyed the series

Matt- Hey thanks buddy, enjoy your lillies and your weekend My arms, well they are in conditioning mode

P.L.- Thanks Per, fun to play with colors, like having crayons as a kid

Ron- You are right on on #5, was going to clone out but thought it might look a bit bare since there was quite a bit behind the rose> Maybe I should have reduced the level a bit on it at least, thanks on that buddy. As you know these get cluttered up quickly and single clean flowers aren't always that easy to find so it pushes for more work on the comp or cropping. Let's hope we can share some more 'beautiful backsides' soon

Dan- Will PM you on the 'Chad action' photoshop plugin Glad you enjoyed them Thanks for the visit and kind words!

Robert- Thank you sir and a good accurate eye you have too Glad you enjoyed them!

Thanks to all for commenting!
Karl

A couple of days ago I spend a little short of $400 for a 60mm f/2.8 Micro-Nikkor to do this kind of photography and...here comes Karl shooting them @500mm!!

They are unbelievable beautiful. Well done Karl

Rob- Well I don't have many lenses so this one will tend to go everywhere I go Glad you liked them, thanks a bunch!

Heath- Thanks for that pick on #2, just something about it I liked too. Appreciate that Heath.

Tim- 500 macro for you lens? No nits, oh boy I am in trouble next time You were very kind and thanks buddy!

Gene- Looking at these on my phone.How big is your screen Thank you kindly sir, I bet your fireworks made much more noise Take care buddy.

Harsha- Wow, that is quite the compliment and I thank you for that, glad you enjoyed them

Garen- I appreciate that Garen, thanks for stopping in

Tom F- Hi Tom, don't they smell wonderful Thanks a ton buddy!

Larry- Hey Larry, it is 'Floral Child' Thanks my friend, take care

Jenna- Well hello stranger, glad you came over to visit and had a favorite to enjoy. Best to you and the kids Thanks!

Thanks to all for commenting and looking!
Karl

David- Thanks for the kind words David and your pick and runner up! The softer side is the more 'manly' side

DOA- Howdy sir, I forgot that I was shooting the long lens You will have fun with that micro-nikkor! Glad you saw the beauty in these, thanks Dick.

Thanks
Karl

Now that is a super bee shot in #2, have you thought about cloning out the flower ?

Wacky roger
Founding Member Of OOOPs

great shots Karl. The colors are amazing. Great vision you have in the first shot. I have never thought to look at the back side of a flower.

Karl

Thanks for the flower treat. #1 and the second rose are my favorites. #1 is a stunner and is all alive.

Nice change of pace for you my friend!

Mike

Karl my friend....I have been very busy with baseball and lacrosse. Glad and excited to see your work as always.

Ted

pretty pics i think only a few of the flowers should have dew on them but hey thats just me



bianca 9

Wow, I liked #3 best until I saw the rest of them. Terrific color and detail.
And did you say handheld? Impressive.

Wayne

justatest

Very nice set Karl, you've managed to get some lovely strong colour into these with some tasteful DOF.

Carl

Lovely shots Karl.

I was going to tell you which one I liked best, but really struggling to single any particular shot out.

The water droplets certainly add to the later shots and the colours and comps are very nice on all.

Paul.

Well Done Karl Well Done. Ed

Lovely, Karl. I'm only going to pick one as my favourite, and that is #7.

Tony

Wacky- Careful, killer bee buddy! I thought about cloning out the flower but they always seem to grow right back for me by the time I post em buddy

Thang- Thanks and glad the 'opposite' side got your attention

Mike- Appreciate your picks and the nice words my friend, I was a little overdue

Ted- We know you are always thinking of us buddy, glad you had a few moments to visit and I had something of interest to offer for you

Bianca- Thanks for commenting, however I can't control Mother Nature and her 'raindrops' I was way to late for dewdrops

Wayne- Thanks very much for visiting and your kind words, that is appreciated sir!

Carl- Overcast, and in and out of rain bursts helped load in the color. Thank you buddy

Paul- Well that is good to hear! I am not a big fan of water drops but my short window of sun was doused with rain and it stays of a while Thanks for the kind words too.

Ed- Hey easy on those emoticons buddy Thanks

Tony- You have a good eye, that and #1 were my favs. Thanks for stopping by Tony.

The visits and comments come greatly appreciated, Thanks!
Karl

If only they had been wildflowers, I would have been able to tell you how nice they are.

Cheers,

Larry

Karl

These are absolutley gorgeous especially the lillys, love them.

Beautiful Karl, ALL of them.
How does one get to try the Chad action?

Howard.

Larry- Well I thought the colors were 'wild' Thanks Larry!

mr.jboy- I appreciate the nice comment, thank you

Howard- Thanks a bunch Howard. I sent you a PM on Chad's action plug-in.

Thanks for the comments!
Karl

Karl, these are gorgeous, especially #7 and 9.

Stephanie

Stephaniespix wrote:
Karl, these are gorgeous, especially #7 and 9.

Stephanie

Hello Stephanie, I don't think I have seen you over in this forum much so it is a nice visit from you and many thanks for the kind words and your selections. We need to get you posting pictures! Join us

Thanks much
Karl

Karl, these are really special. I think I will have to take the 400 out and do some florals with it. I cannot pick a favorite...they are all very nicely done.

hmmmm....... a Chad action........ I may need to get that soon

noelle wrote:


Karl, these are really special. I think I will have to take the 400 out and do some florals with it. I cannot pick a favorite...they are all very nicely done.

hmmmm....... a Chad action........ I may need to get that soon



NoellA you will have fun with the 400 but take a tube if you have one I am sure you will have fun and find some beauty. The Chad action, hmmmm, well it's a guy thing but I have a feeling he would share it with you
Thanks for the visit and your pleasant words
KarlA