Inspiring Photo: PEARLESCENT GLOW! #599239

PEARLESCENT GLOW! [Contest Finalists November 2004]

Uploaded: November 03, 2004 08:13:56

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Kaua'i, Hawai'i. Minature White Anthurium. Background layered in PS CS and sandstone filter added.

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Phil Sauvey November 03, 2004 0

Beautiful Stan! I really like how the flower enters the photograph here. I am really liking that background, too! Wonderful job my friend! Best wishes from your friend in chilly Alaska!

Phil
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Dan Holm November 03, 2004 0

Gorgeous, Stan! You've captured the beauty and spirit of this magnificent flower beautifully! #887173

Patty Razonable November 03, 2004 0

I really like the colors and clarity. Excellent! :-) #887179

Leanne M.E. Boyd November 03, 2004 0

Very pretty! I like the effects. #887189

S J November 03, 2004 0

Wow! What an exquisite capture this is!! Love the vertical framing, lighting and presentation! Great work, Stan! #887200

Carolyn M. Fletcher November 03, 2004 0

Gorgeous! #887239

Paul C. Gazzanigo November 03, 2004 0

Beautiful capture and presentation, Stan! #887433

Donna W. Neal November 03, 2004 0

Gorgeous Stan! #887518

Darren K. Fisher November 03, 2004 0

Outstanding job Stan, this is really breathtaking. Bravo to you. #887664

Mary K. Robison November 03, 2004 0

Can't decide which is more beautiful, Stan ~ last month's framed version, or this elegant elongated one. Hope the judges make the right decision on this next month!! #888289

Robin L. Wehrman November 03, 2004 0

WOW! This is magnificent, Stan! Beautiful colors and very elegant. Love the background also. Super detail and lighting well done:-) #888369

Deborah Lewinson November 03, 2004 0

Beautiful image and effects, Stan, lovely glow and DOF!

-Debby #888478

Wendy M. Amdahl November 03, 2004 0

Very nice image Stan. Clean, uncluttered comp, nice lines and very crisp! Good work on this! #888486

William C. Raco November 03, 2004 0

Wonderful clarity and detail.
Colors and lighting are excellent, as is the composition with the stem entering from the llc.
Very nicely done, Stan!

bill #888553

Roseann E. Dreasher November 03, 2004 0

Beautiful Stan!! You sure have a way with the flora..
RED #888590

Nobu Nagase November 04, 2004 0

I have also looked at the framed version... Your anthurium images are all very beautiful.
As beautiful as this one, with frame or no frame, either will work anyway I look at it. #888786

Diane Addonizio November 04, 2004 0

Beautiful! #888789

Terry R. Hatfield November 04, 2004 0

WOW Stan This Is Premo! Nice Tones You Captured In This Jewell:-) #888986

Kathleen R. Struckle November 04, 2004 0

Just beautiful Stan!! #889092

Jennifer Rennison November 04, 2004 0

Gorgeous, Stan! Beautiful color, composition and lighting!

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Stanley J. Contrades November 04, 2004 0

Phillip, Dan, Patty, Leanne, Sanjay, Carolyn, Paul, Donna, Darren, Mary, Robin, Deborah, Wendy, bill, RED, Nobi, DIANE, Terry, Kathleen and Jennifer, my heartfelt thanks for your continued support, encouragement and generous responses!!
Much Aloha,
Stan #889162

Lucia De Giovanni November 04, 2004 0

Very beautiful Stan! #889168

Stanley J. Contrades November 04, 2004 0

Hi, Lucia ... Just sent you a message and didn't know you had responded as I was answering the responses here!! Hope you are well and taking care of yourself, my friend!! Thank you so much for the kind words!!
Much Aloha,
Stan #889214

Sharon Day November 07, 2004 0

Absolutely gorgeous, Stan!!! I love everything about this one right down to the texture. Great job! #894620

Stanley J. Contrades November 07, 2004 0

Thank you again for stopping in, Sharon, and hope you are having a wonderful weekend!
Much Aloha,
Stan #894683

Patty Razonable December 16, 2004 0

Congrats on your finalist!! Good luck in the next round!!! #974480

Mary K. Robison December 16, 2004 0

SO glad the judges saw the light, and made this a finalist, Stan!
CONGRATULATIONS ! BEST OF LUCK NEXT LEVEL! #974688

Gianna Stadelmyer December 16, 2004 0

Congratulations on this beauty, Stan and all of your finalist images! Good luck in round two:-) #974794

Lucia De Giovanni December 16, 2004 0

Congratulations on your Finalist my friend! #974869

Patricia Marroquin December 16, 2004 0

Congratulations, Stan! This is so lovely and creative! #977021

Karen Engelbreth December 16, 2004 0

Congratulations, Stan!

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Stacey A. Bates December 16, 2004 0

Congratulations Stan!! #978005

Stanley J. Contrades December 16, 2004 0

Funny how making a slight change to the same image makes a difference! Thanks as always for your support and wonderful comments, Patty, Mary, Jan, Lucia, Patricia, Karen and Stacey!
Much Aloha!
Stan #978106

Dan Holm December 16, 2004 0

Glad you made that change, Stan! This is GORGEOUS! Congratulations on this well deserved finalist! #978282

Stanley J. Contrades December 16, 2004 0

Glad I made it, too!! Many thanks, Dan, for your wonderful support and very kind responses!! I always appreciate your thoughtfulness!! And many Congratulations on your splended wins!!
Much Aloha,
Stan #978502

Eric Schneider December 17, 2004 0

Right back at ya, bruddah! Thanks for commenting on my photo 'Risng Sun'. I dont expect it to reach finals though. Too much noise in the photo.
This is a fine photo though and all my best in the finals. Its mo bettah....
Aloha #978660

Claudia Kuhn December 17, 2004 0

So beautiful Stan! Congrats and good luck!! #978682

Casey A. Hanson December 17, 2004 0

Beautiful! Congrats to you Stan! #978801

Terry R. Hatfield December 17, 2004 0

Awesome Stan Congratulations!!!!! #978864

Leonard Pierce December 17, 2004 0

CONGRATULATIONS!!!! #979190

Anette Linnea Rasmussen December 17, 2004 0

Beautiful Job Stan!
Congrats and the best of luck!

Best wishes Linnea #979256

Stanley J. Contrades December 17, 2004 0

Okay, if your 'Rising Sun' makes it to the next level, you gotta name your bebe after me, even if it's one wahine!! Nah, just kidding!! Thanks, Eric ... I appreciate it!
Thank You, too, Claudia, Casey, Terry, Len, and Linnea for your gracious congratulatory responses.
Thanks again everyone!!
Much Aloha,
Stan
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Audrea Telkamp December 17, 2004 0

Congratulations on this lovely finalist Stan!!!! #979879

Carol Brill December 17, 2004 0

Stan, I love all the subtleties you captured in this delicate tropical beauty, congratulations on reaching the finals and best of luck! #980038

S J December 17, 2004 0

Congrats on this brilliant finalist, San! Good luck in the next round! #980043

Stanley J. Contrades December 17, 2004 0

Thank you very much, Audrea, Carol, and Sanjay, as your kind responses are always gratifying to receive!
Much Aloha,
Stan #980061

Roseann E. Dreasher December 17, 2004 0

This is SO beautiful! Congrats again!! #980338

Sharon Day December 17, 2004 0

Absolutely beautiful, Stan!!! Congratulations! #981611

Nobu Nagase December 17, 2004 0

Congratulations, Stan, for this beautiful anthurium image on the finalist.
I loved both of those you posted this month and it's great to see one here.
Best wishes on the next round!!! #981658

Donna W. Neal December 18, 2004 0

And yet another BIG congratulations Stan #984472

Patricia A. Kuniega December 18, 2004 0

Ah, it's like a tall, elegant painting! Love how you lead the eye upward to that magnificant peak, as well as those soft, sweet colors! Congratulations on such an extraordinary finalist, Stan! #984790

Stanley J. Contrades December 18, 2004 0

RED, Sharon, Nobi, Donna and Patricia, Thank You! all so very much for your taking the time out of your busy days to comment! I am truly grateful!!
Much Aloha,
Stan #984948

Colette M. Metcalf December 19, 2004 0

Congratulations again on this outstanding image, Stan!!! #985451

Stanley J. Contrades December 19, 2004 0

Many thanks, Colette!! I appreciate it! Happy Holidays!!
Much Aloha,
Stan #985807

Jennifer Rennison December 21, 2004 0

Congratulations on your finalist, Stan! #989130

Stanley J. Contrades December 21, 2004 0

Many thanks, Jennifer!!
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
Much Aloha,
Stan #989195

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