Heart Wave
A special Valentine.
Macro shot of heart (approx. 0.5” across) on coffee mug.
Canon 400D
Canon 100mm f/2.8 macro
FEATURED in SAFE HAVEN (02 10 09)
FEATURED in Canon DSLR Group (02 13 09)
FEATURED in Friends of Bangor and North Down Camera Club, Northern Ireland (03 02 09)
FEATURED ON HOME PAGE (03 07 09)
FEATURED in Super Macro Photograph (04 07 09)
PLACED IN TOP TEN CHALLENGE of Hearts Challenge in Shameless Self-Promotion (04 12 09)
FEATURED in Alphabet Soup (V) (04 20 09)
PLACED in the TOP TEN Challenge for V (04 26 09)
PLACED 6th in the TOP TEN Challenge Shapes & Patterns, Heart Shapes (05 14 09)
PLACED 3RD in TOP TEN Challenge, First Things, All Things Red & White, June 2009
WON TOP TEN Challenge, Bits & Pieces, Hearts of Love, October 2009

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LjMaxx
Very cool Wendi.. Almost looks edable.. Great for V-day here~
Wendi Donaldson replied
Thanks so much Lj!!! yeah, it’s coming…hope someone treats you nice!
Danielle Knight
This is beautiful wendi, Love it…
Wendi Donaldson replied
Thanks Nic…and thanks for the fav on this one too!!!
Cora Wandel
Wendi, love the image and title!
Wendi Donaldson replied
Cora….thanks so much…high praise from you, indeed!
AndyGii
Great composition. Very eyecatching. Yes All that means I like it
Wendi Donaldson replied
Thank you!!! I wanted to put something up for Valentine’s Day…not sure if it’s big in OZ…but some folks here go wild – not anyone I know of course! :)
AndyGii
Pretty big here too. I never get nuffin tho cept ignored
Wendi Donaldson replied
Aaawwww!!! and I thought it was only me!! :(
Adam Gormley
Hi Wendi, wow, I love this image, so well composed! Nice work :)
Wendi Donaldson replied
Nice to meet you here, Adam….thanks for visiting. I’m so glad you like this one – always doubt myself! :)
Irene Burdell
Like strawberries and cream , lovely work Wendi.
Wendi Donaldson replied
Oooh! there’s a nice title too, Irene…. why didn’t I think of that!! Thanks.
Suzanne D Jaes...
That’s about all i’ll get is to look at your image, Well done Wendi…. :)
Wendi Donaldson replied
Seems there’s a club out there for us !!! :)
toby snelgrove...
great creation … the best to you on the 14tg
Wendi Donaldson replied
Thanks Toby…. very sweet of you!!! Hope you have a Valentine out there too.
Ursula Rodgers
Wonderful work Wendi! Love the composition :))
Wendi Donaldson replied
Glad you like this….I’m sending it out to all my friends here! :) Cheers! LOL!
Sharona
Beautiful work Wendi. So yummy looking!
Wendi Donaldson replied
Thanks Sharon….glad you like it!
Lyn Evans
This is so beautiful
Wendi Donaldson replied
Thank you for the visit and leaving a lovely comment, Lyn.
Bradley Nichol
Nicely done Wendi !
Wendi Donaldson replied
Thanks Bradley….hope you’re going to give one to someone special on Saturday!!
Johanne Brunet
This is beautiful and very intriguing! I love the translucent vibrancy of the red heart and the creamy quality of the almond green ripples. It has the quality of a gorgeous photo, but the abstract aspect makes us wonder if it is real… Great work, Wendi!
Wendi Donaldson replied
Always love your comments, Johanne…so insightful – truly. This has different tones on my laptop than my desktop computer. Going to recalibrate my laptop just in case. This is actually a Starbucks coffee mug!! :0 LOL!! Thanks!!!
monaiman
Beautiful work Wendi !!
Wendi Donaldson replied
Thanks Mona….so glad you like it!! Happy V Day!
cdwork
A beautiful, happy shot- Love your comp
Wendi Donaldson replied
Cheers!!! Glad you enjoyed this one…Happy V Day to you too…!
OldBirch
Very nice! I’m so glad you told us what it was. I was dying to know!
Wendi Donaldson replied
Thought I better fess up!..... Glad you like this one. Thanks for visiting.
Dentanarts
Lovely shape and just in time for Valentine’s Day! Nice! o(O_~)o
Wendi Donaldson replied
Thanks…don’t forget your Valentine!! :) Cheers.
Rosalie Scanlon
Beautiful design Wendi, very creative.
Wendi Donaldson replied
Thanks Rosalie!!
rosiczka
Beautiful work !!!!
Wendi Donaldson replied
Thank you Margarete!
helmutk
Lovely work !!
Wendi Donaldson replied
Thanks for visiting Helmut, and leaving a lovely comment!
Wendi Donaldson
Rebecca Silverman
I love this – very romantic and it does look edible as someone else said!
Wendi Donaldson replied
Cool!! thanks for the sweet comment, Rebecca….
David Clark
just really cool composition and subject and light and everything and oh yeah
- mouth watering – here’s hoping you get a surprise on the 14th -daveWendi Donaldson replied
LOL…yeah…don’t think I’ll be surprised!! at all! :)
Glad you like this one, David…means a lot coming from you.
Kazzoom IPA
On being featured in the group Canon DSLR Group
Kaz, Kathy, BigD & Cora
Wendi Donaldson replied
YAHOOOOO!!!! What a super thrill – thanks to you ALL for choosing this one. Great fun! Much appreciated.
KarenKSmith
Congrats on this outstanding composition…and right in time for heart day!
Wendi Donaldson replied
Thanks Karen….I saw this mug for several days…kept my eye on it and knew I had to have it! ....worked for me with this shot too. Cheers!
mstinak
Congrats! That’s very cool looking!
Wendi Donaldson replied
Thanks for visiting and leaving a great comment!!
Misti Hymas
I really like the lines in this!! The repetition is great!
Wendi Donaldson replied
Misti! Thanks so much for visiting and commenting.
Stephen Van Tuyl
Cool shot Wendi! Congratulations on your features.
Wendi Donaldson replied
Thanks so much for your kind comments, Stephen. Glad you like this one!
simonesphotos
Brilliant work Wendy!
Wendi Donaldson replied
Thanks Simone….love your avatar!
karebare599
Excellent work! Love this.
Wendi Donaldson replied
Thanks for visiting, Karebare, and leaving such a lovely comment.
Terri Chandler
Very pretty and well done! xo
Wendi Donaldson replied
Thanks again!! glad you like this one.
lefotodelmaui
what a super amazing work
Wendi Donaldson replied
Thanks so much – glad you like it.
Angel Warda
this is awesome!!!! love it!
Wendi Donaldson replied
Thank you Angel!!! lovely to ‘see’ you! :)
Yvette Bielert
Beautiful work Wendi! Really interesting shot with superb composition!
Looks really yummy too :)
Wendi Donaldson replied
Thanks for visiting Yvette!!! Glad to see you on again. Thanks.
Terry Mooney
outstanding piece of work Wendi, you know it’s good when you have to go this far down to make a comment.
Wendi Donaldson replied
Aaawww!!! you’re so kind, Terry! ..... think it’s just that it’s seasonal! :) Everyone loves a Valentine! Cheers!
Earthmonster
Killer work.
Wendi Donaldson replied
Oh you romantic you!!! :) Thanks for visiting and leaving such a great comment. Cheers.
Wendi Donaldson
Colleen Milburn
Ooh, how glorious – like I could dive right in!
Wendi Donaldson replied
Cool comment…..tho’ you’d get hurt! It was a coffee mug…the heart is only about 0.5inches big. Thanks!
Colleen Milburn
Lol!! Maybe not, then!
Great macro, then!!!
Wendi Donaldson replied
Phew!! you’ll be safe now….thanks!
CarolM
Perfect title!! Very original. Not sure how you did this. Is it created or a photo of something? So different and interesting besides being romantic. Excellent work, my friend.
Wendi Donaldson replied
It’s a macro of a Starbucks coffee mug! :) The heart was teeny on the white mug and I just knew it would work. Thanks for your lovely comments Carol.
Ingz
fabulous! very clever xx
Wendi Donaldson replied
Thanks so much!! Glad you like this – now I’m going to USE the mug! :)
Shoaib .
thats pretty awesome on 8 levels
Wendi Donaldson replied
Wow! haven’t heard that before…. thanks a bunch, Shoaib!!
debb
SIMPLY LOVE THIS !!- unique & creative comp – wonderful work wendi :)
Wendi Donaldson replied
Thanks Debb!!! glad you like it. :)
Steve Chapple
What a wonderful image, great color offsets and love the patterns.
Wendi Donaldson replied
Thanks for visiting and leaving such a lovely comment!! Appreciate it.
LisaR
It looks like a heart floating in milk. Incredibly effective! Wonderful image.
Wendi Donaldson replied
Thanks for your great comment Lisa!
Barbara Brown
This is really cool! Yummy!
Wendi Donaldson replied
Thanks for your lovely comment, Barbara! it does look like strawberries and cream!
Linda Callaghan
what a great iimage…lovely
Wendi Donaldson replied
Thanks very much Linda.
Julie Thomas
awesome shot!!
Wendi Donaldson replied
Thanks Julie….love your avatar! lots of heart there.
raintina
Great Shot Wendi!!! Even the lactose intolerant can’t help but love it, I am sure.
Wendi Donaldson replied
Too funny!!!!! thanks, glad you like it. LOL
Mark Allen
Wendi Donaldson replied
Wow!! well I’m ecstatic about the news!! Many thanks to the moderators of this group for choosing this one to feature. I am thrilled!! Thank you.
oddoutlet
wow that’s one cool macro shot and one cool coffee mug too! congrats on home pager!
Wendi Donaldson replied
Thanks so much….. I’m over the moon tonight about the Home Page feature!!! WOW! Lil Ol Me!!
Areej Obeid
Great shot!
Wendi Donaldson replied
Thanks so much Areej!
Johanne Brunet
Congrats on your homepage feature Wendi! Woohoo!
Wendi Donaldson replied
THANK YOU!!!!!! How did you know this dunce needed your help tonight!! Bless you, girl!!! This is so exciting for me!!! Thanks again, Johanne! xo
MICKSPIXPHOTOS
Congrats on the home page feature, Wendi. Well done.
Wendi Donaldson replied
Thanks so much Mick!!
LjMaxx
Looks fantastic on tonights Home Page girlfriend. WTG! COngrats!!!
Wendi Donaldson replied
Thanks Lj!! I’m thrilled….. super news to come home to!!!
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Congratulations!
Wendi Donaldson replied
This is SO COOL!!! thanks for your efforts here on my behalf!! I’d never have been able to do this. Cheers!
Christian Zammit
WELL DONE for featuring in the redbubble homepage.
your work is really great
Christian Zammit
Wendi Donaldson replied
Thanks Christian….I’m tickled pink…!!!
bill oneil
Well why didnt I see this one….it’s beautiful. my wife got flowers and all I got was Fluffy on valentines day…LOL
Wendi Donaldson replied
Oh you must have been so busy on Valentine’s Day with Fluffy you didn’t have time for me! Glad you like this one.
Kathy Reid
Awesome image, simple but powerful!!
Wendi Donaldson replied
Thanks for your lovely comment, Kathy….appreciate it very much.
ElRobbo
Spectacular!
Wendi Donaldson replied
Thanks so much.
Bradley Shawn ...
Super shot. I love all the layers and texture. Congrats on the HP feature. Well deserved.
Wendi Donaldson replied
Hey Shawn….thanks for that…I’m thrilled as you can no doubt tell! :)
Philip Johnson
congrats on home page Wendi
Wendi Donaldson replied
Thank you Philip!! Very kind.
Vikram Franklin
Congrats on the HP Feature!! Awesome work Wendi – so happy for you!
Wendi Donaldson replied
I’m sure it was the title! LOL! Thanks Vikram. :)
handprintz
Big congrats on the homepage feature Wendi !! xxoxo
Wendi Donaldson replied
Oh hugs to you, Trudi…thanks!
TFFDavid
Hell yeah, you’re great and how fitting that your image containing a heart is on the HomePage.
Wendi Donaldson replied
What an angel you are…..thanks, David! xo
Martice
This is awesome-Beauty can be found in the smallest things :) Well done :)
Wendi Donaldson replied
Yes, we only have to look!! Thanks so much Martice…and thanks for visiting here.
TFFDavid
Ohhh heck, I never looked up and seen 2 other people have put an image of the HomePage up. LOL
Wendi Donaldson replied
Flattery will get you everywhere!!! Bless you! xo
debb
CONGRATS ON HOME PAGE WENDI !!! :)
Wendi Donaldson replied
Wow, thanks so much Debb!
heeb
It’s beautiful! I would have never thought of this if I saw it on a coffee mug! And that’s another reason why you are on the Home Page-
--Congratulations!Wendi Donaldson replied
Thanks Heeb!! it struck me when I waiting in line for my coffee!! and I knew it’d be cool.
Danielle Knight
How cool is this. Love this image, congrats on the home page feature. woo hoo
Wendi Donaldson replied
Thanks Nic….. yeah, I was thrilled when I saw it…. (you can’t miss it! LOL!) Cheers.
CapturedByKylie
Congratulations on being featured on the RB Home Page (March 7th 2009)
It’s a terrific image!
Wendi Donaldson replied
Thanks Kylie….very kind – I’m really pleased. Love your avatar by the way!
Wayne Pearson
There are diamonds everywhere, we just have to (open up our heart, as above ) see them. Well done.
Wendi Donaldson replied
Sweet!!! You’re so right, Wayne….thanks, Bud!
Caroline Fournier
Well look who’s on the home page!!! Woohooo … congratulations Wendy!! Very well deserved.
Wendi Donaldson replied
Yeah….exciting news, for sure!! Thanks Caroline…what are you cooking today?
BigD
Congratulations on your home page featured. Whoo-hoo!
Wendi Donaldson replied
Thanks D….. amazing news!!!
Rosalie Scanlon
Wow, WTG Girl, congrats on you home page feature
Wendi Donaldson replied
Such a thrill, Rosalie!! Thanks!
Heather Rivet...
congrats and well done with the featue and with your work
Wendi Donaldson replied
Thanks for your great comments Heather…lovely to have you visit!
Sharon Johnstone
WOW!!!, stunning image, congratulations on the featutres Wendi!!!!
Wendi Donaldson replied
Such a nice thing to say, thanks so much Sharon.
fauselr
Saw this the other day in the new art. Meant to comment on it, very imaginative, great shot
Wendi Donaldson replied
Thanks Ray….we can get lost in RB land…I understand. Glad you came back tho’. Cheers.
Barbara Morrison
Great shot! I thought that it was something edible. Congrats on Home Page!
Wendi Donaldson replied
I know…. realized that after it was posted. Quite fun actually. Glad you liked it and thanks for the comments.
Marion Cullen
Well, I finally made it to the end, & boy what a great ride I had to the bottom of this comments list Wendi!
What a special find for me today, as Geoff & I celebrate our first year of marriage on this day. This is a wonderful work of art and I am dropping it straight into my favs!
Wendi Donaldson replied
Oh thank YOU!!! How very sweet…Congratulations to you and Geoff. My best Heart Wave to you both!
Wendi Donaldson
Marion Cullen
Thank you so much Wendi. :-)
Wendi Donaldson replied
You’re most welcome….hope you have a wonderful celebration.
hellofromearth
I loooovvveeee it! Great work and congrats in all the features.
Wendi Donaldson replied
Thanks SO much….I’m pretty much blown away by this!!!
Lois Bryan
Wendi … I ADORE this shot!!!!! CLEVER you … I’m sure if it had been me, I’d have shot it straight on … dull and boring … I’d never have thought up this wonderfully artistic angle!!!!!
Wendi Donaldson replied
LOL!! thank you SO much, Lois….very sweet!
deannedaffy
This turned out great Wendi. Coo.l shot
Wendi Donaldson replied
Yeah, I was really pleased it did….glad you like it! thanks.
Lee Varney
how the heck did you do this!! please tell me your secret!
Wendi Donaldson replied
LOL!!! thanks Lee…glad you like this one! (explained above!)
Susanne Correa
I love it! beautiful
Wendi Donaldson replied
Thanks Susanne….so glad you like it. Love your avatar too!
Ronald Rockman
ooooh ahhhhhhhhhhhhh it sure does it for me Wendi with an I.
Wow so many comments I’m sooooo impressed.
Rock
x
Wendi Donaldson replied
Well thank you kind sir!!!! Much appreciated….very pleased you like this one.
Yani
Fantastic image Wendi . Congratulations !
Wendi Donaldson replied
Thank you so much Yani!!! thanks for the visit and lovely comment.
melbourneguy75
Fantastic image – the composition is perfect :)
Wendi Donaldson replied
Many thanks to you David!!! Glad you like it.
Rhana Griffin
This is gorgeous :)
Wendi Donaldson replied
Thanks Rhana….very pleased you like it.
tasadam
I see why you feature this image on your home page… Great lighting.
Wendi Donaldson replied
Thanks so much for your great comments….and checking it out! Cheers!
Sharon Hammond
What a beautiful & unique image. Bravo. PS: Thanks for all your lovely comments
Wendi Donaldson replied
Thanks Sharon….you’re very kind. Glad you like it!!
nadine henley
takes a long time to get down to the bottom of this page but I too have to say it – fabulously ceative image
Wendi Donaldson replied
Thanks so much Nadine…for your lovely comment and persevering here!! Very pleased so many folks like this shot.
Heavenandus777
Wendi Donaldson replied
MANY thanks for this honour!! I’m thrilled to see this one chosen for the Macro Photography group. Cheers!
Hannah Fenton-...
This placed in the top ten in the Hearts challenge in
Shameless self promotion group
Wendi Donaldson replied
Wow!! Very cool….thanks so much for letting me know!!
Princessbren2006
Love this one – At Gloria Jeans here they do a loveheart shape in their coffee
Wendi Donaldson replied
Thanks Brenda…we have a place here that does that too. Pretty cool!! Really glad you like it.
Peter Kurdulija
Very nice image!
Wendi Donaldson replied
Thanks very much Peter. Glad you like it!
Sally P Moore
Congratulations!
This great image has been Featured in the Alphabet Soup group. Please remember to enter it in the Best of V challenge and good luck! Congratulations!
This great image has been Featured in the Alphabet Soup group. Please remember to enter it in the Best of V challenge and good luck!
Best wishes, Sally
Best wishes, Sally
Wendi Donaldson replied
Many thanks to you, Sally , and the moderators of Alphabet Soup for selecting this image to be featured. Truly appreciate the honour.
whalegeek
Clever shot with great placement of the heart for viewing impact. I enjoy how you notice the small things and make them special. Congrats on your many Features. This is an image that stands apart.
Wendi Donaldson replied
Thanks again…...total LUCK on my part….luck in finding the coffee cup….and luck it shooting it!! Seems lots of folks really like it and that pleases me greatly…. Thanks!!
Marie Sharp
TOP TEN CHALLENGE WINNER ~ ALPHABET SOUP
Wendi Donaldson replied
Many thanks for this, Marie…...truly appreciate those who voted for this image!!!
JuliaWright
Wow! love this, congrats on all the features!
Wendi Donaldson replied
Many thanks to you Julia!! Really appreciate your visit and lovely comments!
Maria Moro
please consider one of your artworks for the challenge HEART Shapes
Wendi Donaldson replied
Thanks Maria…..appreciate the suggestion!! I’m on it!
Jacky
Lovely ! you have my vote:)
Wendi Donaldson replied
Thanks so much Jacky, means the world!!
Maria Moro
Well done Wendi,,,
Click Here
Wendi Donaldson replied
WOW!!!!! Thanks to those who voted for my special Valentine Heart!! (Love the banner and the link….very classy!! Thanks!)
Maria Moro
lol,, we are here to please :)
Wendi Donaldson replied
Well you certainly did that in spades!! ...or hearts actually! thanks! you’ve made my day. LOL
Scott d'Almeida
lovely,
Wendi Donaldson replied
Many thanks Scott….pleased you like this special Valentine!
Vagelis Georga...
Amazing shot, It looks like a heart has been dropped in milk, didnt realise what it was till I seen your description, what a great image!
Wendi Donaldson replied
Thanks….cool thought – I’m not that clever!! LOL. Glad you like it.
lanebrain phot...
Wendi…This is a very cool image!! Looks great in the black matte too! Valentines day is my Anniversary too! Congratulations on all of the awards this brought you…they are very well deserved! Terry
Wendi Donaldson replied
Aaww!! thanks a bunch….This one is pretty special to me too actually. Really pleased it’s done so well. Thanks!
Colleen Farrell
Very cool image!
Wendi Donaldson replied
Thank you Colleen…really pleased you like it.
skippygirlgrap...
It gets my vote !!!
Wendi Donaldson replied
Thanks so much skippy!! Pleased about that.
Jane Brack
How clever, love the title and wowsers on the composition! Beautiful!
Wendi Donaldson replied
Thanks Jane…..really appreciate your great comment!!!
Deanna Roberts...
Love it’s simplicity – well spotted :D
Wendi Donaldson replied about 1 month ago
Thank you so much Deanna….... it was fun to do this one. Pleased you like it too. Cheers!
Alice Oates 27 days ago
Fantastic work! Congratulations on your recent challenge win
Wendi Donaldson replied 26 days ago
Ah, many thanks for this…..it is a favourite of mine!! Really pleased it won! Thank you.
SPQQKY 17 days ago
Outstanding work…. :)
Wendi Donaldson replied 14 days ago
Thanks for your great comment, appreciate you checking this one out…has certainly been good to me!! Cheers!