My name is Tara, and I was born and raised in Washington State.
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In 2010 I married Bill (bmac62) and retired ... two of the best choices I ever made! :)
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In March, 2013, we sold our home in Washington and went on the road in our RV full time. What a blast! There is so much world out there to see!
After traveling around the West for a few years, we got rid of the motorhome and are now spending winters in deep-south Texas and summers in Washington State. Spring and fall finds us visiting whichever place strikes our fancy at the time!
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If I’m missing from Renderosity from time to time, I’m busy having fun elsewhere.
Thanks for your interest in my work, and for stopping by to learn more about me!Â
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Canon 70D
Tamron 24-70mm f2.8
Canon 70-200mm f4.0
Zeiss 50mm f1.4
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Photoshop CC
WACOM Intuos 4
ArtRageÂ
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Comments (41)
kgb224
Amazing capture Tara. Congratulations to you. God Bless.
jayfar
Fantastically beautiful Tara and congratulations. Be sure to check my todays upload!!!
Chipka
This has some of the most amazing details! It's kinda like a Frank Herbert novel (one of his good, thick, chewy, dense, rich, succulent novels) with loads of atmosphere and subtle character development; to capture and evoke that with a single shot of a flower is quite a feat! Needless to say, I like that! And congratulations on being Photographer of the Year. That's so cool! Now, I'm wondering if I can talk you into doing a little celebratory dance (with camera in hand) and seeing what kind of spin and jiggle artwork can come out of it: it could be spin and jiggle, the Seattle Technique. But that's a ramble for another comment. And now back to this flower thing: it's gorgeous, and the title makes me think of a novel Phillip K. Dick should have written...a novel asking the question as to whether or not pink petals dream of steam-powered butterflies. Okay...I won't ask where that just came from, but I'll just leave it out there. Oh, and in response to something you asked: Yeah...I've read LOADS of David Brin...and almost met him! I love his stuff!
NanetteTredoux
I agree with Chipka that this image is very evocative...I can almost smell the flowers. You thoroughly deserve the title, your work is so consistently excellent.
dixievb
A really very WOW flower--thanx!! And congrats to you personally--well deserved...
mbz2662
Gorgeous! Congratulations on being chosen Photographer of the Year! Like Chip, I am looking forward to seeing what 2012 will bring :)
awjay
pretty
whaleman
Nice to see you are still enjoying the high! Nice shot too!
fallen21
Splendid flower, wonderful photo.
kaward
An enchanting capture of these perfect blooms! Congratulations on the award too!
Tako_Yakida
Great job on the award! You deserve it! Wonderful flowers, very vivid!
durleybeachbum
Well! I would never have thought of comparing a flower photo to a novel, whether by Frank herbert of Phillip K Dick! Good old Chip! He expands the mind on a daily basis! Mind you, I did have a young suitor once who wrote a lovesick poem to me which began "You as as a drowned sea-witch returned to life.." Hmm. Back to this gorgeous creation. It demonstrates perfectly why you are the WINNER!!! Fabulous, Tara!
Juliette.Gribnau
beautiful !
helanker
These are the most gorgeous roses I have seen. Superb!!! Explains something, if anybody should doubt. ;-) Congratulations once again Dear Tara :-D
ia-du-lin
wonderful rose photo and bright colors, Happy new year!
morningglory
Super beautiful floral. Congratulations on your win.
Feliciti
dreamy blossoms !! congrats to you too :)
dakotabluemoon
This is a real beauty and congrats also.
MrsLubner
Breathtaking shot. great depth and perfect detail.
debbielove
Simply beautiful blooms for the New Year! A mighty fine shot, well done. Rob
pimanjc
Excellent capture. Perfect exposure. Well done.
Faemike55
Congreatulations on the pic(k) and a great way to show us why - very lovely flower
MrsRatbag
Amazing detail and colour; yes, as mentioned above, this shows why we chose you as the best. You never disappoint!
emmecielle
Splendid roses, Tara! Congratulations on your recognition! :)
nwislandgirl
This is lovely - how perfect on a gray day! And Congratulations!!
kbrog
Beautiful composition and capture! Wonderful lively pink tones. :)
moochagoo
Refreshing picture in Winter !
barbdennist
This picture clearly demonstrates why you were voted Photographer of the Year. Congratulations on the honor. I'm very happy for you.
Meisiekind
Oh Hun - this is stellar!!! I love the coloring and the postwork seems to be extra special! I am SOOOO proud of you! Stywe druk!!! xxx
bmac62
Full of life...absolutely glowing. Love the detail and overall presentation. Way to go!!!