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Middle Aged

Middle Aged

Photography Photography \ Nature | 06/22/06 @299 | coladelight | Comments critiques (41) | Views views (1139)


Middle Aged
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This flower is dedicated to all of us who are around this interesting phase in our lives. We are somewhere not young but certainly not old. We still have a bit of the spunk we had when we were still looking fresh but seem to be having difficulties finding our own shine and luster (but we know it's there!). The bravado that we are used to seems to be too far to reach without pulling a muscle or two. Our appetite is as good as before but the problem is, it's possible one or a couple of our teeth won't cooperate...just been to the dentist and was told I need a tooth extraction. I asked him politely what will happen if I just leave it be and let the pain killer ease my pain (including my pride)...he said there's a possibility that it may fall out...well then Doc...might as well let it fall on it's own than pay an arm and a leg to have it pulled
I guess, like the old expression goes, age is only in your mind .
As always, thanks for viewing/commenting/voting :)

Cheers!

Maridol

Camera: Aosta DA5091
Software: PhotoFiltre
 
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Avatar klyph

 06/22/06 @311

This totally makes me think. I'm sure that's the point.
Great work!
 
Avatar EDi

 06/22/06 @375

Indeed, age is ONLY in your mind.
Beautiful flower, anyway. :)
 
Avatar moserArtist

 06/22/06 @413

Sooooo beautiful!
The light, tone and sharpness of that flower is fantastic! (thumbup)
Congrats!

Maybe adding a frame too?
 
Avatar SubtleDelight

 06/22/06 @426

I like how the background is hiding in the darkness. Seems like this flower is the one thing to escape it's pull. It's fun to imagine isn't it? heh, I like the shot :), well done.
 
Avatar blackshad

 06/22/06 @442

beautiful picture :)
i dont see anything bad in there
good work :) and the flower is fantastic indeed
 
Avatar Mihai

 06/22/06 @475

Your best work so far in my opinion, and one of the best flower shots i've seen in a looong time. Couldn't find any flaws. A border, maybe, would do it even more justice. Superb work Maridol. Congrats!
Mihai
 
Avatar monjo

 06/22/06 @513

Beautiful shot Maridol! Your work just keeps getting better and better. Keep it up.
John
 
Avatar Andy--Jones

 06/22/06 @578

Lovely tones. Cant crit this. Gorgeous.
 
Avatar Aldor

 06/22/06 @583

Superb....just....superb.
wow.
 
Avatar Fyralath

 06/22/06 @634

Beautiful fower and detail's, nice color tone, i agree....can be cute with a lil frame.
Nice work!
 
Avatar Madanapale

 06/22/06 @645

Beautiful work indeed!!....Great details and very nice "gray zones"....Excellent mood and composition!!...well done Maridol!!
Now about your description.....I know what you are talking about!!...LOL
Carlos
 
Avatar Wallace

 06/22/06 @665

Beautiful shot!

Muted colours are excellent, so is the clearity.

And yep, I too want too see a frame thingie:p

+ 10
 
Avatar MrBlue

 06/22/06 @718

Very nice tonal work and beautiful setup.
Well done!
 
Avatar coladelight

 06/22/06 @730

Thanks everyone...decided to add a border and truly appreciate the suggestion :)
Maridol
 
Avatar ThruMyEyez

 06/22/06 @735

A beautiful image Maridol. One of your best!!
 
Avatar beatrizmatar

 06/22/06 @777

Gorgeous and smart concept. +10 :)
 
Avatar zanzibar

 06/22/06 @802

:o.. awesome... great colours...
 
Avatar Traff

 06/22/06 @822

Very nice work indeed - strong composition and exquisite details.

8) Phill
 
Avatar cupcake

 06/22/06 @916

Excellent +10
 
Avatar ARZILLIER66

 06/23/06 @031

Wonderful work Maridol! i love it!, nice composition, beautiful textures, beautiful light,beautiful contrast, beautiful textures, beautiful flower, beautiful all!
+10 and cool dedication :) (thumbup)
 
Avatar coladelight

 06/23/06 @149

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
I am overwhelmed by your response :)
Hhm...still don't know if I should let my Dentist win over this tooth battle!
Maridol
 
Avatar sdavis75

 06/23/06 @511

Yep, definitely your best so far. All has been said. Very nice work.
 
Avatar patrix77

 06/23/06 @748

there's one word -> awesome sharpness and lighting, and colours, and... ah all is wonderful :)
 
exhalation

 06/23/06 @754

This sharpness is overwhelming!
 
Avatar eshine

 06/24/06 @751

WOW, sweet shot! Detail and tones are right on. This rocks! +10 :)
 
Avatar dakoo

 06/25/06 @250

magical image.Love the lights,sharpness,tones and the compostion.
8/8
 
Avatar powernemo

 06/25/06 @701

Lovely work!
 
Avatar Cigaro

 06/25/06 @928

i've seen a big boost in terms of quality in your latest posts....keep it up Maridol, its working great;)
 
Avatar Umanth

 06/25/06 @941

yeah...great quality. I love this one...
Well done. :) Top marks.
 
Avatar coladelight

 06/27/06 @195

As always, thanks everyone :)
About the quality of my works...I'm trying my best to not to disappoint myself
Maridol
 
Avatar ZedoCaixao

 06/27/06 @251

Beautiful work!!
Nice toning, composition and details
 
Avatar seeThrou

 06/28/06 @219

wow i remember a time when you were looking for an outlet, wow I would say you've found it, that is twice you've left me with my jaw open, your full of surprises!
 
Avatar just4nz

 06/28/06 @249

lol - Aaron, you don't know the half of it... you should try walking 50 metres with Maridol these days, EVERYTHING is a potential composition Sweetie, indeed this is one of your best shots, so glad you chose this and posted it after overlooking it at first. The strong and sudden contrast between the foreground and the background work in an exemplary fashion... not normally my taste but this works, well done!!!

Ian  just4nz (thumbup)

P.S. You'll always be young and beautiful to me ;)
 
Avatar coladelight

 06/29/06 @182

Thanks everyone :)
OK...about my tooth...decided not to go back to my dentist
Maridol
 
Avatar MELISSAANN

 06/29/06 @220

Beautiful tones...


~~~Melissa
 
Avatar Diane

 06/29/06 @638

Wonderful details and great atmosphere (though the word atmosphere isn't very appropriate to a flower shot maybe....)
The details are amazing but isn't it a little bit oversharpened? That may be just me :)
Great composition, the sepia tones work very well here!
The only thingie (but it's a minor crit) that bothers me is the fact that the 2 leaves on the left have a light vertical line on them. I thought that it was part of the frame at first. Cropping them would be nice IMO.
+9
 
Avatar oldskool87

 07/01/06 @331

beautiful capture :)
 
Avatar ozkunzu

 07/02/06 @938

very nice color tone.
 
Avatar ViolentContact

 05/23/07 @909

wow that's so nice, sharpness and tones just perfect :) +10
 
Avatar L-aura

 08/27/07 @382

Beautiful!!
 
Avatar SerAKIN

 10/06/07 @399

top marks..
 
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GFXuser name:
   coladelight
Full Name:
  Maridol
Gender:
  Female
Birthdate:
  06/03/1964 (44)
Country:
  Philippines
Member since:
  03/13/2006

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