February 15. Gong Xi Fa Cai by Sheila

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15-FEB-2007

February 15. Gong Xi Fa Cai

Thursday challenge, "Out of the Orient".
Many roses originated from China,
and the vase is from Japan, :-)
Others participating can be found here http://forum.pbase.com/viewtopic.php?t=28400

Canon EOS 30D ,Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II
1/200s f/1.8 at 50.0mm iso400 full exif

other sizes: small medium original auto

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Greg Christie		14-Jun-2007 08:21
Wonderful rose and vase shot. I like the softness of the flowers. Extremely well done!

sschex		22-Feb-2007 12:56
Excellent. V

Laryl		19-Feb-2007 05:25
very soft, yet has nice detail.. nice!

Lloyd & Sandy Spitalnik		18-Feb-2007 06:01
Lovely image Sheila! GMV

shatterbug		17-Feb-2007 05:02
Beautiful still life, lighting is exquisite! V.

Guest		16-Feb-2007 23:43
Great shot, not sure of the pronunciation, tho' !

Rose Atkinson		16-Feb-2007 16:38
Very pretty - lovely soft tones, and the detail on the jug is perfect Rose

Terri Steele		16-Feb-2007 16:11
Beautiful composition. The dof is perfect... softness on the gentle petals and sharp for the details of the lovely vase.

Renee Lockett		16-Feb-2007 11:58
Stunning shot, Sheila. Full of gentle beauty and grace. Amazing light. :)

Laryl		16-Feb-2007 07:09
very beautiful!!

Peter Stahl		16-Feb-2007 04:30
Terrific composition Sheila. GMV.

Herb		16-Feb-2007 04:08
Nice shot

Andrew Vincent		16-Feb-2007 03:13
Beautiful! Love the strong enveloping light. vote.

Guest		16-Feb-2007 02:34
Wonderful shot! Beautiful!

Deborah Lewis		16-Feb-2007 00:54
Awesome shot - love the vase!

Pathfinder		16-Feb-2007 00:21
Lovely entry

Sue Roberts		16-Feb-2007 00:00
gorgeous pinkiness!

LM Gildersleeve		15-Feb-2007 22:49
Terrific clarety.

Barbara Heide		15-Feb-2007 22:16
wonderful!

Matylda Lempel-Chareza Photography		15-Feb-2007 21:46
crene de la creme-vote

Johnny JAG		15-Feb-2007 21:39
I read your title and thought you were swearing! Beautiful shot.

Carole Stevens		15-Feb-2007 21:18
So beautiful a lovely shot Sheila!

Chris		15-Feb-2007 20:53
Simply beautiful. Chris

Guest		15-Feb-2007 20:06
Nice combi, beautiful china rose and a very nice flower vase. :)

chrisse		15-Feb-2007 19:57
Oh what a lovely vase ! Gorgeous Sheila. chrisse

JW		15-Feb-2007 19:20
Beautiful still life. V

J. Scott Coile		15-Feb-2007 18:20
A beautiful entry!

Guest		15-Feb-2007 17:52
Excellent shot!! Beautiful .vote

Linda Matta		15-Feb-2007 16:46
Superb Sheila! So soft and delicate! Are those Peonies???

joanteno		15-Feb-2007 16:26
Beautiful.

caveman_lee		15-Feb-2007 16:20
Great entry, beautiful flowers.

CJ Burianek		15-Feb-2007 15:37
Beautiful! That vase is gorgeous!

Tom Munson		15-Feb-2007 15:32
Beautiful and composed perfect. Vote

Tomasz Dziubinski - Photography		15-Feb-2007 14:12
Roses and the vase - perfect fit and very beautiful :)

Guest		15-Feb-2007 13:21
the light is beautiful! I love this image!

Susan Leigh		15-Feb-2007 12:03
Beautifully composed and well lit. VOTE Love the vase!! gorgeous design....is it 'ming dynasty' hehe ??? ;-)

Guest		15-Feb-2007 12:02
Beautiful lighting, soft colours and a very fine vase,Sheila.Voted.

Guest		15-Feb-2007 12:01
and a happy new year to you!! what a nice vase...esp to put all those lovely flowers you have.

Eckhart Derschmidt		15-Feb-2007 11:50
Excellent. Love the soft light!

ewa toll		15-Feb-2007 11:33
lovely shot

Zak		15-Feb-2007 11:09
lovely!

laine82		15-Feb-2007 10:54
Both are beautiful...my favourite roses are teas from china.

Guest		15-Feb-2007 10:14
really wonderful.

Jola Dziubinska		15-Feb-2007 10:03
This is gorgeous, Sheila! I love the vase, those lovely roses and the whole soft composition.

Guest		15-Feb-2007 09:29
Great soft focus & beautiful vase

Nicki Thurgar		15-Feb-2007 09:09
Sheila, this is simply beautiful! V

beverley harrison		15-Feb-2007 08:50
ohhh sheila this is beautiful... well done!!

Olaf Herrig		15-Feb-2007 08:24
A very nice work!

Piotr Stankiewicz		15-Feb-2007 08:21
Nice!

Wei O'Connell		15-Feb-2007 08:03
Beautiful shot. Love the colors and details. vote

Yvonne		15-Feb-2007 06:28
Absolutely GORGEOUS, a perfect combination! vote

Bill Warren		15-Feb-2007 05:13
Lovely

carol j. phipps		15-Feb-2007 04:56
Ah! Lovely.

Bryan Murahashi		15-Feb-2007 04:55
Very beautiful capture for the Challenge. GMV.

Fong Lam		15-Feb-2007 04:37
Exquisite vase and lovely flowers. Well done, Sheila.

Cindi Smith		15-Feb-2007 04:28
Wonderful shot! Beautiful!

Char		15-Feb-2007 03:58
Love this Sheila! It's so beautiful. \/

Scott Browne		15-Feb-2007 03:52
Beautiful vase. Great lighting and focus.

petesie		15-Feb-2007 03:51
So soft and delicate, and beautiful composition.

Dana		15-Feb-2007 03:45
Very nice composition.

flowsnow		15-Feb-2007 03:41
It's not yet Chinese New Year Sheila :D The shot is great! Soon we will be ushering the year of the `pig'...in matter of days! Gong Xi Fa Cai to you too! Vote.

Tricia		15-Feb-2007 03:31
This is a gorgeous image Sheila, I love the selective softness.

Sheila		15-Feb-2007 02:51
Roses :-)

virginiacoastline		15-Feb-2007 02:48
or are they roses?

virginiacoastline		15-Feb-2007 02:48
the peonies go beautifully with it too =)

Dan Ng		15-Feb-2007 02:41
Beautiful arrangement and composition with a soft and warm quality. V.

Gayle P. Clement		15-Feb-2007 02:26
This is a very elegant composition. I love the vase and those wonderful roses.