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For you, because........

Posted by MaryB (Staffordshire, United Kingdom) on 26 November 2007 in Plant & Nature and Portfolio.

.........I want to say a really big thank you, to each and everyone of my wonderful friends from all over the world at AM3.
Your visits and words of encouragement mean more to me than, any of you can even begin to imagine. Before AM3 I had posted a few of my photographs on another non photographic site. NickyJ introduced me to this site, it was through her encouragement and enthusiasum for the photos I'd posted, that I took the plunge to post some of my work on here. After having seen the level of talent of the people that were posting, it took all my courage to post that first photo. Up until that moment the photo's that I took were really only for me. I'm so very glad that I did post that photo, it has opened up a whole new world to me. Your photographs are a daily inspiration and I thank you all from the bottom of my heart.
Hugs MaryB xxx

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Any tips or constructive criticism are welcome :)
I really appreciate all your comments, thank you so much. I'm only sorry I've not got time to respond. I do read all the comments and will try to answer any questions you have

Comments (43)

bfrank from Columbia, MO, United States

You close-ups are tremendous: not only lens settings etc., but your eye for suitable subjects, and for angle and cropping. Thanks for sharing

26 Nov 2007 5:27am

@bfrank: That is such a lovely comment/compliment bfrank, I really appreciate it, thank you very much.

Judit from Montbui, Spain

amazing shot! this is fantastic, the colour and the lighting

26 Nov 2007 5:36am

@Judit: Thank you Judit, for your lovely comment and your visit :)

Sriram from Chennai, India

Pleasant and beautiful image Mary! Great work on this!

26 Nov 2007 6:16am

@Sriram: Thank you Sriram for such a lovely comment.

tyan from Singapore, Singapore

oh this is simply gorgeous.i am in love with today's post dear.

26 Nov 2007 8:07am

@tyan: Thank you as always Tyan, I'm really pleased you like this one :)

dan from France

Ohhh ! C'est simple et superbe
Thank you !

26 Nov 2007 8:30am

@dan: Merci beaucoup Dan, pour votre commentaire charmant.
Thank you Dan, for your lovely comment. :)

DaveB from Exeter, United Kingdom

Nicely shot Mary, wonderful colouring and shade!

26 Nov 2007 8:37am

@DaveB: Thank you very much Dave :)

badala from Leiria, Portugal

Everything is there: good framing and composition, excellent choice of color and texture. I'm impressed!

26 Nov 2007 9:17am

@badala: Thank you for such a lovely comment badala :)

priya from ON, Canada

Lovely indeed:)

26 Nov 2007 10:45am

@priya: Thank you priya :)

Lorraine from Gatineau, Canada

Oh you gorgeous thing you, so open to the world, just like you...and thank you, it's magnificent :)

26 Nov 2007 11:15am

@Lorraine: Your welcome Lorraine, thank you for your lovely comments :)

Gary from United States

I couldn't have said it better myself. Wonderful words and a stunning image. Your work is inspiring.

26 Nov 2007 11:22am

@Gary: Thank you so much Gary, that is such a lovely compliment I really do appreciate it :)

ManuelaR from Hainburg, Germany

Glad to know that you also enjoy this site! Keep up posting, love your takes ;)
This is a very powerful close up: strong colour and impressive use of light.

26 Nov 2007 11:50am

@ManuelaR: Manuela, thank you for your lovely kind words :)

Tse Min from Broadford, Australia

this is fanstastic!!! all i can say is, wow. great angle, great texture, great tones. perfect!

26 Nov 2007 12:12pm

@Tse Min: Your very kind words are truly appreciated Tse Min, thank you.

Viewfinder from Bradenton, United States

beeeyoutiful!

26 Nov 2007 1:11pm

@Viewfinder: Thank you as always VF :)

Mandy Provan from Johannesburg, South Africa

And we're the richer for it!!!! Having you here is a huge inspiration to me Mary - your images are always STUNNING and visiting your blog is always one of the highlights of my blog surfing here on Am3!!! I love this picture - it is simply GORGEOUS. The lighting is magnificent. Well done my friend

26 Nov 2007 2:23pm

@Mandy Provan: Awww! Mandy such very kind words thank you, I truly appreciate your visits, comments and of course your beautiful photos. Not so long back there was a guy, a superb photographer, who used to post here, called {H} your may remember him (he still does post occasionally) he termed the phrase inspiration circle, he was right, we all inspire each other which is why AM3 is such a wonderful community.

Laurie from New Jersey, United States

This is really beautiful. I love the placement of the light.

26 Nov 2007 2:37pm

@Laurie: Thank you for such a lovely comment Laurie.

Twelvebit from Victoria, United States

A very appealing shot.

26 Nov 2007 2:48pm

@Twelvebit: Thank you Twelvebit :)

Earnest from Oklahoma, United States

That's an astonishing photo, Mary... and the focus and clarity are wonderful. Yeah, I like this site very much too and would recommend it over many others.

26 Nov 2007 2:51pm

@Earnest: That is a lovely comment Earnest, thank you so very much.

Auror from italy, Italy

SO BEAUTIFUL..

26 Nov 2007 3:08pm

@Auror: Thank you Auror, for your visit and very kind comment.

Brian from West Lafayette, United States

Superb study! Amazing lighting and exposure!

26 Nov 2007 3:19pm

@Brian: Brian, thank you for such a lovely comment.

Images by KC Photography from Redmond, United States

Gorgeous lighting and colour

26 Nov 2007 3:24pm

@Images by KC Photography: Thank you KC, I appreciate your lovley comment.

Reza from Montreal, Canada

Oh Mary you shouldn't have... lol, Thank you anyway for being ang posting your spectacular images.

26 Nov 2007 3:50pm

@Reza: Your Welcome Reza, and thank you for such a lovely comment, I really appreciate it :)

amy from Rocky Mountain House, Canada

Mary Mary Mary... this is absolutely divine! It is OUTSTANDING! And I know what you mean... this place called Am3 is a warm blanket for our artistic endeavors.

26 Nov 2007 3:56pm

@amy: It truly is Amy, thank you so much for such a lovely comment I really appreciate it :)

juant3 from Bremen, Germany

This is just AMAZING! What a beautiful color with such a great choice of light! And yes Mary, I have to agree that posting that first photo takes a LOT of courage! Cheers!

26 Nov 2007 4:13pm

@juant3: Juan, thank you for such a lovely comment, I truly appreciate it :)

yiannis krikis from thessaloniki, Greece

the light at this image is fantastic - very impressive colors

26 Nov 2007 4:25pm

@yiannis krikis: Thank you yiannis krikis, for such a lovely comment and your visit.

sandrine from United States

Simply beautiful Mary!

26 Nov 2007 4:56pm

@sandrine: Thank you very much Sandrine :)

thib from France

fantastic shot, great technic, thank you

26 Nov 2007 5:40pm

@thib: thib, thank you for your visit and lovely comment :)

Markus from Reading, United Kingdom

Many thanks to you, too! Gorgeous capture!

26 Nov 2007 6:08pm

@Markus: Your welcome Markus, thank you :)

Marco from Verbania, Italy

fantastic macro!!! great shot, i love it...well done Mary...

26 Nov 2007 7:51pm

@Marco: Thank you Marco for such a lovely comment. :)

Dhini from dordrecht, Netherlands

Beautiful shot

26 Nov 2007 8:29pm

@Dhini: Thank you very much Dhini :)

pedro alexandre from loures, Portugal

beatifull and fragile, nice light, and use of DOF.

26 Nov 2007 10:09pm

@pedro alexandre: Thank you Pedro for such a very kind comment.

Michael from Wuppertal, Germany

Thank you, Mary, for this fantastic shot and your thoughts!
The macro is marvellous!

26 Nov 2007 10:18pm

@Michael: Your welcome Michael, and thank you for such a lovely comment.

Wolfgang Prigge from Canada

Wonderful close-up, bravo Mary!

26 Nov 2007 11:35pm

Barbara from Florida, United States

Stunning color and close up. I wouldn't mind a huge print of it on my wall. Your caption is wonderful. I too feel very inspired by the AM3 community and the photos that are posted. Your images are appreciated myself as well as many others.

26 Nov 2007 11:59pm

Me 2 from Hamburg, United States

LOL ....too FUNNY , you type at the bottom best viewed large !!! My Dear Miss Mary this image is best viewed in every possible way small large through a straw ...this is MAGNIFICENT !!! I mean really HOLY COW is this GREAT to the 10th power .... WOWZA ...... Thank you for having the courage to post your pictures or we never would have seen such beauty from both sides of the lens !! You and a few others on here are the TRUE INSPIRATIONS on this site the rest of us ( well I can only speak for me ) but I bow down before your greatness and genious .... YOU are one of my inspirations !!

Cheers :o)

27 Nov 2007 12:47am

Raul from Ponta Delgada, Portugal

Magnificent macro!!!!

27 Nov 2007 12:48am

Stunner from Kingston, Jamaica

This is a fantastic an beautiful macro! The lighting is excellent!

27 Nov 2007 3:11am

Jen from Alpharetta, United States

This is stunning!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Truly stunning!

27 Nov 2007 3:30am

Rebecca from Leicester, United Kingdom

Ohhhhhhhh Mary, as so many friends have said already, because it is sooooooo true, this is soooooooooooo BEAUTIFUL!!!YOU are such an amazing inspiration to all of us!!!! I always LOVE visiting your site, dear hun. All your images are so amazing and special, and have brought me countless moments of joy and inspiration, and I want to say THANK YOU so much too, dear Mary, for being you. :)

27 Nov 2007 3:57am