A work in progress! Hi! My name is Melinda. I am happily married to the love of my life and we have a daughter who is in college. I live in Southern California and I am an amateur photographer. My husband bought me my Kodak P880 for Christmas in 2006. I looked at it and thought I'd never figure it out! I've only taken regular every day snapshots and never looked through the lens in a "creative" way. Then in March 2007 someone introduced me to Renderosity.  In May, I became brave and decided to upload my first photo... I haven't been able to put my camera down since! LOL. I still have a lot to learn, but I sure am having fun doing it. I have come a long way though. This time last year, I couldn't even put a photo on the computer! Now I have started to research DSLR cameras ... Who knows what the future brings! Update: I now have that DSLR :) Was the best Christmas (2008) gift!   I did the research and picked it out and Santa put it under the tree. It's a Canon Rebel Xsi .
May 9, 2014
I have a new DSLR, the Canon 7OD. A gift from my husband for Mother's Day. So much to explore!
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Comments (27)
lizzibell
Beautiful flowers...
cmolsen2002
Beautiful image, well done!
Cosine
I love the light on this. The translucent green with the light and shadows is gorgeous. Congratulations on your first anniversary, too.
Richardphotos
excellent composition and capture
Meisiekind
Beautiful light. Great capture. :)
tizjezzme
Melinda, happy anniversary dear. It is a great community, isn't it? :) These flowers are truly gorgeous...
rainbows
A glorious capture, Melinda. I love your light and shadows. Congratulations of being at RR for one year. Hugs. Di. xx
Kelena
Wonderful:)
MaraP
Stuning!!! Love the lighting!! Very well done! Bravo
durleybeachbum
A perfect 'still life'!
mickuk50
these are gorgeous melinda .congrats on your anniversary .its been a fantastic time looking at your pics :o)..superb mick
danob
Excellent the light through the glass makes it even more lovely
JaneEden
Happy anniversary Melinda, and it is great how much you have enjoyed yourself here on RR, I agree they are all a great bunch of people on here!!! This is an excellent shot, I loved the POV of this and the lighting is just perfect!! hugs Jane xx
babuci
Wonderful play with strong color and shadow.
uk601
fantastic light. beautiful capture!
Longrider
the light through the glass gives this a special effect.
goodoleboy
Splendid example of colors, composition, shadow work, texture and backlighting in this fine photo, Melinda! And happy anniversary vis-a-vis your first upload. You waited from March 28 to May 19 before you posted "Mountain Road." Plus I thought you already had a DSLR. And I've been experiencing the very same heat wave you've been going through. Should cool off tomorrow.
Aioros
BEAUTIFUL SHOT MY FRIEND.
auntietk
Oooooooohh!!! Wow! That's gorgeous. Happy Anniversary! :)
tofi
They are absolutely stunning! Beautiful shadows and lighting.... tremendous image!
furuta
Beautiful lighting. best composition, gorgeous image!!
moochagoo
Love this composition !
tennesseecowgirl
Nice way to mark the year!! beautiful picture.. look forward to many more!
Mad-Mike
Congrats on your anniversary!! and glad to have you as a friend :-) Fantastic capture this is!
Vik9740
i have really noticed your growth over the year too girl!! veyr nicely done!
Mousson
A perfect 'still life'!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Gwyn Tyger
what a beautiful arrangement