Gerbera back by Carolyn Gallo

Posted by Admin on September 2, 2010

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By: Carolyn Gallo

Biography: Macro photography has introduced me to a whole new way of seeing the world.

Website – http://carolyngallo.blogspot.com

Image Description – The back of a gerbera-daisy. I thought it was just as pretty as the front.

Location – Michigan

Photographic Gear – Canon

Image Editing Software Used – LR3, PS/CS4

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2Sep

Usy Be by Mark Schueler

Posted by Admin on August 26, 2010

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By: Mark Schueler

Biography:I am a restaurant manager who moonlights as a portrait and wedding photographer. I also like to take photos of most anything in good light.

Websitehttp://www.markschuelerphoto.com

Image Description – I caught this lovely light while enjoying an espresso with a violinist one afternoon.

Location – Raleigh, NC

Photographic Gear – Canon 1DmkIII + 24-70 f/2.8L

Image Editing Software Used – Adobe Lightroom 2

26Aug

Stand and Deliver by Todd Adamson

Posted by Admin on July 27, 2010

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Photo By: Todd Adamson

Biography: I am a photographer, web designer, graphic artist, and part-time biochemist working in and living near Iowa City. I specialize in portraiture, but dabble in all types of photography. 99% available light, indoors and out.

Websitehttp://www.adamsonstudios.com

Image Description – Day Lily Stamens

Location – My backyard, Iowa

Photographic Gear – Nikon D300 and the Micro Nikkor 105/2.8 VR

Image Editing Software Used – Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop

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27Jul

Coville’s Columbine by Jay Koeppel

Posted by Admin on July 14, 2010

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Photo By: Jay Koeppel

Biography: Just a guy who enjoys taking a few shots when out on the trail.

Websitehttp://picasaweb.google.com/jaykoeppel

Image Description – The park is a great haven for many wildflowers. This flower almost seemed too manufactured to be a wildflower.

Location - Grand Teton National Park

Photographic Gear – Nikon D3000

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14Jul

The Little House by Mark Schueler

Posted by Admin on July 2, 2010

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Photo By: Mark Schueler

Biography: I am a North Carolina photographer who enjoys shooting all things, but especially portraits and urban or rural decay–I love photographing people, or the interesting and sometimes strange things they leave behind.

Website – http://www.markschuelerphoto.com

Image Description – I was shooting flower macros, and while adjusting focus, I saw this defocused image. To me it looks like a little hermit house, buried deep in the flower. I love how in general, flowers can be so suggestive or evocative.

Location - North Carolina

Photographic Gear – Canon 1DmkIII + 24-70 f/2.8L + extension tubes

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2Jul

My Buds by Jamie Rabold

Posted by Admin on May 6, 2010

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Photo By: Jamie Rabold

Website – N/A

Image Description – A flowering tree from my backyard

Location – Duluth, MN


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6May

The colors of Spring by Bob Burkett

Posted by Admin on April 28, 2010

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Photo By: Bob Burkett

Websitehttp://www.pbase.com/bob_burkett/photos_by_bob_burkett

Biography – Just another knucklehead with a camera in Spring.

Image Description – A month of enjoying the colorful flowers along the driveway at home. I figured it was about time to cut a few and actually take a photo earlier today. Three flowers were killed in this attempt. Enjoy…

Location - Sherman Oaks – Los Angeles

Photographic Gear – Nikon D-200 and a Sigma 105mm macro lens

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28Apr