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Firstly, I have to thank Lillian for her User Award on my "Love In Idleness".

A little more subtle than my last two bright offerings, here are some pink osteospermums, also known as African Daisies, South African Daisies, Cape Daisies and Blue-Eyed Daisies.
They obviousy belong in the daisy family, and the name is derived from the Greek “osteon” (bone), and the Latin “spermum” (seed).
Thankyou for your continued support for this flower series.
Pamela.

I want to say a public thankyou to Jasmine (xwang) for recognizing the problem I have been encountering with "banding" on my gradient backgrounds. She kindly found someone who provided me with a simple solution and I am very grateful. Thanks, Jasmine.

PS: I should have mentioned that I only had this helpful information a few days ago and therefore still have some flower pictures that show the banding, and this is one of them.

Camera:Canon Powershot SX30 IS
Recording media:JPEG (digital)
Focal Length:4mm
Aperture:f/4.5
Shutter Speed:1/500sec
Exposure Comp:-0.3 step
ISO:100
Metering Mode:centre weighted average
Flash:yes
Title:Osteo Quartet
Username:pamelajean pamelajean
Uploaded:2 Jul 2012 - 4:56 PM
Tags:Asteraceae, Calenduleae, Close-up / macro, Digitally manipulated, Flowers & plants, Jucundum var. compactum
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franken
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2 Jul 2012 - 5:05 PM
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Beautiful work Pamela.

Ken

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CarolG
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2 Jul 2012 - 5:12 PM
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This is stunning, Pamela, a wonderful range of colours and a fine background. Carol

NaturesHaven
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2 Jul 2012 - 5:19 PM
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This sparkles......great colours and good lighting............GrinGrin

cassiecat
2 Jul 2012 - 5:23 PM
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lovely.lesley

cabbie
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2 Jul 2012 - 5:24 PM
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Yet again excellent work your floral images take some beating Pamela

Bob

fentiger
2 Jul 2012 - 5:48 PM
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You have created a simply beautiful image Pamela.

Albert

RonnieAG
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2 Jul 2012 - 5:59 PM
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A beautiful arrangement of the flowers, and so beautifully captured and presented, Pamela..
Ronnie.

lifesnapper
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2 Jul 2012 - 6:22 PM
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Gorgeous Pam, just gorgeous.

John Smile

Paree
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2 Jul 2012 - 7:09 PM
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so very lovely once again,

this is a beautiful image,

and i am happy to give (and be able to give )

you my award, it is shared with your previous beauty as well Wink Wink Wink

Wink

paree

Last Modified By Paree at 2 Jul 2012 - 7:10 PM

Beautiful as always. Love how you do your backgrounds. Obviously not using PS7 lol. Really vibrant colours. Sue

Brilane
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2 Jul 2012 - 7:51 PM
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Beautiful colour and definition.
Brian

EAS
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2 Jul 2012 - 7:58 PM
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Just beautiful!

Ann

ChiliMan
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2 Jul 2012 - 8:12 PM
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My word, Pamela, if this doesn't cheer anyone up, I don't know what will...

...simply outstanding...

A...

bricurtis
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2 Jul 2012 - 8:16 PM
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The flowers are well arranged and beautifully detailed Pamela.
Saw your footnote re banding. Whatever you did has not worked here - very strong banding running diagonally from the top LH corner Very noticeable in normal and large.
Brian.

Mavis
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2 Jul 2012 - 8:50 PM
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Wow Pamela . Another delicate Beauty. I love these Cape Dasies !WinkWink Hard work trying to spell the big name Wink Love your backgrounds . Think I shall have to have some tuition ? xx

helenlinda
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2 Jul 2012 - 9:12 PM
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Beautiful presentation Pamela SmileSmile
Helen

Snapitt
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2 Jul 2012 - 9:27 PM
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Simply gorgeous Pamela. Beautiful detail and colours. Well done,

Jane

Glostopcat
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2 Jul 2012 - 9:46 PM
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An exquisite floral arrangement Pamela, what a gorgeous array of colours and so expertly presented

netta1234
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2 Jul 2012 - 10:06 PM
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Beautiful detail and colour with great presentation
NettaSmile

Mynett
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2 Jul 2012 - 10:08 PM
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GOSH how do you get these so pin sharp and so 3D they are amazing

Linda

mikbee
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2 Jul 2012 - 11:43 PM
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Gorgeous colours Pamela.
Would not have know about this banding.
Would have just thought it was part of the BG !!
Mick.

jaktis
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3 Jul 2012 - 6:30 AM
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A superb presentation

Peter

PaulLiley
3 Jul 2012 - 7:07 AM
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Your really producing some very creative background to the images Pamela. Great -love it. Paul

Rolepics
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3 Jul 2012 - 8:42 AM
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A lovely image, well composed and your chosen background just right picking up the tones of the flowers. I have ditched many efforts because of the banding, just thought it was me. Although your image shows slight banding it certainly does not distract from those beautiful osteos.
Carole

SlowSong
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3 Jul 2012 - 8:55 AM
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So clear and beautifully raised from the b/g. I never noticed the banding until you mentioned it and it certainly doesn't detract.
Chris

TrevBatWCC
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3 Jul 2012 - 12:02 PM
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I've noticed a slight banding like this on some of mine - usually where there's a plain blue sky. the only method I've found is to go over it with the Healing Brush tool, but it can finish up looking just as bad or worse!
Anyway, this looks good to me, Pamela, banding of no banding, the subject is very beautiful, like it Wink
Trev Smile

Gerryrys
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3 Jul 2012 - 3:20 PM
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Great presentation.

Gerry

Ray42
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3 Jul 2012 - 3:48 PM
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A corker Pamela - congratulations on the three UA's

Herge88
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3 Jul 2012 - 5:06 PM
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A stunning image here Pamela, beautifully lit.

Best Matt

Freila
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3 Jul 2012 - 11:06 PM
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Amazing ..... I have just had a look at you PF Out Standing.
Great work
Debbie

sweetpea62
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3 Jul 2012 - 11:48 PM
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A superb presentation Pam,beautiful work..Lin

canonfan
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4 Jul 2012 - 12:47 AM
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Outstanding image and well worthy of the UAs
Jim

posty57
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4 Jul 2012 - 4:28 AM
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The lighting is stunning Pam, and your focusing techniques are superb.

Barry

Hi, I'm new here so please bear with me! I like the banding as I think it adds to the photo, never have I seen such outstanding flower shots that's for sure! Brilliant Gallery lovely photo's, and thank you for your comment! from you; seeing what you do it means a lot to me, regards Leon.GrinGrinGrinGrinGrinGrinGrinGrin

milky
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4 Jul 2012 - 2:59 PM
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Beautiful colour & lighting brilliant----Gary(milky)

Niknut
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4 Jul 2012 - 8:59 PM
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Ooooo....incredible image !!.....amazing quality in this beauty !!!!

Big_Beavis
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5 Jul 2012 - 9:16 PM
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Beautiful.

David

alsoppdigitalart
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6 Jul 2012 - 8:57 AM
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Stunning work done to a very high standard outstanding.....

John

xwang
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6 Jul 2012 - 5:57 PM
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A superb image, excellent detail, beautiful colour and light.. It is just really,really beautifulGrin.. Great work.
Sorry,Pamela. I'm late. Thank you for your "Thanks", it's not a big deal, you've been helping me along since I started. I am the one who shoud be thanking you! Wink
Jasmine

annettep38
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6 Jul 2012 - 8:13 PM
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floral perfection Smile

Lillian
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7 Jul 2012 - 5:40 PM
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What can I say Pamela?
exceptional ...again! so beautifully captured and presented
love the colours
Lillian

Wendyp
9 Jul 2012 - 5:38 PM
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You have a very beautiful gallery with stunning pictures.

Wendy

evelen
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9 Jul 2012 - 6:24 PM
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wonderful image your flowers are very beautiful.
eve.

Once again, I see that just amazing works there are in your outstanding gallery!Smile Bravo!!!
Regards, Valery

Lulukirk
12 Jan 2013 - 10:11 AM
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Wow! amazing detail, love it x

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