this looks like the gerbera!But you know,sunflowers are my fave,thanks for showing it,i'll take it this is for me!haha.I just planted a few with my son last week,hope it'll turn out as good as this one!

2 Oct 2007 7:46am

@tyan: You are most welcome, tyan! I'm happy I have made your day! Hope you will have good ones!

Dhini from Dordrecht, Netherlands

Great - I love it

2 Oct 2007 8:21am

@Dhini: Hartelijk bedankt!

Manuela Photography from Hainburg, Germany

Like the overall soft feeling to it!

2 Oct 2007 9:32am

@Manuela Photography: Dankeschön!

Janice Thomson from Courtenay BC, Canada

The yellow is a wonderful contrast against the soft muted background. This is lovely Markus.

2 Oct 2007 10:20am

@Janice Thomson: Thank you, Janice! I'm happy you like it!

Wolfgang Prigge from Canada

It really stands out with the blurr of the surrounding plants. Bravo!

2 Oct 2007 10:23am

@Wolfgang Prigge: Thank you very much! Very kind of you!

Shutterbug from Chennai, India

It makes me want to float away! gently! :)

2 Oct 2007 1:03pm

@Shutterbug: That's nice! Thank you very much, Shutterbug!

HorseRotorVator from Newton, United States

GREAT shot!!!...love it!

2 Oct 2007 2:15pm

@HorseRotorVator: Thanks HRV!

Rebecca from Leicester, United Kingdom

She’s standing beautifully in a lovely sea of delightful wonders! Superb work again here, Markus! I love everything about this one! :)

2 Oct 2007 2:40pm

@Rebecca: Hi Rebecca, thank you so much for the praise! I'm glad you like it!

Michael from Wuppertal, Germany

Wunderschönes Bild! Hervorragende Schärfeverteilung!

2 Oct 2007 3:18pm

@Michael: Herzlichen Dank für das Kompliment!

rainsocks from Singapore

Always happy to see a cheerful sunflower!

2 Oct 2007 3:39pm

@rainsocks: Cheers, rainsocks!

Stunner from Kingston, Jamaica

Very nice shot of the sunflower, and use of DoF!

2 Oct 2007 5:06pm

@Stunner: Many thanks for the praise, Stunner!

Rabbit from Richmond, United States

What a delightful yellow flower! It looks like it has lots of smiles ready to share.

2 Oct 2007 5:41pm

@Rabbit: That's true Rabbit, it made me smile, too! Many thanks!

Mingo from Sant Boi de Llobregat, Spain

Una hermosa imagen. Saludos!

2 Oct 2007 6:00pm

@Mingo: Muchas gracias Mingo! Saludos!

Mandy from Johannesburg, South Africa

Wow Markus - this one really jumps out at you - excellent capture buddy!

2 Oct 2007 8:43pm

@Mandy: Cheers, Mandy, very flattering!

bronzebilly u.k. from Barry,Vale of Glamorgan, United Kingdom

hey Markus--excellent selective focus on this bright,colourful sunflower pal...
don't eat the seeds raw--they'll make you fly....
billy

2 Oct 2007 11:34pm

@bronzebilly u.k.: Hey billy, cordial thanks for you kind comment! Fly??? Have never noticed that...

MaryB from Staffordshire, United Kingdom

You have a winner here Markus, this is gorgeous!

4 Oct 2007 1:00am

@MaryB: Many thanks, Mary!

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