June 12, 2011 by Kala

It’s beauty sweet nearer.

209 thoughts on “It’s beauty sweet nearer.”

Nicolette Kernohan | June 13, 2011 at 12:23 am

Truly beautiful photo of the tulips… love the colours in this photo and the background…

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- Kala | June 16, 2011 at 8:46 pm
  
  Thanks Nicolette
  
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One | June 13, 2011 at 12:30 am

Very sweet and pleasant. I love this. Not sure about Van Gogh though.

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- Kala | June 16, 2011 at 8:50 pm
  
  Thanks One.
  
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Rosie@leavesnbloom | June 13, 2011 at 12:39 am

Beautifully diffused Kala with those soft colours.

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- Kala | June 16, 2011 at 8:53 pm
  
  Thanks Rosie
  
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Belbe | June 13, 2011 at 12:51 am

lovely diffused Tulip .. great shot and wonderful post treatment

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- Kala | June 16, 2011 at 8:54 pm
  
  Thanks Bernard.
  
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Ginnie | June 13, 2011 at 12:56 am

The colors are gorgeous, Kala!

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- Kala | June 16, 2011 at 8:55 pm
  
  Thanks Ginnie!
  
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....peter:) | June 13, 2011 at 12:57 am

You have painted another sweet and lovely bouquet for us today Kala….thank you….peter:)

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- Kala | June 16, 2011 at 8:57 pm
  
  Thank you peter:)
  
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Grace Olsson | June 13, 2011 at 1:01 am

very good treatmen..it´s art. congrats

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- Kala | June 16, 2011 at 8:59 pm
  
  Thanks Grace
  
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nigel | June 13, 2011 at 1:02 am

This is really beautifully done.

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- Kala | June 16, 2011 at 9:00 pm
  
  Thanks Nigel
  
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fairchildstreet | June 13, 2011 at 1:10 am

lovely to see such bright pretty colours as it is grey and cold here in Melbourne Australia

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- Kala | June 16, 2011 at 9:01 pm
  
  Thank you – I didn’t know it ever got cold in Melbourne.
  
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Richard Geven | June 13, 2011 at 1:27 am

So soft, so beautiful and i love it Kala!!!!
I realy like the way you took this shot and processed it, it’s like a dream for me;-)

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- Kala | June 16, 2011 at 9:04 pm
  
  Thanks Richard
  
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Gattina | June 13, 2011 at 1:57 am

You are a real specialist in pastel colors !

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- Kala | June 16, 2011 at 9:05 pm
  
  Thanks Gattina!
  
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jpla | June 13, 2011 at 2:06 am

Tu as encore fait des merveilles ! Je te souhaite une agréable journée
JP

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- Kala | June 16, 2011 at 9:07 pm
  
  Thanks JP!
  
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noel | June 13, 2011 at 2:14 am

Amazing work with these beautiful tulips ,very beautiful

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- Kala | June 16, 2011 at 9:08 pm
  
  Thanks Noel
  
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HansHB | June 13, 2011 at 2:32 am

You captured the tulips so beautiful! I like the colours too!

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- Kala | June 16, 2011 at 9:10 pm
  
  Thanks Hans!
  
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Evergreen Tree | June 13, 2011 at 2:45 am

Wow! Striking colours… beautiful pic.

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- Kala | June 16, 2011 at 9:34 pm
  
  Thanks!
  
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Ana Lúcia | June 13, 2011 at 2:50 am

Superb! 😉

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- Kala | June 16, 2011 at 9:35 pm
  
  Thanks Ana Lucia
  
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Sarito | June 13, 2011 at 3:14 am

Love the colours in your photos. Beauitful processing.

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- Kala | June 16, 2011 at 9:37 pm
  
  Cheers Sarito and thank you.
  
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Mark | June 13, 2011 at 3:15 am

You’d think that that blue/green hue wouldn’t compliment the flowers – but it does – very well.

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- Kala | June 16, 2011 at 9:41 pm
  
  Thanks Mark, glad you like it.
  
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Soe | June 13, 2011 at 3:28 am

Very beautiful flower photography! Very soft and delicate! You made me want to go out and shoot flowers right now, but I know I won’t be able to make it as beautiful as you have!
Excellent job!

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- Kala | June 16, 2011 at 9:46 pm
  
  Thanks Soe!
  
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Marcie | June 13, 2011 at 3:31 am

Magical color…and such gorgeous soft processing. Oh-so-very-beautiful!!!

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- Kala | June 16, 2011 at 9:54 pm
  
  Thanks Marcie
  
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Birgitta | June 13, 2011 at 3:58 am

Soft and beautiful! Wonderful work!

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- Kala | June 16, 2011 at 9:56 pm
  
  Thanks Birgitta!
  
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Camelia | June 13, 2011 at 4:22 am

Wow , Kala , beautiful picture , beautiful colors …. like always ! 🙂

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- Kala | June 16, 2011 at 9:56 pm
  
  Thanks Camelia!
  
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Laurette | June 13, 2011 at 4:23 am

This is very beautifuly done. The colours are absolutely wonderful. A magical capture and wonderful bokeh. Well done.

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- Kala | June 16, 2011 at 9:57 pm
  
  Thanks Laurette
  
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Anita Bower | June 13, 2011 at 4:38 am

Gorgeous colors and, as always, unique processing.

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- Kala | June 16, 2011 at 10:01 pm
  
  Thanks Anita
  
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Blessing Reflections | June 13, 2011 at 5:05 am

Now, this is awesome, and colors are just out of this world!

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- Kala | June 16, 2011 at 10:02 pm
  
  Thank you!
  
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Evelyn | June 13, 2011 at 5:32 am

aaaaaaah, so pretty. Sweet colours.

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- Kala | June 16, 2011 at 10:04 pm
  
  Thanks Evelyn
  
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CR | June 13, 2011 at 5:41 am

The beauty of your gardens brightly springing, and Kala’s artistic image, a beauty worthier singing! After seeing your image, everyone would love to stretch their fingers nearer!

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- Kala | June 16, 2011 at 10:04 pm
  
  Thank you CR!
  
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Frida | June 13, 2011 at 5:52 am

So pretty colors. Love this!

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- Kala | June 16, 2011 at 10:05 pm
  
  Thanks Frida
  
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Jama | June 13, 2011 at 6:16 am

Stunning macro!

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- Kala | June 16, 2011 at 10:12 pm
  
  Thanks Jama!
  
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Arash | June 13, 2011 at 6:36 am

Lovely colors in a beautiful composition.

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- Kala | June 16, 2011 at 10:13 pm
  
  Thanks Arash
  
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Tammy | June 13, 2011 at 6:56 am

Smashing colors and bokeh! A nice image to wake up to! 🙂

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- Kala | June 16, 2011 at 10:14 pm
  
  Thanks Tammy
  
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sherri | June 13, 2011 at 7:19 am

feels very light and airy. i like it.

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- Kala | June 16, 2011 at 10:14 pm
  
  Thanks Sherri
  
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Tricia | June 13, 2011 at 7:32 am

Lovely & dreamy & beautiful colors! You always have such colorful images!!! =)

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- Kala | June 16, 2011 at 10:14 pm
  
  Thanks Tricia
  
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PC PHOTO | June 13, 2011 at 7:35 am

The look of the diffusion helps me imagine looking outside through a fogged window. The colors are so soothing.

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- Kala | June 16, 2011 at 10:15 pm
  
  Glad you like it.
  
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Al | June 13, 2011 at 7:49 am

Wow! One of your best. Love the soft contrast and combinations of colors.

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- Kala | June 16, 2011 at 10:16 pm
  
  Thanks Al!
  
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Kathleen | June 13, 2011 at 8:30 am

You always make me want to try harder with my photos ~ but darn it, the tulips are over here! Just beautiful Kala.

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- Kala | June 16, 2011 at 10:18 pm
  
  Thanks Kathleen. 🙂
  
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Nik | ExP | June 13, 2011 at 8:48 am

The blue tones is very nice, adds a nice cool feel to a summer photo

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- Kala | June 16, 2011 at 10:21 pm
  
  Thanks Nik
  
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Karen | June 13, 2011 at 9:09 am

Beautiful colour and softness.

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- Kala | June 16, 2011 at 10:24 pm
  
  Thanks Karen
  
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Linda Makiej Photography | June 13, 2011 at 9:55 am

Beautiful macro work!!!

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- Kala | June 16, 2011 at 10:25 pm
  
  Thanks Linda
  
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Yvon | June 13, 2011 at 10:13 am

wonderful flowers, Kala
have a nice day
best wishes

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- Kala | June 16, 2011 at 10:26 pm
  
  Thanks Yvon
  
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Barb | June 13, 2011 at 10:22 am

Stunning!! I was totally drawn in by the thumbnail and now I know why!

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- Kala | June 16, 2011 at 10:27 pm
  
  Thanks Barb!
  
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lisa | June 13, 2011 at 10:22 am

Oh my goodness, this is gorgeous Kala!
The colors are amazing.
Truly a beautifully ethereal photograph.

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- Kala | June 16, 2011 at 10:29 pm
  
  Thanks Lisa!
  
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dona | June 13, 2011 at 10:57 am

What a magical atmosphere…!

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- Kala | June 16, 2011 at 10:34 pm
  
  Thanks dona.
  
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Nancy | June 13, 2011 at 10:58 am

Love the blue background and soft focus on this photo, Kala. Dreamy.

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- Kala | June 16, 2011 at 10:34 pm
  
  Thanks Nancy
  
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Conny | June 13, 2011 at 10:59 am

How dreamy…. wonderful! Also the DoF and the colors!

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- Kala | June 16, 2011 at 10:36 pm
  
  Thanks Conny
  
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Steven | June 13, 2011 at 11:01 am

Beautiful colors which form eye-catching formations on the tulips petals!

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- Kala | June 17, 2011 at 12:30 am
  
  Thanks Steven
  
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A.Barlow | June 13, 2011 at 11:35 am

Beautiful blues and pinks. Nice work Kala!

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- Kala | June 17, 2011 at 12:31 am
  
  Thanks much!
  
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Laura Hegfield | June 13, 2011 at 11:47 am

the softness of this photo is exquisite Kala…so dreamy!

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- Kala | June 17, 2011 at 12:33 am
  
  Thanks Laura
  
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Carletta | June 13, 2011 at 11:48 am

Soft, dreamy, and simply lovely color!

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- Kala | June 17, 2011 at 12:36 am
  
  Thanks Carletta!
  
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véronique | June 13, 2011 at 12:15 pm

j’aime beaucoup les couleurs si particulières

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- Kala | June 17, 2011 at 12:38 am
  
  Thanks Veronique
  
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Raw Thoughts And Feelings | June 13, 2011 at 12:19 pm

This looks like a dream curtain, so pretty, Kala!

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- Kala | June 17, 2011 at 12:39 am
  
  Thanks Mumsy!
  
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Robin | June 13, 2011 at 12:35 pm

This is stunning, Kala. I love the colors and softness.

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- Kala | June 17, 2011 at 12:42 am
  
  Thanks Robin
  
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Maximillian R. | June 13, 2011 at 12:46 pm

This is absolutely lovely – well done, Kala. 🙂

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- Kala | June 17, 2011 at 12:45 am
  
  Thanks Maximillian
  
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Hootin' Anni | June 13, 2011 at 12:57 pm

If I can say this about a photo, well…I AM GOING to…this is absolutely ‘DELICIOUS’!!!

Thanks for commenting on my kitty paw today!! Hope your week ahead treats you well. So far, the comment issue on my little corner of the world is working. :o)

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- Kala | June 17, 2011 at 12:57 am
  
  Thanks Anni!
  
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Manola | June 13, 2011 at 12:59 pm

good … ! always so beautiful .. I am delighted these colors so rare .;;-)

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- Kala | June 17, 2011 at 12:57 am
  
  Thanks Manola!
  
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Irene | June 13, 2011 at 1:01 pm

Lovely and very artistic!

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- Kala | June 17, 2011 at 12:59 am
  
  Thanks Irene!
  
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foto-rolero54 | June 13, 2011 at 1:06 pm

beautifully photo Kala!

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- Kala | June 17, 2011 at 1:00 am
  
  Thanks Roland!
  
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Jane @ One Photo | June 13, 2011 at 1:22 pm

Beautiful photo and dreamy editing!

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- Kala | June 17, 2011 at 1:02 am
  
  Thanks Jane
  
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farmablefibres | June 13, 2011 at 1:47 pm

Love how soft this feels! Amazing you can still find tulips! My favorite flower.

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- Kala | June 17, 2011 at 1:03 am
  
  Thanks
  
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mariana | June 13, 2011 at 2:38 pm

Brillaint tonality . Bravo !

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- Kala | June 17, 2011 at 1:04 am
  
  Thanks Mariana!
  
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mariana | June 13, 2011 at 2:39 pm

sorry for typo …BRILLIANT 🙂

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Steve | June 13, 2011 at 3:08 pm

These cool colors are refreshing after the prior image’s heat. (I loved the hot colors, too, of course.) Very lovely, Kala.

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- Kala | June 17, 2011 at 1:05 am
  
  Thanks Steve.
  
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awarewriter | June 13, 2011 at 3:21 pm

You have a nice touch with color, a painterly touch.

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- Kala | June 17, 2011 at 1:05 am
  
  Thank you.
  
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Tammie | June 13, 2011 at 3:59 pm

so soft and lovely~

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- Kala | June 17, 2011 at 1:05 am
  
  Thanks Tammie
  
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Akaruiphoto | June 13, 2011 at 4:34 pm

Wonderful !! I love the colors and the narrow DOF.

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- Kala | June 17, 2011 at 1:09 am
  
  Thank you !
  
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Otto K. | June 13, 2011 at 4:44 pm

beautiful! I love the colors.

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- Kala | June 17, 2011 at 1:11 am
  
  Thanks Otto!
  
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London Caller | June 13, 2011 at 5:31 pm

The tulips have eyes! 🙂
They are watching me…

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- Kala | June 17, 2011 at 1:12 am
  
  They only have eyes for you LC. 😉
  
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rebecca | June 13, 2011 at 6:31 pm

So soft and pretty.

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- Kala | June 17, 2011 at 1:14 am
  
  Thanks Rebecca.
  
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Ferd | June 13, 2011 at 6:32 pm

What a wonderful vision you have!
You were first a painter, right?

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- Kala | June 17, 2011 at 1:14 am
  
  haha, thank you Ferd.
  
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rian | June 13, 2011 at 7:41 pm

another winner here! that blue tone works so well with this scene you captured! lovely!

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- Kala | June 17, 2011 at 1:15 am
  
  Cheers Rian, and thank you.
  
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Michael Rawluk | June 13, 2011 at 9:21 pm

Very cool processing.

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- Kala | June 17, 2011 at 1:15 am
  
  Thanks Michael.
  
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serlinetay | June 13, 2011 at 9:34 pm

This is awesome, definitely one of my all time Kala favorites!

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- Kala | June 17, 2011 at 1:15 am
  
  Thanks Serline
  
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Nicole | June 13, 2011 at 11:04 pm

I love the soft, yet vivid tones on this one!

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- Kala | June 17, 2011 at 1:16 am
  
  Thanks Nicole.
  
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fabrizio | June 14, 2011 at 12:00 am

splendid as always, wonderful work

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- Kala | June 17, 2011 at 1:17 am
  
  Thanks Fabrizio
  
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Holly H | June 14, 2011 at 12:23 am

Beautifully done! Love the colors!

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- Kala | June 17, 2011 at 1:17 am
  
  Thanks Holly
  
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Self Sagacity | June 14, 2011 at 12:42 am

That is gorgeous. Amazing as always.

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- Kala | June 17, 2011 at 1:17 am
  
  Thanks so much.
  
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Bernardo | June 14, 2011 at 1:40 am

Una foto magnifica con una edición excelente.

Saludos

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- Kala | June 17, 2011 at 1:18 am
  
  Gracias Bernardo
  
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Chantal | June 14, 2011 at 2:38 am

Such delicate softness, I love it

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- Kala | June 17, 2011 at 1:18 am
  
  Thanks Chantal
  
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bhupesh | June 14, 2011 at 3:25 am

That is what we call AWESOME
It is indded a treat for eyes

Beautiful

bhupesh

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- Kala | June 17, 2011 at 1:20 am
  
  Thanks Bhupesh!
  
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justine | June 14, 2011 at 3:27 am

I absolutely love these colours, they are so pretty, what a gorgeous composition.

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- Kala | June 17, 2011 at 1:22 am
  
  Thanks Justine.
  
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Leovi | June 14, 2011 at 3:45 am

I love that ended with a nice frame and a very attractive approach, I like the tones and fade away as light shows, excellent. Greetings

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- Kala | June 17, 2011 at 1:23 am
  
  Thanks Leovi
  
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Mildred | June 14, 2011 at 5:31 am

Gorgeous!
Thanks for sharing;o)
Have a nice and happy week!

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- Kala | June 17, 2011 at 1:24 am
  
  Thanks Mildred
  
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Klaudia J | June 14, 2011 at 6:05 am

so delicated , fragile and wonderful image, My compliments, Kala …

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- Kala | June 17, 2011 at 1:27 am
  
  Thanks Klaudia
  
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Dances Of Dreams | June 14, 2011 at 6:21 am

I love the soft colors in this photo, Kala!

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- Kala | June 17, 2011 at 1:29 am
  
  Thanks !!
  
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yz | June 14, 2011 at 8:27 am

enchanting color and softness

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- Kala | June 17, 2011 at 1:30 am
  
  Thanks yz
  
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Kerri | June 14, 2011 at 9:16 am

Fantastic!

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- Kala | June 17, 2011 at 1:31 am
  
  Thanks Kerri!
  
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Shifan | June 14, 2011 at 9:26 am

Very soft and delicate.I love the soft colors.If you have a time please follow my blog, http://wwwmysrilanka.blogspot.com

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- Kala | June 17, 2011 at 1:32 am
  
  Thanks Shifan
  
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Emily Gooch | June 14, 2011 at 10:03 am

Gorgeous tulips. Love the the colors and softness. I really love your photography and processing style Kala… very creative and inspiring. 😀

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- Kala | June 17, 2011 at 1:32 am
  
  Thanks Emily
  
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Yvon | June 14, 2011 at 3:03 pm

OK, I love’t.
very nice.
have a lovely week.
Yvon.

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- Kala | June 17, 2011 at 1:33 am
  
  Thanks Yvon!
  
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truels | June 14, 2011 at 3:34 pm

This is pure magic – and you are the supreme artist!

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- Kala | June 17, 2011 at 1:33 am
  
  Thanks Truels.
  
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Christopher | June 14, 2011 at 4:30 pm

Absolutely love the light, soft touch here Kala–lovely shot!

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- Kala | June 17, 2011 at 1:35 am
  
  Thanks Christopher!
  
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Céline | June 14, 2011 at 9:35 pm

Oh, it’s so beautiful ! I wish you would participate to our challenges… your photos are so lovely !

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- Kala | June 17, 2011 at 1:37 am
  
  Thanks Celine!
  
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Ryan Sexton | June 15, 2011 at 7:39 am

i like you this photo and your last one very much. They have more color, and its much more vibrant than I ‘m use to seeing here. They are spectacular.

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- Kala | June 17, 2011 at 1:39 am
  
  Glad you like them.
  
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Jessi | June 15, 2011 at 9:16 am

Very heavenly, I like it.

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- Kala | June 17, 2011 at 1:42 am
  
  Thanks Jessi
  
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dawn | June 15, 2011 at 9:43 am

soft and dreamy… beautiful work as usual!

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- Kala | June 17, 2011 at 1:42 am
  
  Thanks Dawn!
  
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Charles Dastodd | June 15, 2011 at 9:57 am

wow really gorgeous tulip shot! awesome work!

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- Kala | June 17, 2011 at 1:44 am
  
  Charles Dastodd
  
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Michelle | June 15, 2011 at 10:09 am

I really like the processing and framing, nicely done.

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- Kala | June 17, 2011 at 1:44 am
  
  Thanks Michelle
  
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Mona Sweden | June 15, 2011 at 1:59 pm

So artistic! Love the background and the colors.

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- Kala | June 17, 2011 at 1:46 am
  
  Thanks Mona!
  
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george | June 15, 2011 at 2:46 pm

Dazzling, delicate and delightful

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- Kala | June 17, 2011 at 1:48 am
  
  Thanks George!
  
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Mio | June 15, 2011 at 5:51 pm

Gorgeous. love the colors!

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- Kala | June 17, 2011 at 1:49 am
  
  Thanks Mio!
  
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Doug Hickok | June 15, 2011 at 6:24 pm

A new masterwork by Kala. Your photography continues to be extraordinary. By the way, I hope you have a great time in the Smokies. My wife and I love that area.

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- Kala | June 17, 2011 at 1:49 am
  
  Thanks Doug!
  
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mcralf | June 18, 2011 at 4:26 am

I like your work Kala 🙂
This one is awesome, enchanting, magical. Looks like dipped in ink.

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- Kala | June 20, 2011 at 4:05 am
  
  Thanks much.
  
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Rue Du Lavoir | June 20, 2011 at 5:11 am

Une photo exceptionnelle ! L’intensité des couleurs est terrible…
Mes compliments, Kala.

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- Kala | June 27, 2011 at 2:50 pm
  
  Merci
  
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Line | June 27, 2011 at 4:06 pm

so gorgeous!!

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- Kala | June 30, 2011 at 2:18 am
  
  thanks Line!
  
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DomLOrtha | July 4, 2011 at 12:37 pm

Beautiful again. What a talent!
Have a nice day.

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- Kala | July 8, 2011 at 6:06 pm
  
  Thank you for stopping by.
  
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