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Ceiling Blue

© Dolores Neilson

Ceiling Blue

Uploaded: December 12, 2002 08:01:57

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Greetings everyone! A ceiling pic I took yesterday at a Chinese restaurant.

Comments

Carolyn M. Fletcher level-classic December 12, 2002

Downright celestial! Looks like a space ship! #15416

Cathy M. Gromball May 26, 2019

Wow! Wish my ceiling shots turned out like this! Awesome shot Dolores!

Cathy :) #30370

Carol Sherman May 26, 2019

OH YES...it does look like a spaceship. It is so clear and crisp & wonderful composition Dolores, great shot for sure! #30378

Damian P. Gadal May 26, 2019

Cleaver shot! #30382

Lem Metro May 26, 2019

You could call it a Pu-Pu platters eye view. Nice shot! #30407

Dolores Neilson May 26, 2019

Hi Carolyn!! That's what I thought it looked like too!! I kept thinking what a great ceiling that was! Thanks soooo much, sister friend!

Greetings to you, Cathy! and THANK YOU! I was lamenting over the fact that I didn't have my tripod with me because of low light conditions ...and in persistence, ended up using one of the tables (nobody seated there, of course) and propped up my camera with those little 1 tsp size sugar envelopes (hmmm...Sweet and Low, I think)!! I wasn't leaving without my shot!

HI again, Carol!! Thanks so much for your wonderful commentary! I appreciate that you deem my image worthy of your time! Happy day!

Damian....THANKS TO YOU TOO!! It took me a sec to get your pun! Too funny! Thank you so much!

Lem...your comment had me rolling! Now why didn't I think of that! You are far more creative than I am! Thanks so much for your great title and your delightful comment! Happy day! #30414

Cathy M. Gromball May 26, 2019

Wow - the things we go through to get a shot! I'm so glad you persisted and didn't leave without getting this one!

Cathy :) #30416

June Marie Sobrito May 26, 2019

Awesome! #30428

Gary H. Minish level-classic May 26, 2019

Very striking compostion and very well executed, Dolores! It looks like a UFO to me! #30445

Dolores Neilson May 26, 2019

Cathy...Thanks again.

June Marie....Thanks to you also for taking time to comment! You know I appreciate every word you give me!

Gary...I'm delighted for your positive words and the gift of your comment! Thanks soooooo much!! Hope you're not too cold in AK!!

And when is Jim going to post Nov. winning images!! I can't wait much longer! #30508

Robert Pranagal May 26, 2019

Incredible... #30595

A.Aziz S. Ayash level-classic May 26, 2019

Very nice, Dolores. #30602

Ray Charles May 26, 2019

Great composition, and colors. If I did not notice the cover gril, I would have to say UFO. #30651

Mark Oxley May 26, 2019

Everything I wanted to say about this image has already been said. I'll just add Blooming AWESOME!! #30691

Dolores Neilson May 26, 2019

HI Robert! Thank you!! Are you also anxiously awaiting the Nov. posts?? Let me know!

Greetings again, A.Aziz!!! I appreciate your positive note. Thanks so much!

Hi Ray!! I took more pics of this ceiling zoomed out a bit and they look even more UFO'ish! Maybe I'll post one of the others too! Thanks soooo much
for the gift of your kindness. I appreciate your time.

Hi Mark!! And many thanks to you too!! Bet you have quite a few winning pics in the Nov competition...if Jim could only post! Actually, I'd hate to be the judge of 3500 entries....what a challenge! Looking forward to viewing more of your work! Thanks! #30696

May 26, 2019

Wonderful shot. I agree with those who have already stated that it looks like a space ship.... I thought I was looking at a shot from the set of Star Trek. Could have been a restaurant on the Enterprise!

Keep up the great work!

John #30704

Dolores Neilson May 26, 2019

Thanks so much for your your kindness, John. My daughter will love your comment...being the huge Trekkie fan that she is!! It didn't look UFO'ish looking up at it from my restaurant table.... that it is being framed this way and was shot at an angle does! I appreciate your delightfully positive comment! Happy Day!
#30733

David and Carol Kelly May 26, 2019

Delores, Great eye and execution. #31172

Dolores Neilson May 26, 2019

Hi David!! How very kind of you to say so!! I appreciate your time very much!! Best wishes! #31428

Cathy M. Gromball May 26, 2019

Congratulations Dolores!

Cathy :) #37465

Dolores Neilson May 26, 2019

Thank you, Cathy!! How nice!~! #37538

Carolyn M. Fletcher level-classic May 26, 2019

Congrats, Dolores!! #37666

Dolores Neilson May 26, 2019

Hi again, Carolyn!! Thank you so much! You're too kind!! #37703

Kathy L. Schneider May 26, 2019

Congratulations Dolores! You have a great eye to "see" this shot! I thought it was a space ship landing...come kind of unique DA! I really like it a lot! #37754

Dolores Neilson May 26, 2019

Gee Kath...maybe it was a space ship up there hovering over my poo poo platter! The lights were cool, whatever it is!! Patrons must have thought I was a weirdo! Luckily it wasn't too crowded...had a nice time with my Aunt and discovered a new Chinese restaurant! Thanks so much!! And congrats on your two outstanding finalists too!! #37869

Gary H. Minish level-classic May 26, 2019

I knew this would make the finals! I believe it will go further than that though. I bet you have fond memories every time you go to that restaurant now :-) #37917

Dolores Neilson May 26, 2019

Hi Gary....thank you for your SECOND comment on this image!! How supportive and encouraging you are!! I hope you never stop competing here....one, your images are inspiring and two, you're a delightful asset of the BP community!
I haven't returned to that restaurant yet but I plan on it! They also have a fish pond but it was so dirty and it showed in all of my images! Thanks so much, good photo friend! Stay warm in AK! #38100

Carol Sherman May 26, 2019

So happy this won too Dolores, it's absolutely eye catching!!!!
Congratulations to you! #38710

Dolores Neilson May 26, 2019

Hi Carol! I'm happy it won too!! I appreciate your kindness again, Carol! I liked the strong graphical elements in the ceiling. Really strange ceiling for a Chinese restaurant, isn't it?

Thank you so much! #38769

Elizabeth A. Zibas May 26, 2019

Congrats to you as well Delores. I love the abstractishness (is that a real word?!?!?!) of this image. My favorite color is blue and this one just rocks. What a great image. Special thanks for your comments on my image they are very much appreciated. #39731

Terry McCully May 26, 2019

Great capture here...and congrats to you as well Love the blues in this shot...Reminds me of the bottom of a U.F.O. #39733

Dolores Neilson May 26, 2019

Hi Betsy!! Thank you so much!! Listen girl...when complimenting one of my images...I don't care if "abstractishness" is a word in the dictionary or not...IT'S NOW A WORD TO ME! I ain't picky! (is "ain't" a word ;?))
Delighted you like blue! You're welcome for the comments on your image...you deserve them for the creativity in that!

Hello Terry!! Thank you sooooo much!! Yes, that seems to be the general consensus here...I photographed an alien ship! Hope they're not made at me! Happy day!! I'm delighted for us! #39740

Carol Engstrom level-classic May 26, 2019

Congrats Dolores! #39756

Carol Sherman May 26, 2019

Woooohoooo, a double win! Congrats Dolores!!!! #39763

Dolores Neilson May 26, 2019

Hi Carol!! Thank you!! I do not want to mislead you...I have ONE 2nd place winner and 3 finalists. I just didn't want to take credit for two 2nd place winners if I hadn't earned it.I think that's what you meant by "double win".
You're a sweetheart for taking time to congratulate me on my image. You give soooo much support to all of us here. Thank you! You're a treat! #39774

June Marie Sobrito May 26, 2019

Congrats, Dolores! I love this shot! #39775

Carol Sherman May 26, 2019

Lol Dolores, after I submitted I realize I didn't write it correctly. No matter how you cut it you are 3x's winner and double on one, hmm...I'm complicating the math now.heehee SO, Your a winner for sure! I thank you for your sweet compliment, though it's definitely my pleasure learning from you fabulous photographers. #39779

Dolores Neilson May 26, 2019

Thanks June Marie!! I love your winning shot too! And Congrats again!

Carol... Thank you! You said "double" cuz it made finalist first..and now 2nd place...ah, now I get it!! I guess I'm just slow tonight! It's all the excitement I guess! #39781

Gerda Grice level-classic May 26, 2019

Big congrats, Dolores, on your 2nd place finish with this wonderful shot and on your 3 finalist placings! Wow! Terrific going! #39786

Ray Charles May 26, 2019

WELL done Dolores,

and well deserved. #39790

Dolores Neilson May 26, 2019

Greetings Gerda! Many, many thanks for your support and warm congrats! You're another special one who has given much to me in support over the last year and a half. Thank you for giving so much! #39791

Shelley Sanders May 26, 2019

Congrats Dolores! Wonderful color, gotta love that blue! Great comp! #39799

Dolores Neilson May 26, 2019

HI Ray!! Many thanks for your supportive comment! Appreciate your time immensely! Happy shooting!

Hey! Shelley's here too! Thank you!! The graphical elements appealed to me when I looked up while eating my lunch! I'm learning to be much more aware of my surroundings! Many thanks for your congrats and support too! I'm so happy with my win! #39809

Damian P. Gadal May 26, 2019

Congrats on landing a winner Dolores :-) #39810

Kathy L. Schneider May 26, 2019

Woo Hoo Dolores! I could hardly find the bottom of the page! It's so wonderful to see you win big here at betterphoto! Not only are your photographic talents enjoyed, but obviously your kindness is appreciated by all of us!! I love this image, you have a great eye! Congratulations! #39826

Dolores Neilson May 26, 2019

Thank you Damian!! I'm very pleased! And I'm pleased for you with your two awesome finalist wins! When I think that 3800+ pics were in the pool, I feel so honored to win anything here! Finalist was pretty awesome but 2nd place was mighty fine too!

Woo hoo Kathy!! Yes, it's a wonderful experience to win "big"...though for me making finalist out of 3800 pics was already winning "big"....now I feel I won "bigger"! I'm excited for all of us here...it's a nice feeling! Thanks for your compliments...always a pleasure to hear from you! #39832

Mark Oxley May 26, 2019

Gongrats on this well deserved second place Dolores, also on all your other finalists!! #39835

Dolores Neilson May 26, 2019

Mark... I'm honored to be the recipient of your congratulatory comments! A heartfelt thanks for your gift. And congrats again to YOU for your awesome finalist shot!! That's a fine bird shot..perfect timing! #39840

Gary H. Minish level-classic May 26, 2019

Excellent! I knew this would get an award! Congratulations once more, Dolores!! #39847

Dolores Neilson May 26, 2019

Hi again, Gary! And thanks for a THIRD time!! You're spending too much time on me...people will start thinking we're having an affair! Ah..who cares what people think! Thanks so much for your kindness and support (AND CONFIDENCE) on my ceiling pic and so many others! Always a pleasure! #39848

Cathy M. Gromball May 26, 2019

Congratulations on your Second Place win, Dolores!

Cathy :) #39868

Donna R. Moratelli May 26, 2019

Wow, good for you Delores! Congratuatations on a well deserved win! #39884

Robert Pranagal May 26, 2019

Dolores,
Congratulations on your winning!
Great stuff. #39885

Dolores Neilson May 26, 2019

Hi Cathy!! Thank you for your 4TH comment on this shot!! Considering how many entries there are here, this shows how generous you are with your time! Always a pleasure to "talk" with you, Cathy!! Many thanks!!

Hi Donna!! I appreciate your supportive comment...Thanks so much for being so kind! I owe you an email today...I'm getting around to it. My email box is flooded.

Thank you again, Robert! Many thanks for taking time to congratulate me! So nice of you...I'm very pleased. Looking forward to seeing more of your great stuff! #39921

Ellen Peach level-classic May 26, 2019

You sure don't miss a thing...great shot and congratulations, Dolores! #39953

Kathleen Clemons May 26, 2019

Whoooo Hooooo for you, Dolores! Congrats! Bringing your camera to lunch really paid off! :) A very cool shot.... #39996

Heather K. McFarland May 26, 2019

Congrats on your win Dolores. Cool blue image! #40165

Dolores Neilson May 26, 2019

Hi Ellen!! Thanks so much! I was delighted for the honor of 2nd place with all the entries there were this month! Many thanks and have a good night!

Hi Kathleen....Yes, I guess this win pays my lunch, doesn't it?? I didn't think about it that way! Thanks for your warm congratulations once more, Kathleen! It's, like, TOTALLY cool that you like it! (Sorry...my weak valley girl parlance)!

HI Heather!! Thanks so much! And again another congrats to you!! I appreciate that you took time to extend a note of congratulations, Heather! That's really nice of you! Happy day! #40193

Bernard B. Travers May 26, 2019

Marvelous Delores. Good job. Good for you. Congrats. #40293

Dolores Neilson May 26, 2019

Thanks so much, Bernard!! And many congrats to you for your 3 finalists!! They are all awesome. I haven't forgotten about the contest list links you asked for...will try to do that today! Thank you for taking time to congratulate...I appreciate the effort immensely. #40305

Lem Metro May 26, 2019

Well deserved kudos Dolores. Continued good luck. #40318

Dolores Neilson May 26, 2019

Good morning, Lem! Your compliment is warmly valued. It's great to hear from you again. Thanks for wishing me good luck and good luck to you also! Happy day! #40324

Kerry Drager May 26, 2019

Hi Dolores: I was going to check in earlier on "Ceiling Blue," but better late than ... oh well ... Anyway, congrats on a spectacular shot! All the celestial/space ship/UFO comments really apply here - plus, a great composition and a great eye for the unusual!
Kerry #42381

Dolores Neilson May 26, 2019

Greetings Kerry! Love hearing from you ANYTIME!! No such thing as "late" commenting with me...but show up for dinner late...and I have your head, ok?
Thanks for your complimentary comment!! All the UFO/etc comments were a hoot! I've been looking "up" lately! THanks so much for investing valuable time to support and compliment this image! Happy shooting! #42762

Jean Papo May 26, 2019

Dolores, just visiting your gallery where you have so many wonderful pics. Love this shot! What a great idea and execution in this shot! Congratulations! #132891

Jean Papo May 26, 2019

Dolores, just visiting your gallery where you have so many wonderful pics. Love this shot! What a great idea and execution in this shot! Congratulations! #132892

Dolores Neilson May 26, 2019

Hi Jean!! Oh my....Thank you so much for taking time to check out my gallery! You're so sweet! I'm immensely delighted this image appeals to you! It's one of those "I'm glad I had my camera with me" kinda shots! The ones you don't expect to find!! In heartfelt gratitude.... #133138

Paula Showen February 08, 2005

Really awesome, Dolores! #1091607

Dolores Neilson February 08, 2005

Greetings Miss Paula!! Thanks so much for going through my gallery!! You're just a sweetheart of a lady! Have a great day!! #1091877

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