Inspiring Photo: Welcome #2909760

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Uploaded: October 26, 2006 02:48:28

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Infrared photo, Hoya IR lens filter

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Julie Robinson October 26, 2006

A fantastic image Bill- very very effective! #546256

Rakesh Syal October 26, 2006

A wonderful image and IR effects, Bill!! #3499479

Paul Michko October 26, 2006

Well thery're not pearly so I guess I'm not there, but it may just be as beautiful as there, Bill. Awesome shot. #3499512

Glenn E. Urquhart October 26, 2006

As always, Oustanding IR work, Bill!!! VERY Well Done! Cheers, Glenn. #3499536

Colleen Braun October 26, 2006

very nice Bill... #3499555

Jeff Robinson October 26, 2006

Wonderful IR work Bill! Jeff #3499622

Jenny Bosmans October 26, 2006

Superb IR image, Bill! Love it! :) #3499632

Carolyn M. Fletcher October 26, 2006

Awesome IR, Bill! I love this one! #3499666

Gail Vitikacs October 26, 2006

This is wonderful Bill.....so unique! #3499678

Tammy Scott October 26, 2006

This is a terrific and spooky image #3499768

Claudia Kuhn October 26, 2006

Gorgeous, gorgeous!! #3499770

Agnes Fegan October 26, 2006

I second the gorgeous! #3499821

Melissa A. Mannon October 26, 2006

another wonderful IF image! #3499850

Linda Boehme October 26, 2006

Spooky scene. I don't think I'll walk through those particular gates. :) Great effects Bill! #3499885

Terri L. Scribner October 26, 2006

I like this!!! Great IR!!! #3499897

Su Sana E. P October 26, 2006

Great IR image that is so very inviting, Bill!! Beautiful composition here. #3500046

Ronald Balthazor October 26, 2006

Excellent subject for IR, Bill. #3500074

Murry Grigsby October 26, 2006

Excellent image and IR work Bill! Good choice for this treatment!! #3500086

Shirley L. Carpenter October 26, 2006

Love this Bill!! Excellent composition!! #3500134

Cathy Barrows October 26, 2006

gorgeous/.//perfect scene for an IR #3500262

Shelly A. Van Camp October 26, 2006

Beautiful image and work, as always, Bill!! Love this and the effects! #3500602

Karen Engelbreth October 26, 2006

Wonderful image and IR effect, Bill! #3500683

Joy Rector October 26, 2006

oh, I love it #3500759

Adilson F. Ferreira October 26, 2006

Terrific composition Bill!!!
Wonderful IR image!!! #3500869

Nadine A. Lewis October 26, 2006

This IR image is AWESOME, Bill! I LOVE IT! <>< #3500948

Nadya Johnson October 26, 2006

Outstanding image, Bill! This is really beautiful! #3501030

She-She Killough October 26, 2006

Bill, I LOVE THIS! You really do amazing work! You KNOW I love your whole gallery!!! :D Sheesh #3501113

John Connolly October 26, 2006

A wonderful IR image, Bill! This is a stunning presentation! #3502106

Tressie Davis October 26, 2006

Great use of IR, gorgeous image!! #3502706

Lorraine A. Cook October 28, 2006

You go first, Bill!!<:)) I'll follow behind with garlic, my friend<:))

Super Effect!!<:))

#3513864

William C. Raco October 28, 2006

LOL...Lorraine
Thank you all very much!!

Bill #3513874

Jenny D October 29, 2006

Awesome job with this image!! #3520040

William C. Raco October 29, 2006

Thank you, JD!

Bill #3520064

Susie Peek-Swint November 23, 2006

Many congrats on this great image Bill ~ well done! #3619790

Murry Grigsby November 23, 2006

Congrats on this beauty Bill and good luck in the next round :0) #3619834

Sylvia Rossler November 23, 2006

Big congrats on your beautiful finalist Bill :O) #3620068

Melissa G. Meiselman November 23, 2006

Big congratulations on this stunning finalist!!!! #3620093

DiAnna F. Paulk November 23, 2006

Long live infrared!! Congratulations, Bill! Great image! #3620149

Carla Metzler November 23, 2006

Congratulations, Bill! #3620622

Jill Battaglia November 23, 2006

Magical! Love it Bill, Congrats! #3620675

Laura Clay-Ballard November 23, 2006

beautiful! congrats! #3621726

Deborah Lewinson November 23, 2006

Congratulations, Bill, on this marvelous finalist!
-Debby #3621772

Evy Johansen November 23, 2006

Big congratulations on your beautiful finalist, Bill!! #3621811

eileen bedford November 23, 2006

Congratulations on your finalist, Bill, well deserved... #3621888

Nadya Johnson November 23, 2006

A big congratulations Bill, on your outstanding finalist! Best of luck in Round Two! #3622349

Terry L. Ellis November 23, 2006

Congratulations, again, Bill on your impressive IR finalist! Love that gate! #3622431

Charlene Bayerle November 23, 2006

Well deserved Bill!!!! Congratulations!! #3622566

Linda D. Lester November 23, 2006

Congratulations on your awesome finalist! #3622715

Tamera S. Phillips November 23, 2006

Congratulation on this well deserved finalist Bill. #3623114

Laurence Saliba November 23, 2006

Congratulations on this wonderful finalist Bill!!!! #3623322

Wendy Stevenson November 24, 2006

Congrats on this Heavenly Finalist Bill! Absolutely gorgeous!!! #3623948

Jenny Bosmans November 24, 2006

Congratulations on this beautiful finalist, Bill! :) #3623991

Colette M. Metcalf November 24, 2006

Another congrats, Bill!! #3624248

Glenn E. Urquhart November 24, 2006

A big congratulations on your finalist award, Bill!!! VERY well deserved! Cheers, Glenn. #3624420

Su Sana E. P November 24, 2006

Bill, Congratulations on this beautiful Finalist!!
#3624437

Ross Throndson November 24, 2006

Big Congratulations, Bill...Great Finalist!! #3624468

Kathy Reeves November 24, 2006

Congratulations on all of your fianlist!! #3624822

Cathy M. Gromball November 24, 2006

Congratulations on this wonderful finalist, Bill!

Cathy :) #3625347

Marsha S. Smith November 24, 2006

Sooooo Beautiful! Congrats, Bill~! #3625548

Jeff Robinson November 24, 2006

Congrats Bill on the exellent Finalist!! Jeff #3626170

Datha Y. Thompson November 24, 2006

CONGRATULATIONS!!! OUTSTANDING!! :0) #3626934

Lorraine A. Cook November 24, 2006

I knew it!!!!!!! I knew I would see this one again, Bill!! Let's give the judges garlic to 'sweeten' em up!<:))

Congratulations on my favorite finalist, dear friend!<:)) #3627630

Rakesh Syal November 24, 2006

Congratulations, Bill, on this marvelous finalist, once again!
#3627764

Pat Gamwell November 24, 2006

Very classy classic, Bill! BIG CONTRATS! #3628068

Ken Smith November 25, 2006

Bill, congratulations on this super IR! #3629114

Donna La Mattino Pagakis November 25, 2006

Congratulations!!!!! Great infrared finalist Bill!! #3630364

Sherry Stricklin Boles November 25, 2006

Wonderful IR...Congrats, Bill! #3630956

William C. Raco November 25, 2006

Thank you, everyone!

Bill #3630973

Susan Jane Allen November 26, 2006

Congrats, Bill! Very nice work! #3631926

Donna W. Neal November 26, 2006

Congratulations Bill on another fine Finalist and good luck in the next round. #3632337

Paula Dwyer November 26, 2006

Congratulations Bill on your awesome finalist!!! :) #3633445

Jill Odice November 26, 2006

I am such a fan of your fabulous IR images Bill! Congrats, I think I see a winner! #3633664

Tonya R. Boles November 26, 2006

Wonderful iamge, congrats. #3634561

Renee Doyle November 26, 2006

Congratulations on this wonderful finalist Bill!!!
#3635228

Kathleen K. Parker November 26, 2006

This is so lovely, bill. Congratulations on this and all of your finalists! I love your work!!
kk #3635318

Kenneth Mucke November 27, 2006

WTG William on this awesome win #3635747

Su Sana E. P November 27, 2006

Bill, Congratulations on this beautiful Winning image!! #3635749

Tammy Scott November 27, 2006

This really is a beautiful IR image - congratulations #3636236

Ross Throndson November 27, 2006

Great Winning Image, Bill.....Congratulations!!! :^) #3636263

Aimee S. McMaster November 27, 2006

...congratulations on this beautiful winning image Bill....Aimee #3636270

Megan p November 27, 2006

Beautiful Win William!! Congratulations! #3636313

Kay E. Mahoney November 27, 2006

Congratulations on your second place winner. #3636355

Deborah Sandidge November 27, 2006

An inviting infrared image Bill - big congratulations on your win! #3636432

Sylvia Rossler November 27, 2006

Big congrats on your win Bill :o) #3636440

Wendy Stevenson November 27, 2006

So great to see this with a gold medallion Bill! I just love the mood!! Congrats on a fine fine win!! #3636482

Kathryn (Love) Scheet November 27, 2006

such a beautiful IR - congratulations on your win! Love the comp, and it is perfect for your technique #3636485

Ken Smith November 27, 2006

Bill, congratulations!! #3636633

Donna W. Neal November 27, 2006

Congratulations on your well deserved Winner Bill #3636652

Evy Johansen November 27, 2006

Big congratulations on your wonderful win, Bill!! #3637032

Laura Clay-Ballard November 27, 2006

Congratulations! #3637035

Larry Lawhead November 27, 2006

WOW!! Great shot Bill!! And congratulations on the win!

LarryL http://lsqrd.blogspot.com/

#3637061

Terry L. Ellis November 27, 2006
Bill, congratulations on your impressive Second Place Win! Awesome! #3637087

She-She Killough November 27, 2006
INCREDIBLE BILL!! LOVE IT!! Congratulations!! #3637175

Gail Vitikacs November 27, 2006
Awesome...and congratulations Bill! #3637227

Linda D. Lester November 27, 2006
Congratulations, Bill! #3637246

Murry Grigsby November 27, 2006
Congrats on your terrific image and win Bill!! #3637258

Carla Metzler November 27, 2006
Congratulations, Bill! #3637311

Melissa G. Meiselman November 27, 2006
Congratualtions, Bill on your win!! #3637646

Lorraine A. Cook November 27, 2006
Congratulations on this stunning win, Bill!<:)) #3637944

Laurence Saliba November 27, 2006
A BIG Congrats on your win Bill!!! #3638087

Claudia Kuhn November 27, 2006
Big congrats on your 2nd place wint Bill!! #3638235

Kay Beausoleil November 27, 2006
Congratulations, Bill, on your win for this lovely image! #3638250

Glenn E. Urquhart November 27, 2006
Fantastic win, Bill!!! Congratulations!!! Cheers, Glenn. #3638251

Janine Russell November 27, 2006
Bill, congratulations on your Second Place Winner! #3638393

John V. Roscich November 27, 2006
CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR WINNER BILL!!
JOHN #3638408

Jenny Bosmans November 27, 2006
Congratulations on this fantastic winner, Bill! :) #3638624

Nadya Johnson November 27, 2006
A huge congratulations, Bill! I figured from the first, this would earn some Gold and here it is! Stunning work! So glad to see it on the winners' page! #3638743

Bobbie Davis November 27, 2006
Beautiful image...cograts! #3638785

Charlene Bayerle November 27, 2006
Congratulations Bill!!!!!! #3638906

Kate Jackson November 27, 2006
Big congratulations Bill! #3639082

Judyann Plante November 27, 2006
Bill, Congratulations on this fantastic winner, Bill!
Judyann ><> #3639243

Agnes Fegan November 27, 2006
CONGRATS!!! #3639442

eileen bedford November 27, 2006
Congratulations on this awesome win Bill... #3639546

William C. Raco November 27, 2006
Many many thank yous, everyone!
Bill #3639650

Anne D. Eigen November 27, 2006
Congratulations on this magnificent winner, Bill!!! #3639729

Wally Orlowsky November 27, 2006
Congratulations on this fantastic winner, Bill! #3639902

Mary K. Robison November 27, 2006
Wonderful image, Bill ~
Congratulations on your win! #3639929

Marie Fields November 27, 2006
Excellent work... as always! Congratulations on a beautiful win, Bill! #3639947

Vicki Hunt November 27, 2006
This is beautiful! congrats! #3640087

Renee Doyle November 27, 2006
Congratulations on this wonderful win Bill!!
#3640221

bob cornelison November 27, 2006
Cool shot!
Congrats!
~:O) #3640254

Tom Andersen November 27, 2006
Fabulous image, Bill! Congratulations on your win! #3640373

Cathy Stancil November 27, 2006
Awesome image !!! Congratulations Bill on this wonderful win and your beautiful finalists as well !!! #3640631

Sharon Day November 27, 2006
Big congratulations, Bill!!! Your IR shots RULE! #3640646

RC Fritz November 27, 2006
Congratulations Bill!! on a well-deserved WIN! #3640647

Darryl Wilkinson November 27, 2006
Beautiful winner, Bill. Congratulations! #3640938

Cora Miller November 28, 2006
Your IR shots are inspirational, Bill. The hardscape contrasted with the soft foliage is so interesting. Congratulations on your win. #3641121

William C. Raco November 28, 2006
You are all very kind.
Thank you!
Bill #3641512

Colette M. Metcalf November 28, 2006
Beautiful, Bill! Congratulations to you!!! #3641563

David Phalen November 28, 2006
Congratulations on a well deserved winner! Always good to see an IR shot with a medal. #3642267

Monika Sapek November 28, 2006
Fantastic IR work, Bill! My heartfelt congratulations on you Second Place Winner!
Monika
#3642575

Alan L. Borror November 28, 2006
congratulations on this exceptional winner, Bill! #3642809

S P Mukherji November 28, 2006
Exceptional Bill! Congratulations!! #3643114

Karen Bacon November 28, 2006
Hi neighbor!!Congratulations on this wonderful winner! #3643777

Donna La Mattino Pagakis November 28, 2006
Great win Bill, congratulations! #3644767

Nadine A. Lewis November 29, 2006
I am sooo thrilled to see this as a winner, Bill!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!! <>< #3646210

Deborah Lewinson November 29, 2006
Congratuations on this inspiring winner, Bill!
-Debby #3647559

Nobu Nagase November 29, 2006
Mr. IR man, Bill,
What a beauty, a great presentation!
Many congratulations!!!!!!!! #3647802

Colleen Farrell November 30, 2006
Congratulations on this winner! I don't think it's spooky so much as intriguing and mysterious. Heck, I'd go there--it's beautiful! :D #3650682

Jill Flynn November 30, 2006
What a beautiful IR image Bill. You created a wonderful mood. Congratulations on your win! #3652466

William C. Raco November 30, 2006
Thank you all so much!!
Bill #3652494

Gail Sullivan December 01, 2006
Bill...gorgeous...congrats on your win! #3655658

Pat Gamwell December 02, 2006
Incredible shot, Bill! BIG CONGRATS!! #3659731

William C. Raco December 02, 2006
Thank you Gail and Pat!
Bill #3659752

Shelly A. Van Camp December 05, 2006
Not sure how I missed this beautiful picture!! Congrats!! Beautiful and great job!!! :) #3668275

Mata Patan December 10, 2006
Congratulations! A wonderful win! #3688073

William C. Raco December 10, 2006
Thank you Shelly and Mata!
Bill #3688074

Debra Booth December 15, 2006
Just gorgeous, Bill!! It reminds of a scene from Dr. Zhivago. Congratulations on your win! #3706528

Stephanie Laird December 19, 2006
Sensational image William!!! #3718884

Vladan D. Djordjevic December 19, 2006
Magic photo! Like in fantasy! Love the composition, lines, style. #3718956

William C. Raco December 19, 2006
Thank you Debra, Stephanie and Vladan
Bill #3719677

Donna J. Eaton December 26, 2006
I love this Bill! It has a way of beckening me in and making me want to explore. The IR is wonderful! Congrats on your winning image! #3740668

Erika Haight October 28, 2007
Winner was well deserved here William .. I love this photo! erika #4994996

William C. Raco October 28, 2007
Many thanks, Donna and Erika
Bill #4996693

Christine Lobsinger December 31, 2009
OMG Bill, I'd LOVE to learn how to do this!!!! A spectacular scene!!!!
WOWOW!!! Congrats to you on your lovely WINNER BILL!!!!
CHRISTINE
SMILING WITH YOU #8259322

William C. Raco December 31, 2009
Many thanks, Christine #8259434

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