Inspiring Photo at BetterPhoto: Untitled Photograph #13696380

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Uploaded: February 10, 2013 07:02:41

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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

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Martha R. Mazon February 10, 2013

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! #1513933

David Phalen February 10, 2013

Absolutely beautiful!! HTD!! #10561988

Sylvia Rourke February 10, 2013

Serenely beautiful. #10562083

Melinda F. Schneider February 10, 2013

Thank you, Martha, Dave, and Sylvia! #10562400

Donna La Mattino Pagakis February 10, 2013

I absolutely ADORE this image Melinda. Perfect for the theme! #10562476

Julianne Bradford February 10, 2013

Lovely image,,great for theme Melinda..HTD! #10562735

Melinda F. Schneider February 11, 2013

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! #10562904

Mitch Spence February 11, 2013

Evocative and gentle, Melinda, with many meanings possible that each viewer can supply. #10563575

Melinda F. Schneider February 11, 2013

Thank you for your thoughtful comment, Mitch. #10563626

Carol Quina February 11, 2013

Lovely work Melinda! HTD! #10563961

Joy Rector February 12, 2013

beautiful #10564855

Chris Budny February 12, 2013

Congratulations on the theme win! #10564913

Bob Cournoyer February 12, 2013

Congrats, Melinda, on your theme win.. :-) #10564945

Donna La Mattino Pagakis February 12, 2013

My favorite, huge congrats Melinda! #10564969

Melinda F. Schneider February 12, 2013

Thank you so much, Carol, Joy, Chris, Bob, and Donna! #10565075

Jane Holestine February 12, 2013

Beautiful, Min! Congrats on your win! #10565094

Katarina Mansson February 12, 2013

Creative and beautiful. Poetic...
Congratulations on your inspirational winner Melinda! #10565129

Nikki McDonald February 12, 2013

Evocative and poetic, Melinda. Congratulations on the 101 theme win. #10565181

Nikki McDonald February 12, 2013

Evocative and poetic, Melinda. Congratulations on the 101 theme win. #10565182

Melinda F. Schneider February 12, 2013

Thank you, Jane, Katta, and Nikki! #10565251

Amanda D. Austwick February 13, 2013

Just beautiful and romantic! Congratulations on the 101 theme win! #10566908

Melinda F. Schneider February 14, 2013

Thank you, Amanda! #10567563

Donna La Mattino Pagakis March 27, 2013

Yes Melinda, already a favorite, now a finalist. Huge congrats, best of luck in the next round!!!! #10626818

Irene Colling March 27, 2013

Lovely work Melinda.

Congratulations on your creative Finalist. #10627248

Melinda F. Schneider March 28, 2013

Thank you, Donna and Irene.
Special thanks to Donna whose love for the image motivated me to rework it and get it right! #10628885

Sylvia Rourke March 28, 2013

Congrats on your finalist Melinda #10628897

Amanda D. Austwick March 28, 2013

So glad this made Finalist, and I hope it goes higher! #10630037

Melinda F. Schneider March 28, 2013

Thank you, Sylvia and Amanda! #10630981

Terry A. Stoa March 29, 2013

Huge kudos on this Winner, Melinda! Wonderful work. #10631969

Chris Budny March 29, 2013

Theme win, and BP win... wonderful! Congratulations! #10632204

March 29, 2013

Very big congrats to you Melinda for your 2nd Place Gold.. #10632528

R. J. Laudenbacher March 29, 2013

Beautiful work, Melinda. A big congrats on your win. #10632545

Sylvia Rourke March 29, 2013

Wow Melinda, a huge congrats on your gold. #10632600

Katarina Mansson March 29, 2013

Congratulations on your creative and beautiful winner Melinda! #10632628

Martha R. Mazon March 29, 2013

Congratulations Melinda! I'm so pleased to see this with gold! #10632747

Mitch Spence March 29, 2013

The concept is beautiful, and so is the rendering, Melinda. Congratulations to you on the gold. #10632770

Daniella Puente March 29, 2013

Congratulations on this wonderful winner Melinda! just beautiful... #10633004

Donna La Mattino Pagakis March 30, 2013

I'm back again to congratulate you on winning GOLD. I have always loved this image Melinda! Congratulations on your win!!! #10634217

Melinda F. Schneider March 30, 2013

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! #10634366

JO ANN CLEVELAND March 30, 2013

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

jo ann c. #10634891

Michele Peterson March 30, 2013

Beautiful, Melinda. Congratulations!! #10635597

Melinda F. Schneider March 31, 2013

Thank you, Jo Ann and Michele! #10636555

Usman M. Bajwa April 04, 2013

WTG Melinda. Well deserved, CONGRATZ!!!

UB. #10641647

Melinda F. Schneider April 08, 2013

Thank you, UB!
#10645592

Merna L. Nobile April 16, 2013

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
#10655840

Melinda F. Schneider April 16, 2013

Thank you, Merna. #10656189

Merna L. Nobile April 20, 2013

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 #10660305

Melinda F. Schneider April 20, 2013

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!!
#10660573

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