Inspiring Photo: THREESOME #1387719

THREESOME

Uploaded: October 28, 2005 23:49:49

Description

Flowers. Plumeria. The color version of Study In Blue entry.

Comments

Angela M. Neal October 29, 2005

WOW, all I can say is, WOW!!!!! #334514

Evy Johansen October 29, 2005

Very beautiful, Stan! Wonderful colors and composition! #2010297

Donna Roberts October 29, 2005

Oh WOW - love the slight effect you've applied to these glorious blooms Stan, it makes them outstanding.
As always, a stan-tastic capture and such a beautiful floral presentation.
Love them!
:-) ddu #2010306

Desiree M. Bento October 29, 2005

Lovely subjects and lovely effects, Stan! Aloha, Desi #2010343

Kerby Pfrangle October 29, 2005

Stan

Beautiful soft colors and wonderful detail. This is an outstanding floral capture.

Kerby #2010363

Leanne M.E. Boyd October 29, 2005

I can smell the sweet fragrance! Beautiful shot, Stan! #2010369

Stanley J. Contrades October 29, 2005

I'll catch up with everyone tomorrow as I have to get to sleep for a 5:00 a.m. wakeup to get to my Mom's! Have a great weekend everyone, and Thank You! very much, Angela, Evy, Donna, Desiree, Kerby, and Leanne! I appreciate it ... always!!
With fond Aloha,
Stan #2010377

Karen Engelbreth October 29, 2005

WOW - wonderful colors and detail, Stan! #2010378

Jill Odice October 29, 2005

Have a great weekend Stan, this is awesome! #2010434

Jenny Bosmans October 29, 2005

I just love Plumeria, Stan! We don't have them over here!
What a gorgeous and superb floral capture! Wonderful colors too! :) #2010505

Cathy Gregor October 29, 2005

Beautifully done, Stan!! #2010687

Rakesh Syal October 29, 2005

Awesome trio, Stan!!! #2010691

Janet L. Skinner October 29, 2005

Gorgeous, Stan!!!! I love how they reach out! #2010712

Murry Grigsby October 29, 2005

Beautiful Stan!! #2011076

Carla Metzler October 29, 2005

Wonderful colors and composition. Very beautiful, Stan! #2011129

Claudia Kuhn October 29, 2005

Gorgeous colors and comp Stan! Beautiful!! #2011130

Linda D. Lester October 29, 2005

Just beautiful...awesome shot! #2011166

Noel Baebler October 29, 2005

Beautiful, Stan! #2011191

Goshka G. October 29, 2005

Terrific floral as usual, Stan!!! #2011548

Carolyn J. Connolly October 29, 2005

SO beautiful, Stan - LOVE this!! :o) #2011846

Stanley J. Contrades October 29, 2005

Happy to see that we have some Plumeria lovers here (or frangipani in other parts :-)!! Just wish the scent could go along with the image like those scratch and smell ads in the magazines!!! Lots of thanks to you Karen, Jill O., Jenny, Cathy, Rakesh, Janet, Murry, Carla, Claudia, Linda, Noel, Jill F., and Goshka, as always for your taking the time to respond! Am very grateful for your support and ecouragement in your comments!! Hope you are all having a fabulous weekend ... rain here :-)!!
With fond Aloha,
Stan #2011853

Stanley J. Contrades October 29, 2005

Thank You!, Carolyn!! Guess I was a second faster than cyberspace!! Nevertheless, I appreciate your responding and hope you are having a fabulous weekend as well!!
With fond Aloha,
Stan #2011861

Shelly A. Van Camp October 29, 2005

WOW...I would give almost anything to take flower pictures as well as you do! This is beautiful. I love the sharpness and color! Aloha #2012024

Adilson F. Ferreira October 29, 2005

Wonderful colors and composition Stan!!! #2012638

Colette M. Metcalf October 29, 2005

Beautiful image, Stan! #2012836

Carolyn J. Connolly October 29, 2005

Hi there Stan! Yes, Phil and I have been having a very good weekend so far - thanks for wishing that for us! Here it is now just after 12:45pm on Sunday - that's daylight saving time, which came in overnight! We have been having rain here too - every bit like this is much appreciated...coming towards our summer as we are now! It's better to get it gradually than in flood proportions all in one go - which does happen here at times! Keep enjoying your weekend Stan, and many good wishes to your Mum, too! :o) #2012972

Stanley J. Contrades October 29, 2005

Yes you can, Shelly :-)!! Thanks very much for always being supportive!!

Thank you, too, Adilson, for your encouraging responses!

Thank You!, Colette! I'm grateful for your always being there with a gracious comment!!

Thank you for the well wishes, Carolyn, and for stopping by. My Mum is doing okay!

Thanks everyone once again. I do appreciate your generosity and thoughtfulness!!
With fond Aloha,
Stan #2013286

Marsha S. Smith October 30, 2005

So very gorgeous! #2015709

Chris Macer October 30, 2005

Wonderful, Stan! The color and composition in this one is truly amazing :) #2016312

Stanley J. Contrades October 30, 2005

Your taking the time to stop and comment is very much appreciated, Marsha, and Chris, and I thank you for it!! Have a wonderful week!!
With fond Aloha,
Stan #2016386

Bill Houghton October 31, 2005

This is an awesome shot Stan. Well done. #2016692

Stanley J. Contrades October 31, 2005

Talking about awesome I just went through your gallery on P-U ... WOW! Incredible work at that site and makes mine pale in comparison!! Thanks very much for your generous comment and I appreciate it!!
With fond Aloha,
Stan #2020678

Kaye Burazin November 02, 2005

Stan, all of the above, but for one obvious fact, we will certainly see this one in the winner's circle! #2026623

Stanley J. Contrades November 02, 2005

Your kind response and confidence is very much appreciated, Kaye!! Thank You!!
With fond Aloha,
Stan #2027281

ilana peled November 22, 2005

Congratulations Stan for your wonderful
flowers. #2108963

Corinne M. Thompson November 22, 2005

Another one to add to your gallery, Congratulations! :) #2108983

Jennifer A. Okamoto November 22, 2005

Congratulation on being a finalist. Good luck. Beautiful image. Love those flowers... #2109060

Jim Kinnunen November 22, 2005

Congratulations, Stan on this fine finalist!:) #2109082

Kathleen R. Struckle November 22, 2005

Congrats on your awesome finalist!! Much Aloha. Kathy #2109091

Pat Gamwell November 22, 2005

CONGRATULATIONS, Stan! This one deserves to go all the way! EXQUISITE beauty! #2109092

Mary K. Robison November 23, 2005

Gorgeous and glowing finalist, Stan ~
a big CONGRATULATIONS to you!
Best of luck with this next level up!!! #2109309

Jill Odice November 23, 2005

Stan the Man! Congrats on your finalist! Well deserved! :-) #2109355

Jenny Bosmans November 23, 2005

Congratulations on this BEAUTIFUL finalist, Stan!! #2109534

Michelle R. Kovach November 23, 2005

Congratulations Stan! Wonderful job! #2109937

Deb Holmes-Hatfield November 23, 2005

Congrats to you Stan, on this much deserved finalist! #2110182

Linda D. Lester November 23, 2005

Congratulations on this awesome finalist....good luck in the next round! #2110576

Marie Fields November 23, 2005

Congratulations on all of your finalists, Stan! Wonderful images!! #2110704

Karen Engelbreth November 23, 2005

Congrats Stan :0) #2110893

Sharon Day November 23, 2005

Congratulations on this gorgeous finalist, Stan!!! WTG!!! Good luck! #2111423

Bill Morgenstern November 23, 2005

Hey Stan - This is great and well deserved. I think the cheer goes "Stan! Stan! The Flower Man!" Great work my friend.

Bill #2111819

Terry L. Ellis November 23, 2005

Congratulations on this wonderful finalist, Stan! Good luck! #2112112

Donna La Mattino Pagakis November 23, 2005

Absolutely gorgeous, a beautiful finalist!! I hope this goes far, it is lovely Stan!! #2112182

Katrina McMeans November 23, 2005

Gorgeous capture and editing, Stan! very beautiful! Congrats on finalist and good luck in the next round!
~K #2112218

Jill Flynn November 23, 2005

This is so BEAUTIFUL Stan. Congratulations!!!! #2112306

Adilson F. Ferreira November 23, 2005

Congratulations on this terrific fianlist Stan!!! #2112501

KHAWLA Haddad November 23, 2005

Big Congratulations on this awesome finalist,Stan WOW WOW SO WONDERFUL!!!
Best of luck in the next round! #2112751

Deborah Sandidge November 23, 2005

Stunning! Congratulations, Stan! #2112762

Shelly A. Van Camp November 23, 2005

Congrats....Aloha! #2112772

Stan Kwasniowski November 23, 2005

Stan congratulations #2113730

Nobu Nagase November 23, 2005

Congratulations, Stan, on this beautiful finalist.
Best of luck on the next round, Stan!!! #2113813

Claudia Kuhn November 23, 2005

Gorgeous Stan, congrats!!! #2114258

Noel Baebler November 23, 2005

Huzzah, Stan! #2114366

Chris Macer November 23, 2005

Congrats on the finalist, Stan! Best of luck :) #2114713

Donna Roberts November 23, 2005

Stan-tastic !! I am really happy to see this image as a finalist.
Best of luck for the next round.
I'll be back on BP to catch up with you real soon.
:-) ddu #2115154

Kristi A. Howson November 23, 2005

Simply stunnning Stan. I don't know how I missed it before. Congratulations and best of luck in the next round! #2115251

Judy S. Fung November 23, 2005

Congrats, Stan! #2115454

November 23, 2005

Congratulations and the best of luck!

Best regards
Reine #2115462

Stanley J. Contrades November 24, 2005

OMG!! Many thanks for your very generous response to this, Ilana, Corinne, Jennifer O., Jim, Kathleen, Pat G., Mary R., Jill O., Jenny B., Michelle K., deb, Linda, Marie, Karen, Sharon D., Bill M., Terry, Donna P., Katrina, Jill F., Adilson, Kelly H., Deborah S., Shelly, Stan K., Nobi, Claudia, Noel, Chris, Donna R., Kristi, Judy, and Reine!! I am truly grateful to all of you for taking the time out of your busy day to stop in and comment!! Mahalo nui loa (Huge Thanks :-)!! to all of you. Best wishes for a very Happy Thanksgiving!!
With fond Aloha,
Stan #2115709

Danilo Piccioni November 24, 2005

Stan , WOW! this is incredible!
Big congratulations and good luck!!!!
Happy thanks giviing! #2116246

Tammy Scott November 24, 2005

CONGRATLATIONS on this beautiful finalist! #2116561

Cathy Stancil November 24, 2005

Congratulations on this gorgeous image Stan !! Good luck and Happy thanksgiving !!! :O) #2116898

Stanley J. Contrades November 24, 2005

Happy Thanksgiving and Thank You! for taking the time to stop in and comment! Your supportive responses are most appreciated, Dado, Tammy and Cathy!!
With fond Aloha,
Stan #2116910

Heidi Tidd November 24, 2005

Stunning image Stan! Almost has a 3D effect to it. Congrats on the finals and good luck! :-) #2117637

Janet L. Skinner November 25, 2005

Congrats, Stan!!! This is so deserving and I hope to see it go further!! #2118730

Sherry Stricklin Boles November 25, 2005

Congratulations on your beautiful finalist! #2119395

Phil Sauvey November 25, 2005

Stan,

As always, wonderful work!!

Congrats on your finalist!!!! #2120073

Stanley J. Contrades November 26, 2005

Heidi, Janet, Sherry, and Phil, thank you for your generous comments that are very much appreciated! Hope your Thanksgiving was wonderful!!
With fond Aloha,
Stan #2121150

Cindy Paquette November 26, 2005

So very gorgeous Stan! Congrats to you on this beauty of a win! #2122758

Laurence Saliba November 26, 2005

A Big Congrats Stan!!!!!!!!!! #2122784

Phil Sauvey November 26, 2005

Wonderful 2nd place win, Stan! Well deserving and congratulations! Keep up the great work my friend. Aloha from AK! #2122816

Jenny Bosmans November 26, 2005

Congratulations on this superb Winner, Stan!! #2122819

Jill Flynn November 26, 2005

A big congratulations on your WIN Stan! This is so beautiful!!! Way to go!!!! #2122849

Nobu Nagase November 26, 2005

Lovely, lovely winner, Stan!!!
Congratulations!!! #2122869

Stanley J. Contrades November 26, 2005

Many heartfelt thanks to you for your most generous congratulatory responses, Cindy, Laurence, Phil, Jenny, Jill F., and Nobi!! I really do appreciate it! Hope all of you had a terrific Thanksgiving!!
With fond Aloha,
Stan #2122914

Rakesh Syal November 26, 2005

Congratulations on your win, Stan!!! #2122936

Donna La Mattino Pagakis November 26, 2005

I'm glad this image won Stan, the feel of this is magical. I love the colors, well done!! #2122974

Goshka G. November 26, 2005

BIG congrats on this beauty of a winner, Stan!!! #2123007

Stanley J. Contrades November 26, 2005

Rakesh, Donna, and Goshka, Thank You! Your support of my work is very much appreciated! Hope your Thanksgiving was truly a wonderful day!!
With fond Aloha,
Stan #2123097

Robert Mann November 26, 2005

Gorgeous colors and great composition, Stan! Plumeria are one of the flowers I would love to shoot but never get the opportunity. Well some day. Many congrats on your win for this lovely, lovely image! #2123151

Mary K. Robison November 26, 2005

Y-A-A-A-A-A-A-A-A-A-A-A-A-A-A-A-A-Y!
A huge CONGRATULATIONS to you, Stan! Such a glowing winner! #2123207

KHAWLA Haddad November 26, 2005

Big CONGRATULATIONS on your 2nd Place win, Stan!!!! #2123288

Claudia Kuhn November 26, 2005

The color and comp are so gorgeous, congrats Stan on your win!!! #2123313

Deb Holmes-Hatfield November 26, 2005

Way to go Stan, congrats on this beautiful winner! #2123347

Terry R. Hatfield November 26, 2005

Congratulations To You Stan!!What An Awesome Floral Image!!!!! #2123413

Kristi A. Howson November 26, 2005

Breathtakingly beautiful Stan. Congratulations on this awesome winner!!! #2123430

Adilson F. Ferreira November 26, 2005

Congratulations on your wonderful win Stan!!! #2123445

Stan Kwasniowski November 26, 2005

Stan, congratulations #2123495

Wally Orlowsky November 26, 2005

Congratulations on this gorgeous winner, Stan! #2123541

Kerby Pfrangle November 26, 2005

Congratulations on your beautiful winner. Job well done, Stan.

Kerby #2123577

Murry Grigsby November 26, 2005

Congrats on your super image and win Stan!! #2123644

Linda D. Lester November 26, 2005

So beautiful....congratulations!!!! #2123685

Paul E. Earl November 26, 2005

Fantastic win Stan!! Congratulations! #2123723

Leonard Pierce November 26, 2005

Congratulations on your second place win Stan!!! #2123777

Deborah Sandidge November 26, 2005

Beautiful image - congratulations on your win, Stan!! ~ Deb #2124005

Stephen Zacker November 26, 2005

Congratulations, Stan #2124058

William C. Raco November 26, 2005

How very beautiful, Stan
Congratulations!

Bill #2124143

Karen Bacon November 26, 2005

Congratulations Stan on an outstanding image!!! #2124268

Terry L. Ellis November 26, 2005

Wonderful congratulations, Stan, on this very deserving second place win! #2124284

Jennifer A. Okamoto November 26, 2005

Congrats, Stan. You seem to really have a knack for this winning thing. Great job. When are you coming to Oahu next?? #2124315

Jennifer A. Okamoto November 26, 2005

Congrats, Stan. You seem to really have a knack for this winning thing. Great job. When are you coming to Oahu next?? #2124316

Jennifer A. Okamoto November 26, 2005

Congrats, Stan. You seem to really have a knack for this winning thing. Great job. When are you coming to Oahu next?? #2124317

Jennifer A. Okamoto November 26, 2005

Congrats, Stan. You seem to really have a knack for this winning thing. Great job. When are you coming to Oahu next?? #2124318

Evy Johansen November 26, 2005

Big congratulations on your second place win, Stan!! #2124751

ilana peled November 26, 2005

A lot of congratulations Stan. #2124761

Stanley J. Contrades November 26, 2005

A very big MAHALO for responding with your congratulatory responses and I am very grateful for them!! Today was also a big day for us here in Hawai'i as the University of Hawai'i Women's Volleyball team won the WAC and are now waiting to see who and where they will be playing in the NCAA Tournament!! GO BOW'S!!
Thank You!, RoB (hope you do get a chance to shoot them, too!); Mary; Kelly H.; Claudia; deb H.; Terry H.; Kristi; Adilson; Stan K.; Wally; Kerby; Murry; Linda; Paul E.; Len; Deborah S.; Stephen; Bill R.; Karen; Terry E.; Jennifer O. X4 :-)!!; Evy, and Ilana!!
With fond Aloha,
Stan #2124884

Jordi Delgado November 27, 2005

Congratulations on this WONDERFUL shot, Stan!!

:-)

#2125016

Jordi Delgado November 27, 2005

Congratulations on this WONDERFUL shot, Stan!!

:-)

#2125017

Robyn Mackenzie November 27, 2005

Well done, Stan Stan the Flower Man! SO well deserved - congratulations!! :o) Robyn #2125051

Tom Andersen November 27, 2005

Very lovely image, Stan! Congratulations on your win! #2125298

Tammy Scott November 27, 2005

CONGRATULATIONS! #2125351

Donna W. Neal November 27, 2005

A BIG CONGRATULATIONS Stan...:) #2125763

Elisabeth A. Gay November 27, 2005

Congratulations and aloha, Stan!!
Ann #2126255

Noel Baebler November 27, 2005

Huzzah, Stan!!! #2126337

Leanne M.E. Boyd November 27, 2005

Very very pretty, Stan! Congratulations on your win! #2126356

Patricia Robinson Trapp November 27, 2005

Gorgeous, Stan!! Congratulations!! #2127486

Diane Addonizio November 27, 2005

Beautiful! Congratulations on your win,
Stan! #2127507

Chris Macer November 27, 2005

Huge congrats on the win, Stan!! Well done :) #2128055

Debra Booth November 27, 2005

Congratulations, Stan! This is truly gorgeous!! #2128252

Pat Gamwell November 27, 2005

This doesn't come as a suprise, Stan! IT IS ABSOLUTELY PERFECT! #2128372

LJ Corliss November 27, 2005

A Big Congrats to you :) #2129185

Judith G. Secco November 28, 2005

A beautiful image, as always, Stan. Big congratulations to you!! #2129912

Sergio La Spina November 28, 2005

Congratulation!!!fantastic image!!! #2130016

bob cornelison November 28, 2005

Ahh! The elusive threesome! I've never had the pleasure..LOL!
Congrats Stan!
~:O) #2130586

Jennifer Rennison November 28, 2005

WOW, Stan! Fabulous image!! Congratulations on your win!! #2130985

Stanley J. Contrades November 28, 2005

Jordi X2 :-)!!; Robyn; Tom; Tammy; Jill F.; Donna N; Ann; Noel; Leanne; Patricia; DIANE; Chris; Debra; Pat G.; LJ; Judy; Sergio; Bob; and Jennifer R., many thanks to all of you for your very kind responses that are always much appreciated!! Hope you all had a fabulous Thanksgiving and weekend!!
With fond Aloha,
Stan #2131065

Danilo Piccioni November 28, 2005

Stan, I cannot tell you how happy I am to see this image among the winners!
Congratulations for this outstanding winner! #2131405

Candice C. Calhoun November 28, 2005

I am thrilled for you Stan, congratulations for this marvelous win!

ccc #2131493

Sharon Day November 28, 2005

Awesome image, Stan!!! Big congratulations on your wonderful win!!! #2131825

Kathleen R. Struckle November 28, 2005

congrats on this awesome win!! Much aloha!! Kathy #2132289

Stanley J. Contrades November 28, 2005

Congratulations to all of you on your images as well, and thank you very much for your very supportive responses! As always, your support is greatly appreciated and you are all winners in my book ... keep up the great work!!
With fond Aloha,
Stan #2132828

Janet Williams November 29, 2005

Congratulations STan on this wonderful winner! #2133020

Stanley J. Contrades November 29, 2005

Thank you, Janet, and Congratulations on your creative Finalist as well! Your support and generous responses are always appreciated!!
With fond Aloha,
Stan #2134679

Cathy M. Gromball November 30, 2005

Congratulations on your Second Place win, Stan!

Cathy :) #2137851

Stanley J. Contrades December 01, 2005

I am very grateful for your kind congratulatory response, Cathy! Thank You!
Aloha,
Stan #2142013

Deborah Lewinson December 03, 2005

Awesome threesome, Stan, hearty congrats on your win!
-Debby #2149839

Stanley J. Contrades December 04, 2005

Hi, Debby! Thanks very much for stopping in and I do appreciate your continued support and generous responses!!
With fond Aloha,
Stan #2152640

Jim Kinnunen December 05, 2005

Congrats on this wonderful winner, Stan!!!! #2156677

Stanley J. Contrades December 05, 2005

I appreciate your stopping by and thanks very much for your thoughtfulness, Jim!!
With fond Aloha,
Stan #2157214

Donna J. Eaton December 19, 2005

Gorgeous image Stan! Many belated congrats on your win! One of my favorite flowers too! :-) #2199471

Stanley J. Contrades December 19, 2005

Hi, Donna!!! Always good to hear from you and thanks very much for your kind and generous comments which are much appreciated!!
With fond Aloha,
Stan #2201994

Lori Carlson December 22, 2005

Congratulations Stan!!! :0) #2214780

Stanley J. Contrades December 24, 2005

Thank You!, Lori! I appreciate your stopping by with your congratulatory response! Have a very Merry Christmas and a most prosperous New Year!!
With fond Aloha,
Stan #2220304

Hurk (Steve) Hurkett December 15, 2006

These Flowers are just gorgeous, Stan ... also, Congrats on your win ...

Steve #3706360

Stanley J. Contrades December 16, 2006

Thank you very much for taking the time to visit the gallery, Steve! I am grateful for the well wishes and your kind response!!
With fondest Aloha,
Stan #3707431

Shelly A. Van Camp January 28, 2007

CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!!! #3884491

Stanley J. Contrades March 18, 2007

Thank You!, Shelly! Your support is very much appreciated!!
With fondest Aloha,
Stan #4067859

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