October 2, 2011 by Kala

Fearlessness

From two October’s ago. I’m glad I saved it because it wasn’t yet ready to make its arrival on the blog.

186 thoughts on “Fearlessness”

Ginnie | October 3, 2011 at 12:14 am

Now was its time to be born. I like that, Kala.

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- Kala | October 5, 2011 at 9:24 pm
  
  Thanks Ginnie
  
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fabrizio | October 3, 2011 at 12:16 am

intense shade and really pleasant photo, love this yellow in contrast with background tonality

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- Kala | October 5, 2011 at 9:25 pm
  
  Thanks Fabrizio
  
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Kerstin | October 3, 2011 at 12:39 am

I like it, Kala 🙂

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- Kala | October 5, 2011 at 9:26 pm
  
  Thanks Kerstin
  
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Tatjana Parkacheva | October 3, 2011 at 12:43 am

Beautiful photo.

Regards and best wishes

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- Kala | October 5, 2011 at 9:27 pm
  
  Thanks Tatjana
  
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Birgitta | October 3, 2011 at 12:58 am

So beautiful Kala!

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- Kala | October 5, 2011 at 9:42 pm
  
  Thanks Birgitta!
  
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Luiza | October 3, 2011 at 1:02 am

Beautiful:-) We also have very sunny and golden autumn…

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- Kala | October 5, 2011 at 9:43 pm
  
  Thanks Luiza
  
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One | October 3, 2011 at 1:13 am

After 2 years, parts of it got moldy, didn’t it? 🙂 Like the contrast of those lingering petals…

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- Kala | October 5, 2011 at 9:50 pm
  
  Thanks One
  
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Yvon | October 3, 2011 at 1:46 am

great capture, Kala
have a nice day

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- Kala | October 5, 2011 at 9:51 pm
  
  Thanks Yvon
  
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Sarito | October 3, 2011 at 1:58 am

BEAUTIFUL.. love the soft colour.

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- Kala | October 5, 2011 at 9:54 pm
  
  Thanks Sarito
  
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Nazzareno | October 3, 2011 at 2:22 am

Wonderful picture Kala! This composition is truly spectacular!

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- Kala | October 5, 2011 at 9:55 pm
  
  Thanks Nazzareno
  
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joshi daniel | October 3, 2011 at 3:11 am

excellent texture and nice feel!

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- Kala | October 5, 2011 at 9:56 pm
  
  Thanks joshi
  
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Nancy | October 3, 2011 at 3:38 am

Pretty, dainty, faded. Very nice capture, Kala. 🙂

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- Kala | October 5, 2011 at 9:56 pm
  
  Thanks Nancy
  
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belbe | October 3, 2011 at 4:23 am

such a nice picture, thanks for sharing it

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- Kala | October 5, 2011 at 9:56 pm
  
  Thanks Bernard
  
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Jane | October 3, 2011 at 4:44 am

Nice shot, love the colours:)

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- Kala | October 5, 2011 at 9:58 pm
  
  Thanks Jane
  
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Ruth West | October 3, 2011 at 4:48 am

lovely gentle colours and feel Kala, wonderful and dreamy 🙂

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- Kala | October 5, 2011 at 9:59 pm
  
  Thanks Ruth
  
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John | October 3, 2011 at 5:19 am

Awesome color and DOF! Nice job on this and I’m sure it was worth the wait to appear here on the blog (mainly for the fact that two years ago I’d never have seen it!). 🙂

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- Kala | October 5, 2011 at 10:00 pm
  
  haha – thanks John
  
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Laurette | October 3, 2011 at 5:43 am

A beautiful arrival with wonderful sotf colours and beautiful DOF. Beautifuly captured and presented.

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- Kala | October 5, 2011 at 10:02 pm
  
  Thanks Laurette
  
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Dimple | October 3, 2011 at 5:48 am

Lovely, Kala. I especially like the clarity of the tiny flowers in the center.

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- Kala | October 5, 2011 at 10:02 pm
  
  Thanks Dimple
  
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kateri | October 3, 2011 at 5:53 am

Lovely…I like how the petals looks a bit flirty.

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- Kala | October 5, 2011 at 10:02 pm
  
  Thanks kateri
  
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jmeyersforeman | October 3, 2011 at 6:22 am

beautiful yellow – I love it.

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- Kala | October 5, 2011 at 10:04 pm
  
  Thanks
  
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keeping up with the times | October 3, 2011 at 7:05 am

Really lovely soft colour and DOF . . . it almost looks like selective colouring . . .

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- Kala | October 5, 2011 at 10:06 pm
  
  Thank you – no selective coloring, just a change in the white balance.
  
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LifeRamblings | October 3, 2011 at 7:10 am

absolutely enchanting. thanks for brightening up my day. 🙂

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- Kala | October 5, 2011 at 10:09 pm
  
  Thanks LR
  
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ladyfi | October 3, 2011 at 7:19 am

Such a gorgeous flower – still half in bloom to cheer us up in October. Just lovely!

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- Kala | October 5, 2011 at 10:10 pm
  
  Thanks ladyfi
  
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bluechameleon | October 3, 2011 at 7:25 am

I love this shot. The muted colours are just perfect.

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- Kala | October 5, 2011 at 10:13 pm
  
  Thanks bluechameleon
  
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Dhemz | October 3, 2011 at 7:52 am

perfect timing! great shot by the way…thanks for the visit….:)

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- Kala | October 5, 2011 at 10:15 pm
  
  Thanks Dhemz
  
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emily | October 3, 2011 at 7:53 am

That is beautiful!

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- Kala | October 5, 2011 at 10:16 pm
  
  Thanks emily
  
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Karen | October 3, 2011 at 8:04 am

It certainly has made a grand entrance. It’s lovely. I like the DOF, and the simplicity of the colours makes it a stunning shot..

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- Kala | October 5, 2011 at 10:17 pm
  
  Thanks Karen
  
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joey | October 3, 2011 at 8:07 am

Certainly ready now, Kala … lovely!

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- Kala | October 5, 2011 at 10:19 pm
  
  Thanks joey
  
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jpla | October 3, 2011 at 8:09 am

Encore une PDC d’enfer ! j’aime beaucoup ! Je te souhaite une agréable journée
JP

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- Kala | October 5, 2011 at 10:29 pm
  
  merci JP
  
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Anna VanDemark | October 3, 2011 at 8:15 am

Good thing that you saved this image, as your processing has made it into a dramatic image!!! Perfect for the end of one season and beginning of another!

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- Kala | October 5, 2011 at 10:30 pm
  
  Thanks Anna
  
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Kim,USA | October 3, 2011 at 8:21 am

Wow this is gorgeous. I like the black effect on the background. Thanks for the visit.

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- Kala | October 5, 2011 at 10:38 pm
  
  Thanks Kim
  
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Gina | October 3, 2011 at 8:40 am

That is so pretty- love that muted color!

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- Kala | October 5, 2011 at 10:39 pm
  
  Thanks Gina
  
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A.Barlow | October 3, 2011 at 9:07 am

Love it. Wonderful color!

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- Kala | October 5, 2011 at 10:41 pm
  
  Thanks Aaron
  
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Richard Geven | October 3, 2011 at 9:47 am

A wonderful photo out of the box Kala!! I love the colors and the amazing DOF 😉

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- Kala | October 5, 2011 at 10:43 pm
  
  Thanks Richard
  
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Camelia | October 3, 2011 at 9:51 am

This is so nice , I love the tones !

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- Kala | October 5, 2011 at 10:44 pm
  
  Thanks Camelia
  
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Gattina | October 3, 2011 at 9:59 am

How sweet a lonely flower !

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- Kala | October 5, 2011 at 10:47 pm
  
  Thanks Gattina
  
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Irene | October 3, 2011 at 11:09 am

Lovely, Kala. I’m glad you saved it! Love your work with the image, well done!

Irene

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- Kala | October 5, 2011 at 10:49 pm
  
  Thanks Irene
  
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kankana | October 3, 2011 at 11:50 am

Love the DOF.. and the purple background is so perfect!

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- Kala | October 5, 2011 at 10:49 pm
  
  Thanks kankana
  
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Kathleen | October 3, 2011 at 12:00 pm

I’m glad you saved it too. I love the yellow/gray combo. You are (once again) inspiring me to get outdoors and practice my photography skills!

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- Kala | October 5, 2011 at 10:51 pm
  
  Thanks Kathleen
  
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calusarus | October 3, 2011 at 12:14 pm

I like the processing here. Very nice

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- Kala | October 5, 2011 at 10:53 pm
  
  Thanks calusarus
  
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Jean-Louis | October 3, 2011 at 1:03 pm

Une photo pleine de douceur !
Bien vu.
Bonne soirée.

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- Kala | October 5, 2011 at 10:54 pm
  
  merci
  
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ormbunke | October 3, 2011 at 1:12 pm

Härligt med datorer där man kan spara sina foton och plocka fram hela vintern.
Jag gillar de blekta färgerna i ditt foto.Ha de gott. Anita

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- Kala | October 5, 2011 at 10:56 pm
  
  Thanks Anita
  
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HansHB | October 3, 2011 at 1:41 pm

I like the softnes in this photo!
Lovely!

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- Kala | October 5, 2011 at 10:56 pm
  
  Thanks Hans
  
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Catalin | October 3, 2011 at 2:02 pm

Like the processing!

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- Kala | October 5, 2011 at 10:58 pm
  
  Thanks Catalin
  
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LissenTo | October 3, 2011 at 2:19 pm

Really like the background colour to the sunny yellow flower. LOVLEY

It nice to go back to photos and know that the time has come to process old photos.

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- Kala | October 5, 2011 at 11:00 pm
  
  Thanks Lissen
  
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Tammie | October 3, 2011 at 3:00 pm

quite lovely
a sweet feeling of solitude for me

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- Kala | October 5, 2011 at 11:00 pm
  
  Thanks Tammie
  
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Frida | October 3, 2011 at 3:15 pm

So beautiful, it was about time you let it out 🙂

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- Kala | October 5, 2011 at 11:01 pm
  
  Thanks Frida
  
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Ewa | October 3, 2011 at 3:22 pm

you take such beautiful photos!

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- Kala | October 5, 2011 at 11:01 pm
  
  Thanks Ewa
  
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Steven | October 3, 2011 at 3:26 pm

Beautiful color and the shallow DoF works well here.

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- Kala | October 5, 2011 at 11:02 pm
  
  Thanks Steven
  
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Foto'S Stanisław Drężek | October 3, 2011 at 4:37 pm

Stunningly beautiful image. Bravo!

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- Kala | October 5, 2011 at 11:03 pm
  
  Thanks!
  
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Ana Lúcia | October 3, 2011 at 5:26 pm

Gorgeous.

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- Kala | October 5, 2011 at 11:07 pm
  
  Thanks Ana Lucia
  
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Wandering Thought | October 3, 2011 at 6:41 pm

Sooo sooo beautiful! Simple but very elegant!

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- Kala | October 5, 2011 at 11:07 pm
  
  Thanks Icy!
  
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Vaish | October 3, 2011 at 7:03 pm

Lovely macro, looks like a open book!

TQ for visiting n commenting on my post:Pushpanjali – A Floral Tribute!.

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- Kala | October 5, 2011 at 11:09 pm
  
  Thanks Vaish for stopping by.
  
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Sarah | October 3, 2011 at 7:40 pm

So beautiful!!

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- Kala | October 5, 2011 at 11:09 pm
  
  Thanks Sarah
  
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Krista | October 3, 2011 at 7:50 pm

Lovely Kala! Isn’t it nice to look back and get sucha wonderful surprise?

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- Kala | October 5, 2011 at 11:12 pm
  
  Thanks Krista, and yes it was nice to find it.
  
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Michael Rawluk | October 3, 2011 at 8:12 pm

Very nice.

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- Kala | October 5, 2011 at 11:14 pm
  
  Thanks Michael
  
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Steve | October 3, 2011 at 8:50 pm

That flower seems almost three dimensional. I love the colors and the composition. Another elegant image, in my opinion. Beautiful work, Kala.

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- Kala | October 5, 2011 at 11:15 pm
  
  Thanks Steve
  
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Ida | October 3, 2011 at 9:10 pm

Happy that it made it’s appearance now as it is just lovely.

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- Kala | October 5, 2011 at 11:17 pm
  
  Thanks Ida
  
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Bean | October 3, 2011 at 10:11 pm

This is absolutely gorgeous! I love the tones and richness of the colours and the bokeh.

Thanks for visiting my blog! 🙂

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- Kala | October 5, 2011 at 11:17 pm
  
  Thanks for stopping by Bean.
  
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Céline | October 3, 2011 at 10:38 pm

Beautiful !

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- Kala | October 5, 2011 at 11:19 pm
  
  Thanks Celine
  
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Christina | October 3, 2011 at 11:40 pm

I love the colours in this photo….so pretty:)

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- Kala | October 5, 2011 at 11:20 pm
  
  Thanks Christina
  
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Maia | October 4, 2011 at 12:08 am

Gorgeous composition Kala!
I like the strong color contrast.

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- Kala | October 5, 2011 at 11:21 pm
  
  Thanks Maia
  
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Leovi | October 4, 2011 at 12:12 am

Delightfully tender and bright flower, I like their color and freshness

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- Kala | October 5, 2011 at 11:21 pm
  
  Thanks Leovi
  
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London Caller | October 4, 2011 at 12:36 am

Beautiful DoF!

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- Kala | October 5, 2011 at 11:22 pm
  
  Thanks LC
  
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nigel | October 4, 2011 at 1:44 am

This is a beautiful photograph. Very strong colours

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- Kala | October 5, 2011 at 11:23 pm
  
  Thanks Nigel
  
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frankdejol | October 4, 2011 at 4:57 am

Beautiful photo in subdued colors.

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- Kala | October 5, 2011 at 11:23 pm
  
  Thank you
  
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Hootin' Anni | October 4, 2011 at 6:01 am

One of life’s ‘tender moments in time’!!!!

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- Kala | October 5, 2011 at 11:24 pm
  
  Thanks Anni
  
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mariana | October 4, 2011 at 6:47 am

beautiful, creative image

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- Kala | October 5, 2011 at 11:25 pm
  
  Thanks mariana
  
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NR | ExPlanet | October 4, 2011 at 9:01 am

Excellent Kala!!

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- Kala | October 5, 2011 at 11:26 pm
  
  Thanks NR
  
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Rosie@leavesnbloom | October 4, 2011 at 9:57 am

Just as well you did save it – I really like your processing

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- Kala | October 5, 2011 at 11:26 pm
  
  Thanks Rosie
  
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Conny | October 4, 2011 at 10:25 am

Great colors and DoF/Bokeh, Kala!

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- Kala | October 5, 2011 at 11:28 pm
  
  Thanks Conny
  
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lisa | October 4, 2011 at 12:38 pm

What a magical image this is Kala!

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- Kala | October 5, 2011 at 11:29 pm
  
  Thanks lisa!
  
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Victoria | October 4, 2011 at 12:47 pm

Beautiful picture!

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- Kala | October 5, 2011 at 11:31 pm
  
  Thanks Victoria
  
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Kat | October 4, 2011 at 1:23 pm

Très jolie composition !

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- Kala | October 5, 2011 at 11:33 pm
  
  Thanks Kat
  
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Chloe [Photographer] | October 4, 2011 at 5:57 pm

i just stumbled upon your blog and your photography is inspirational and sensational x

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- Kala | October 5, 2011 at 11:34 pm
  
  Thanks for stopping by!
  
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beinginfocus | October 4, 2011 at 10:52 pm

Great muted tones here Kala–lovely shot!

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- Kala | October 5, 2011 at 11:35 pm
  
  Thanks Christopher
  
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Marie LC | October 4, 2011 at 11:09 pm

Lovely capture and colors. Nice focus !

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- Kala | October 5, 2011 at 11:35 pm
  
  Thanks Marie LC
  
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Pavan Kaul | October 5, 2011 at 12:56 am

Another very beautifully created work Kala!

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- Kala | October 5, 2011 at 11:36 pm
  
  Thanks Pavan
  
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yz | October 5, 2011 at 6:44 am

beautiful

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- Kala | October 5, 2011 at 11:38 pm
  
  thanks yz
  
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Emily Gooch | October 5, 2011 at 12:11 pm

Gorgeous! Better late than never… 🙂

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- Kala | October 5, 2011 at 11:40 pm
  
  Thanks Emily, and yes.
  
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Robin | October 5, 2011 at 1:39 pm

Really beautiful. I’m glad you saved it, too. 🙂

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- Kala | October 5, 2011 at 11:42 pm
  
  Thanks Robin
  
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truels | October 5, 2011 at 1:55 pm

I can only repeat the many comments above: Good you saved it for us 🙂

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- Kala | October 5, 2011 at 11:44 pm
  
  Thanks truels
  
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E | October 6, 2011 at 1:34 am

Nice photo, I like the colour en de doof. And the colour in de doof ;-).

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- Kala | October 8, 2011 at 2:28 am
  
  Thanks E
  
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Leora | October 6, 2011 at 4:42 am

The silver is so unexpected. Charming and eye catching.

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- Kala | October 8, 2011 at 2:29 am
  
  Thanks Leora
  
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dutchbaby | October 6, 2011 at 9:03 am

There will be no flower plucked before its time…

Lovely color and composition!

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- Kala | October 8, 2011 at 2:29 am
  
  Thanks DB
  
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Tammy | October 6, 2011 at 3:43 pm

I am so glad it arrived…it is simply beautiful! Love the muted colors!

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- Kala | October 8, 2011 at 2:30 am
  
  Thanks Tammy
  
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Rue Du Lavoir | October 7, 2011 at 5:30 am

Flower power… and light !

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- Kala | October 8, 2011 at 2:30 am
  
  Yesss!
  
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Mona Sweden | October 9, 2011 at 2:32 pm

Magnificent! A treasure well kept.

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- Kala | October 10, 2011 at 1:22 am
  
  Thanks Mona!
  
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andrey samolinov | October 11, 2011 at 1:02 pm

Beautiful colors and bokeh
really like it

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- Kala | October 15, 2011 at 3:47 am
  
  Thanks Andrey
  
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l'Angevine | October 15, 2011 at 1:24 am

magnifique cette macro avec cet effet

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- Kala | October 15, 2011 at 3:48 am
  
  merci!
  
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Bethany | October 23, 2011 at 12:45 pm

Gorgeous shot!

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- Kala | October 26, 2011 at 3:59 am
  
  Thanks much !!
  
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daphné | October 26, 2011 at 1:18 am

exellent , j’adore les fleurs jaunes

Daphné

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- Kala | October 26, 2011 at 3:59 am
  
  Thanks daphne
  
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....peter | November 1, 2011 at 3:09 pm

I am glad that you saved it also Kale…. it is beautiful…. i don’t know how i missed it….peter:)

OI messed up on my ID info in the previous post… i am getting old:)

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- Kala | November 6, 2011 at 2:30 am
  
  I fixed it, and thank you for all your visits peter:)
  
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