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Wings of Desire


 

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"Wings of Desire" is a 1987 Franco-German romantic fantasy film directed by Wim Wenders. The film is about invisible, immortal angels who populate Berlin and listen to the thoughts of the human inhabitants and comfort those who are in distress. Even though the city is densely populated, many of the people are isolated and estranged from their loved ones. One of the angels, played by Bruno Ganz, falls in love with a beautiful, lonely trapeze artist. The angel chooses to become human so that he can experience the human sensory pleasures, ranging from enjoying food to touching a loved one, and so that he can experience human love with the trapeze artist. The film is shot in both a rich, sepia-toned black-and-white and color, with the former being used to represent the world as experienced by the angels.

PG101 "Romantic Movie Title" Theme
FINALIST FEBRUARY 2013

Melinda F. Schneider

 
 
 
- Martha R. Mazon

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Simply gorgeous, Melinda, and a wonderful choice for theme day! I haven't seen the film but based on how you described it, this would be a perfect movie poster. HTD!


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February 10, 2013

 

David Phalen
  Absolutely beautiful!! HTD!!


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February 10, 2013

 
- Sylvia Rourke

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  Serenely beautiful.


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February 10, 2013

 
- Melinda F. Schneider

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  Thank you, Martha, Dave, and Sylvia!


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February 10, 2013

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  I absolutely ADORE this image Melinda. Perfect for the theme!


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February 10, 2013

 

Julianne Bradford
  Lovely image,,great for theme Melinda..HTD!


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February 10, 2013

 
- Melinda F. Schneider

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  Thank you, Donna and Julianne!
Donna, I remember how much you like it when previously posted. This is a cleaned up version, posted with crossed fingers. Thanks for your steady support!


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February 11, 2013

 
- Mitch Spence

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  Evocative and gentle, Melinda, with many meanings possible that each viewer can supply.


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February 11, 2013

 
- Melinda F. Schneider

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  Thank you for your thoughtful comment, Mitch.


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February 11, 2013

 
- Carol Quina

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  Lovely work Melinda! HTD!


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February 11, 2013

 

Joy Rector
  beautiful


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February 12, 2013

 
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  Congratulations on the theme win!


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February 12, 2013

 
- Bob Cournoyer

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  Congrats, Melinda, on your theme win.. :-)


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February 12, 2013

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  My favorite, huge congrats Melinda!


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February 12, 2013

 
- Melinda F. Schneider

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  Thank you so much, Carol, Joy, Chris, Bob, and Donna!


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February 12, 2013

 

Jane Holestine
  Beautiful, Min! Congrats on your win!


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February 12, 2013

 

Katarina Mansson
  Creative and beautiful. Poetic...
Congratulations on your inspirational winner Melinda!


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February 12, 2013

 
- Nikki McDonald

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  Evocative and poetic, Melinda. Congratulations on the 101 theme win.


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February 12, 2013

 
- Nikki McDonald

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  Evocative and poetic, Melinda. Congratulations on the 101 theme win.


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February 12, 2013

 
- Melinda F. Schneider

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  Thank you, Jane, Katta, and Nikki!


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February 12, 2013

 
- Amanda D. Austwick

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  Just beautiful and romantic! Congratulations on the 101 theme win!


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February 13, 2013

 
- Melinda F. Schneider

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  Thank you, Amanda!


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February 14, 2013

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  Yes Melinda, already a favorite, now a finalist. Huge congrats, best of luck in the next round!!!!


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March 27, 2013

 
- Irene Colling

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  Lovely work Melinda.

Congratulations on your creative Finalist.


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March 27, 2013

 
- Melinda F. Schneider

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  Thank you, Donna and Irene.
Special thanks to Donna whose love for the image motivated me to rework it and get it right!


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March 28, 2013

 
- Sylvia Rourke

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  Congrats on your finalist Melinda


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March 28, 2013

 
- Amanda D. Austwick

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  So glad this made Finalist, and I hope it goes higher!


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March 28, 2013

 
- Melinda F. Schneider

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  Thank you, Sylvia and Amanda!


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March 28, 2013

 

Terry A. Stoa
  Huge kudos on this Winner, Melinda! Wonderful work.


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March 29, 2013

 
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  Theme win, and BP win... wonderful! Congratulations!


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March 29, 2013

 

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  Very big congrats to you Melinda for your 2nd Place Gold..


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March 29, 2013

 
- R. J. Laudenbacher

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  Beautiful work, Melinda. A big congrats on your win.


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March 29, 2013

 
- Sylvia Rourke

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  Wow Melinda, a huge congrats on your gold.


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March 29, 2013

 

Katarina Mansson
  Congratulations on your creative and beautiful winner Melinda!


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March 29, 2013

 
- Martha R. Mazon

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  Congratulations Melinda! I'm so pleased to see this with gold!


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March 29, 2013

 
- Mitch Spence

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  The concept is beautiful, and so is the rendering, Melinda. Congratulations to you on the gold.


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March 29, 2013

 

Daniella Puente
  Congratulations on this wonderful winner Melinda! just beautiful...


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March 29, 2013

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  I'm back again to congratulate you on winning GOLD. I have always loved this image Melinda! Congratulations on your win!!!


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March 30, 2013

 
- Melinda F. Schneider

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  Thank you, Terry, Chris, Brian, R.J., Sylvia, Katta, Martha, Mitch, Daniella, and especially Donna, without whose encouragement I would not have continued to work on, and resub,
this image!


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March 30, 2013

 

JO ANN CLEVELAND
  Big congrats on this wonderful 2nd Place Gold Winner Linda, sooo beautiful girl!

jo ann c.


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March 30, 2013

 
- Michele Peterson

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  Beautiful, Melinda. Congratulations!!


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March 30, 2013

 
- Melinda F. Schneider

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  Thank you, Jo Ann and Michele!


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March 31, 2013

 
- Usman M. Bajwa

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  WTG Melinda. Well deserved, CONGRATZ!!!

UB.


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April 04, 2013

 
- Melinda F. Schneider

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  Thank you, UB!


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April 08, 2013

 

Merna L. Nobile
 

Dear Photo Friend: I feel that something has changed at Better Photo but cannot tell you just what has happened. I have been here since 2003 and most every month I have written to all the winners telling them how their work touches me. I have witnessed photographs that bring tears to my eyes and colors that are unbelievable, now I am worried that like all good things that it will not be here the next time I look.
But the feeling of not being able to congratulate all the winners for the hard work, and sharing their talent with all of us makes me so sad.
However it turns out and even if this is the last time I have this privilege, to let you know how exceptional your work has been, please know that I will never forget.
CONGRATULATIONS to all of you for the month of February, 2013, I send my very best to you always, Merna Nobile


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April 16, 2013

 
- Melinda F. Schneider

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  Thank you, Merna.


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April 16, 2013

 

Merna L. Nobile
  I think that they have changed their judging standards and, as usual, the members are the last ones to know. From what I can see the second half of March had very few Editors’ Picks and I have not seen a single one in April. Whatever happens, keep well. Merna


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April 20, 2013

 
- Melinda F. Schneider

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  I have not seen one in April either. Apparently, I do not meet the new standards. Oh well... impetus to work at the craft and improve!!


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April 20, 2013

 
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