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Photographer stingRay part 2 . {K:139399}
Project #43 Unusual Vision Camera Model Canon 30D
Categories Florals
Macro
Nature
Film Format Digital RAW
Portfolio floral
macro
nature
Lens Canon  100 mm f/2.8 Macro
Uploaded 8/3/2006 Film / Memory Type digital
    ISO / Film Speed
Views 1314 Shutter
Favorites Aperture f/
Critiques 136 Rating Critique Only Image
Location City - 
State -  HAMPSHIRE
Country - United Kingdom   United Kingdom
About TO THE STAFF OF USEFILM.....Many, many thanks for this award it makes a wonderful addition to my little collection. I am going off for a break to catch up on other matters and to think, but I will be back.....Thanks again.

This and an attachment are two recent shots with tubes and mark the last two items I shall be posting for the next whatever weeks. Up until Monday of next week I will finish doing my current round of catching-up and then.....well time will see.

So, there you are, a rare treat. 4 postings in one day and all with additional bonus attachments......I'm spoiling you....PLEASE, don't forget to look at the attachments.

'Speak' to you all soon. I'll put a little more info into my bio about my present thinking.

My very best wishes to you all as always and as usual........Ray
Random Pictures By:
stingRay part 2
.


White

and BIGGER

Inside

Fuschia ballerina

did you see a bee-go-'n'ere

Brothers

A pair of pansies

Smile please

Greetings and dedications

MORE flowers!!

There are 136 Comments in 1 Pages
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stingRay part 2 .   {K:139399} 8/3/2006
And the other one



Aliihsan Pinçe   {K:5495} 8/3/2006
nice macro ,like it
congratulations
best regards
Aliihsan


andree lerat   {K:16734} 8/3/2006
Fantastic colors. Love the top one the best. The depht into the inside of the flower is amazing. :) Andree


Dave Stacey   {K:117507} 8/3/2006
Excellent macro, Ray! I like the way the stamen and pistil seem to be swimming up from the depths of the purple flower. Both shots very well done!
Dave.


Rashed Abdulla   {K:154604} 8/3/2006
Oh my friend , this is very beautiful close up of this lovely floar and also the attachment . Both very great captures and very pleasant.

I am waiting to enjoy my eyes with the coming post of this amazing and wonderful series.

Wishing you all of the best my friend


Shadi Porooshani   {K:9997} 8/3/2006
so beautiful shot my dear Ray& superb clarity
regards
shadi


Riny Koopman   {K:59745} 8/3/2006
Wonderful work and exquisite detail with such soft color and splendid textures.
magnific presentation...
Hugs...regards from cold rainy..Holland


Doyle D. Chastain   {K:99839} 8/3/2006
Spoiled indeed! I was shocked to see FOUR . . . and the added attachment bonuses too. I love this one . . . the attachment, while nice, has a much softer and narrower DOF it seems and is nice in its own way. But the color and composition on this posting make it seem otherworldly . . . and it's absolutely beautiful. The spot-on focus on the stamens and interlacing pistils are so very cool!!
Very well done and I could get used to being spoiled this way very easily.
All the best!

Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~


Shirley D. Cross   {K:141762} 8/3/2006
Both are so very beautiful and sweet, dear Ray! Thank you for sending extra treasures our way.:)))


Shirley D. Cross   {K:141762} 8/3/2006
I just read your bio update and am wondering whatever someone said to you. I cannot imagine anyone wanting to hurt you...you are so sweet! I do hope your break from UF is not too long...I've just begun to know you, and look forward to our 'visits' so much!


Robert Kocs   {K:89061} 8/3/2006
Ohhh my God! Another great example for the perfect
close up with excellent minimal DoF! Such a purple
tonal range with fine tiny details. Absolutely perfect
floral composition, great crop and well seen! Another
perfect photograph from you my friend. My friend I saved
my favourits, because this one is a lovely compo and
very impressive image for me. Thans for your great
sharing! Take it up!

Have a nice day dear Ray!
Robert


Robin Wickenkamp   {K:16434} 8/3/2006
Well Ray, I'm not sure what has happened to make you pull away, but I'm sure it must be serious or you would not have made such a drastic decision. It saddens me to think someone would injure such a kind and gentle soul. I hope you sort this out and return quickly...your true friends will miss you dearly!
Take care...Robin


Leo Régnier  Я£   {K:62962} 8/3/2006
Hello Ray, the last one was beutiful, but this one is WONDERFUL. What details!!!! And the color... perfect!! Congrats my friend!!!
Leo


Larry Fosse   {K:65815} 8/3/2006
A full frame of purple....nicely done floral with good detail & color..don't go away!


Petal Wijnen   {K:47835} 8/3/2006
WOWwowwowwowwowwow Rayrayrayrayrayray... is it me or is there an echo in here... ;-DDDDDDDDD
Fantastic macro, gorgeous colors, super details and DOF, excellent composition and all in all one terrific portrait of deep thr... LOL!!


Susie  Peek-Swint   {K:5035} 8/3/2006
Stunning colour and detail Ray ~ I love your macro shots ~ best of luck with whatever you're doing :)
regards, susie


Alicia Popp   {K:83824} 8/4/2006
qué bonitas y suaves las dos!!!
Encantadores macros... estupendos colores, magistrales composiciones..
Felicitaciones Ray!!!


Jim Budrakey   {K:22954} 8/4/2006
Ooh, it feels like you coul just pouf (is that a word?) down inside. I really like this one. Nice work indeed.


Munzir Khan   {K:70} 8/4/2006
Ray, this is stunning capture, you have great colors and depth of field, I liked the right portion of the image very much, it has the dead end of crispiness. all the best my friend.


Mary Slade   {K:40918} 8/4/2006
Both are just so artistic I am lost in them Ray! Like dreams to sink into. The colours wonderful and the feel of them beautiful. Unique classics Ray.


Laura Spell   {K:24080} 8/4/2006
I hope you have a wonderful rest! Good macro here with good light and colors.


Robert Gaither   {K:29674} 8/4/2006
Looks fine. I like the dof in this one. Excellent Marco.


Linda Bique   {K:74033} 8/4/2006
What a lovely macro my dear sweet Ray, I love the way you composed it and the angle of the stamen, such a beautiful crop!! The light and details are stunning, the colors a delight, just like you!! Great work and a great big hug to you!! From a friend!!

PS love the one in the comment section too...a treat for the eyes!!


NN     {K:26787} 8/4/2006
Hi Ray! Love extreme close-ups and this one is no exception. Gorgeous colours; very delicate stuff ~ I do prefer the main upload! *hugs*


Jose Ignacio (Nacho) Garcia Barcia   {K:92149} 8/4/2006
stunning macro.great details. wonderful composition. Superb. 7


Guilherme Labarrere   {K:4921} 8/5/2006
Beautiful details, great macro Ray. My best regards.


Alison DuFlon   {K:36165} 8/5/2006
These are both beautiful Ray, the details and crop are so pretty. Alison


Fatemeh Rahimi   {K:13653} 8/5/2006
wow! i feel i'm sliding on its petal and getting inside! great macro with perfect details dear Ray!
good luck!


Christine Lewis   {K:2758} 8/5/2006
Lovely colours and dof Ray with lots of interesting little details.
Sorry to hear you will be away, hope it's not for too long,
Chris.


Nicola Barbieri   {K:17974} 8/5/2006
Another great caprute from you, Ray! wonderful colors, here
Ciao, Nicola


Galal El Missary   {K:84194} 8/5/2006
Super macro shot Ray , wonderful details & colors , very well taken .

Galal


Mary Slade   {K:40918} 8/5/2006
PS Great to see you staff choice Ray!


Ivonne *   {K:8514} 8/5/2006
Excellent macro, Ray! Wonderful work and exquisite detail! My very best wishes to you !! :)))
Ivi


Riny Koopman   {K:59745} 8/5/2006
Hi Ray,what I say to yoo..magnific presentation..Gongrats for such BEAUTY! GO CELEBRATE...Well derseved AWARD! Iam so happy for you...riny


Sheila Carson   {K:5912} 8/6/2006
Very beautiful Ray! I love the tight crop, the great colors, lighting, dof and presentation! I guess I love it all! Great job and congratulations on Staff's Choice!

I love the dramatic color contrast of the thumbnail too. Great work my friend. It just keeps getting better and better!


Asim Roy   {K:9701} 8/6/2006
Excellent macro, simply superb! love, asim


Robert Kocs   {K:89061} 8/6/2006
Oh my friend, congratulations for your very well deserved
"SC" award. I am very proud of you, I'm so happy for your
success!!! Bravooo dear my friend! :))

Have a great day dear Ray!
Best wishes!
Robert


Yoshiyuki Tanaka   {K:13580} 8/6/2006
Dear Ray, I am delighted to offer you my sincere congratulations for this well-deserved award!!! I'm very happy for you!
Best regrads,
YT


NN     {K:26787} 8/6/2006
... and ...

*************CONGRATULATIONS*************

on the award, Ray!!! :)


Robin Wickenkamp   {K:16434} 8/6/2006
Second time trying to say congratulations...a stunning macro Ray! Happy to see you are going out with a bang!
Thanks for the wonderful comment...take care!


Shadi Porooshani   {K:9997} 8/6/2006
cogratulation my dear Ray i'm so so glad about it
bravoo
my best wishes for you
shadi


Doyle D. Chastain   {K:99839} 8/6/2006
Farewell my friend . . . we'll await your return and congrats on the award . . . I told you you were the King of Floral Macros!

Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~


Mohammad Porooshani   {K:20705} 8/6/2006
Oh my dear Ray,
You are one of my bests because I think you will understand my absentism 'coz you are too ;)
Congrats for the award but I think they must have make it double with a best photographer award as you are indeed!
My warm regards and I missed you,
Mohammad


Petal Wijnen   {K:47835} 8/6/2006
YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS SC... well deserved!!!


Ace Star   {K:20430} 8/6/2006
amazing macro shot! dont know what to say really magical and special :)
really we'll miss you hope you r leaving for good and we'll wait for your return :)

good luck


Rina     {K:26519} 8/7/2006
A day for peotic comments my dearest Ray...

The flower is the poetry of reproduction.
It is an example of the eternal seductiveness of life.
- Jean Giraudoux

Congratulations for the SC! :)


Andre Denis   {K:56377} 8/7/2006
Congratulations Ray!
This Staff Choice award is very deserving and couldn't have gone to a nicer guy :)
See you when you get back!
Andre


Ellen Smith   {K:14418} 8/7/2006
Bonny shot marra this went into my favs right away. Love the color too ooooo.


Mohsen Bayramnejad   {K:21827} 8/7/2006
Oh so lovely my dear Ray...I really like this one! great play with the DoF and nicely composed my friend! and congratulation for this well deserved award!!

I also love the "other one" !
Thanks for sharing!


vanessa shakesheff   {K:64008} 8/7/2006
First of all ray .i can,t imagine what someone has said to upset you ...you are respected and good friend on usefilm..chin up and hugs..and congrats on your award for this stunning floral image ..it is beautiful image and one of the best i have seen in a long time..nessa


ivor cross   {K:342} 8/7/2006
lovely macro shot ray,you must have had the lens inside the flower.did you have ext.tubes on.


John-Eric Lemieux   {K:2967} 8/7/2006
StingRay...congradulation for the SC mention like always you find the perfect way to capture the simple things.Nice picture...very good work

John Eric


stingRay part 2 .   {K:139399} 8/7/2006
Hi Ivor......I had the smaller tube on for this one but I put both tubes on for the one in the attachment to this......Cheers mate....Ray


stingRay part 2 .   {K:139399} 8/7/2006
Many thanks Jim for your visit here and to the pansies. I have just returned from a short visit to your wonderful portfolio. Great work Jim.


1301307 60   {K:41340} 8/7/2006
First of all my congratulations to you...
Forgive me for my long absence, but i do truly miss you and the rest of my friends here at UF.
No wonder I felt like visiting UF, because I just have to see this wonderful masterpiece from you...Wow, really great macro shot, now i really want to get a macro lens too.. I envy what you see..
Beautiful center composition, if there's one reason why a photographer should put the subject in the center, this is one good example.IMHO
What a beautiful square format composition, the complimentary color combination and especially the clarity, really deserving of the award.
I was very excited, i just have to comment right away... congrats Ray! Big cheers!


stingRay part 2 .   {K:139399} 8/7/2006
Hi there Ellen....it's great to see you suddenly out of the blue. Thank-you so much for popping in and it's just before I go on a long break from UF...... Hope you are keeping well sweetie and that everything is OK where you are.....Great big hugs coming down the line to you. Very best wishes to you.....Ray


stingRay part 2 .   {K:139399} 8/7/2006
Where on Earth are you hiding these days Bobot....We have missed seeing you around my friend....I am so pleased to 'see' you again and on the very day that I have chosen to take a long break from UF. I hope you are keeping well my dear friend and that everything in your life is OK and goes well. My very best wishes to you as always........Ray


Galal El Missary   {K:84194} 8/7/2006
As i told you , this is supor macro shot , congratulations for the well deserved award Ray , Best regards .

Galal


Maryam Shokri   {K:3494} 8/7/2006
perfect shot and macro! great DOF and wonderful colors...everything is so delicated in the pic...congrats for the award it really deserved

MaryaM :)


Linda Bique   {K:74033} 8/7/2006
I had to come back and say congratulations for the very well deserved award dear....and big, big, big , fat hugs to you too!!


Linda Bique   {K:74033} 8/7/2006
PS....wish there were some way to keep in touch with you?


Ellen Smith   {K:14418} 8/7/2006
Yes I'm well and this morning I became a brand new Grandmother. Thanks for the hugs I needed one or two about now.


Susie  Peek-Swint   {K:5035} 8/7/2006
Many congrats on SC Ray ~ well deserved with this stunning image!


fotogr@vi     {K:52847} 8/7/2006
FANTASTIC !! AWESOME !!!! ...

Two thumbs up !!

all the very best,
Avi


Engy Farahat   {K:11591} 8/8/2006
Wow!! stunning macro for fabulous flower Ray.
amazing details. and wonderful colors.
congratulation for SC award, well deserved.

ng..


Robert Chin   {K:20943} 8/8/2006
Simple Beautiful!!!!!!!!


jessie voigts   {K:6682} 8/8/2006
gorgeous ray, and congrats on the award! :) you deserve it. i always love your photos, you have such a great eye. thanks!


Roberto Arcari Farinetti   {K:178235} 8/9/2006
PURE, STUNNING, DEEPNESS my freind.. wonderful (and favs), the perfect DOF is coooollll--
bravo!
roby


Laura Haw   {K:2696} 8/9/2006
Congratulations Ray on your Staff Choice! Beautiful macro.

Laura


Kes     {K:18398} 8/10/2006
Hi Ray,

SUPERB!

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

Beautiful color, love the subtle lines coming out of the flower. Perfect DOF. Wow!!!

Kes


Pradnya D   {K:3833} 8/10/2006
wow... one more masterpiece from u...!
loved the clarity and details... overall beautiful shot.. just wonderful :) congrates on award..

Thanks for all ur kind and nice comments... Its such a honor to get these comments from u ..sorry for late replying .. was just busy with my graduation

See u after ur break
-Pradnya


joanna ewa   {K:8061} 8/12/2006
wow:))
this is super


m ,   {K:15872} 8/12/2006
It is really nice to observe UF’ administration can also select a well deserved picture for award! Congregation dear Ray! It is a praiseworthy indeed!
It is a perfect image with marvellous details and eye-catching colours. It is going to my favourite-collections without hesitation. My best complement for the idea and composing.

Best regards: Maxime


m ,   {K:15872} 8/12/2006
Dear Ray!
I just recognise your decision to make a break from UF. It is truly a kind of chock! Nevertheless I am sure it has to be a serious reason, I suppose and I count to see you again in a little while. I could not get much through your about in UF what did happen to make you this conclusion, however it is my tremendous desire to hear from you as soon as possible.
Wish you luck and healthy: Maxime


Kathleen Colbourn   {K:293} 8/13/2006
Ray, Simply beautiful! Kathleen


stingRay part 2 .   {K:139399} 8/13/2006
Hi there sweetie, I am just taking a look through my messages and came accross this one.....It would be great to stay in contact and you can find me on.......stingraywhyte@aol.com
Hope to speak to you soon my sweet Linda....Best wishes, huge hugs and a kiss....X


Len Webster   {K:22246} 8/13/2006
Hi, Ray -

I suppose comments are superfluous, given the accolade represented by the award. Just to say it was thoroughly deserved and followed on from a sequence of very effective macros you posted.

Best wishes,

Len


Asim Roy   {K:9701} 8/14/2006
Excellent macro, keep up the great work my dear, love, asim


Steven Hackett   {K:1163} 8/15/2006
Nice macro
soft colors blend well


Cristina D   {K:7921} 8/18/2006
Simple, clear, sensitive and beautiful presentation.
Congrats my dear friend!

Cristina


Riny Koopman   {K:59745} 8/18/2006
Love your image dear Ray time after time,where are you so..Miss you..:)


Robin Wickenkamp   {K:16434} 8/18/2006
How's it going Ray? Hope all is well...miss your presence here my friend! :(
All the best to you...Robin


a. gianfranco baccelli   {K:19333} 8/19/2006
My compliments, Ray! Your macro shots are always so beautiful and finally ...the staff award!!!:)


Don Loseke   {K:32503} 8/19/2006
Beautiful Ray and a well deserved award. Don.


Sergio M. Cameno   {K:7682} 8/22/2006
Congrats on this award, dear Ray!!!

Excellent details and colour, it's an absolute pleasure to look at.

The attachment is fantastic too!

Congrats again!

I wish you the best, 'see' you soon!


Doyle D. Chastain   {K:99839} 8/23/2006
Hope all is well with you Ray . . . :)

Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~


marti valentinyi   {K:957} 8/23/2006
Dear Ray, it's beautiful, very flaming colours! Imagine i bought a half-professional camera, Fuji S7000! I'm very happy.


sherif hussein   {K:13815} 8/24/2006
Great capture& Congratulations for the deserved Award
sherif


Alessandro Capelli   {K:34260} 8/24/2006
WOW..great macro..a perfect dof and aperture! Congratulations for the award!
Have all the best my friend..Ale


Jose Ignacio (Nacho) Garcia Barcia   {K:92149} 8/25/2006
perfec.amazing macro. marvelous details. great composition. 77


Ange Brett   {K:1642} 8/27/2006
Nice macro, beautiful colours
Ange


Nilanjan Mitra   {K:12496} 8/30/2006
Wonderful stunning.. excellent capture... havent seen you for a long time ?? :)


Sheila Carson   {K:5912} 9/4/2006
Hello Sweet Ray! I was thinking about you today so I thought I'd comment and say hello! I hope your little break is wonderful! Have fun.

:)Sheila


Alessandro Capelli   {K:34260} 9/7/2006
So close..I have already post a comment on this pic..
We all miss you, and my portfolio miss your comments;)
Have a good and positive break..we are waiting for you!

Have all the best my friend,
ciao,
Ale


Roberto Arcari Farinetti   {K:178235} 9/8/2006
happy wek end my friend
roby


Robin Wickenkamp   {K:16434} 9/9/2006
Still missing you Ray...but it's ALMOST the middle of September...yipee!!! :)
As always, take care...Robin


Larry Fosse   {K:65815} 9/12/2006
Hey Ray..where are you???...you're missed


fotogr@vi     {K:52847} 9/16/2006
Long time no see, dear Ray !!.. where are you ??

all the very best,
Avi


Benedetto Riba   {K:15792} 9/18/2006
Fantastic macro!!!!
SC well deserved.
Regards


Laura Spell   {K:24080} 9/18/2006
Congratulations on the award! Beautiful macro!


Robert Gaither   {K:29674} 9/18/2006
Congratulations on the Staff Award. Like the dof on this one. Excellent image.


Marian Man   {K:66855} 9/18/2006
Dear Ray I was absent when you decided to stay away from UF.....
hope that all will work out and soon you will be here with us sharing your wonderful images which I have really missed....
wishing you and your all the best
Marian


Marian Man   {K:66855} 9/18/2006
congraulations on the award dear Ray!!!
a favorite of course!!!
Marian


Guilherme Labarrere   {K:4921} 9/18/2006
Beautiful flower and great DOF. Congrats for the "SC" award. I am very busy here and i´m not having time to take pictures any more . But i will return soon, i hope! Thanks for the visit and your kind comment. My very best wishes dear friend.


Paul's Photos   {K:34954} 9/19/2006
great capture.. love the colors.. nicely done.. congrats on the SC award


Mohsen Bayramnejad   {K:21827} 9/19/2006
*Wish to see another lovely photograph from you...


Mohsen Bayramnejad   {K:21827} 9/19/2006
*Wish to see another lovely photograph from you...


Fatemeh Rahimi   {K:13653} 9/19/2006
welcome back dear Ray! unpatiently waiting for your new works!


Cristina D   {K:7921} 9/20/2006
My dear Ray, once again Congrats for your beautiful photo, the colour is relaxing my eyes and brings peace to my soul!
Now I wish to thank you for ur beautiful words to my last photos, as usual u can get me out and make me to feel like I am, still young and full of life, but the small problems from my life make me to forget so quickly, ufff
Do not forget pls. to say Hello! to ur beautiful wife, as u see sometimes the young souls can be easilly recognize by face, like is in ur wife case also urs :).
I`m so glad that u back and saluted me, I feel so proud!

My best wishes!

Cris


Hakan AKIRMAK   {K:15227} 9/21/2006
Excellent macro work dear Sting! Congratulations and best regards..


Carlen Schmidt   {K:7061} 9/22/2006
Welcome back Ray!


Amir Mohammadi   {K:4186} 9/23/2006
congratulations dear Ray!!!
this is a professional shot.
good luck,
Amir


Orazio Minnella   {K:47053} 9/23/2006
Remarkable flower shot.My best complim,ents fot the SC.
Orazio


Roberto Okamura   {K:22842} 9/25/2006
Excellent macro Ray!
Beautiful details and dof use!
Congrats for deserved SC!
Roberto.


Hakan Agathon   {K:748} 9/29/2006
Excellent macro
best regards


Mohammad Aslefallah   {K:1366} 9/29/2006
cong. Dear sting
very nice macro shot


Susie  Peek-Swint   {K:5035} 9/29/2006
Great to see you on the front page with SC Ray ~ this is such a beautiful image and worthy of such an award ~ well done!
best to you, susie


Mary Slade   {K:40918} 9/29/2006
Great you are a front pager Ray!


Marian Man   {K:66855} 9/29/2006
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!happy to see you making front page dear Ray!!!!!!!!!! bravo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Marian


Lynn De Serres   {K:1226} 9/29/2006
An absolutely magnificant photograph. So worthy of being chosen.


Shirley D. Cross   {K:141762} 9/29/2006
So nice to see you on the front page, dear Ray! Congratulations, again, for your well-deserved award!:)


Mary Brown   {K:68553} 9/29/2006
Wonderful macro. I love the rich, gentle colours and the great DOF. It is quite lovely and draws me right into the peacefulness of the middle of the bloom. It's good to see your work highlighted on the Home Page. Congratulations on Sc. I wish you well with your break. I am really late in getting to your pictures, so you have been on your break for a while now. You know I wish you all the very best.
MAry


Darlene Boucher   {K:15634} 9/30/2006
Gorgeous image Ray! And congratulations on the well deserved award my friend! The color is amazing (my favorite) and the details are incredible, a real feast for the eyes.....Take care. Darlene


Kelly Duntley   {K:13055} 9/30/2006
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