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09-DEC-2005 Ann Chaikin

Joy to the World
by Ann Chaikin

Wishing you all a joyful holiday season!

Canon EOS 20D ,Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM
1/80s f/4.0 at 38.0mm iso200 full exif

other sizes: small medium original auto
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Markjay 13-Dec-2005 01:09
So crisp and clear, so perfectly composed, with your text message in just the right place. Nice work, Anne
Sony Forums Challenges12-Dec-2005 08:28
Ann, this is a beautiful photo of a poinsettia...lovely color and light here. Your perspective and crop work well too...nice DOF and contrast in the background. Your text is simple and well done...it really compliments your seasonal photo. Very nice greeting, Ann. MFC
Shu11-Dec-2005 20:24
Can compete with just about every card on the market! Season's greetings! shu
Ann Chaikin11-Dec-2005 00:27
I meant to type poinsettas for the name Pat called these....
Ann Chaikin11-Dec-2005 00:25
Thanks everybody. Bev, this kind of poinsetta has been out for a couple of years. I've noticed even more new hybrids this year. We have one that is more golden orange than red and I've seen a deep bricky read along with white, pink and regular red. I think growers have been playing with these in the last few years. When I was a kid I went to school with Pat Poinsette. Her grandfather discovered Poinsettas somewhere south of the border. (Can't remember if it was Mexico, Central or South America). They were named after him. She called them "Poinsettes" though this one was labeled "Poinsettia." I stick with Poinsetta since I expect that is how the name began. Ann C
Guest 10-Dec-2005 22:49
A beautiful, classic greeting, Ann. ...and I have to ask - is this a new variety of poinsittia with the variegated bracts? Great choice of font and colors. Bev
Helen Betts10-Dec-2005 08:48
I like your crop here, Ann. Nicely lit as well. Helen
Guest 10-Dec-2005 01:11
Classic subject and colors for the seaon. I like the simplicity and composition of the shot. Love the way you did the font where its colors mimics the subject. Overall nice image.