Inspiring Photo: Anemones #6158323

Anemones

Uploaded: May 11, 2008 16:20:55

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Exif: F Number: 22, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 6/10 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 250, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 60.00 mm, Model: NIKON D70s

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Arlene Krassner May 11, 2008 0

Absolutely Delightful Colleen! #919014

Colleen Farrell May 11, 2008 0

Thank you, Arlene! #5908835

Linda Blair May 11, 2008 0

Just beautiful...love the colors and edge effect...what a lovely tribute to all the BP moms...Happy Mother's Day to you!!!!!! ☺ #5908842

Dr Silly May 11, 2008 0

Beautiful. :O) #5908931

Joan Powell May 11, 2008 0

So beautiful , looks like a painting ! #5908959

A P May 11, 2008 0

Love the capture and the effect. Very nicely done, Colleen #5908968

Leslie McLain May 11, 2008 0

Love it, Colleen. Great background, color, comp, and effects. #5909030

Lynne Morris May 11, 2008 0

Fantastic floral with gorgeous colours and effects, lovely work Colleen. #5909034

Colleen Farrell May 11, 2008 0

Thanks so much for the great comments, Linda, Doc, Joan, Ann, Leslie and Lynne! #5909084

aaaaa bbbbb May 11, 2008 0

I love the colors and lighting of this. Great detail and textures. #5909184

JO ANN CLEVELAND May 11, 2008 0

Beautiful Coleen! Such clarity and colors!

jo ann c. #5909335

Ellen L. Zaslaw May 11, 2008 0

Enchanting #5909395

Vladan D. Djordjevic May 11, 2008 0

Dear Colleen,

This is a very beautiful photo with terrific color and effects.

Have a great day! #5909512

William C. Raco May 11, 2008 0

How very pretty, Colleen
Great photo and presentation
Happy Mother's Day #5909708

Susan Fox May 11, 2008 0

Absolutely, positively one of your best yet Colleen!!!!! Love everything about it.

These would do well in Rights Managed stock. You should check out Arcangel Images. (You can get there from my bio page) #5909786

John Connolly May 11, 2008 0

A beautiful floral image with excellent effects, Colleen! Well done! #5909919

Cheryl E. Molennor May 12, 2008 0

LOVE It Colleen #5910443

Lois Adomite May 12, 2008 0

Lovely, great colors, texture & edge effects. #5910482

Sam Britt May 12, 2008 0

Beautiful Mother's Day dedication, Colleen. Great composition, color & effects. #5910528

Susan M. Campbell May 12, 2008 0

Thanks Colleen. This is just delightful. Love the painted look and the colors. Nice!!

Happy Mother's Day. #5910820

Laura L. Gonzales May 12, 2008 0

I love the color, tones and texture, Colleen!!!! Very beautiful work!!! Hope to see this again!!! Laura #5911060

Stefania Barbier May 12, 2008 0

this is SUPERB!!!!! wowowow... hope to see it again... :-) #5911211

Lynn M. Whitt May 12, 2008 0

beautiful, a winner in my eyes.... #5912759

Colleen Farrell May 12, 2008 0

Thanks for the terrific comments, everybody--I really appreciate the encouragement. :) #5913043

Eivor Kuchta May 12, 2008 0

What a wonderful Mother's Day card!! The effects are terrific on this one! #5913054

Colleen Farrell May 12, 2008 0

Thank you, Eivor! #5913151

Marina Moore May 12, 2008 0

Absolutely gorgeous!!!!! Again. :) #5913768

Jennifer L. Alder May 12, 2008 0

OUTSTANDING!!!
You do gorgeous work, Colleen :) #5914617

anonymous May 13, 2008 0

BEAUTIFUL!!!! Outstanding work on this one Colleen! The colors, textures and composition are excellent! Hope to see it again! B- #5915137

Colleen Farrell May 13, 2008 0

Thanks so much for the great comments, Marina, Jennifer and Barb!

I'm really pleased people seem to like this one, as I didn't think it was all that. :) #5915417

Erika Haight May 13, 2008 0

Stunning Colleen!! I love it~ Another work of art!!! :) erika haight #5915500

Carol Teal May 13, 2008 0

Stunning work of art Colleen! And what a lovely and sweet Mother's Day dedication! I really love this one, my friend! #5915508

Colleen Farrell May 13, 2008 0

Thank you so much, Erika and Carol! #5915595

Nancy (Peaches) Harker May 13, 2008 0

WOOOOOOOOOOOW!!!
SOOOOOOOOOO BEAUUUUUUUUUUUUTIFUL!!!
AWSOME job Colleen! #5915640

Corinne M. Thompson May 13, 2008 0

Lovely presentation and image for Mother's Day. Hope yours was happy! :) #5917683

Colleen Farrell May 13, 2008 0

Thanks so much, Peaches and Corinne!

#5917774

Tiia Vissak May 13, 2008 0

beautifully done! #5917850

Susan Weisensel May 13, 2008 0

Really beautiful Colleen. #5918049

Chastity Abbott May 13, 2008 0

I really love the purple coming through with all the yellow! Very beautiful this is! #5918555

Debra R. Harder May 13, 2008 0

WOW, Colleen!! This is GORGEOUS!! Beautiful textures, colors, comp and details! LOVE YOUR WORK! Deb #5918688

Colleen Farrell May 13, 2008 0

Thanks for the great comments, Tiia, Susan, Chastity and Deb! #5919092

Nikki McDonald May 14, 2008 0

Beautiful presentation of these pretty flowers, Colleen. I bought some to plant this spring. We'll see what I get :) #5919255

Judi Morrissey May 14, 2008 0

this is gorgeous!! great work! #5919886

Colleen Farrell May 14, 2008 0

Thanks so much, Nikki and Judi!

Nikki, they sure didn't last long in my garden! I think I didn't water them enough. #5921632

Marilyn K. Lincecum May 14, 2008 0

This is so beautiful and delicate looking, Colleen. Love everything about it..the lighting, colors, textures and effects. #5922963

Susan Heath May 14, 2008 0

Oh yea, Colleen, this is gorgeous! Love the comp, background and that wonderful texture! #5923100

Jessica Jenney May 16, 2008 0

Stunning still life, Colleen! Gorgeous vibrant color and textures! #5928713

Colleen Farrell May 16, 2008 0

Thanks so much, Marilyn, Susan and Jessica! #5928761

Marilyn Flanagan May 16, 2008 0

See all of the above. My sentiments exactly. Colleen this is one of my favorites! Well done! #5929997

Colleen Farrell May 16, 2008 0

Thank you, Marilyn--I appreciate it! :D #5931473

Kate Jackson May 18, 2008 0

So beautifully presented Colleen - I must save this in my favourites! #5938780

Colleen Farrell May 19, 2008 0

Thank you so much, Kate! #5939595

Holly Shao May 20, 2008 0

So beautiful and lovely, Colleen!!

Holly #5950919

Colleen Farrell May 20, 2008 0

Thank you, Holly! #5951611

Donna La Mattino Pagakis May 22, 2008 0

Incredible artpiece Colleen!! #5959797

Ruth Robbins May 24, 2008 0

this is beautiful. You have some great studio shots. I bet that is fun. #5969187

Colleen Farrell May 24, 2008 0

Thank you, Donna and Ruth! #5969544

Terry L. Ellis May 27, 2008 0

Delightful is the word I thought of immediately! Beautiful PS work and capture, Colleen! #5984902

Dianna Murphy June 13, 2008 0

Lovely effects, colors, texture! #6056725

Colleen Farrell June 15, 2008 0

Thank you so much, Terry and Dianna! #6061155

Wendy Moghadam June 17, 2008 0

This is lovely

#6068283

Lisa J. Boulden June 17, 2008 0

Love it!
Looks like a winner to me!
~♥~Lisa #6069654

Colleen Farrell June 17, 2008 0

Thank you, Wendy and Lisa! #6070570

Nikki McDonald June 18, 2008 0

Very nicely done, Colleen--I need to get you to give me some tips on layering backgrounds and textures! Good luck with this favorite. #6074942

Colleen Farrell June 19, 2008 0

Thanks so much, Nikki! #6076544

Jessica Jenney June 19, 2008 0

You were right, Colleen! Congratulatons, on this gorgeous finalist! #6078218

Christian Rosito June 19, 2008 0

Big Congrats!!!! #6078918

Jennifer L. Alder June 19, 2008 0

Huge congrats, Colleen, on this wonderful finalist image :) #6078926

Elida Gutierrez June 19, 2008 0

Congratulations for your Finalist!!! #6079810

Michelle L. Frick June 19, 2008 0

Congratulations Colleen!! Another beautiful finalist! #6079943

Susan M. Campbell June 19, 2008 0

Super finalist....congrats Colleen! #6080177

anonymous June 19, 2008 0

Congratulations Colleen on another Beautiful finalist! B- #6080187

Pat Gamwell June 19, 2008 0

Fabulous Finalist, Colleen! WTG, girl! #6080484

Nancy (Peaches) Harker June 19, 2008 0

WHOOOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
BIG Congrats on your finalist!
Best of Luck in the next round! #6080744

Colleen Farrell June 19, 2008 0

Thank you so much, everybody! I'm really pleased the judges liked this one. :) #6080787

Sam Britt June 19, 2008 0

Congratulations again, Colleen! #6081177

Vladan D. Djordjevic June 19, 2008 0

Congratulations, Colleen! I love your gallery. :) #6081255

Lois Adomite June 19, 2008 0

congratulations! #6081367

Corinne M. Thompson June 19, 2008 0

Congrats on this Finalist Colleen! #6081370

Erin Appelbaum June 19, 2008 0

Congrats on this awesome finalist Colleen. Peter #6081477

Alex T. Mizuno June 20, 2008 0

You are such an artist, Colleen! Congratulations on this beautiful Finalist!! #6082293

Debra R. Harder June 20, 2008 0

Yes...I agree!! You are an amazing artist, Colleen!! ANOTHER BIG CONGRATS on this BEAUTIFUL finalist!! Deb #6082342

Colleen Farrell June 20, 2008 0

Thank you so much, everybody! I really appreciate your wonderful comments! :D #6082385

Kara L. Hendricks June 20, 2008 0

Grunge perfection Colleen... I love this... Congratulations!!! #6082417

Agnes Fegan June 20, 2008 0

Congratulations Colleen ! :) #6082485

Stephanie Frey June 20, 2008 0

Congratulations on your finalist! #6082561

Ujjwal Mukherjee June 20, 2008 0

CONGRATULATIONS again,Colleen on yet another beautiful finalist!! #6082627

Colleen Farrell June 20, 2008 0

Thank you, Kara, Agnes, Stephanie and Ujjwal! #6082640

Lisa J. Boulden June 20, 2008 0

I LOVE THIS!!!
Big congratulations, Colleen!
~♥~Lisa #6082752

Wendy Moghadam June 20, 2008 0

Congratulations on your finalist - #6082788

Stefania Barbier June 20, 2008 0

gorgeous, huge congrats! #6082921

Renee Doyle June 20, 2008 0

Wonderful work Colleen!!!!! Another big congratulations! #6083134

Michelle Alton June 20, 2008 0

What a fabulous finalist, Colleen!
Congrations! #6083368

Margaret R. Barry June 20, 2008 0

Congratulations, Colleen. Best of luck in the next round! #6083374

Terry L. Ellis June 20, 2008 0

Another excellent finalist, Colleen! Congratulations! #6084149

Jeff Robinson June 20, 2008 0

Excellent - Congrats Colleen!! Jeff #6084298

Judy V. Kennamer June 20, 2008 0

Wonderful capture and effects Colleen!!!! A big CONGRATS on your Finalist! #6084318

Colleen Farrell June 20, 2008 0

Thanks very much, everybody--I appreciate your great comments! #6084851

Alex T. Mizuno June 20, 2008 0

Big Congratulations on your win, Colleen!! #6085766

Jennifer L. Alder June 20, 2008 0

Yay! BIG congrats, Colleen, on this delightful winning image :) #6085861

Tiia Vissak June 20, 2008 0

Congratulations! #6085921

Kate Jackson June 20, 2008 0

Many congrats on this wonderful win Colleen! #6085975

anonymous June 20, 2008 0

Hugh congratulations Colleen on your Beautiful Win! B- #6085982

Kimi A. Phillips June 20, 2008 0

CONGRATS to ya!!!:) #6085995

Ruth Robbins June 20, 2008 0

Congratulations on this beautiful winner :) #6086012

Nadya Johnson June 20, 2008 0

Congratulations on your winner, Colleen! #6086132

Jessica Jenney June 20, 2008 0

Congratulations, Colleen on your gorgeous win! #6086179

Stefania Barbier June 20, 2008 0

CONGRATS FOR YOUR WIN!!! #6086239

Colleen Farrell June 20, 2008 0

Thank you, everybody--I'm thrilled! :D #6086437

Jeana Clark June 20, 2008 0

Fantastic Winner Colleen!!!
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!
~J~ #6086451

Debra R. Harder June 20, 2008 0
Another GOLD WINNER, COLLEEN!! WTG!!! Deb #6086586

Judy V. Kennamer June 20, 2008 0
Congrats Colleen!!!! #6086726

Joannie Bertucci June 20, 2008 0
Yeah, bravo, bravisimo, outstanding, I'm jumping up and down for you girlfriend! #6086766

Susan Fox June 20, 2008 0
Congratulations Colleen!!! #6086924

Sam Britt June 20, 2008 0
Congratulations on this winner, Colleen! #6087055

Claudia Kuhn June 20, 2008 0
Beautiful work Colleen, congrats on your winner! #6087082

Karen Slagle June 20, 2008 0
Congrats Colleen on this beauty. #6087097

Marilyn Flanagan June 20, 2008 0
Congratulations Colleen! Well deserved. Beautiful photo! #6087107

Margaret R. Barry June 21, 2008 0
Congratulations on this stunning winner, Colleen! #6087199

Erin Appelbaum June 21, 2008 0
Congrats on this beautiful winner Colleen. Peter #6087250

Vladan D. Djordjevic June 21, 2008 0
I am very happy to see this fantastic image again. Congratulations on this winner, Colleen! #6087305

Elida Gutierrez June 21, 2008 0
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
The Golden Cup
A Special Trophy for
"The May Winners" #6087794

Renee Doyle June 21, 2008 0
Beautiful Colleen!!! Congratualtions!! #6088066

Evy Johansen June 21, 2008 0
Big congratulations on your beautiful win, Colleen!! #6088185

Carol Teal June 21, 2008 0
I just knew this one would get the gold when I saw it made finalist!! WTG my frined! I really love this one! #6088210

Vikram Jamwal June 21, 2008 0
Ah! This is so beautiful Colleen! I love your art work!!! Many congratulations on your win!!!
-vikram #6088231

Denise Denomy June 21, 2008 0
WOW!!!! BEAUTIFUL IMAGE, COLLEEN!!!
CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR WIN!!!! :0) #6088238

Colleen Farrell June 21, 2008 0
Thank you so much, BP friends! I really appreciate it! :D #6088240

Raymond Pauly June 21, 2008 0
Wow!! What a beautiful winner, Colleen! Big congratulations, my friend! #6088280

Tarun Bose June 21, 2008 0
Big congrats Colleen for your excellent winner. #6088524

Colette M. Metcalf June 21, 2008 0
CONGRATULATIONS!!!! #6088708

Les Rhoades June 21, 2008 0
Congratulations on your winning photo!

#6088759

Karen K. Givens June 21, 2008 0
Congrats again Colleen another win and beautiful image. #6089197

Phil Stith June 21, 2008 0
A well deserved win, Colleen. Congratulations!!! #6089575

Mary Beth Aiello June 21, 2008 0
Colleen -- This is simply beautiful. Huge congrats on your win. #6089708

Bill Knaps June 21, 2008 0
Congrats on your well deserved win Colleen. Bill #6089780

Terry L. Ellis June 21, 2008 0
A very striking Second Place win, Colleen! Congratulations! #6089797

Colleen Farrell June 21, 2008 0
Thanks so much, everybody! :D #6090309

eileen bedford June 21, 2008 0
Congratulations on your 2nd place win Colleen, it's SO WELL DONE......... #6090606

Laura L. Gonzales June 21, 2008 0
A huge congrats on this fantastic win!!!! WTG girl!!!!! Laura #6090652

Sharon Day June 21, 2008 0
Gorgeous image, Colleen!!! Big congratulations! #6090683

Colleen Farrell June 21, 2008 0
Thank you so much, Eileen, Laura and Sharon! :D #6090809

Jeff Robinson June 21, 2008 0
Congrats on your Win Colleen! Jeff #6090832

Stephanie Frey June 21, 2008 0
Congrats on your beautiful win Colleen! #6091098

Colleen Farrell June 22, 2008 0
Thank you, Jeff and Stephanie! #6091246

Joan Powell June 22, 2008 0
Congrats on your beautiful win ! #6091367

Colleen Farrell June 22, 2008 0
Thank you, Joan! #6091786

Arlene Krassner June 22, 2008 0
Well deserved Colleen. Congratulations. #6092253

Leslie McLain June 22, 2008 0
Congratualtions on a beautiful winner. Love it! #6092770

Colleen Farrell June 22, 2008 0
Thank you, Arlene and Leslie! #6093208

Cindy Bendush June 22, 2008 0
Dynamite Colleen! Congratulations on pulling in 2 winners in one month! #6094111

Colleen Farrell June 23, 2008 0
Thank you, Cindy! I'm thrilled--it's a first for me, but hopefully not my last! LOL #6094241

A P June 23, 2008 0
Yes and two outstanding winners too. Just a lovely capture and effect on this awesome winner, Colleen. A big congratulations to you. #6094666

Colleen Farrell June 23, 2008 0
Thank you so much, Ann! #6094769

Datha Y. Thompson June 23, 2008 0
CONGRATULATIONS!!! YGG!!! So well deserved Colleen Beautiful work always!!! :0) #6095053

Dr. Harmeet Singh June 23, 2008 0
Heartiest congratulations #6095107

Dr Silly June 23, 2008 0
Congratulations Colleen on this beautiful Gold win. :O)
#6096468

Susan M. Campbell June 23, 2008 0
Well deserved....congrats Colleen. #6097805

Colleen Farrell June 24, 2008 0
Thank you, Datha, Harmeet, Doc and Susan! #6099411

Laurie Daily June 24, 2008 0
Another lovely winner, Colleen...such impressive and always so beautiful work you do.... Congratulations!!! #6100149

Wally Orlowsky June 24, 2008 0
Congratulations on this artistic winner, Colleen! #6100622

Kara L. Hendricks June 24, 2008 0
I see I haven't congratulad you on your WIN.. So here it is... A Big Congrats Colleen!! You make flowers into ART!! #6102361

Deborah Lewinson June 25, 2008 0
Congrats on another fabulous winner, Colleen - great work!
Debby #6103271

Colleen Farrell June 25, 2008 0
Thank you so much, Laurie, Wally, Kara and Debby! #6103339

Deon June 25, 2008 0
Congratulations on this win Colleen. It is absolutely stunning. Awesome work. #6105263

Colleen Farrell June 25, 2008 0
Thank you, Deon! :D #6105368

Donna R. Wageman July 02, 2008 0
Another winner - YAHOO - exquisite - congratulations!!! #6133509

Donna R. Wageman July 02, 2008 0
Another winner - YAHOO - exquisite - congratulations!!! #6133510

Donna R. Wageman July 02, 2008 0
Another winner - YAHOO - exquisite - congratulations!!! #6133517

Colleen Farrell July 03, 2008 0
Thank you, Donna! #6134595

July 05, 2008 0
This is gorgeous, Colleen!! Congratulations! #6142390

Colleen Farrell July 06, 2008 0
Thanks so much, Deborah! #6144340

Dominick M. Dimacale July 06, 2008 0
Congratulations Colleen on your Win.
Dominick #6146815

Colleen Farrell July 06, 2008 0
Thank you, Dominick! #6147049

Nancy (Peaches) Harker July 12, 2008 0
Way to go on your BEAUTIFUL win Colleen! #6169525

Colleen Farrell July 12, 2008 0
Thank you, Peaches! #6169812

Marsha S. Smith July 16, 2008 0
This is so gorgeous! The colors and textures are so perfect!
Congrats on the win, also. #6188029

Colleen Farrell July 17, 2008 0
Thank you, Marsha, I appreciate it! #6189529

Stanley J. Contrades July 18, 2008 0
An exquisite composition with gorgeous colors and excellent tonal ranges, Colleen. Perfect for a greeting card!! Congratulations, too, on your win!
Aloha,
Stan #6193536

Colleen Farrell July 18, 2008 0
Thank you so much, Stan! #6195740

Terry L. Ellis August 23, 2008 0
Congratulations Colleen on this image and another appearing in the latest NAPP mag. Beautiful write-up! #6356554

Colleen Farrell August 24, 2008 0
Thank you so much, Terry!! I was surprised and thrilled they published this! I was pretty sure they'd decided not to. :) #6357116

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