BURNING BUSH [Contest Finalists September 2005]
Uploaded: September 14, 2005 00:32:18
DD. Ti leaf plant.
Dan Holm September 14, 2005
WOW!! ... What else can I say about this AWESOME abstract? ... Just, WOW, Stan!! #310036S J September 14, 2005
Pure EYE CANDY!!! Splendid effects work, Stan!!! Love it!! #1834726Mata Patan September 14, 2005
This is joyful!!!! #1834737Donna Roberts September 14, 2005
Stan-tastic effects - love this spectacular image!!Stanley J. Contrades September 14, 2005
Great to be back among the "late-night group" after being away for a month and a half, and many thanks to you, Dan, Sanjay, Mata, and Donna, for always being supportive and generous with your comments!Jordi Delgado September 14, 2005
Hi again, Stan!! It's great to see you again, I hope everything's fine!!This picture is pure joy, colors and light all over it!!!
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Jenny Bosmans September 14, 2005
Hi, Stan!! Great to have you back!!Paul E. Earl September 14, 2005
Stan!! It is nice to see you again!! Love this photo!! Beautiful!! #1834835Kerby Pfrangle September 14, 2005
Stan wonderful rich green and rainbow colors. Very pretty and nice to view.Kerby #1834842
Paul Michko September 14, 2005
Awesome, Stan. #1834870Donald K. Cherry September 14, 2005
Fantastic image, Stan! So happy to see you back again...I really missed you and your wonderful images! #1834946Armando -. Arturo September 14, 2005
another beauty stan, welcome back. #1835024Colette M. Metcalf September 14, 2005
Gorgeous, Stan!! Nice to see you back! Hope all is well! #1835115Carla Metzler September 14, 2005
Beautiful, Stan! Welcome back! :) #1835193Linda D. Lester September 14, 2005
Way to come back...so beautiful! Missed you glad your back! #1835426Deb Holmes-Hatfield September 14, 2005
Welcome Back Stan!Adilson F. Ferreira September 14, 2005
Terrific image Stan!!!Shelly A. Van Camp September 14, 2005
Good to see you back! Missed you and your beautiful work!! This is so pretty with all the colors! Aloha :) #1836146Karen Engelbreth September 14, 2005
Wonderful image, Stan - love the colors! #1836184Armando -. Arturo September 14, 2005
hello again stan. I posted the photo I told you about so you can see what I was saying.if you have the time ,take a look and let me know whatto do ,even if there is a way to decrease the itensity of the bright spot. thanks again. #1836196Jill Flynn September 14, 2005
Love those colors and sense of movement Stan. Reminds me of beautiful blown glass art .... GORGEOUS image! #1836506Nina Shields September 14, 2005
Stan, I've about worn my mouse out clicking on your gallery waiting for you to be back. It was worth the wait; what a magnificent shot; a true artist in many ways! #1837002Nina Shields September 14, 2005
Stan, I've about worn my mouse out clicking on your gallery waiting for you to be back. It was worth the wait; what a magnificent shot; a true artist in many ways! #1837003Nina Shields September 14, 2005
Stan, I've about worn my mouse out clicking on your gallery waiting for you to be back. It was worth the wait; what a magnificent shot; a true artist in many ways! #1837004Marsha S. Smith September 14, 2005
We're glad you are back!!! This is a beauty to come back with.#1837937
Cathy Stancil September 14, 2005
What a beautiful image you've created Stan !! I love it !! So bright and colorful...So nice to see your work again ! I hope your mother is well, as the rest of your family... #1838111Terry R. Hatfield September 14, 2005
Beautiful Colors Stan! Very Nice Job;-) #1838462Candice C. Calhoun September 14, 2005
Oh, Stan, I LOVE this! I have sure missed you! This is a fantastic work of modern art!!!ccc #1838528
William C. Raco September 14, 2005
Fabulous light and color and shape and presentationbill #1838796
Stanley J. Contrades September 14, 2005
Thank You!, Reine, Jordi, Jenny, Paul E., Kerby, Paul M., Donald, Armando, Colette, Carla, Linda, deb, Adilson, Shelly, Karen, Armando :-)!, Jill, Nina X3 :-)!, Marsha, Cathy, Terry, Candice, and bill, for your warm and most appreciated welcome back. I know I have a lot of catching up to do and I'll do my best! Thanks once again for your supportive responses for which I am grateful.Pu Chen September 15, 2005
This is fantastic in every way, Stan! Love those vibrant colors! Welcome back! #1843446Stanley J. Contrades September 16, 2005
Thank you very much, Pu!! I really appreciate your stopping in to comment and thank you, too, for your generous and supportive response!!Mary K. Robison September 16, 2005
What an amazing, blazing way to return, Stan! Love those vibrant colors!!Marie Fields September 16, 2005
AWESOME image, Stan!! Glad to see you're back!! #1845967Stanley J. Contrades September 17, 2005
Many thanks to you Mary, and Marie, for the warm welcome back, as well as for your supportive and much appreciated responses! Hope both of you are well and that you'll have a great weekend!Lori Carlson September 17, 2005
WOW! These "leaves" :0) me at a loss for words! What a keeper!! :0) #1849552Stanley J. Contrades September 18, 2005
Thank you ever so much, Jill and Lori, and I appreciate your warm welcome back and generous responses! It's great to be back even on a slightly limited basis!!Elisabeth A. Gay September 18, 2005
Fabulous colours and effects Stan - I love itStanley J. Contrades September 18, 2005
Hi, Ann ... Thanks very much, as always, for your time to comment! It's very much appreciated!Sharon Day September 19, 2005
Gorgeous image, Stan!!! I'm so happy to see you back! I hope things are well with you and your family! #1854652bob cornelison September 19, 2005
I love this! I am a big fan of abstracts and bright colors!Stanley J. Contrades September 20, 2005
I am very grateful for your generous comments, Sharon and Bob, and many thanks for taking the time out of your busy day to stop and comment!!Evy Johansen September 21, 2005
Fantastic image, Stan! Awesome colors and great composition! Love it! #1862981Stanley J. Contrades September 22, 2005
Thank you very much, Evy, especially for viewing the gallery and leaving your most generous comments! I appreciate them!!Kirsi Bertolini September 23, 2005
Now wonder everyone is telling you how impeccable this is! So I just admire it and tip my head to study it and hopefully get something this quality out of my images one day.. #1871481Noel Baebler September 25, 2005
Fantabulous, Stan! #1881512Stanley J. Contrades September 28, 2005
Reine, Kirsi, and Noel, Thank You! I appreciate your taking the time to stop in and comment!Mary N C. Taitt September 29, 2005
Ooooh, this is really pretty! I like it, very creative. Mary :-) #1900575Stanley J. Contrades September 29, 2005
Thanks very much, Mary, for your kind response that I do appreciate!! It's always fun to play in the digital darkroom ... no messy chemicals :-)!!Stephen Zacker October 01, 2005
Creative and Very Cool #1907039Kristina Daniels October 02, 2005
Your gallery and flower pics are just outstanding. I absolutley love 'em. I hope one day to be just as good! #1909797Sergio La Spina October 06, 2005
Fantasti color wowwww I like it!!! #1924612Goshka G. October 06, 2005
Truly awesome, Stan!!! #1924619Stanley J. Contrades October 06, 2005
Many thanks, as always, Stephen; Kristina (just keep on shooting and you'll do just fine :-)!!); Hi, Sergio, and Goshka! I appreciate your taking the time to stop and comment!bob cornelison October 07, 2005
Did I mention I love this? Oh yea I did.Stanley J. Contrades October 07, 2005
Many thanks again, Bob :-)!! I really enjoy creating these abstracts, although at times it may take quite a few "paintings" before I'm satisfied!! Have a fabulous weekend!!Evy Johansen October 21, 2005
I knew this beauty was a winner!!! :-) Big congratulations on another wonderful finalist, Stan!!! #1975359Candice C. Calhoun October 21, 2005
Congratulations Stan, and good luck!ccc #1975469
Mary N C. Taitt October 21, 2005
congratulations and good luck--This is WONDERFUL! mary :-) #1976639Carla Metzler October 21, 2005
Congratulations, Stan! #1977251Chris Macer October 21, 2005
Congrats on the finalist, Stan! #1977253Lori S. Aschbrenner October 21, 2005
Congratulations, Stan! Such a stunningly beautiful image. #1977476Stacey A. Bates October 21, 2005
Congratulations Stan!! #1977930Lucia De Giovanni October 21, 2005
Oh - WOW!!!! Stan, this is outstanding! Congratulations my Friend! #1978575Deborah Sandidge October 21, 2005
Wow, I love this one too, wonderful work, Stan - congratulations! #1978647Laurence Saliba October 21, 2005
Congratulations Stan!!! #1978685Terry L. Ellis October 21, 2005
Congratulations, Stan, on this terrific finalist! This is a beauty! #1979130Stephen Zacker October 21, 2005
Very tropical and cool :-) Congratulations #1980026Terry R. Hatfield October 21, 2005
One Of My Favorites Of Yours This Month Stan!!A Big Congratulations To You:-) #1980508Diane Addonizio October 21, 2005
Congratulations! #1980593Marsha S. Smith October 21, 2005
Another big congrats, Stan. This is a beauty!! #1980753Deb Holmes-Hatfield October 21, 2005
Way to go Stan, congrats again! #1981051Karen Rahlf October 21, 2005
Wow. Awesome colors. Congratulations! #1981224KHAWLA Haddad October 21, 2005
Jim Kinnunen October 22, 2005
Fantastic finalist, Stan...congratulations!:) #1982264Stanley J. Contrades October 22, 2005
Evy, Candice, Jill F., Mary, Reine, Carla, Chris, Lori, Stacey, Lucia, Deborah S., Laurence, Terry E., Stephen, Terry H., DIANE, Marsha, deb, Karen, Kelly, and Jim, my heartfelt thanks go out to you for your very kind and generous responses!! Best wishes with all of your entries as well!!Penny Steiner October 22, 2005
Gorgeous, missed it when posted but got to see it as a finalist. Congratulations, my friend.Penny #1982406
Jill Flynn October 22, 2005
A big congratulations an another beautiful finalist Stan! #1983482Marie Fields October 22, 2005
Congratulations, Stan! FANTASTIC image!! #1984427Stanley J. Contrades October 23, 2005
Many thanks to you, Penny, Jill, and Marie ... I appreciate your generosity and supportive responses!!Eric Schneider October 23, 2005
Some really great worl Sran !!! So far I have seen 2 of yours. Are there any more? When I see your photos, I dont hold my breath waiting for mine to get past the finals. I just did a little cloning and filling in part of my picture. Yours are really great!!Wendy Stevenson October 23, 2005
Wonderful artistry Stan!! Congratulations on another beautiful finalist!!! Best of luck to you in the next round!!! #1987469Judy S. Fung October 24, 2005
Congrats on your finalist, Stan! #1994359Stanley J. Contrades October 27, 2005
Am trying to catch up with my messages and apologize for not getting back to you sooner, Eric, Wendy, and Judy. Thanks very much for being supportive and encouraging, and I do appreciate it very much!!Nadya Johnson May 12, 2006
Just stopping by your gallery for a bit - haven't seen you about in a little while. SO MANY of your shots I've missed!! Just thought I'd write a VERY late congratulations on this VERY awesome finalist!! It is really 5-star, as are the rest! "WOW!" This really is a stunner, Stan! #2756454Stanley J. Contrades May 13, 2006
Many thanks, Nadya, and I am grateful for your very supportive and gracious response! Hope you are having a fantastic weekend!!Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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