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05-DEC-2006 MFC

7th
Seasonal Delight
by MFC

Poinsettias are one of the most delightful symbols of the Holiday Season.
So significant, that an Act of Congress designated December 12th to
be recognized each year as "National Poinsettia Day".
Poinsettias are the best sold flowering potted plant in America,
mostly purchased within a six week period during the Holiday Season.
There are over 100 varieties available...solid red being the most popular.

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Canon DSLR Challenge13-Dec-2006 00:50
Beautiful composition, color, and presentation Mike. --Melanie
Helen Betts11-Dec-2006 21:41
Great color and light, and your composition and framing are outstanding. I also like the flowers set against the black background -- very effective. Helen
Jerry Curtis10-Dec-2006 18:00
Excellent, Mike. The Poinsettias seem to be floating in the frame. The unusual coloring of the leaves adds to the shot, too.
Deb Kees10-Dec-2006 02:56
MFC, what a spectacular image! Contrast of background and leaves is striking, lighting is very effective, and the way the leaves extend beyond the border is a wonderful finishing touch---Deb
roberta09-Dec-2006 05:57
Perfectly exposed !
Bev Brink 09-Dec-2006 05:48
This is so beautiful, Mike. The poinsettias appear to jump right off the screen - great background and frame! Lovely color, textural detail and lighting, too. Bev
Guest 08-Dec-2006 16:54
Just beautiful Mike, I love it!
Katherine Stanback's Photos08-Dec-2006 08:51
Beautiful composition - I love the lighting, the yellow and light red color of the leaves, and the way the plant comes out of the frame! So, Dec 12 is a national holiday, and I don't even get off work :(