Delicately
Uploaded: February 04, 2004 01:38:09
Dendrobium Orchids; Kaua'i, Hawaii; 1208pm; 02/03/04; 1/30ss, f8, ISO 200, EF 28-90mm lens
Theresa McCloskey February 04, 2004
very nice Stanley - love how the yellow stands out against the black :-) #94184Patricia A. Kuniega February 04, 2004
An absolutely superb composition Stan! This one is a winner in my book! A real stunner!! : ) #361063Karey Miller February 04, 2004
This is gorgeous Stanley! #361178Lisa Pereira February 04, 2004
Stunning Stan! Just beautiful! #361202Donna W. Neal February 04, 2004
Gorgeous Stan. Love the yellow against the black background and the composition is perfect!! #361220Bonnie C. Lackey February 04, 2004
Have to agree with all the above. This is just stunning, Stan. #361312Paul Coco February 04, 2004
Stunning! Frame it. #361357Robin L. Wehrman February 04, 2004
Outstanding, Stan! the yellow looks good against the black background !!! #361382Stanley J. Contrades February 04, 2004
Many thanks, Theresa, Patricia, Karey, Lisa, Donna, Bonnie, Paul and Robin! Yep, this one gets framed! Thanks again, everyone, for stopping and commenting, which is truly appreciated.Colette M. Metcalf February 04, 2004
Beautiful, Stan!! #361780Stanley J. Contrades February 04, 2004
Hi, Colette! Thank you as well!Carol Brill February 04, 2004
A very zen-like image, Stan, it evokes a mood of peaceful tranquility with the soft yellow, creamy texture, and graceful presentation. #361796Susie Peek-Swint February 04, 2004
Beautiful flower, colour, and compostion Stanley ~ well done!! #361907Stanley J. Contrades February 05, 2004
Thank you, Carol, once again for your thoughtfulness. Hi, Susan! Thank you, too, for your gracious comments.Robert Mann March 19, 2004
Beautiful image of your wonderful orchids, Stan! Like the presentation as well! Congrats on your finalist selection and good luck! RoB #431133Jean Papo March 19, 2004
Congratulations, Stanley!!! Love the image, the black background, and the framing really suits it too! Well deserved!!!! #431167Patricia A. Kuniega March 19, 2004
Congratulations on a real beauty Stan! The color and compositon is superb! #431308Kathleen Clemons March 19, 2004
Congratulations to you, Stan! :) #431761Lisa Pereira March 19, 2004
Congratulations Stan! This one should be framed with the rest of your gorgeous orchids!! :-) #432817Carol Brill March 19, 2004
Congratulations and best of luck, Stan! #432978Stanley J. Contrades March 19, 2004
Thank you very much, RoB, Jean, Patricia, Kathleen, Lisa and Carol for your well wishes, and the best of luck to everyone in the next round as well!Allan L. Whitehead March 19, 2004
Stan, this is absolutely stunning (as usual). They say a picture is worth 10,000 words, then this one just speaks volumes. Congratulations and very good luck in the next round, my good friend. No matter what happens, this one is a winner in my book - Allan #433626Stanley J. Contrades March 19, 2004
Allan, my friend, many thanks for your kind words of encouragement and the very best to you!Stacey A. Bates March 19, 2004
Congratulations and the best of luck to you Stan!! Your shots of orchids is inspiring!Murry Grigsby March 19, 2004
Congrats Stan on your beautiful finalist!! #433712Colette M. Metcalf March 19, 2004
Congrats, Stan!!! #433782Stanley J. Contrades March 19, 2004
You can do it, too, Stacey, I know you can! Thank you for your kindnesses!Susana Matos March 19, 2004
Congratulations, great photo!!Ron Goldman March 19, 2004
Congratulations Stan!!!! #434582Donna W. Neal March 19, 2004
Gorgeous StanBonnie C. Lackey March 19, 2004
I'm so glad this is a finalist - it is so beautiful! #435012Stanley J. Contrades March 19, 2004
Sorry, Colette, it must have crossed in cyberspace somewhere, but thank you so much for your kind comments as always! I do appreciate your graciousness.Susana, you're an inspiration as well, and thank you for your generous comments.
Hi, Ron! Thank you for stopping and commenting and the best to you as well!
Donna, I appreciate your taking the time to add your kind comments and wishes. Thank you!
Bonnie ... many thanks for your thoughts and am happy the image pleases you.
Much Aloha everyone,
Stan #435041
Susan T. Parady March 19, 2004
Congratulations on making the finals with this gorgeous image, Stan! Your work here is excellent as always! Good Luck! #435056William C. Raco March 19, 2004
Very striking color, composition and detail.bill #435088
Stanley J. Contrades March 19, 2004
Thank you, Susan and bill, for your stamp of approval which is greatly appreciated!!!Mary K. Robison March 19, 2004
Had to see what gem of yours made it to finals, Stan...and, WOW! This one has it all!!! Color, comp, lighting, frame ~ everything your floral photos are noted for, and then some! The very best of luck for this to float up to the next stage, where it most definitely belongs! #435492Judith G. Secco March 20, 2004
Absolutely beautiful, Stan! Best of luck with this one.Jill Odice November 14, 2005
Stan, obviously from the number of finals you garnered with your flower photos the judges liked this as much as I do :-) #2074723Stanley J. Contrades November 14, 2005
OMG, it seems I entered this eons ago (LOL)!! Thanks very much Mary, Judy, and to you Jill, for your gracious and supportive comments!!Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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