Ring of Fire
Macro of a Gerbera
Ricoh GX-100

Please Click for Music Ring of Fire
Ring of Fire belongs to the following groups:
** Super Macro Photography (Two Per Day ), Abstract Realism, All About Flowers, daisy & company--->ONLY daisies & its species, Extreme Close-Ups, Live, Love, Dream: , Music Inspired Art (M.I.A) music links/lyrics required, Nature's Wonders and Vibrant and Vivid Color Available for sale asGreeting Cards, Matted Prints, Laminated Prints and Mounted Prints

Soxy Fleming
yep, just put the wok on top and cook a stirfry
George Swann
A bit early over here Soxy….just had my Porridge!!...thanks for looking!!
TracyD
Wonderful macro George, looks like a stove burner, great colour!
George Swann
Thank you so much Tracy, I really appreciate it….and thanks for making this a favourite….heres wishing you good luck!!
Catherine Veal
what a beautiful macro George.x
George Swann replied
Thank you so much Catherine…I really appreciate your kind comments!!!
Chris Willis
I can hear Johnny Cash singing ‘Ring of Fire’ in my head….you know what will happen now, don’t you George???? I won’t be able to get it outta there, ha ha :-)
A beautiful close up… gorgeous colour too.
George Swann replied
Thank you so much Chris…look again I have put a link in just for you!!!
Irene Burdell
A gorgeous colour and fabulous macro.
George Swann replied
Thank you so much Irene…I really appreciate your support!!
eXposure
oh la la!
superb macro George
George Swann replied
Thank you so much Wendy you are so kind….thanks for adding this to your favourites!!
Sensiworld
Wow, a beauty !!!
George Swann replied
Thank you so much Sylvia…a Wow has made my day!!
Sharon House
Truly stunning.
George Swann replied
Thank you Sharon for your kind comments….thanks for looking, and also for adding this to your favourites!!!
rosedew
Stunning!
George Swann replied
Thank you so much Rose!!
Phineous Cas...
awesome stuff
George Swann replied
Thank you for your kind comments….and also for looking!!
Ginger Barritt
Isn’t there a red challenge going on??? This is amazing!
George Swann replied
Don’t know Ginger, which Group??
George Swann replied
Thank you for your Kind comments Ginger!!!
Dorit
Absolutely stunning George…. LOVE IT !!!
George Swann replied
Hello Dorit so lovely to see you again, I noticed that you had been popping in and out…Thank you for your lovely comments, so pleased that you like it, thank you for making this a favourite!!
Chris Willis
Ha ha ha, George….I didn’t say I was a fan of the man…just that I will have trouble getting the song outta my head :
))What a kind thing to do though….thanks for that :
Ginger Barritt
The Red challenge is in natures wonders…perfect for you!!!
George Swann replied
Thank you so much Ginger, I will scoot off and join…you are a real sweetie!!!
Paulette x
Superb macro George, love the softness on the edges and crisp clarity and light in the centre.
George Swann replied
Glad you like it Paulette…thank you for your kind comments!!
krafty
Stunning George..just perfect and the colour is scrumptious..beautiful Macro.xxxxxxxx
George Swann replied
Hello Cynthia….Thank you so much, you are so kind….thank you for all your support!!
George Swann replied
Coloursofnature
George I am speechless!!! this is beautiful, cheers and hugs- Valerie
George Swann replied
Valerie you are so kind, thank you and thanks for making this a favourite….Valerie I am pleased to see we are both featured in the Extreme Close Up Group…congratulations!!!
Ken Boxsell
Very nice
George Swann replied
Thank you so much Ken for your kind comments…and thanks for adding this Image to your favourites!!
Sharon Hammond
Simply splendid – luv the comp, colour & detail
George Swann replied
Thank you for your kind comments Sharon…..thanks for looking!!!
Simon Whittaker
Great stuff George, well done.
George Swann replied
Thank you for your kind comments Simon…so pleased to meet you!!!
Coloursofnature
Thanks and you too George, it is wonderful that accrss so many miles we can still be neighbours, cheers- Valerie xx
George Swann replied
Thank you kindly…Neighbour x
Sharon Johnstone
Absolutely stunning George!!!!!
George Swann replied
Thank you so much Sharon…and for your continued support!!!
Joseph Bailouni
Brilliant Work – Love it – jb
George Swann replied
Thank you so much JB for your kind comments…pleased to meet you!!
Agnes McGuinness
Breathtaking! I can’t even begin to say how good I thing this is.!! Agnes:)))
George Swann replied
Thank you so much Agnes for your kind words and support…..and thanks for making this a favourite!!!
Eva and Klaus ...
Great work!!!
George Swann replied
Thank you so much E&K for your kind comments!!!
Antanas
Great capture
George Swann replied
Thank you Antanas for your kind comments!!!
Nancy Polanski
Wow, this is magnificent! And the title is totally perfect! I DO like Johnny Cash, and I love the version you linked, George!
George Swann replied
Thank you so much Nancy for your kind comments!!....and it is nice to meet a Johnny Cash fan!!
Tessa Bishop
Terrific image, George, great title. Not your new lens though?
George Swann replied
No Tessa, I am a failure, can’t break the habit….thank you for the kind comments!!!
anisja
Excellent work !
George Swann replied
Thank you anisja for your kind comments!!!
Jan Bickerton
This is a cracker George. I found it in the most popular images for today. Very well done!
George Swann replied
Thank you Jan so kind of you…i will go and have a look!!!
George Swann replied
I am sorry Jan…Thank you so much for making this a favourite!!
tkrosevear
A most beautiful shot and accompaniment music George ;)
George Swann replied
Thank you so much tk…I am pleased that you like It!!
Jennifer Woodward
This is stunning, George, I love the colour! Fantastic shot!! :-)
George Swann replied
Thank you so much Jenn for your kind comments…thanks also for making this a favourite!!!
handprintz
Fabulous macro George,looks like a gas burner on an oven !
George Swann replied
Glad you like It Trudi…thanks for your kind comments!!!
Aimelle
lovely focus, details and colors George. Great macro !
George Swann replied
Glad you like It…thank you Aimelle!!
Ingz
absolutely stunning! very beautiful as is all of your gallery.
George Swann replied
Ingz you are so kind thank you, Thank you for looking and the kind comments, you Images are also very beautiful!!
Yool
Wow and triple wow…...this is amazing !!!!!
George Swann replied
Thank you so much Mariola….and thanks so much for looking!!!
Carol Lewsley
stunning macro George
George Swann replied
Thank you so much cazz…and thanks for looking!!!
JenLand
This is just so rich and gorgeous George! Congrats on the feature!
George Swann replied
jenn…so klnd of you…... thank you so much!!!!!
Rene Hales
Dramatic view.—Rene
George Swann replied
Thank you Rene for your kind comment…also thanks for looking…...your portfolio is so very different than anything I would attempt, although we have Cosmos in common. I have had a quick look at your Pbase images, will look more in depth later.
Rene Hales
George, thank you so much for looking at my images.—Rene
George Swann replied
It was my pleasure Rene!!
jensw61
awesome photo George, love the sharpness of the important parts. well done.
George Swann replied
Thank you so much Jen for your kind comments…..so nice of you to look!!!
Jen Whyte
Wow George … fire indeed … super macro
George Swann replied
Many thanks Jen…so glad that you liked It!!!
Meeli Sonn
Interesting. I know where is Ring of Fire located. This looks similar. Great picture and title.
George Swann replied
Thank you so much for the kind comments…and for adding this to your favourites!!!
Dave Corn
Stunning and most excellent macro!!
George Swann replied
Thanks very much Dave…thank you for looking and for adding this to you favourites!!!
drec
great detail and colour, nice one
George Swann replied
Thank you so much for your kind comments, thanks for looking and making this a favourite!!!
Jason Vickers
This is a wonderful maco, the vibrant colors are eye catching to say the least.
Well done!
George Swann replied
Thank you Jason your kind comments are very much appreciated…thanks for looking!!
Squealia
Welcome to the Compact Group, and may I say how stunning this image is, I am very impressed.
George Swann replied
Thank you Squelia It is my pleasure to join the Group, thank you so much for your very kind comments!!!
Catherine Palmer
Nicely seen and captured! It’s amazing what a little point and shoot can do these days! Fantastic shot!
George Swann replied
Thank you Catzeye for your kind comments…thanks for making this a favourite and also for looking!!!
Jeff Burns
absolutely breathtaking
George Swann replied
Thank you Jeff for your kind comments…and thanks for looking!!
Squealia
Squealia
George Swann replied
Thank you so much to the Moderaters….I am thrilled to bits!!
Karen Betts
unbeleivably beautiful. depth of field on the shot is amazing and the colour wow.
George Swann replied
Glad you like It Karen….thank you for your kind comments!!!
Torfinn Johann...
Gorgeous! Inst fav!
Irene Burdell
Many congratulations for coming third in the Challenge Red , really well done and a fabulous achievement .
George Swann replied
Thank you Irene you are so kind!!
Hans Kawitzki
What a stunning close up…....brilliant
George Swann replied
Thank you for your kind comments Hans…thanks for adding this Image to your favourites and adding me to your watchlist!!!
Rosy Kueng
ON YOUR TOP 10!!!!!!!!! STUNNING MACRO!
George Swann replied
Thank you so much Rosy, I am thrilled to make 3rd in the challenge out of an entry of 122. Thank you for the wonderful congratulations, may I take my Sunglasses off now??
George Swann replied
Rosy I am sorry, I forgot to thank you for adding this Image to your favourites!!!
Jacky Parker
A truly beautiful capture …..LOVE IT!
George Swann replied
Thank you for your kind comments Jacky…thanks for making this a favourite, and also for looking!!!
Diane Schuster
Great macro, George! I love the vibrant color!
George Swann replied
Thank you so much for your very kind comments!!!
Jan Wall
Perfect photo, love the title. This is just stunning! Faved.
George Swann replied
Thank you so much Jan for you very kind comments…and many thanks for making this a favourite!!
coffeetea
this is excellent!! George
George Swann replied
Thank you so much for your kind words….thank you for looking, and thanks for making this Image a favourite!!
SharonAHenson
This is so beautful George.
George Swann replied
Thank you for your kind words Sharon…and also thank you for looking!!
JayneLogan
This is gorgeous, George! Love the composition … very sexy
George Swann replied
Thank you Jayne for your lovely descriptive comments…i am touched…metaphorically speaking of course!!!
Prasad
Spectacular!
George Swann replied
Thank you so much for your kind comments Prasad…..and thanks for making this a favourite, also thank you for adding me to your watchlist!!
Molly Magee
Great shot.
And I love your title. Quite fitting :)
George Swann
Thank you Molly for your kind comments…also thanks for making this image a favourite and also for looking….Good luck with your photography, I am sure you will do well, and enjoy Red Bubble!!!
Jadephotos
Magnificent dof and colors! Love this.
George Swann replied
Thank you so much Monica for your kind words…and thanks for making this a favourite!!
JordanRyan
beautiful
George Swann replied
Many thanks Jordan…and thank you for making this Image a favourite!!!
ArtByDrew
Wonderful capture and excellent treatment to the photo. Bravo!
George Swann replied
Thank you Drew…I appreciate your kind comments!!
Sharon Mau
Congratulations on your winning entry in the challenge and your wonderful feature with this very beautiful image!!
George Swann replied
Thank you so much Sharon for your kind comments…and thanks for making this a favourite!!
Diane Schuster
George, this is so beautiful, I love the color, so hot and vibrant!
George Swann replied
Thank you so much for your kind words…I appreciate it!!
Angela Lance
WOW!! That is awesome! Congratulations on your feature!
George Swann replied
Thank you so much for your kind comments Angela…thanks for looking!!
Hena Tayeb
gorgeous
George Swann replied
Hello Hena…thank you so much for your kind comments….and thanks for looking!!
Maria Moro
Stunning and breath taking,, congratulations,,
George Swann replied
Thank you so much Maria….I appreciate It….thanks for the Favourite….and for looking!!
Lorraine Creagh
Such a beutiful shot George. In fact all your flowers are gorgeous.
George Swann replied
Thank you for your kind comments Lorraine…thanks for looking, and also for adding me to your watchlist, your fruit and veg have given me some ideas!!
Glenna Walker
This is stunning…an instant favorite!!!!!!!!!!
Tara Lemana
Stunning shot George, just beautiful!
Robert Worth
lots of comments – and I agree with them – that is a very stunning shot…. focus, DoF, lighting all spot on…...
George Swann replied
Thank you so much Robert for your comments…..also thanks for the watchlist…..it’s a pleasure to meet you!!
Malcolm Chant
WOW what an amazing image, well done.
Malcolm
George Swann replied
Thank you Malcolm for your kind comments!!
anisja
Great macro ! Compliments .
coffeetea
exquisite macro! wish you win the challenge.
George Swann replied
Thank you for your kind comments!!!
naturelover
Wow!! must be on here somewhere this is so bright and beautiful George – stunning work!!!
George Swann replied
Thank you so much Pauline!!!
dinghysailor1
amazing!!
George Swann replied
Many thanks Maggie…I appreciate it!!
SandraRos
CONGRATULATIONS my dear sweet friend with your top 10 place in the challenge of the group “A Single Flower” It is such a beautiful photograph
George Swann replied
Thank you so much Sandra, so kind of you to let me know, I didn’t know, I will have to pop and have a look, it is one of my favourite images!!
Yool
This i so very beautyful George …..wow!!!!
Congratz on the features all well deserved
George Swann replied
Thank you Mariola…i really appreciate your kind comments!!
Sarah-fiona Helme
Wow, took me ages to scroll down to say how much I love this image – the lighting is lovely!
George Swann replied
Thank you so much Sarah for your kind comments…also thanks for looking!!
Jason Connolly
Fantastic shot.
George Swann replied
Thank you Jason for your kind comments…I really appreciate them….also thanks for the favourite, also very much appreciated!!
melbourneguy75
This is gorgeous, beautiful macro capture :))
George Swann replied
Thank you so much for your kind comments David, I really appreciate them…thanks also for adding this to your favourites. You have some great action shots amongst your work, looking at the ballroom images, I was reminded of one of my favourite Aussie movies…Strictly Ballroom, I love that film!!
melbourneguy75
You have some lovely images in your folio, and I agree, Strictly Ballroom is a classic! Many thanks for the compliment :)
Elana Bailey
Sensational macro. Love the intense colour too. Well done. An instant fav.
George Swann replied
Hello Elana…your comments are really kind, thank you….I appreciate them….also thanks for making this one of your favourites!!
AlexandraPhoto
great title for a wonderful image
George Swann replied
Thanks for your kind comments Alexandra….also thank you for making this a favourite!!
Tom Douce
Great work!! Love the colours!!
Please check out some my work!
George Swann replied
Thank you for your kind comments Tom!!
Aimelle
the reds are so vibrant ! and the details superb
George Swann replied
Many thanks Aimelle….for some reason this Image has proved quite popular!!
Barbara Corvino
Great macro, I like the detail, the dof and the vibrant red.
Ciao. Barbara
George Swann replied
Barbara, la ringrazio!
FlowersEtc
WOW! What an awesome and stunning photo. Congratulations on the feature
George Swann replied
Thank you Ann for your very kind comments!!
Yool
Exellent macro shot my friend !!
George Swann replied
Many thanks Mariola…..I really appreciate your comments!!
Jan Timmons
Gorgeous, George! What beautiful deep red hues. Surely you didn’t hand-hold this macro?
Johnny Cash? For some reason I thought Wagner and his “Ring”.
George Swann
Thank you so much Jan for your kind comments….this was hand held, I do not own a Tripod, I did think of Wagner, but that was way too long, besides which of the four would I choose?
Sarah Pett-Noble
wonderful macro, love the warm colours!
George Swann replied
Thank you Sarah for your lovely comments, I really appreciate them…you have excellent work in your folio, I really like the macro’s!!
Sarah Pett-Noble
Aw thanks George, you have wonderful work too, I love macro work.
Barbara Brown
Wonderful image! Love the composition and color!
George Swann replied
So pleased that you like it Barbara, thank you so much for your kind comments!!
cstextures
Fantastic colour and composition.
Karen Tillotson
Beautiful work…absolutely exquisite! =)
George Swann replied
Thank you so much Karen, I appreciate your comments, thanks also for the favourite!!
ys-eye
Gorgeous! Perfect title too! ;)
George Swann replied
Thank you so much for your kind comments!
Serendipicite
Love it! Perfect colour and detail :)
George Swann replied
Many thanks for your very kind comments!!
Nick McGuire
Beautiful!
George Swann replied
Thank you for looking, and thank you for your kind comments!!
shararat
grt macro!
George Swann replied
Thank you for your kind comments!!
silvercircles
Wow! The vivid red just jumps out at you! Love it!
George Swann replied
Thank you so much for your kind comments, thanks for looking, and also for adding this to your favourites!!
Yvonne Hoffmann 26 days ago
great macro!
George Swann replied 26 days ago
Thank you so much Yvonne, thanks also for making this a favourite!
Sarah-fiona Helme 22 days ago
This is a wonderful composition and love the sharp area – gives it a sort of 3D effect. Congratulations with the challenge!
George Swann replied 22 days ago
Many thanks for your congratulations, I am really pleased with the challenge win. I would like to say what a beautiful portfolio of work you have!
karenkirkham 20 days ago
Congratulations on your challenge win well deserved beautiful shot
George Swann replied 20 days ago
Thank you so much for your congratulations Karen, I was surprised, but really pleased to win. Thanks for adding me to your watchlist!
kappisan 20 days ago
Beautiful work George!:)
Well done!:)
and Congrats on all features&winnings too!:)
greetz,Kappi:)
George Swann replied 20 days ago
Thank you for your congratulations, and kind words!
Edyta Pelc 20 days ago
fantastic macro! and congratulations!very well done!
George Swann replied 17 days ago
Many thanks for your congratulations and also for your kind comments!
Susan Brown 17 days ago
Absolutely love this George, an instant favourite!
George Swann replied 17 days ago
Thank you for your very kind comments Susan, thanks also for adding this to your favourites!
bubbleblue 14 days ago
Stunning
George Swann replied 14 days ago
Thank you so much!