May 29, 2011 by Kala

Spring has Returned

200 thoughts on “Spring has Returned”

Annelie-Singapore | May 29, 2011 at 9:44 pm

Oh, what a wonderful macro you captured in pictures!
Soon it will be a long vacation in Sweden for me and Swedish flowers on Monday macro!
Have a nice day!

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- Kala | June 2, 2011 at 11:34 pm
  
  Thanks Annelie!
  
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Victoria | May 29, 2011 at 10:22 pm

Thanks for stopping by to visit my Poppy images! Had to return the visit (a treat for me) before calling it a night! Love this image… the arrangement of the flowers and branches invites one in to the center of the image. 🙂

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- Kala | June 2, 2011 at 11:36 pm
  
  Thanks Victoria
  
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Daogreer Earth Works | May 29, 2011 at 10:32 pm

This is beautiful! I love the composition and the perspective.

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- Kala | June 2, 2011 at 11:37 pm
  
  Thanks much.
  
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Ginnie | May 29, 2011 at 10:59 pm

It’s a royal welcome, Kala!

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- Kala | June 2, 2011 at 11:37 pm
  
  🙂 !
  
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HansHB | May 29, 2011 at 11:33 pm

The special color makes the image interesting. I like it!

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- Kala | June 2, 2011 at 11:38 pm
  
  Thanks Hans
  
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Bernardo | May 29, 2011 at 11:48 pm

Una toma con un color espectaculares y un dof magnifico.

Saludos

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- Kala | June 2, 2011 at 11:41 pm
  
  Cheers Bernardo
  
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joshi daniel | May 29, 2011 at 11:50 pm

another beauty!

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- Kala | June 2, 2011 at 11:42 pm
  
  Thanks Joshi!
  
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Nazzareno | May 30, 2011 at 12:32 am

A composition and color treatment of rare beauty and charm!

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- Kala | June 2, 2011 at 11:43 pm
  
  Thanks Nazzareno
  
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jpla | May 30, 2011 at 12:34 am

J’aime bien la façon dont tu utilise ton 100 macro ! Je te souhaite une agréable journée
JP

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- Kala | June 2, 2011 at 11:44 pm
  
  Cheers JP!
  
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frankdejol | May 30, 2011 at 1:06 am

Beautiful

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- Kala | June 2, 2011 at 11:45 pm
  
  Thanks
  
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Gattina | May 30, 2011 at 1:08 am

Beautiful as always ! we have almost summer weather in Belgium, very unusual.

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- Kala | June 2, 2011 at 11:46 pm
  
  Thanks Gattina
  
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Birgitta | May 30, 2011 at 1:10 am

I really like your style in photographic art! Another beautiful art here!

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- Kala | June 2, 2011 at 11:47 pm
  
  Thanks Birgitta
  
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ladyfi | May 30, 2011 at 1:11 am

Just magical!

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- Kala | June 2, 2011 at 11:48 pm
  
  Thanks ladyfi!
  
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Rosie@leavesnbloom | May 30, 2011 at 1:16 am

Beautiful composition Kala I really like how you’ve framed the image.

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- Kala | June 2, 2011 at 11:50 pm
  
  Thanks Rosie
  
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yz | May 30, 2011 at 1:36 am

great mood and colour

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- Kala | June 2, 2011 at 11:51 pm
  
  Thanks yz
  
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Luiza | May 30, 2011 at 1:58 am

Beautiful! Lila is not really my color, but with black: i love it:-)

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- Kala | June 2, 2011 at 11:52 pm
  
  Thanks Luiza
  
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FULGENT | May 30, 2011 at 2:01 am

beautiful pictures of flowers ,good day

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- Kala | June 2, 2011 at 11:54 pm
  
  thanks !
  
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Chantal | May 30, 2011 at 2:12 am

and smashing photo

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- Kala | June 2, 2011 at 11:55 pm
  
  Thanks Chantal
  
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fabrizio | May 30, 2011 at 2:33 am

I LOVE THIS SOFT PURPLE TONALITY!!! ENCHANTING WORK

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- Kala | June 2, 2011 at 11:56 pm
  
  Thanks Fabrizio
  
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Petra | May 30, 2011 at 3:21 am

stunning colors, love it!

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- Kala | June 2, 2011 at 11:57 pm
  
  Thanks Petra.
  
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aubélia | May 30, 2011 at 3:42 am

Beautiful composition and colors!

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- Kala | June 2, 2011 at 11:58 pm
  
  Thanks Aubelia
  
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belbe | May 30, 2011 at 4:00 am

lovely colors

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- Kala | June 2, 2011 at 11:59 pm
  
  Thanks Bernard
  
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Nicolette Kernohan | May 30, 2011 at 4:05 am

Truly beautiful… I love looking at your wonderful images…

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- Kala | June 3, 2011 at 12:01 am
  
  Thanks Nicolette
  
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Nancy | May 30, 2011 at 4:20 am

Nothing more refreshing than springtime blossoms, Kala.

Has been chilly and rainy here lately, but now Summer seems to want to rush right in — next few days will be hot and humid.

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- Kala | June 3, 2011 at 12:03 am
  
  I agree Nancy.
  
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Pheno Menon | May 30, 2011 at 4:20 am

Nice color and contrast

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- Kala | June 3, 2011 at 12:08 am
  
  Thank you
  
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Wandering Thought | May 30, 2011 at 4:51 am

Beautiful lavender color in these magnolias. I like the focus on this one..

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- Kala | June 3, 2011 at 12:10 am
  
  Thank you .
  
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Serline | May 30, 2011 at 5:02 am

Hey, did you turn these magnolias lavender, just to please my hubby? Well, it worked!

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- Kala | June 3, 2011 at 12:11 am
  
  I’m glad!
  
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Leora | May 30, 2011 at 5:16 am

Purple and tender – a lovely detail.

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- Kala | June 3, 2011 at 12:14 am
  
  Thanks Leora
  
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Yvon | May 30, 2011 at 5:21 am

wonderful shots
have a nice day

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- Kala | June 3, 2011 at 12:15 am
  
  Thanks Yvon
  
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nigel | May 30, 2011 at 6:00 am

Lovely photograph and beautiful pp as always 🙂

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- Kala | June 3, 2011 at 12:18 am
  
  Thanks Nigel
  
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Raw Thoughts And Feelings | May 30, 2011 at 6:30 am

Absolutely lovely! I love the softness you’ve created in this image, Kala! Have a wonderful day today.

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- Kala | June 3, 2011 at 12:21 am
  
  Thanks Mumsy!
  
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Karen | May 30, 2011 at 6:40 am

Gorgeous, I love your style.

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- Kala | June 3, 2011 at 12:23 am
  
  Thanks Karen
  
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Judy Sheldon-Walker | May 30, 2011 at 6:55 am

Your photos are fantastic. Do you sell them? I have mine posted at redbubble but have yet to sell any? Perhaps yours would do better because of the quality.

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- Kala | June 3, 2011 at 12:26 am
  
  Thanks Judy. I am planning on opening an Etsy shop to sell my prints.
  
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One | May 30, 2011 at 7:02 am

All your photos are excellent. They should sell well.

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- Kala | June 3, 2011 at 12:26 am
  
  Thanks One.
  
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LifeRamblings | May 30, 2011 at 7:30 am

lovely shades of purple. love the soft tones of colours.

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- Kala | June 3, 2011 at 12:30 am
  
  Thanks.
  
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Jane @ One Photo | May 30, 2011 at 7:46 am

That is a beautiful shot – the purple and white make these blossoms a stand out and I love the soft focus background blaze of color too. Lovely.

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- Kala | June 3, 2011 at 12:32 am
  
  Thanks Jane
  
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Jane @ One Photo | May 30, 2011 at 7:48 am

Spring is pretty much over here – summer is about to hit us full blast!

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- Kala | June 3, 2011 at 12:33 am
  
  Today did feel like summer here!
  
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Barb | May 30, 2011 at 8:15 am

Oh, I don’t know how you do it! what wonderful colour and perspective!

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- Kala | June 3, 2011 at 12:33 am
  
  Thanks Barb!
  
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Blessing Reflections | May 30, 2011 at 8:26 am

Have a wonderful weekend, and take more fantastic photos. You have such a way with picture taking that leave me breathless..

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- Kala | June 3, 2011 at 12:34 am
  
  Thanks so much.
  
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Otto K. | May 30, 2011 at 9:04 am

I love the color here. Lovely vision.

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- Kala | June 3, 2011 at 12:36 am
  
  Thanks Otto
  
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Maia | May 30, 2011 at 9:18 am

Smashing indeed, lovely tones of purple on this magnolia tree.

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- Kala | June 3, 2011 at 12:38 am
  
  Thanks Maia
  
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Dimple | May 30, 2011 at 9:46 am

Hi Kala,
Thanks for coming by! You have a way with focus and coloring which is all yours, and very beautiful!

Blessings!

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- Kala | June 3, 2011 at 12:39 am
  
  Thanks Dimple!
  
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Irene | May 30, 2011 at 10:12 am

Gorgeous shot! And thanks for visiting!

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- Kala | June 3, 2011 at 12:41 am
  
  Thanks Irene
  
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Kathleen | May 30, 2011 at 10:55 am

It sure looks like it from your sensational photo but I wish it would FEEL like it too!! Waiting for warmth still….

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- Kala | June 3, 2011 at 12:44 am
  
  It’s warm here now Kathleen – hope it is there too!
  
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Honey | May 30, 2011 at 10:57 am

Smashing, indeed!

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- Kala | June 3, 2011 at 12:48 am
  
  Thanks Honey!
  
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Self Sagacity | May 30, 2011 at 11:12 am

So dramatic the purple shade and the branches together.

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- Kala | June 3, 2011 at 12:50 am
  
  Yes, it is dramatic.
  
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Leovi | May 30, 2011 at 12:14 pm

Beautiful light and texture in this enigmatic and interesting picture with a very original frame with the focus on the lower corner. Greetings.

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- Kala | June 3, 2011 at 12:50 am
  
  Thanks Leovi
  
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London Caller | May 30, 2011 at 12:22 pm

Summer is just around the corner. 😉
But it’s been rather gloomy recently.
Kinda autumnal to me.

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- Kala | June 3, 2011 at 12:52 am
  
  Hey LC :)!
  
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Veronique Brosseau | May 30, 2011 at 12:26 pm

composition et flou magnifiques

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- Kala | June 3, 2011 at 12:54 am
  
  Cheers Veronique
  
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Camelia | May 30, 2011 at 1:07 pm

Like usually , a wonderful image …

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- Kala | June 3, 2011 at 12:55 am
  
  Thanks Camelia
  
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dona | May 30, 2011 at 1:25 pm

Wonderful lilac!

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- Kala | June 3, 2011 at 1:00 am
  
  Thanks dona!
  
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Danelle | May 30, 2011 at 1:37 pm

Beautiful shade of purple!

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- Kala | June 3, 2011 at 12:58 am
  
  Thanks Danelle!
  
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Henrietta | May 30, 2011 at 1:39 pm

I love the color also, so beautiful.

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- Kala | June 3, 2011 at 1:01 am
  
  Thanks Henrietta
  
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Sarah | May 30, 2011 at 1:49 pm

Gorgeous. I love it!

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- Kala | June 3, 2011 at 1:02 am
  
  Thanks Sarah!
  
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Light Trigger | May 30, 2011 at 2:07 pm

wow what a creativity in your pictures, you’ve got a style! beautiful! Wel-done! Thanks for visiting us! carol and van

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- Kala | June 3, 2011 at 1:04 am
  
  Thanks for visiting and for the lovely words!
  
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Kerstin | May 30, 2011 at 2:38 pm

And what a lovely return. Love the color and the light.

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- Kala | June 3, 2011 at 1:04 am
  
  Thanks Kerstin!
  
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LissenToSWEDEN | May 30, 2011 at 2:46 pm

Magic colour and wonderful photo

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- Kala | June 3, 2011 at 1:07 am
  
  Thanks Lissen
  
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Fotokarusellen | May 30, 2011 at 2:46 pm

The color and light is as I see it – perfect. A very beautiful image.
Thank you for all your nice comments and I think you will like my swan.
A nice week to you.

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- Kala | June 3, 2011 at 1:09 am
  
  Thanks for your comment!
  
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Christopher | May 30, 2011 at 3:12 pm

Amazing–stunning light and color Kala. Really good stuff.

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- Kala | June 3, 2011 at 1:12 am
  
  Thanks Christopher!
  
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Annabella | May 30, 2011 at 4:06 pm

What a stunning image – absolutely gorgeous.

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- Kala | June 3, 2011 at 1:13 am
  
  Thanks Annabella
  
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Ana Lúcia | May 30, 2011 at 4:16 pm

Superb!

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- Kala | June 3, 2011 at 1:16 am
  
  Thanks Ana Lucia
  
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Francisca | May 30, 2011 at 4:40 pm

Sweet coloring… pretty.

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- Kala | June 3, 2011 at 1:17 am
  
  Thanks Francisca
  
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Robin | May 30, 2011 at 6:06 pm

Yay!!! 🙂

And yes, it IS smashing. Stunning, gorgeous, beautiful, and all that good stuff.

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- Kala | June 3, 2011 at 1:18 am
  
  Thanks Robin!
  
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Kim,USA | May 30, 2011 at 6:11 pm

Oh my these is precious, love it! And love the color too.

Macro Monday

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- Kala | June 3, 2011 at 1:21 am
  
  Thanks Kim!
  
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Michael Rawluk | May 30, 2011 at 7:29 pm

Beautiful!
Yes, Spring has returned as have the itchy eyes.

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- Kala | June 3, 2011 at 1:21 am
  
  Thanks Michael. Ooh, sorry about the eyes.
  
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lisa | May 30, 2011 at 8:09 pm

One of my very favorites, so beautifully captured!
Gorgeous work Kala!

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- Kala | June 3, 2011 at 1:22 am
  
  Thanks Lisa!
  
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PC PHOTO | May 30, 2011 at 8:34 pm

Fabulous composition and dof!

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- Kala | June 3, 2011 at 1:23 am
  
  Thanks PC!
  
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Ray | May 30, 2011 at 8:54 pm

Just beautiful!!

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- Kala | June 3, 2011 at 1:23 am
  
  Thanks Ray!
  
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Steve | May 30, 2011 at 9:02 pm

Sweet colors and composition.

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- Kala | June 3, 2011 at 1:24 am
  
  Thanks Steve
  
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bettyl | May 30, 2011 at 9:07 pm

So lovely! The color is amazing.

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- Kala | June 3, 2011 at 1:25 am
  
  Thanks !!
  
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....peter:) | May 30, 2011 at 10:26 pm

Hi Kala you surely got up close and personal with these Lilacs…. and they are Smashing….Crackers….peter:)

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- Kala | June 3, 2011 at 1:26 am
  
  These are magnolias Peter! But thank you.
  
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Ellada | May 30, 2011 at 11:55 pm

Great shot Kala. You are an artist. Bravo.

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- Kala | June 3, 2011 at 1:27 am
  
  Thanks Ellada
  
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bhupesh | May 31, 2011 at 2:00 am

Super like!!!!!!!!
🙂

So when are we going to start the lessons!!!

😉

Bhupesh

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- Kala | June 3, 2011 at 1:29 am
  
  Thanks Bhupesh! 🙂
  
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jojigirl | May 31, 2011 at 2:00 am

simply spellbinding!

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- Kala | June 3, 2011 at 1:30 am
  
  Thanks my dear!
  
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noel | May 31, 2011 at 2:03 am

The return of Spring gaves a very nice picture 🙂

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- Kala | June 3, 2011 at 1:30 am
  
  Thanks Noel.
  
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TGV | May 31, 2011 at 5:47 am

This is awesome.
love the tone

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- Kala | June 3, 2011 at 1:33 am
  
  Thanks TGV
  
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minor | May 31, 2011 at 6:05 am

Very beautiful photo! It is very good for you that Spring has return. It is said that the weather in USA would become very warm these days. I am on the way of historical trip untill the day after tomorrow. Today I could borrow a computer fortunately in my staying hotel. Have nice days!

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- Kala | June 3, 2011 at 1:33 am
  
  Thanks Minor!
  
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Hilda R,Bjerkestrand | May 31, 2011 at 9:01 am

Nice images. You got a fine colour in it. Well done!

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- Kala | June 3, 2011 at 1:37 am
  
  Thanks Hilda.
  
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A.Barlow | May 31, 2011 at 9:46 am

Really cool composition. Very romantic feel to it.

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- Kala | June 3, 2011 at 1:37 am
  
  Thanks much!!
  
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Conny | May 31, 2011 at 11:28 am

Wonderful composition and colors!

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- Kala | June 3, 2011 at 1:39 am
  
  Thanks Conny!
  
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Richard Geven | May 31, 2011 at 12:13 pm

This composition is realy very powerful Kala!! I love the DOF in it and the beautiful colors!! Smashing…

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- Kala | June 3, 2011 at 1:40 am
  
  Thanks Richard.
  
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sherri | May 31, 2011 at 12:35 pm

lovely purples. always remind me of spring.

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- Kala | June 3, 2011 at 1:44 am
  
  Thanks Sherri
  
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Steven | May 31, 2011 at 2:58 pm

Beautiful capture of color and detail in the magnolia’s petal. And a nice DoF highlighting those in the background.

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- Kala | June 3, 2011 at 1:42 am
  
  Thanks Steven.
  
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george | May 31, 2011 at 3:07 pm

Purple Photographic Prose !

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- Kala | June 3, 2011 at 1:45 am
  
  Thanks George.
  
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Ferd | May 31, 2011 at 5:55 pm

Pretty as a picture!
🙂

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- Kala | June 3, 2011 at 1:46 am
  
  Thanks Ferd
  
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Inger-M | May 31, 2011 at 7:24 pm

Another ethereal photo from you, stunning!

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- Kala | June 3, 2011 at 1:47 am
  
  Thanks Inger
  
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Justine | May 31, 2011 at 11:37 pm

Wow,absolutely stunning

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- Kala | June 3, 2011 at 1:47 am
  
  Thanks Justine.
  
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viks | June 1, 2011 at 2:47 am

beautiful hues. delicate magnolia petals. very nice.

-viks

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- Kala | June 3, 2011 at 1:48 am
  
  Thanks viks.
  
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Laurette | June 1, 2011 at 4:34 am

A beautiful image with wonderful colours and composition. Well seen and captured.

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- Kala | June 3, 2011 at 1:48 am
  
  Thanks Laurette
  
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CR | June 1, 2011 at 5:05 am

A beautiful composition of cool colors and wonderful light! Nice to have Spring back again!

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- Kala | June 3, 2011 at 1:49 am
  
  Thanks CR
  
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dawn | June 1, 2011 at 11:08 am

The colour is stunning!

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- Kala | June 3, 2011 at 1:50 am
  
  Thanks Dawn!
  
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Calusarus | June 1, 2011 at 1:59 pm

Astonishing !

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- Kala | June 3, 2011 at 1:50 am
  
  Thanks Calusarus!
  
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Doug Hickok | June 1, 2011 at 7:17 pm

I love the purple. Purple is like royalty, rich and unique.

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- Kala | June 3, 2011 at 1:53 am
  
  Thanks Doug.
  
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Kaveetaa Kaul | June 2, 2011 at 7:59 am

Beautiful colors and a very special composition…great work Kala!

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- Kala | June 3, 2011 at 1:54 am
  
  Thanks Kaveetaa
  
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Carlos Daniel | June 2, 2011 at 9:58 am

lovely 🙂

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- Kala | June 3, 2011 at 1:54 am
  
  Thanks Carlos
  
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Kerstin | June 2, 2011 at 3:49 pm

Nice composition and beautiful colors 🙂

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- Kala | June 3, 2011 at 1:55 am
  
  Thanks Kerstin
  
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Akaruiphoto | June 2, 2011 at 6:17 pm

Beautiful DOF and color processing. Blooming spring is so nice !

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- Kala | June 3, 2011 at 1:56 am
  
  Thanks and yes it is!
  
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Arash | June 3, 2011 at 10:35 am

Love the purple tones here, nicely done!

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- Kala | June 3, 2011 at 9:06 pm
  
  Thanks Arash!
  
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Martina Egli | June 5, 2011 at 2:50 am

What a great image! I love the selective focus and brilliant composition a lot. Bravo!

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- Kala | June 5, 2011 at 12:14 pm
  
  Thanks Martina
  
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Mona Sweden | June 5, 2011 at 5:42 pm

Wonderful composition and beautiful color.

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- Kala | June 6, 2011 at 12:11 am
  
  Thanks Mona
  
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