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Bleur de lis
3rd PlaceBleur de lis
nshapiro


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Challenge: Blurry Mess (Basic Editing)
Collection: A+ Prints
Camera: Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3
Location: Niskayuna, NY
Date: Mar 11, 2008
Aperture: 4.9
ISO: 100
Shutter: 1/8
Galleries: Abstract, Blur
Date Uploaded: Mar 11, 2008

Woo Hoo. Thanks everyone! I love motion blur shots, so even though I've been busy, I just had to enter.

These are tulips. The original idea was to go for an effect similar to one of my very first blur shots:

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Thanks!

Technicals: Taken while moving the camera. Shaken, not stirred. ;) Adjustments in LR.



Statistics Voting Breakdown (your vote is highlighted in red)
Place: 3 out of 290
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Avg (commenters): 8.1667
Avg (participants): 6.6538
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Views since voting: 5134
Views during voting: 427
Votes: 235
Comments: 73
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MemberJa-9
 Nikon D80
08/06/2009 08:22:19 PM
this is beautiful Neil...love it
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Membersherpet
 Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT
06/04/2008 06:06:11 PM
Stunning..... actually breathtaking.....
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Registered Useraudreylynn
 Canon EOS-30D
06/04/2008 02:25:13 PM
This is one very beautiful shot. I really, really like it.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Registered UserGodseer
 Canon PowerShot A640
03/26/2008 12:51:00 PM
Would love to know how long your shutter was open when you took this shot. You have added such beauty and appreciation to my day with your beautiful photo. Thank you.
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Membersuemack
 Canon EOS-20D
03/24/2008 05:16:17 AM
Such a beautiful shot! Congrats Neil!!!
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Registered UserKarenB
 Canon EOS-20D
03/22/2008 12:11:06 PM
This is just gorgeous!! I love the whole feeling. Nice work! I hope you post it for sale!

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MemberRagga2000
 Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III
03/22/2008 08:05:10 AM
So very pretty.... congrats on the ribbon...
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Membergraphicfunk
 Canon EOS-20D
03/20/2008 11:59:06 PM
Glad to see this image take a ribbon. Amazing how you have persisted with your vision for the love of these images. Glad to see you cash in on your talent.

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Memberlaurie241
 Canon EOS-50D
03/20/2008 10:32:45 PM
I absolutely LOVE this! So artistic and beautiful. And perfect title!
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Membersherpet
 Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT
03/19/2008 11:52:39 PM
This is just STUNNING,..... So beautiful beyond words.....

I am so pleased it ribboned for you.....
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Memberkteach
 Nikon D50
03/19/2008 09:00:37 PM
I fully expected to see you on the front page as soon as I saw the challenge topic. Another great shot to add to your collection.

Originally posted by colyla:

I always love your abstract photos like this! You really should do a 'show' in your town with these type photos that you do.


I'll second this! That would be a show I'd definitely try to see in person! :)
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Membermpeters
 Canon EOS-5D
03/19/2008 07:27:44 PM
One of the best. Congrats Neil!
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Memberskewsme
 Canon EOS-40D
03/19/2008 06:41:26 PM
A top scorer for me, so pleased to see it do well. A soft wave of flower.
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MemberJedusi
 Canon EOS-1D Mark III
03/19/2008 01:33:46 PM
Lovely gentle abstract - love the colours.

Congrats on (another) Yellow :- )
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MemberRistyz
 Canon EOS-1D Mark III
03/19/2008 12:55:19 PM
It's gorgeous, congrats on the ribbon!
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Membercolyla
 Canon EOS-20D
03/19/2008 12:53:50 PM
I always love your abstract photos like this! You really should do a 'show' in your town with these type photos that you do.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Registered Usernotesinstones
 Nikon D200
03/19/2008 12:02:33 PM
It absolutely does my heart good to finally see one of your Blur shots with a ribbon. Congrats!
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MemberJawnyRico
 Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT
03/19/2008 12:00:06 PM
Breathtaking image, congrats on the Ribb.
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Memberbrownsm
 Canon EOS-5D
03/19/2008 10:35:41 AM
I knew this one was yours! Had your style written all over it. Congrats Neil! Well done.
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Membertinky2
 Nikon D80
03/19/2008 10:28:24 AM
This is really beautiful! I just love the colors. Congrats on the ribbon.
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MemberSandyP
 Canon EOS-5D
03/19/2008 10:19:40 AM
This is so STUNNING! So beautifully YOU! :) CONGRATULATIONS on a MOST deserved ribbon!

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Registered UserLouison
 Canon EOS-30D
03/19/2008 09:54:07 AM
Even better than the original. A favorite!
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Membernoraneko
 Canon EOS-40D
03/19/2008 09:35:32 AM
Man, Neil, that's back-to-back ribbons for you! Congratulations, I thought "this reminds me of something Neil would take" while voting, but didn't realize you'd entered till after, so you got another nice score from me. Great job!
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Registered Userbucket
 Canon EOS-30D
03/19/2008 09:27:44 AM
a theme made for you..glad you took advantage...congrats, great work!
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Registered UserPatzt
 Nikon Coolpix 8700
03/19/2008 08:43:01 AM
Congratulations! I love this shot! The colours are supberb!
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Membertimfythetoo
 Canon EOS-30D
03/19/2008 07:19:18 AM
Lovely image Neil. COngrats!
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Registered Usernibbles
 Nikon D70s
03/19/2008 06:51:30 AM
well done/congratulations
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MemberHipychik
 Olympus E-520
03/19/2008 04:47:55 AM
Very beautiful! Congrats!
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MemberMelethia
 Canon EOS-7D
03/19/2008 04:41:01 AM
Yep, you've still got it! Wonderfully done - congrats on the ribbon!
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Membereyewave
 Canon EOS-5D
03/19/2008 03:58:31 AM
beautiful lines and colors, congrats on the yellow.
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MemberPug-H
 Pentax K10D
03/19/2008 02:15:45 AM
Huge congratulations to you, as this is your trademark, so to speak. Well done.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
MemberIreneM
 Nikon D70
03/19/2008 01:44:57 AM
Congrats on your ribbon, Neil. This was my favourite in the challenge.
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Memberpearlseyes
 Canon EOS-20D
03/19/2008 12:59:28 AM
Damn...Going into favs. Congrats on your ribbon.
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MemberJutilda
 Canon EOS-30D
03/19/2008 12:55:31 AM
Lovely. Congrats. I love the title. ;~)
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MemberLevT
 Nikon D700
03/19/2008 12:49:02 AM
congrats, Neil!
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Memberpawdrix
 Nikon D700
03/19/2008 12:34:56 AM
Ethereal. One of my faves.
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Registered UserArt Roflmao 03/19/2008 12:23:19 AM
Way to go Neil! I didn't vote, but this woulda been a favorite since it looks so much like fire! :)
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Memberlevyj413
 Nikon D200
03/19/2008 12:07:35 AM
Congrats, Neil! Looks like your forte came through for you! :)
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
Memberkrnodil
 Canon EOS-5D Mark II
03/18/2008 10:30:49 PM
Gorgeous swirls of color, a very appealing blurry mess. Title is about as perfect as you can get! 10
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Registered Userkaphoto
 Canon PowerShot A710
03/18/2008 10:10:24 PM
sutil, elegante.
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Membertemba
 Olympus E-500 EVOLT
03/18/2008 07:05:23 PM
Looks just like a painting. Definitely blurry, although perhaps not ultimately messy - the subject would be evident even without your title. You've gone a very similar route to my own entry in this challenge, using colour strongly which I think was vital to achieving an interesting enough composition which also met the challenge guidelines.
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MemberTer
 Canon EOS-40D
03/18/2008 06:28:33 PM
love this
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Registered UserAlexbalix
 Nikon D50
03/18/2008 05:48:05 PM
Excellent texture, color and flow. Reminds me of a abstract painting, more specifically roses.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Membersigrun_th
 Canon EOS-5D
03/18/2008 12:20:04 PM
beautiful!
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MemberMaryO
 Nikon D200
03/18/2008 09:53:43 AM
Pretty!!! This works as an abstract and as a soft portrayal of spring flowers. The bits of stem keep me from thinking "flame" which is what springs to mind when I scroll them off the screen, but that would work, too, in its own way. Great job :-)
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Memberquiche
 Fujifilm FinePix S100fs
03/18/2008 12:11:42 AM
Excellent title and a lovely shot.
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Registered Userangelfire
 Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT
03/17/2008 05:09:24 PM
Very beautiful except for the bottom left corner with the black and green. it distracts from the beauty of the flower blooms.
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MemberThe Eskimo
 Nikon D200
03/16/2008 11:35:09 AM
Excellent shot. Looks like fire yet has definition as a flower. One of my picks for a top finish.
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MemberEstimatedEyes
 Pentax K200D
03/16/2008 10:22:27 AM
Beautiful abstract, wonderful colors, great title = 10
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Memberbvy
 Sigma DP1
03/15/2008 06:46:03 PM
Terrific! The colors and framing are great. Love the title...
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Membernoraneko
 Canon EOS-40D
03/15/2008 11:19:11 AM
Pretty, I like the lines a lot. I think this would be even stronger if the colors were separated out a bit.
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Memberdragonlady
 Canon EOS-5D
03/15/2008 09:39:11 AM
great image...color and composition are one of best in this challenge...nice sense of movement, too
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MemberYo_Spiff
 Canon EOS-20D
03/14/2008 01:31:10 PM
Good title for this. I like it.
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MemberDigiFotoBuddy
 Canon EOS-40D
03/13/2008 11:13:46 PM
Nice. 10. My pick for top 5. Good luck.
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Registered Userjmlelii
 Canon PowerShot SD750
03/13/2008 10:55:22 PM
This is simply amazing, and I even think I may know who took this!

This would look great hanging on a wall, in a huge frame on canvas!
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Membersnaffles
 Nikon D40
03/13/2008 07:28:02 PM
nice play on fleur-de-lis. 7
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Memberbubeltrubel
 Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT
03/13/2008 01:34:25 PM
oh, this is wonderful. Love the rich color and the lines. Are this tulips? Beautiful, just beautiful!
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MemberHeiSch
 Canon EOS-50D
03/13/2008 12:28:43 PM
I like this interpreation of the challenge. For me it shows high dynamics in the curves and bent lines. composition/crop are nicely chosen
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Registered UserLimbo
 Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT
03/13/2008 10:13:47 AM
This is one of the 2 10s I've given in this challenge.
Love it, the colors, direction, everything. Just enough detail to guess what it is while allowing the mind to fill in the rest. It feels like they are falling out of view and you must keep staring before they disappear.
I hope I am with the majority and you ribbon. Good luck.
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Registered UserMatten25
 Nikon Coolpix L6
03/13/2008 09:18:03 AM
Very nice effect. The colors flow so well it almost seems like fire.
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Registered UserGordon
 RIM BlackBerry Curve
03/12/2008 11:00:45 PM
lovely flow and colour balance
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Registered Userccadman
 Pentax K200D
03/12/2008 10:38:25 PM
Pretty
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Membercgino
 Nikon D80
03/12/2008 10:11:33 PM
Fantastic abstract, luscious lines and colors!
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Registered Userjonnienye
 Canon EOS-40D
03/12/2008 08:53:48 PM
beautiful
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Membertate
 Apple iPhone
03/12/2008 08:34:45 PM
Just a tad brighter and I think you have a top 10 image. Recognizable and beautiful - just seems a tad dark.
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MemberBAMartin
 Canon EOS-40D
03/12/2008 07:52:25 PM
Absolutely stunning.
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Memberskewsme
 Canon EOS-40D
03/12/2008 05:28:21 PM
great title - image works for me too.
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Registered UserTygerPawz
 Canon EOS-40D
03/12/2008 03:42:53 PM
Stunning, one of my two favorites in this challenge. I love how what looks to be flowers look to be on fire.
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Memberhihosilver
 Nikon D40
03/12/2008 11:34:42 AM
This one is just beautiful...and the title is perfect!
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Registered Userhannafate
 Nikon D70
03/12/2008 10:04:31 AM
I love the title.
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MemberHipychik
 Olympus E-520
03/12/2008 09:49:53 AM
Very nice!
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Membertpbremer
 Nikon D80
03/12/2008 08:53:51 AM
Clever title for sure... very Blurgia O'Keefe
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Membereyewave
 Canon EOS-5D
03/12/2008 04:54:15 AM
nice abstract, like the firey motion here. a tad too dark IMO
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