• I don’t care what anyone says, I’m stealing bokeh. - Ian Sane

Happy Birthday PD!

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Happy Birthday Greg! Although this is a feminine image! I guess I was saving it for a special occasion...:-) (your feminine purple side) Hope you have a great Day & Day off tomorrow. He is fun to hang with..always ready to go shoot if you call him & he doesn't mind if I call him in the middle of the work day about something "stupid"..So! Yah!..He is a Great guy to have as a friend! (pssssst he really needs to meet a nice gal....:-P)

I'm off to the beach for the rest of the week so will NOT catch up when I return but will peep in on a few of you...! (there is no catching up on flickr)

Comments and faves

  1. mikealvarezphotography.com, tinkiak, puremaguire, Greg-0, and 74 other people added this photo to their favorites.

  2. mikealvarezphotography.com (26 months ago | reply)

    wow! a nice dedication and a great capture!
    always loved your macro and it's creamy bokeh's!!!

  3. {-Anna-} (26 months ago | reply)

    Beautiful!

  4. Fatih KIRCALI (26 months ago | reply)

    Nice blossom macro ...
    Well done ...

  5. puremaguire (26 months ago | reply)

    beautiful - love the comp and tones - gorgeousness and what a fab dedication to a good friend

  6. tinkiak (26 months ago | reply)

    perfectly composed...and the multi-colored bokeh!
    sublime!!!

  7. Greg-0 (26 months ago | reply)

    Awwwww!!! Thanks Lynn! I really appreciate the dedication. That does mean a lot to me. I do my best to make things fun. You're a fun person to hang with as well. I'll start posting my bokeh shots this afternoon, after my birthday post makes EXPLORE! Good morning to ya and I hope you have a great time at the beach.

  8. Soleil is me. (26 months ago | reply)

    Bravo excellent!
    The artwork from camera and your talent:) I love this so much!
    SPLENDID PHOTO...YOUR PHOTO IS
    INVITED TO MY SPECIAL GALLERY by The Admin. considered.
    The door of wisdom are never shut but seldom opened.

    Kornrawiee’s Gallery...Invite ONLY

    Have a nice day and be happy:)

  9. d90dewey - time to reconnect!! (26 months ago | reply)

    not my birthday, but certainly appreciate the sentiment behind this beautiful capture.........(I could use a nice gal myself you know) :)) Have tons of fun, it's raining here.

  10. martina★linnea (26 months ago | reply)

    happy birthday to Greg :)
    love the depth here, gorgeous!
    going to the beach sounds so much like summer! enjoy yourself :)

  11. /Fathimah (26 months ago | reply)

    Love the colours in the bokeh! :)

  12. .**rickipanema**. (26 months ago | reply)

    Feliz aniversÁRio

  13. ♡Lynn♡ (26 months ago | reply)

    Ohhh Greg You & your Explore! If that makes it...uhmmmm! I'm not sure what I'll do...hehehe!

    Dewey___ :-)...They are out there...It is suppose to rain on the coast also while we are there..Oh well..

  14. J-Ri * (26 months ago | reply)

    gorgeous lynn, the soft colors in the background are perfect. have fun at the beach. that sounds like it is going to be a really rough rest of the week for you.

  15. )Jason( (26 months ago | reply)

    Beautiful Lynn!

    Have a sweet day :-)

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  16. Kemerova (26 months ago | reply)

    WOW!!!
    This is great!!!

  17. Sinong Tatay Mo? ***A NEW DAY*** (26 months ago | reply)

    Beach sounds fun! Great dedication. Exemplary work! You're at the top of your game. Super colors and of course dreamy bokeh.

  18. shubhtaj dhillon (26 months ago | reply)

    soooooo gorgeous! lovely soft tones and amazing bokeh!

  19. Stewart Imagery (26 months ago | reply)

    So beautiful, love the colors and the DOF and focus! Brilliant!

  20. Lance Rudge (26 months ago | reply)

    Wonderful image Lynn! and nice kind words about "PD" I love the soft lighting and natural colors here!!

  21. Aqua0646 (Pat) (26 months ago | reply)

    Spring is in full bloom and you have captured it well. . .have loads of fun at the beach, Lynn!!

  22. Eric M Martin (26 months ago | reply)

    Have fun at the beach!

    Agreed...catching up is a common phrase on Flickr, but in reality, unless you have 5 contacts, there is no catching up ;)

  23. {machel spence} aka..."mushroom queen" (26 months ago | reply)

    This is captured quite beautifully!
    Lovely dof and light!
    Have a wonderful rest of your day my friend! m-

  24. ♡Lynn♡ (26 months ago | reply)

    Eric Martin___ LOL! The days of 5 contacts..I sometimes almost wish..but than I would have never got to know alot of you GREAT people... you are so right! impossible if being gone more the 1 day...

  25. Chlouzie (26 months ago | reply)

    beautiful!

  26. ♥ Esther ♥ (26 months ago | reply)

    Ha, there's no such thing as "catching up" on Flickr! :-P Beautiful image Lynn, it is delicate and perfect for any birthday. Happy Birthday Greg, I don't think we've met so I'm headed over there. Have a good one Lynn.
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  27. ♡Lynn♡ (26 months ago | reply)

    Yikes Esther!!! Be prepared! IT is not PRETTY over on PD stream today..Yikes! a bit Scary!!! LOL

  28. Eye~for~it (26 months ago | reply)

    No gift could be more precious and beautiful than this one. Fantastic presentation Lynn. Hope you are fine and enjoying.

  29. ⊰s ⊱ [deleted] (26 months ago | reply)

    Hummm Purple guy has a great friend to post him such a beautiful dedication to him on his birthday. I'll have to pop over. What fabulous sharpness and colors.Soothing BG tones and lovely on the composition.
    Have a great time away with your family Lynn!! Will miss you. Now come back with some beach images that will make us envy not being there ..OK! (-:

  30. ♡Lynn♡ (26 months ago | reply)

    :-) Sandra! I'll try...but the weather is suppose to be rainy..so I'll do my best..have some ND Grad filters to play with..but anyway..even if no great photo's..it will be nice to just get away & relax!

  31. Kelly Sereda (26 months ago | reply)

    Very clean and clear, yet with nice bokeh and color. Nice!

  32. Ruby Ferreira ® (26 months ago | reply)

    thanks, my dear and beautiful friend... you are so lovely!!!!

  33. Ruby Ferreira ® (26 months ago | reply)

    * back soon...

  34. ♡Lynn♡ (26 months ago | reply)

    Thank you Ruby!..You are also...Glad to have met you!...I will be back..Monday..Unless..I take a shot I just HAVE to share..lol!

    Thanks Kelly___ nice to see you & I appreciate that coming from you...:-)

  35. Eric__ (26 months ago | reply)

    You don't know how much I'd love to get a shot like this. Just once I'd like to catch the delicateness that you have here.

    Happy B-Day to the Purple Dude! That's one nasty vampire bruise he scored too!

  36. ♡Lynn♡ (26 months ago | reply)

    Eric____
    VAMPIRE! Yes..most likely the wants some purple blood! Nasty!!!

  37. luc@s (26 months ago | reply)

    Fantastic bokeh, my friend!

  38. clayzeye (26 months ago | reply)

    gorgeous Lynn....simply gorgeous!!!!

  39. Paul Liley (26 months ago | reply)

    Wow!! what fantastic detail. Those stamens(think thats what they are called)? enjoy the beach have fun!!! Paul

  40. ⊰s ⊱ [deleted] (26 months ago | reply)

    Hey Lynn...rain hopefully won't last long but just think of the great cloudy skies you might be able to catch over the ocean with your long exposure.You are bringing your cameras right? (-:
    Thanks for your thoughts for us with the fires.I couldn't believe after they got one out I heard sirens screaming up the road to tackle another fire.Both are out thankfully!

  41. ♡Lynn♡ (26 months ago | reply)

    Sandra! YES!!!! :-) Both of them & my macros..I have more camera gear than clothes packed..am I female? lol.. It is suppose to rain ALL weekend except for Saturday & just be cloudy..Oh well..I'll play around anyway..why not! Thanks Sandra!

  42. Juliaa Kann (26 months ago | reply)

    Beautiful dof Absolutely love the colours and everything else about it!

  43. fathunas (26 months ago | reply)

    lovely as always!

  44. GioPhotos (26 months ago | reply)

    A beautiful dedication! Have fun! :)

  45. Unique-Muslimah (26 months ago | reply)

    I like the tones here, very warm and sunny :)

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  46. mamaroo10 ~~Have a nice day!!! ;-)) (26 months ago | reply)

    Happy Birthday Greg the purple and sometimes green dude!!~~~~ !!!, I hope you have a nice day!!!! I love this great birthday image~~~~ just so beautiful Lynn!!! I hope you have a nice time at the beach, we all need a break!!!!

  47. Lala Lands (26 months ago | reply)

    Gorgeous light and dreamy softness, Lynn! Love the way those little orange stamens (?) just POP. Great tribute, Happy B' Day, Greg!

  48. 'Carmen' (26 months ago | reply)

    Lynn, this is just stunning...the sweeping composition and background blur and bokeh...the crisp detail.....I can see this on silk!!

    C~

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