March 17, 2011 by Kala

Cherry Magnolia Shake

Smashing L on B

150 thoughts on “Cherry Magnolia Shake”

jess | March 17, 2011 at 5:01 pm

Pure photographic wonderment! I love how the flowers fade off, quite dreamy! It’s almost here… those spring days!!!!

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- Kala | March 21, 2011 at 1:58 pm
  
  Thanks Jess!
  
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liz | March 17, 2011 at 5:28 pm

Pink is so pretty, love magnolias. Hopefully soon I will be capturing these beauties.

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- Kala | March 21, 2011 at 1:58 pm
  
  Yes!
  
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lisa | March 17, 2011 at 5:41 pm

This is truly a dream Kala!!
Hopefully not much longer and we will be seeing them here.
I wish you a wonderful weekend.

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- Kala | March 21, 2011 at 1:59 pm
  
  Thanks Lisa!
  
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Al | March 17, 2011 at 5:59 pm

That’s so beautiful, and reminiscent of cherry blossoms. I absolutely love the title! 🙂

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- Kala | March 21, 2011 at 1:59 pm
  
  Thanks Al!
  
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dona | March 17, 2011 at 6:12 pm

This beautiful picture reminds me Japan. Before the horror.

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- Kala | March 21, 2011 at 1:59 pm
  
  I know.
  
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sherri | March 17, 2011 at 6:32 pm

Perfect name:-) Wonderful colors.

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- Kala | March 21, 2011 at 1:59 pm
  
  Thanks Sherri
  
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Squirrel Queen | March 17, 2011 at 6:35 pm

Incredibly beautiful blooms, I can hardly wait for the magnolias to bloom here.

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- Kala | March 21, 2011 at 1:59 pm
  
  Thanks SQ
  
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London Caller | March 17, 2011 at 7:26 pm

Hmmm… Is that a new milkshake flavour?
Cherry magnolia – exotic! 😉

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- Kala | March 21, 2011 at 2:00 pm
  
  Yes, it’s a new flavor just for you LC!
  
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dawn | March 17, 2011 at 8:00 pm

Love it. Perfect name!

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- Kala | March 21, 2011 at 2:00 pm
  
  Thanks Dawn!
  
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Carletta | March 17, 2011 at 8:03 pm

LOVE the title!
Beautiful pink and cheery image!

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- Kala | March 21, 2011 at 2:00 pm
  
  Thanks Carletta!
  
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Steve | March 17, 2011 at 8:58 pm

The colors are delicate and lovely. A beautiful Spring composition.

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- Kala | March 21, 2011 at 2:00 pm
  
  Thanks Steve
  
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Michael Rawluk | March 17, 2011 at 9:13 pm

I always have to view your shot large before doing anything. Gorgeous.

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- Kala | March 21, 2011 at 2:00 pm
  
  Thanks Michael.
  
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Peter | March 17, 2011 at 9:36 pm

Great photo Kala…..i love the soft tones of the flowers and the white background…..they do look like cherry magnolia milk shakes….
no wonder you thought the snow on my railings looked like frosting on a cake :-)…..
i guess you must be hungry…..i like this one very much…..thanks for the visit….peter:)

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- Kala | March 21, 2011 at 2:01 pm
  
  Thank YOU for the visit Peter.
  
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David | March 17, 2011 at 9:46 pm

This is so nice Kala!
I especially like the graceful stems that angle through the blooms.

Happy St. Patrick’s Day as well.
David/ 🙂

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- Kala | March 21, 2011 at 2:01 pm
  
  Thanks David
  
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Regina | March 17, 2011 at 10:37 pm

Pretty! Love this one!
Have a great weekend Kala.
xo

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- Kala | March 21, 2011 at 2:01 pm
  
  Thanks Regina!
  
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Monique | March 17, 2011 at 11:17 pm

Fantastic sweet eye candy and such a refreshing mood! Great work Kala!

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- Kala | March 21, 2011 at 2:01 pm
  
  Thanks Monique!
  
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jojigirl | March 17, 2011 at 11:35 pm

fuschia fete!

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- Kala | March 21, 2011 at 2:02 pm
  
  🙂 !
  
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Gattina | March 18, 2011 at 1:36 am

Very beautiful !

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- Kala | March 21, 2011 at 2:02 pm
  
  Thanks Gattina!
  
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jpla | March 18, 2011 at 1:47 am

Je suis fan ! Je te souhaite une agréable journée.
JP

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- Kala | March 21, 2011 at 2:02 pm
  
  Thanks JP!
  
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Chantal | March 18, 2011 at 2:17 am

very vivid and bright, brightens a mood

have a great friday!

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- Kala | March 21, 2011 at 2:02 pm
  
  Thanks Chantal!
  
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Ginnie | March 18, 2011 at 2:34 am

I’ll take two of them, please. One for me and one for Astrid. 😀

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- Kala | March 21, 2011 at 2:02 pm
  
  Yes of course!
  
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Jayne | March 18, 2011 at 3:48 am

So pretty and it does look good enough to eat. 🙂

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- Kala | March 21, 2011 at 2:03 pm
  
  Thanks Jayne 🙂
  
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Nazzareno | March 18, 2011 at 3:52 am

The pink composition is very delicate and lovely. Nice and sweet work.

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- Kala | March 21, 2011 at 2:03 pm
  
  Thanks Nazzareno
  
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Serline | March 18, 2011 at 4:01 am

Would make a perfect print for a kimono… have a blessed weekend!

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- Kala | March 21, 2011 at 2:03 pm
  
  Thanks Serline.
  
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Sidney | March 18, 2011 at 4:56 am

Delicate and dreamy !

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- Kala | March 21, 2011 at 2:03 pm
  
  Thanks Sidney!
  
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noel | March 18, 2011 at 5:33 am

Amazing work you ve done Kala on this pic
well done

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- Kala | March 21, 2011 at 2:03 pm
  
  Thanks Noel!
  
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Raw Thoughts and Feelings | March 18, 2011 at 5:52 am

Soon, Kala, soon these magnolia flowers will bloom again! Beautiful color and what a great shot!

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- Kala | March 21, 2011 at 2:04 pm
  
  Thanks Mumsy!
  
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Birdy | March 18, 2011 at 5:55 am

Simply, wonderful and unique.

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- Kala | March 21, 2011 at 2:04 pm
  
  Thanks Birdy.
  
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Martina Egli | March 18, 2011 at 7:24 am

I absolutely adore that dreamy look of those blossoms. The focus is incredibly beautiful and enhances the great atmosphere.

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- Kala | March 21, 2011 at 2:05 pm
  
  Thanks Martina
  
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Otto K. | March 18, 2011 at 7:44 am

this pink and cream is so lovely!

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- Kala | March 21, 2011 at 2:06 pm
  
  Thanks Otto!
  
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A.Barlow | March 18, 2011 at 8:17 am

This is a really freaking awesome shot! I’m loving the way the light was used in this. Great work!

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- Kala | March 21, 2011 at 2:06 pm
  
  Thank you!
  
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Christopher | March 18, 2011 at 9:09 am

Beautiful delicate translucency–love this shot Kala!

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- Kala | March 21, 2011 at 2:06 pm
  
  Thanks Christopher!
  
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Emily Gooch | March 18, 2011 at 9:23 am

Gorgeous! Very pink and dreamy. It’s almost hipnotic…

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- Kala | March 21, 2011 at 2:06 pm
  
  Thanks Emily!
  
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justine | March 18, 2011 at 10:20 am

such a pretty colour, a great shot

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- Kala | March 21, 2011 at 2:06 pm
  
  Thanks Justine
  
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fabrizio | March 18, 2011 at 10:46 am

as always an enchanting composition, compliements

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- Kala | March 21, 2011 at 2:07 pm
  
  Thanks Fabrizio
  
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jabblog uk | March 18, 2011 at 11:08 am

This is so delicious one could almost drink it:-)

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- Kala | March 21, 2011 at 2:07 pm
  
  Thanks much!
  
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Henrietta | March 18, 2011 at 11:24 am

Food for soul:)

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- Kala | March 21, 2011 at 2:07 pm
  
  Yes!!
  
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danou | March 18, 2011 at 12:33 pm

very sweet and great compo , superb colors !

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- Kala | March 21, 2011 at 2:07 pm
  
  Thanks Yepa!
  
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mARTy | March 18, 2011 at 1:32 pm

like a painting- so beauitiful! Have a good weekend, kala!:-)

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- Kala | March 21, 2011 at 2:08 pm
  
  Thanks Marty!
  
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Ray | March 18, 2011 at 1:52 pm

Wow! Beautiful shot!

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- Kala | March 21, 2011 at 2:08 pm
  
  Thanks Ray!
  
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Doug Hickok | March 18, 2011 at 1:53 pm

Your image is crafted so artfully. It is delicious, both visually and thematically. Yummy!

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- Kala | March 21, 2011 at 2:08 pm
  
  Glad you like it Doug!
  
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Hilda R,Bjerkestrand | March 18, 2011 at 2:24 pm

So wonderful!!! I like it. Well done.

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- Kala | March 21, 2011 at 2:08 pm
  
  Thanks Hilda
  
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jeanne | March 18, 2011 at 3:04 pm

Oooohhhh I love the color and the light action. So looking forward to seeing flowers!

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- Kala | March 21, 2011 at 2:10 pm
  
  I am too Jeanne
  
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Sarah | March 18, 2011 at 8:31 pm

Gorgeous. Love the pink.

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- Kala | March 21, 2011 at 2:10 pm
  
  Thanks Sarah!
  
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Lissen | March 19, 2011 at 1:32 am

Longing for the spring, last evening it came a lot of snow.

Gorgeous photo

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- Kala | March 21, 2011 at 2:10 pm
  
  Thanks Lissen
  
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yiannis krikis | March 19, 2011 at 3:14 am

excellent frame and colors

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- Kala | March 21, 2011 at 2:11 pm
  
  Thanks Yiannis
  
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Trish | March 19, 2011 at 3:24 am

fabulous color, we’re not quite in full bloom here, just a few buds popping up.

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- Kala | March 21, 2011 at 2:11 pm
  
  Thanks Trish
  
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Robin | March 19, 2011 at 8:52 am

Love the color! And you’re right. It IS smashing L on B. 🙂

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- Kala | March 21, 2011 at 2:11 pm
  
  Thanks Robin 🙂
  
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Mark Johnson | March 19, 2011 at 10:48 am

What beautiful pink on pink! I like the contrast of the stems too.

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- Kala | March 21, 2011 at 2:12 pm
  
  Thank you Mark
  
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Dharma Shots | March 19, 2011 at 11:44 am

Truly wonderful photo here Kala. As always you deliver…

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- Kala | March 21, 2011 at 2:12 pm
  
  Thanks Dharma
  
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Yvon | March 19, 2011 at 3:58 pm

Yesssssssss …… I like’t.
Have a nice Sunday.
Yvon.

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- Kala | March 21, 2011 at 2:12 pm
  
  Thanks Yvon
  
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Blessing Reflections | March 19, 2011 at 5:33 pm

This is a beautiful flower, and wonderful color!

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- Kala | March 21, 2011 at 2:13 pm
  
  Thank you !!
  
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Marvin | March 19, 2011 at 7:30 pm

I beautiful representation of spring.

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- Kala | March 21, 2011 at 2:13 pm
  
  Thanks Marvin
  
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Luiza | March 20, 2011 at 1:12 am

VERY VERY VERY nice!
Today we will visit the Cologne Zoo & Flora and hope to find an inspiration like this:-)

Nice sunday to you!

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- Kala | March 21, 2011 at 2:13 pm
  
  Thanks Luiza!
  
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Bom | March 20, 2011 at 5:39 am

Very nice Kala! The flowers and background have an other-worldly quality.

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- Kala | March 21, 2011 at 2:20 pm
  
  Thanks Bom
  
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Ana Lúcia | March 20, 2011 at 6:40 am

So pretty. Welcome spring.

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- Kala | March 21, 2011 at 2:14 pm
  
  Thanks Ana Lucia
  
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Calusarus | March 20, 2011 at 10:46 am

Almost a Japanese painting

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- Kala | March 21, 2011 at 2:14 pm
  
  It does look like it a bit.
  
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Belbe | March 20, 2011 at 11:52 am

sucha gorgeaous mgnolia
Bien à toi !

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- Kala | March 21, 2011 at 2:15 pm
  
  Thanks Bernard!
  
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Marcie | March 20, 2011 at 12:06 pm

Magical color..and such exquisite detail and light. Spring – at last!

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- Kala | March 21, 2011 at 2:15 pm
  
  Thanks Marcie!
  
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andrey samolinov | March 20, 2011 at 12:44 pm

Very beautiful and exquisite
Bravo!

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- Kala | March 21, 2011 at 2:15 pm
  
  Thanks Andrey
  
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Yvon | March 20, 2011 at 1:00 pm

wonderful flowers

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- Kala | March 21, 2011 at 2:16 pm
  
  Thank you Yvon
  
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Krunal | March 20, 2011 at 1:06 pm

cool shot, like a painting where the colour of the flowers are slowly dissolving in the whites

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- Kala | March 21, 2011 at 2:16 pm
  
  Thanks Krunal
  
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Ellada | March 20, 2011 at 1:26 pm

Wow !!! Great picture..

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- Kala | March 21, 2011 at 2:16 pm
  
  Thanks Ellada
  
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Evelyn | March 20, 2011 at 2:26 pm

Fabulous. So painterly, and in my fav colour! Well done again Kala.

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- Kala | March 21, 2011 at 2:16 pm
  
  Thanks Evelyn
  
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Marie | March 20, 2011 at 3:51 pm

magnifique !

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- Kala | March 21, 2011 at 2:17 pm
  
  Thanks Marie
  
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Lisa's Chaos | March 20, 2011 at 6:30 pm

This is gorgeous! Love the bright happiness!!!

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- Kala | March 21, 2011 at 2:17 pm
  
  Thanks Lisa!!
  
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rebecca | March 21, 2011 at 6:12 am

Heavenly!

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- Kala | March 21, 2011 at 2:18 pm
  
  Thanks Rebecca!
  
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Rue Du Lavoir | March 21, 2011 at 6:22 am

J’aime beaucoup cette délicate couleur d’arrière plan.
En harmonie avec les fleurs roses de cet arbre. Superbe, Kala.

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- Kala | March 21, 2011 at 2:19 pm
  
  Cheers and thank you!
  
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patty | March 21, 2011 at 11:40 am

incredibly interesting and the contrasts are beautiful.

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- Kala | March 21, 2011 at 2:19 pm
  
  Thanks Patty!
  
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Conny | March 21, 2011 at 12:10 pm

Very, very pretty! A wonderful work, Kala!

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- Kala | March 21, 2011 at 2:19 pm
  
  Thanks Conny
  
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Phil Vaughn | March 21, 2011 at 1:18 pm

Kala! This one really grabs the attention! It’s the gorgeous color first, and then that translucent detail. The corner-to-corner diagonal of the background makes the composition work really well. (The large version has it’s own magic, too.) Nice work!

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- Kala | March 21, 2011 at 2:20 pm
  
  So glad you like it Phil!
  
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mcralf | March 21, 2011 at 2:54 pm

Great picture.

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- Kala | March 21, 2011 at 3:22 pm
  
  thanks much
  
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Victoria | March 26, 2011 at 10:31 am

Lovely image… 🙂

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- Kala | March 26, 2011 at 12:40 pm
  
  Thanks Victoria 🙂
  
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Petra | March 29, 2011 at 8:17 am

great shot!

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- Kala | March 31, 2011 at 7:21 pm
  
  Thanks Petra
  
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Piyush Garyali | March 30, 2011 at 4:32 pm

Lovely shot ! Totally love it!

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- Kala | March 31, 2011 at 7:21 pm
  
  Thanks Piyush!
  
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