Sunset Lantern [Contest Finalists July 2004]
Uploaded: July 05, 2004 04:58:24
Diva crosses Sunset on way to the finish line at Toronto's National Yachy Club
Paul C. Gazzanigo July 05, 2004
Simply gorgeous, Allan! Fabulous image! #144777Kelly Abernathy July 05, 2004
Wow Allan, the lighting, colors, comp.... I'm speechless. This is definitely one of my all-time favorites. Stunning! -K #631449Wally Orlowsky July 05, 2004
Fantastic lighting and colors, Allan ... one of your best that I have seen! #631457Colette M. Metcalf July 05, 2004
Gorgeous, Allan!!! #631484Carolyn M. Fletcher July 05, 2004
Just spectacular, Allan!! My fav, too!! #631498Charlene Bayerle July 05, 2004
Wow!!! Gorgeous image Allan!!!!!! #631502Rob Friedman July 05, 2004
Oh Wow! That's absolutely stunning! #631561Colleen Braun July 05, 2004
another WOW!!!!! #631573Allan L. Whitehead July 05, 2004
Thank you so much everyone (Paul, Kelly, Wally, Colette, Carolyn, Charlene, and Rob) As always I truly appreciate the great comments and kind words. My 'puter decided to take a vacation, so I'm recycling some things through my wife's 'puter for a couple of days. It'll be nice to be back to normal, soon - your friend, Allan #631575Shirley L. Carpenter July 05, 2004
WOW is right!! Excellent image and composition!! Beautiful!! #631589Dolores Neilson July 05, 2004
Allan..I love the backlit sails! Makes them look translucent...I like the pop it has given this sunset...VERY NICE IMAGE INDEED!! Good luck with it! #631594Marie Fields July 05, 2004
AWESOME image, Allan! #631599Allan L. Whitehead July 05, 2004
Thank you, Shirley Delores and Marie, for the comments and very kind words. I appreciate them all - your friend, Allan #631622Paul Michko July 05, 2004
Such a striking composition, Allan. The colors and the reflection are fantastic. Simply beautiful, I absolutely love it. #631648Gail Vitikacs July 05, 2004
FABULOUS shot Allan.....makes me want to go sailing, have a bottle of wine and just cruise! #631752Donna J. Taff July 05, 2004
WOW! This is so beautiful, Allan!!!!!! #631765Stephen Zacker July 05, 2004
Stunning Allan! Great lighting! #631811Allan L. Whitehead July 05, 2004
Thank you so very much everyone (Paul, Gail, Donna, and Stephen0 for the great comments and very kind words. I truly do appreciate them - your good friend, Allan #631824Michael Wehrman July 05, 2004
Great image Allan #631876Murry Grigsby July 05, 2004
Terrific light, colors and action Allan! Your boat images are great!! #631913Gary O`Dell July 05, 2004
Beautiful Image Allan,very nicely done as usual..Gary O #631930Casey A. Hanson July 05, 2004
This is so beautiful Allan!Kristen McKain July 05, 2004
wow!! gorgeous! #631956Leanne M.E. Boyd July 05, 2004
Fabulous shot Allan. I love the ambiance! #632081Susan T. Evans July 05, 2004
Awesome image Allan, terrific lighting!!! #632157Allan L. Whitehead July 05, 2004
Thank you all so very much (Mike, Murry, Gary, Casey.Kristen, Leanne, and Susan) fro the great comments and very kind words. I truly appreciate them all, my very dear friends - your dear friend, Allan #632191Terry R. Hatfield July 05, 2004
Gosh Allen!! Lighten Up On Us Will You!! This Has To Win It Sure Has It All Right Down To The Title:-) #632266Allan L. Whitehead July 05, 2004
Terry, my very dear friend, you are far too kind to me. However I do truly appreciate the comments, and extremely kind words and as always your on-going support. All of my friends and community members are the building blocks of this great BetterPhoto family community - your friend, Allan #632294Bob Cammarata July 05, 2004
Great shot Allan.Robin L. Wehrman July 05, 2004
WOW WOW WOW!!! this is outstanding Allan, awesome lighting, very pretty colors and perfect detail, well done!!!!!!!! #632535Allan L. Whitehead July 05, 2004
Thank you so much, Bob and Robin, for the very appreciated nice comments and kind words - your good friend, Allan #632566Susan T. Parady July 05, 2004
That sail looks terrific lit up by the sun!! Awesome photo, Allan, it just might be your best yet (and that's saying something)!!! #632663Allan L. Whitehead July 05, 2004
Susan, my dear friend, I feel that you are much too kind, but, I do appreciate that - your good friend, Allan #632693Darren K. Fisher July 05, 2004
OH WOW ALLAN, this goes to the top of my list as a favorite. Wonderful job. #632749Allan L. Whitehead July 05, 2004
Thank you so much, Darren, my dear friend, for the appreciated nice comments and very kind words - your friend, Allan #632818Kathleen F. Greer July 05, 2004
Adding another WOW! to the list Allan, Beautiful Image!! #632843Bonnie C. Lackey July 05, 2004
Take a bow, Allan! This is just wonderful! #632857Janet Detota July 05, 2004
One word comes to mind-WINNER!!!Deborah Sandidge July 05, 2004
Gorgeous image, Allen!! #632921Brenda W. LaFleur July 05, 2004
Excellent, Allan. Wonderful color and lighting! #632946Allan L. Whitehead July 05, 2004
Wow, indeed, thank you all so very much (Kathleen, Bonnie, Janet, Deborah, and Brenda) for all the great comments, fine words, and ever on-going support. You guys really know how to make a fella's day, eh… I greatly appreciate this, my very dear friends - your good friend, Allan #632974Kathleen R. Struckle July 05, 2004
Just stunning Allan!! #633010Allan L. Whitehead July 06, 2004
Thank you so much, Kathleen, my very dear friend, for the appreciated comments and very kind words - your good friend, Allan #633102Stacey A. Bates July 06, 2004
Gorgeous!!! #633968Allan L. Whitehead July 06, 2004
Thank you Stacey, I appreciate that - Allan #634137Karen Engelbreth July 06, 2004
Fabulous shot Allan - love it! #634465Allan L. Whitehead July 06, 2004
Karen, my dear friend, thank you so very much, I do appreciate that - your friend, Allan #634508Susie Peek-Swint July 06, 2004
Everyone's said it already but this is fabulous Allan! Let me be the first to congratulate you on your win :) #634510Allan L. Whitehead July 06, 2004
Susie, my very dear friend, I truly do appreciate your comments and very kind words. Thank you so much - your good friend, Allan #634537Paula Showen July 06, 2004
Oh, Allan, this is amazing! It is absolutely gorgeous! This is a sure WINNER!!!! #634838Allan L. Whitehead July 07, 2004
Paula, my very dear friend, I'm bouyed by your great comments and very kind words. I appreciate them as always - your dear friend, Allan #634991Jim Kinnunen July 07, 2004
The greatest 4th of July image I can image! Sailing in great weather with a Great sunset!! Way to go Allan!! #636433Emanuel R.L Marcos July 07, 2004
Hi the Allan....what else can I say about this beautiull picture??!!Allan L. Whitehead July 07, 2004
Thank you so much, Jim and Emanuel, I truly value your thoughts and comments - Allan #636458Larry Lawhead July 08, 2004
Very nice, Allan! Love the lighting!Allan L. Whitehead July 08, 2004
Thank you so much Larry, I truly appreciate your thoughts and comments - Allan #637763Barbara J. Eads July 10, 2004
This is a wonderful picture. Great color, great composure & great lighting !Evy Johansen July 10, 2004
Gosh.... stunning!! Wow... Good luck with this beauty, Allan! #641608Damian P. Gadal July 10, 2004
Great shot Allan! #641672Allan L. Whitehead July 10, 2004
Barbara, Evy, and Damian, thank you so much for the great comments and very kind words, which as always are truly appreciated - Allan #641684Guy D. Biechele July 14, 2004
Stunning shot!! #648160Lucia De Giovanni July 17, 2004
Beautiful shot Allan!Allan L. Whitehead July 17, 2004
Thank you very much Guy and Lucia, I truly do appreciate your support and great comments - Allan #653483Donna W. Neal July 18, 2004
Just going through your gallery again.. since I have missed some of your photos you posted while I was gone for 12 days.Allan L. Whitehead July 18, 2004
Thank you once again, Donna, I always appreciate your insight, your comments, your on-going support, and most of all, your great work - Allan #656399Kathleen K. Parker July 20, 2004
This and your other sailing images are astounding. What a fine job you have done with these photos.Marcie A. Fowler July 21, 2004
Absolutely fabulous Allan!! Beautifully captured and presented!! #662892Allan L. Whitehead July 21, 2004
Kathleen and Marcie, thank you very much for your great comments and kind words, which, as always are truly appreciated. As you're both aware, when one has an utter passion for something its a lot easier to portray your deep feelings for such things. I'm truly blessed by having both photography and sailing as passions. I love to share both with anyone who'll enjoy them - your good friend, Allan #662895Kathleen K. Parker July 21, 2004
I totally agree! #663051Kelly Heaton August 02, 2004
Great Capture Allan...I love this..the color and composition is right on.... #682068Allan L. Whitehead August 02, 2004
I appreciate your great comments, Kathleen and Kelly, thank you so much - Allan #682077Amanda Price August 03, 2004
It doesn't look like you're lacking appreciation for this photo, but I have to say that this is one of the most beautiful shots I've ever seen! I can't stop looking at it!A fellow Canadian, eh? I grew up in Alberta and BC, but I moved to NY when I got married. #685102
Allan L. Whitehead August 03, 2004
Amanda, hows it goin, eh… Thank you for your very kind words and comments. I truly do apreciate them, eh… (he, he, he) As you are aware we don't all talk with the eh, all the time, but all the Bpers know that its sorta like my own signature and that if I stopped using it, they might wondered if I had kidnapped the "real" Allan, eh… Thanx again - your friend Allan, eh… Its always nice to talk to fellow canadians here at Bp, eh… 'A', … #685249Audrea Telkamp August 06, 2004
This is my first visit to your gallery -this image took my breath away!! It is absolutely beautiful!! #691815Lem Metro August 07, 2004
Cowagunga, Dude! Fabulous image, Allan! A clear cut winner, IMHO! I adore the contrast, composition & the way you captured the sail in front of the backlighting. Tremendous effort! #693683Allan L. Whitehead August 07, 2004
Thank you so much, Audrea and Lem, for the greatly appreciated kind words. If tou guys liked my Gallery, you shoud check out my Deluxe site at: "http://www.arrowheadforos.com/" you'll find a wider variety of subjects located there. Thanx again for taking the time to visit and comment - Allan #693794Larry Lawhead August 08, 2004
Great stuff at the deluxe site, Allan!! #694797Allan L. Whitehead August 08, 2004
Larry, thank you so much for dropping by and commenting on my "arrowhead" its very much appreciated. I'm really glad you enjoyed it - Allan #694838Rob Bishop August 12, 2004
Simply beautiful! Looks like you're on your way to the finals with this.Allan L. Whitehead August 12, 2004
Rob, thank you so much, one never knows but one can hope - Allan #704402Isabel L August 13, 2004
Wow Allan. Stunning caputre! I like the lighting and everything!!!! good luck! :) #706494Amanda Price August 13, 2004
Congrats on making the finals, Allan!!! I'm totally in love with this photo! It's just outstanding! #706501Steven Gunnerson August 13, 2004
Congratulations Allan!!! #706515Rob Bishop August 13, 2004
Congratulations, Allan. I knew this was making it's way to the finals. #706531Allan L. Whitehead August 13, 2004
Wow, you guys (Isabel, Amanda, Steven, and Rob) are amazing. Do you know something that I don't (thats not the amazing part) but how did you find out this news. I've had no notification or knowledge about this at all. Thank you, I appreciate it if or if it isn't I do thank you - your good friend, Allan #706621Patricia A. Kuniega August 14, 2004
Ah! Simply one of your finest Allan! This one is gorgeous. The sails look like Chinese lantern paper. Good luck with this magnificant beauty! #707252Allan L. Whitehead August 14, 2004
Patricia, thank you so much. This means a lot, coming from you, my very dear friend, and I truly do appreciate that - your good friend, Allan #707295Terry R. Hatfield August 14, 2004
No Surprise Here Allan This Is Great Congrats To You On Your Finalist!! #707448Wally Orlowsky August 14, 2004
Congratulations on this well deserved finalist, Allan! #707654Kathleen K. Parker August 14, 2004
Allan, again, I will say how splendid this image is and also congratulations. kathleen #707712Larry Lawhead August 14, 2004
Congratulations Allan!! Glad to see this in the finals!Darren K. Fisher August 14, 2004
Way to go Allan, Congratulations!!!!! #707892Donna W. Neal August 14, 2004
Congratulations Allan. Good Luck, this is a definite keeper and winner!!! #708090Claudia Kuhn August 14, 2004
Stunning image Allan, love the colors and sun glowing thru the sail. Big congrats!! #708191Kathleen F. Greer August 14, 2004
Congrats on this super image Allan!!! #708218Cindy Cone August 14, 2004
Congrats on this great finalist, Allan! #708324Gary O`Dell August 14, 2004
Congratulations Allen..Gary O #708418Casey A. Hanson August 14, 2004
Congrats my dear!!Colleen Braun August 14, 2004
this is GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! #708455Jim Kinnunen August 14, 2004
Congrats Allan on a truly great image!! I'm betting that this will go all the way!!!! #708572Janet Detota August 14, 2004
Congrats, Allan!! #708983Susan T. Evans August 14, 2004
Congrats Allan, on your well deserved win my friend, very happy for you!!!! terrific!!! #709134Allan L. Whitehead August 14, 2004
Wow, you guts all just keep blowing me away and I truly appreciate that. Thank you all (Terry, Wally, Kathleen P, Larry, Darren, Donna N, Claudia, Kathleen G, Cindy, Gary, Casey, Colleen, Jim, Janey, and Susan) and to anyone that I might have missed. You are all terrific friends of mine - your good friend, Allan #709206Brenda W. LaFleur August 14, 2004
Congrats, Allan! This is a wonderful image....very deserved recognition! Good luck in the next round!! #709466Kelly Abernathy August 14, 2004
Woo-Hoo! Still love it! Congratulations! -K #709675Murry Grigsby August 14, 2004
Congrats Allan! #709727Allan L. Whitehead August 14, 2004
Thank you so much (Breanda, Kelly, and Murry) my dear friends, I relly appreciate the kind wordsand great comments - your good friend, Allan #709845Donna J. Taff August 14, 2004
Congratulation's, Allan!!!!! I love this photo!!!! #710064Allan L. Whitehead August 14, 2004
Donna, thank you so much. This means a great deal, coming from you, my dear friend. I truly appreciate that - your good friend, Allan #710121Marie Fields August 14, 2004
Congratulations on this fantastic finalist, Allan!!! #710248Allan L. Whitehead August 14, 2004
Marie, my very dear friend, thank you so much for the great comments and very kind words - your friend, Allan #710280Colette M. Metcalf August 14, 2004
Congratulations to you, Allan!!! #710485Allan L. Whitehead August 14, 2004
Colette, my dear friend. I want to thank you so very much. This means a great deal, coming from you. I truly do appreciate this - your good friend, Allan #710498Stanley J. Contrades August 14, 2004
BRAVO!! my friend, and CONGRATULATIONS and best wishes in the next round. This has got to be my favorite of all of your shots, Allan!! Superb!!Allan L. Whitehead August 14, 2004
Thank you so very much, Stanley, my very dear friend, I appreciate your kind words and comments, as alwyas - your dear friend, Allanps: you may really enjoy Sunday's enty entitled "Help, I Can't Swim, eh… - 'A', … #710989
Evy Johansen August 14, 2004
Scroll... scroll... scroll... :-)Anette Linnea Rasmussen August 15, 2004
Great job, Allan!Best wishes
Linnea
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Karen Engelbreth August 15, 2004
Congratulations,Allan! #711330Allan L. Whitehead August 15, 2004
Thank you so very much Evy, Linnea, and Karen, I appreciate the support, the comments, and the very kind words - your good friend, Allan #711473Donald K. Cherry August 15, 2004
Congrats, Allan...great job! #711547Allan L. Whitehead August 15, 2004
Thank you so much,Donald, I appreciate the support, the comments, and the very kind words - your friend, Allan #711724Alan L. Borror August 15, 2004
Congratulations, Allan!!! #712435Allan L. Whitehead August 15, 2004
Alan, thank you so much, I appreciate the support, the comments, and the kind words - your friend, Allan #712640Paul Michko August 16, 2004
Congratulations my dear friend. A great shot, Allan. #714693Mette Vendelboe Allison August 21, 2004
Stunning lighting in this great photo, Allan! A BIG belated congratulations:-) #725770Allan L. Whitehead August 21, 2004
Thank you very much Paul and Mette, for the on-going support, comments and fine words, all of which are truly appreciated - your friend, Allan #725784Stephen Zacker August 22, 2004
Congratulations, Allan! #727590Allan L. Whitehead August 22, 2004
Thank you very much Stephen, for the on-going support, and nice comment, which are truly appreciated, my very dear friend - your good friend, Allan #727647Diane Dupuis August 26, 2004
Congrats Allan! #737051Allan L. Whitehead August 26, 2004
Thank you so much, Diane, I appreciate that very much, my very dear friend - your dear friernd, Allan #737116Cathy Barrows December 31, 2004
beautiful...love the sun coming thru the sails...Happy New Year's to you and your family #1005620Bill Houghton January 24, 2005
AllanRhonda Smith May 26, 2005
This is an absolutely wondeful shot Allan and the name is perfect .. you have a wonderful 'eye' for this photography stuff... Very nice indeed!! #1400100Allan L. Whitehead May 26, 2005
Thank you so much (Cathy, Bill, and Rhonda) for the terrific comments and kind words. As always, they are truly appreciated, my dear friends. I apologize for not getting back to you sooner - your friend, Allan #1400155Allan L. Whitehead June 26, 2005
Jacqueline, thank you so much, I truly appreciate the comments and very kind words - Allan #1522772Lisa J. Boulden August 11, 2007
This is stunning, Allan!Allan L. Whitehead August 11, 2007
Thanks Lisa, I appreciate this - Allan #4631733Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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