Hollywood352
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Hollywood352
July 11, 2014
Thank you all for the peer rec. This image has been printed , matted & framed to be Raffled off a fundraiser for a Family member who was killed in a head on collision on 7/1 His name is Ryder Medlin, He was barely 19 years old. We are in need of support to help the Family pay for funeral expenses.. so I have a few of my images printed, matted & framed to help in raising the funds needed. I will feel so proud to know my work will be hanging on someone's wall in memory of Ryder P. Medlin
Hollywood352
August 19, 2014
Wow I am truly humbled as this image means so much to me already so to have it featured on the front page of Viewbug is nothing less than a honor!!! This is what keeps me going & Viewbug ROCKS!!!!
marleecross
August 19, 2014
Congratulations on a well deserved honor! What a beautiful & lifelong memorial & tribute you have created. So very sorry for your family's tragic loss. ((Hugs))
dondurante
August 19, 2014
WOW, what an amazing shot! Wonderful warm hues, perfect Focus and DoF and sublime ethereal feel to it as well!!!
Hollywood352
August 19, 2014
Awe, Thanks EVERYONE so very much... Your kind words mean so much & always appreciated... I truly love VB not for the awards but for the awesome peers that are so talented & skilled as well that make me feel like my work is worth more than whet I feel or see it as sometime... so I love ya all & thank you again from my heart!!!
Bruz
August 19, 2014
What a great capture and great cause for that young man. You hit this one out of the park. Congrats on the feature.
michaeltillman
August 19, 2014
This is a very nice picture, with great composition and great color. Very nice shot.
debhall
August 19, 2014
Wow...beautiful rose...love the background which really added to it's beauty! Congrats on your feature! God Bless you and your family!
michelealexandra
August 19, 2014
This is such a beautiful photograph. Absolutely stunning. And do let me say that I am very sorry for your loss.
RominaItalia
August 24, 2014
This photo is not only a beautiful and artistic capture, but magnificently edited and filled with emotion. Congratulations to you on your awards and prayers and blessings to you and the Medlin Family.
Hollywood352
August 29, 2014
YOU ALL ARE SOOOOO AWESOME!!! I CANNOT THANK YOU ENOUGH FOR YOUR LOVE & SUPPORT!!! MEANS SO MUCH MORE THAN YOU KNOW =] THANK YOU AGAIN!!!
Hollywood352
September 03, 2014
Yes Ironically My Sister won this print in the Raffle drawing at the fundraiser, she actually won 2 of my prints , She gave this Rose print to Ryder's Maternal Grandmother ( which is my Sis's Mother inlaw) So I am very happy with the way it all worked out & just goes to show that a simple lil bloom in nature can have so much meaning & not even know it at the time the shot was taken... I have 5 huge rose bushes that are in bloom constantly so I do often take a shot of the most perfect ones as they bud, bloom & die off quickly!
cmorisset
September 06, 2014
What a beautiful tribute, heart warming. My thoughts go out to you and your family. Well done!
BlessedNBayou
December 20, 2014
I'm so sorry to hear of the loss! I revisited this photo this morning, I really like the antique feel that I get from this.
ShannonKate
February 05, 2015
Beautiful ! this image reminds me of the rose in Disney's Beaty and the Beast.
ElizabethSPool
May 24, 2015
Gorgeous image. I am sure it did very well in auction. What a wonderful thing you did.
Hollywood352
April 24, 2018
To ALL who have LIKED, AWARDED, COMMENTED ETC.. You are ALL very much valued & appreciated heart & soul!!! every word is very special to me & the kindness, love & support for my work is overwhelming & so special to me , no words can describe so I just wanted to give you all a BIG thank you from the bottom of my heart as you all mean so much & the VB community is the best of the best in my book =] Love you all & God bless each & every one of you.. happy shooting my VB Family!!!
Same photographer See allBehind The Lens
Behind The Lens
Location
This Photo was taken in my yard, One of the MANY rose bushes that I have that constantly bloom all year!Time
This photo was taken about mid morning.Lighting
The sun does hit the roses about mid morning & through the rest of the day but with enough shade as well to capture a beautiful bud in bloom =]Equipment
Nikon j1 , No flash...Inspiration
I love flowers of all kinds, even a lil weed is beauty & art to my eye... Roses & Liles are my Fave... These particular roses bud & bloom so quickly that it really is all about the timing to capture the "Perfect" tight rosebud. Shortly after this photo was taken we lost a very young family member, 19 year old Ryder in a head on collision I decided I would have this portrait printed, matted & framed & donated to help raise $ for funeral expenses... My Sis won the Print & gave it to his Grandmother so upon taking this photo & loving it from the start, it certainly holds so much more meaning now that it is hanging on Ryder's Grandma's wall!Editing
I did edit this photo with LR5. I softened the background as there was a chain link fence , sharpened the rose & the used a haze preset.In my camera bag
My camera ( naturally) 2 lenses extra battery, extra memory card, cleaning supplies.Feedback
If you like the feel for the overall effect of the photo most definitely make sure the subject, flower etc is in focus to bring out the detail. Work with softening the back ground, dodging, burning to give effect of highlights & shade. Enhance the details & play around with filters, presets etc..