Oh Em, you've done it again with this marvelous album of springtime flowers. My pick is Precious Light, but it was a hard choice, because there's so many beauties in this album. You certainly had a busy time in Sydney with your camera, and the results are a joy to see. All the best from Keith.

said magikeith 2005.11.17 at 23:16:10 PST

Em, these flowers are all gorgeous, and in your photos each of them becomes a sort of character of a beautiful story. The nice story of the simple things around us that make life unique and beautiful. Actually I wouldn't deserve a dedication, as long as I've been lacking from your albums for ages. But if you're so kind to let me choose one all the same, well I'd like golden flight, which you dicated that beautiful album to (A flower of the sun, I was born), a hymn to the beauty of the simple life. Your simple faraway friend Ale :-) from Italy

said carioni 2005.11.17 at 15:58:09 PST

Hi Em, Wow, what great flower shots Em, you must have really enjoyed your trip with such beauty all around you. No favourites, I love them all! Em thank you for all your kind words on my Photo Restoration website, I have been doing restorations for some time now, but decided to give myself a 70th birthday gift last summer by making the new website using a French server with some free space. Hope that you are well & rested after your photographic sojourn. Best wishes my friend. Daniel.

said nuttex 2005.11.13 at 14:03:27 PST

Oh, I forgot to add what are my fav.s of course there are so many to choose from and so I'll make a short list of some that are a little more special and have deeper meanings for me. Love all the shots of the beautiful Magnolia's and the pansy got the blues is just symbolic of how I am feeling at the moment....little bluesy. But going for the optimistic Sunflower shot, as they are such a happy flower and even when cloudy follow the sun. So when the way seems blurred or difficult those sunflowers still smile through it all, colouring the soul! So there are a few choices and shots that stand out just a little more than the rest. Beautiful album Em, and many thanks for sharing. Sweet smiles and great big hugs, amy #####

said kester110 2005.11.10 at 16:56:40 PST

My Dearest Em, I have been away for a while and still trying to get caught up. In the next couple of weeks will try and be online more regularly as there are so many wonderful new albums to view and comment over as well as just chatting to good friends in the wbshts community. Such a rich display of the flowers that kiss the passersby in Sydney. How are you settling in there? I am sure you are embracing every journey and experience that life throws at you as the angels guide you into new territories and bless you with new aquaintances. Thinking about you and hope you are smiling brightly. Hugs, amy

said kester110 2005.11.10 at 16:51:34 PST

Hi Em, how are you my friend? What a beautiful album!!! I like it very much for compositions, details and colour tones. Splendid pictures indeed!! Congratulations, Peppino.

said pbonu 2005.10.30 at 13:21:52 PST

Hi Em, Hope that you are well? I have just been looking at your springtime flowers, no favourite, just loved them all. I've been busy with my other hobby, restoring old photo's, I have a new website just for that: http://photo-restoration.monsite.wanadoo.fr/ Take care Em. Daniel.

said nuttex 2005.10.30 at 04:38:10 PST

Hi, Em! Love the "pansy got the blues" and the Protea pics, especially. Wonderufl album.

said joansoles 2005.10.28 at 05:25:17 PDT

Hi Em, Fristly I must apologise for not getting back to you sooner.It's been some time since you left me a very kind message. I hope that your travels are going well and you are being inspired to create some more wonderful art.I haven't been too busy with the camera of late but have just returned from a surf trip to a remote island 4hrs of the north west coast of Scotland. The waters were warm and clear but the rain was with us for a couple of the days. The main reason for the trip was to fulfill the wishes of a dead friend and spread his ashes on his favourite beach. I went along to take some snaphots and record the moment for his family and friends. It was a rather fitting tribute to a real daredevil sportsman who lived his life to the full.It was actually a really positive event with almost 50 people making the arduos journey from the Eas coast of Scotland. Made some new frineds and saw some beautiful scenery. I just need to catch up on some much needed sleep now:-)I look forwrd to the day you get some more of your artwork on your site! Are you still in Sydney? Ypu sure do have some pretty flowers down there on the other side of the world and you'll be coming into summer soon as we are abouyt to turn back the clocks fro winter. It'll soon be dark at 4pm :-( I'll try and get some images up in the next week or two if I can get time but do keep in touch Em.Sorry once again fopr leaving it so long to get back to you.Warm regards and happy thoughts to you. Craig

said stormrider_uk 2005.10.27 at 03:16:50 PDT

How u doing in Sydney? Best wishes, Karl.

said desbank 2005.10.25 at 00:44:23 PDT

Hi Em, thanks for the gorgeous Magnolia! Yes you got the right flower! I will treasure it, visit it regularly for TLC. I hope you are fine. Have a wonderful time. Enjoy your freedom. :-) Galit

said 854847 2005.10.18 at 12:03:07 PDT

Hi! Very beautiful album! Thanks for sharing. Rade.

said radeknez2 2005.10.18 at 00:45:38 PDT

Hi Em, Well you have done it again with another spectacular album. I just love your flower displays popping up at this time of year as it helps us get through our winters here in Maine, U.S.A. I fell in love with #18 I think it was - Wisteria Show. Lavendar is one of my favorite colors. My best wishes to you, Janet from Maine

said uptonx 2005.10.08 at 17:05:01 PDT

Hi Em! Many thanks for the lovely bunch of Bluebells and for your nice message. Sorry, but I can't help much with #46, although I really doubt if it is a Grevillea. Seems more likely to be one of the many Protea varieties and I have searched endless pics but can't find one the same. Hope you enjoyed your flight.. Have a good day.. Gladys.

said gladysclancy2 2005.10.08 at 07:26:24 PDT

Hi Em, Thanks for creating such a beautiful album and sharing it with all of us. All your pictures are very beautiful but my favorites are #32 and #35. Have a great weekend, Yair.

said ykarelic8 2005.10.08 at 05:35:44 PDT

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said flower11rose 2005.10.07 at 09:58:40 PDT

Hi Em! Thank you for your kind words on my featured album, they are truly appreciated. What a beautiful bouquet of spring flowers you have captured! Wonderful shots and beautful colors! I would like to choose #21...simply beautiful! thanks for sharing with us all...take care...hugs galore...Darlene

said briansbabe2 2005.10.07 at 06:10:33 PDT

I also like Sunflowers in the Blue! Thanks Em! Eti

said etiswinford 2005.10.07 at 03:03:52 PDT

I don't know if I can, but I choose Firey (you can just take Paul's name off of that one ;-) OK then how about Hibiscus Gold! Hard to choose a flower but there you go. Thanks for the visit and kind comments in my featured album (Tweaking) yesterday. Always nice to hear from friends! xoxox Eti

said etiswinford 2005.10.07 at 03:03:03 PDT

Thanks for the reply Em and you got it right for us thanks. Hugs, Peter

said georgieboy05 2005.10.07 at 00:50:29 PDT

Hi Em, your wonderful flowers are sold out very quickly - and not because they are for free, but because they are gorgeous AND a symbol for your friendship. It is impossible to choose the best, so I like to choose a flower I love very much, which I saw in many countries and under very different circumstances. Please give me one Sydney Magnolia, if possible that one in # 37 with the awesome blue background. Have a wonderful day! - Galit

said 854847 2005.10.06 at 11:59:32 PDT

Hi Em, What a wonderful floral bouquet! I love your use of lighting to give the photos added depth while capturing the colors and softness of these beauties. Favorites - I have many! But I think that I agree with Ted and with your choice of Protea Mauve for the cover shot, although your number two (Firey Call) is very close. Greetings from Florida, Paul.

said paul_fernandez 2005.10.06 at 06:08:20 PDT

Hi Em! So pleased you have been able to be out photographing the flowers of Sydney to make this beautiful Floral Album. Wonderful work, nicely framed and presented too. As for picking favourites, that is really hard because I love so many, but those Bluebells #14 really capture my heart. If that is already chosen, I would be happy with Wisteria or Lavender. Many thanks and have a wonderful day.. Gladys, Western Australia.

said gladysclancy2 2005.10.05 at 20:19:50 PDT

I just KNOW this is destined for a feature so I'll get in quick with my request!. I love orchids and also the grevilleas and protea but the one that stands out for us is #16 and that is our pick please! Great work Em and how come you knew all the names eh? LOL. Cheeky - you've been reading up on them I bet!! Thanks for looking at my latest wildflowers etc album from yesterday - that was about the best day weather wise that we had. Rest of the time the wind was blowing like you wouldn't believe and it was not easy to persuade the darn flowers to keep still! I hope everything is going well with you and that you are still having a ball out there! Take care, love and hugs, Peter

said georgieboy98 2005.10.05 at 16:27:17 PDT

Wow Em, Your Springtime Floral Celebration here is Glorious!!! Wonderful Portfolio to Show Off their Beauty, I really Love All the Compositions and the Framing to Create Timeless Images...Lush Colors, Delicate Angles and Superb Presentation!!! I'd be Honored to call Protea Mauve My Favorite, although I could Easily choose a few dozen others as Favorites...Such an Enjoyable Collection My Friend! I'm Excited to get the First Comment in and know Many More wil Follow!!! Thanks So Much Em for Sharing these Beauties with Us..Take Care Mate and God Bless You and Yours! Ted

said torretab 2005.10.05 at 13:43:27 PDT